P&F Lads and Dads Breakfast

Tickets to the annual Iona College Lads and Dads Breakfast go on sale next Friday night (22 August) at 7pm. Like in previous years, they are expected to sell out fast.

The guest speaker for this year’s breakfast is adventurer Oliver Foran, an Iona Old Boy from the Class of 2016.

Oliver will be sharing his experience of life at Iona, and how being a part of this community inspired him to go from the lowest time of his life to literally standing on top of the world.

While Oliver was in Year 11, his mother Natalie – also a beloved member of the Iona staff – was tragically diagnosed with brain cancer and sadly passed away only nine months later.

But out of that tragedy, Oliver used the support of the Iona community to aspire to new heights and, earlier this year, he made the almost 7000m climb to the summit of Ama Dablam in the Himalayas.

On one of the world’s highest peaks, he unfurled an Iona flag in gratitude for the support he and his family received after Natalie’s passing.

Oliver will share with our Lads and Dads his story of resilience, overcoming adversity, and the strength of will required to climb to the top of the world.

He will also share details of his next adventure. It is a story you don’t want to miss.

Tickets to this event are $30 each and will go on sale 7pm, Friday 22 August – click here to access the booking portal https://www.trybooking.com/CXMIK

Please note that seating will be unallocated, and numbers are limited, so we encourage families to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

We look forward celebrating this special P&F annual event with the Iona community on Friday 19 September!

Iona Golf Day a Swinging Success

The Iona College community came together for a fantastic day at the annual Iona Golf Day, held on Wednesday 13 August at Wynnum Golf Club.

With a strong turnout of Old Boys, parents, staff and friends of the College, the event combined friendly competition with great company and ideal weather, making it a highlight of the College calendar.

The day was a two-ball Ambrose tournament featuring more than 30 teams, alongside longest-drive and nearest-the-pin contests.

Congratulations to our winning team, Lisa and Rory Maclean, a mother-and-son duo, and to all participants for their fantastic spirit and sportsmanship.

Heartfelt thanks and much love to Russell and Ann Field for joining us again to present the MKM Shield to our victors on the day.

The event raised valuable funds to support Iona initiatives, helping enhance opportunities for current and future students.

A special thank you to our generous event sponsors, including our naming rights partner General Painting and Decorating as well as hole sponsors Velocity Fitness & Health Wynnum, MTA Tax, BMD, Waterloo Bay Hotel, Signright Australia and the Sydney Roosters.

This event was also wonderfully supported by our prize donors which includes Mates Restaurant and Bar, Golfa and Pressed Dry Cleaning.

The support from these businesses ensures the ongoing success of this much-loved event. We look forward to seeing you all on the green in 2026!