On Tuesday 2 July 2019, Christian Brothers College once again hosted their annual Year 12 Industry & Old Scholar Networking Breakfast.

Rationale | Networking can be one of the most important career development strategies that is often overlooked by students.

The gymnasium looked spectacular for the event with grazing tables dressed to perfection with an assortment of food supplied by old scholars Mayfair Bakery and Barossa Fine Foods.

A donut wall of purple and white was a favourite of both students and attendees; as well as the fine barista made coffee and hot chocolates supplied by our own ‘Barista Bros’ Louis and Brody.

Indigenous Elder Mr John Lochowiak opened the event by welcoming everyone to country and acknowledging the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide Plains and land in which CBC stands on today. Principal, Mr Dan Lynch officially welcomed Dr Neil Mc Goran, Director Catholic Education SA, Ms Cate McGuire, CBC Board Chair, industry representatives, old scholars and students to the breakfast prior to introducing an aspirational video which featured old collegian footage and pictures of current Year 12 students

Students were given the opportunity to collect course information and ask questions about post school pathways from Tafe SA, Adelaide University, Flinders University, Torrens University and the University of South Australia future student counsellors.

The Key Note Speaker  was 2002 Graduate, Mr Pat Munoz, Senior Manager Forensics, PwC Melbourne and challenged students to never give up; find a Mentor and to do things now that will put you in the “right place” to secure your dream job in the future.

The event closed with CBC staff member Mr Joshua Roach encouraging everyone to be upstanding for the singing of the CBC school song.

‘Give three cheers for the purple and white’

2019 College Captain Lucas Sanders thanked everyone for attending especially the notable old scholar and industry representatives. This great event was made possible by the hard work of our dedicated VET/Careers Coordinator, Ms Sandra Mitchell. Please contact the College if you wish to be involved in next year's event.