Past Students

welcome to the Downlands Past Students page. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, the memories and experiences you shared at Downlands are invaluable. Join us in celebrating our shared history and forging new connections that will last a lifetime. Explore the information below to reconnect, reminisce, and stay updated on the latest news and events within our vibrant past student community.


Please keep your contact details up to date with us, so we are able to communicate with you.


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FORTES: A PAST STUDENT MAGAZINE

Fortes is a publication published by Downlands College for past students. The publications includes information on news, events and what various past students have been up to since finishing their education journey at Downlands. If you would like a printed copy of the latest Fortes sent to you, please update your details to request a copy. View the recent Fortes editions online below.


Fortes 2022-3 Edition

Reunions

Sometimes, reunion groups decide to organise cohort events at the College or off-campus. We understand that this is becoming a popular option, and we are happy to support reunion coordinators with the organisation of these events.


If you or anyone you know is coordinating a reunion please contact us - dpsa@downlands.qld.edu.au  


Downlands Past StudenT Association

President: Father Vince Carroll MSC

Vice-President: Guy Clarke

Treasurer: Garth Cocks

Other committee members: Celine O’Sullivan, John Power, Dan Houghton and Peter Edlich.


Sending Your Gift

Direct deposit

The Trustee for Downlands Foundation Trust
BSB: 064 786
Account No. 519166001

All contributions to the DPSA Bursary Fund are tax-deductible. Please advise us once a deposit is made, so a tax-deductible receipt can be issued.

If you have any questions, please give us a call on 07 4690 9500



Send us a mail

DPSA Bursary
Downlands College
PO Box 250
TOOWOOMBA Q 4350

Cheques should be made out to “The Trustee for Downlands Foundation Trust”
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Our past student award winners

Outstanding Past Student
for those who have demonstrated a high level of achievement in their chosen field and/or service to the community (most likely with at least ten years of career experience).

Outstanding Young Achiever
For those who have achieved distinction in their chosen field and are aged 30 or younger.

Past Student Service Award
Building upon the MSC tradition of community, this award recognises those who has lead or been involved in community organisations since graduation.
2018 (Outstanding Past Student)
Hon Vince Lester OAM (Class of 1958)
William Noye (Class of 1978)

2017 (Outstanding Past Student)
Garrick Morgan (1986-88)

2017 (Past Student Service Award)
Garth Cocks (1953-57)
Toni Mitchell (1986-87)

2016 (Outstanding Past Student)
Brett Robinson (Class of 1986)

2016 (Outstanding Young Achiever)
Ben Parkinson (Class of 1999)

2016 (Past Student Service Award)
Megan Lonerargan (Class of 1992)

2015 (Outstanding Past Student)
Paul Beirne (Class of 1964)

2015 (Outstanding Young Achiever)
Craig Wilkinson (Class of 2005)

2015 (Past Student Service Award)
Loretta Bayliss (Class of 1990)

2014 (Outstanding Past Student)
Mark O'Shea (Class of 1994)

2014 (Past Student Service Award)
John Harland (Class of 1974)

2013 (Outstanding Past Student)
Mike Ahern AO (Class of 1959)
Rosemary Williams OBE (Class of 1986)

2013 (Past Student Service Award)
Barry Collis OAM (Class of 1955)

2012 (Outstanding Past Student)
Jon McCormack (Class of 1987)

2012 (Outstanding Young Achiever)
Danielle Sturgeon (Class of 2002)

2012 (Past Student Service Award)
Jack Duggan (Class of 1961)

2011 (Outstanding Past Student)
Damian Scattini (Class of 1981)

2011 (Past Student Service Award)
Kevin O'Neill (Class of 1950)

2010 (Outstanding Past Student)
Sir Gerard Brennan AC KBE (Class of 1945)

2009 (Outstanding Past Student)
Kevin Bourke OBE (Class of 1939)

2009 (Past Student Service Award)
Daniel McSweeny (Class of 1974)
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