Blackfriars

The Hound Store is where to buy your exclusive Blackfriars branded items. Show your pride for the Blackfriars Hounds with our ever-changing range of clothing and promotional products. The Hound Store is an initiative of the Blackfriars Development Office. Products ordered at The Hound Store are available to be collected from the school administration during office hours, or can be delivered via students attending Blackfriars.

Blackfriars Water Polo Honour Board Unveiling is an event to chronicle the history of the Blackfriars Water Polo program from its formal inception of entering teams in the ISSA competition in 1976 right up until 2021. The names of every senior A captain and champion team are listed on the newly created honour board to be 'unveiled' on this auspicious occasion. We hope to see all the team captains and their guests on this historic night for Water Polo at Blackfriars.

All graduating students of the Class of 2021 have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Blackfriars Graduation Ring. Produced by James Thredgold Jeweller, your Blackfriars Graduation Ring is engraved with the Dominican shield flanked by the school's initials and your year of graduation (i.e. BPS 21). They are available in your choice of Sterling Silver, 9ct Yellow, Rose or White Gold.

A celebration of the graduating class of 2021.

3rd Children of Old Scholars BBQ for the dads and their children. Food and soft drinks will be provided for all on the day and possibly some small interactive activities for both the young AND old “Hounds“. We hope to see as many of our Old Scholar dads as possible come along on this very special 3nd “COOS” BBQ lunch.

You are warmly invited ‘Back to Blacks’ on Friday 20 October to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of your graduation. Join with mates from past and present over drinks and nibbles in the Blackfriars staff room, followed by a tour of the school. You might not recognise the place! Afterwards we will move to the Archer Hotel, North Adelaide, from 7.15 - 7.30pm for a meal and further opportunity to catch up. First drink at The Archer is courtesy of Blackfriars!

Blackfriars is currently planning for our campus to meet the education needs of our students and the needs of the broader Blackfriars community into the future. Following recent consultation with staff, our planning partners from Swanbury Penglase Architects are keen for input from our parent and Old Scholar community as the next step in our planning. Please join us and have your say as part of this important process.

Get your Blackfriars Pedal Prix rider and supporter gear for the 2021 season here at our online store. Items available are: > Rider Jacket (includes cycle name and year on left sleeve) > Supporter Jacket > Rider Singlet > Rider Tee > 2021 Team Name Sleeve (for riders who already have a jacket) Descriptions of each item are available at the next step (click BOOK NOW). Search for the garment name online for full details including size charts.

Memorial Mass for the eternal repose of the soul of Rev Fr John Neill OP OAM (1932-2021), fifth Headmaster of Blackfriars Priory School.

You are warmly invited ‘Back to Blacks’ on Friday 27 August to celebrate the 30 year anniversary of your graduation. Join with mates from past and present over drinks and nibbles in the Blackfriars staff room, followed by a tour of the school. You might not recognise the place! Afterwards we will move to the Archer Hotel, North Adelaide, from 7.15 - 7.30pm for a meal and further opportunity to catch up. First drink at The Archer is courtesy of Blackfriars!

Livestream of the Requiem Mass for Fr John Neill OP OAM from St Benedict's Catholic Church, Broadway (NSW), will be shown for members of the Blackfriars Priory School community. Due to COVID protocols, attendee numbers will be strictly monitored.

An exclusive exhibition commemorating the 800th anniversary of the dies natalis of St Dominic.

'19: A Reporter’s War' weaves together the story of three very different people whose lives are brought together in the last days of the war in Vietnam – Hugh Lunn, the Australian Reuters reporter; Pham Ngoc Dinh, the Saigon Reuters Office Manager; and the young Australian soldier whose story is told through the iconic Vietnam song, 'I Was Only 19'.

Graduating students of any year are now able to purchase an exclusive Blackfriars Graduation Ring. Produced by James Thredgold Jeweller and available in your choice of Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold or White Gold, each ring is engraved with the school's initials and your year of graduation (i.e. BPS 20), flanking the Dominican shield.

A Family of Creatures Great & Small The Primary Arts Evening will be held on Tuesday 22 June (Week 9) and provides all boys from Reception to Year 6 the opportunity to showcase what they have been learning as part of the Arts curriculum.

Our Autumn Music Soirée will showcase the talents of our Secondary School music students as they take to the stage with a variety of solo and ensemble performances. This year's venue is Frassati Hall with general admission cabaret seating provided. Guests are invited to bring along a basket supper. A cash bar will be available on the night thanks to the Blackfriars Friends of Music. This is a free event however gold coin donations on entry in support of our Music Department are appreciated.

Our Autumn Music Soirée will showcase the talents of our Secondary School music students as they take to the stage with a variety of solo and ensemble performances. This year's venue is Frassati Hall with general admission cabaret seating provided. Guests are invited to bring along a basket supper. A cash bar will be available on the night thanks to the Blackfriars Friends of Music. This is a free event however gold coin donations on entry in support of our Music Department are appreciated.

You are warmly invited ‘Back to Blacks’ on Friday 7 May to celebrate the anniversary of your graduation. Join with mates from past and present over drinks and nibbles in the Blackfriars staff room, followed by a tour of the school. You might not recognise the place! Afterwards we will move to the Archer Hotel, North Adelaide, from 7.15pm for a meal and further opportunity to catch up. First drink at The Archer is courtesy of Blackfriars!

Join our Primary School students and staff as we celebrate Mother's Day with our annual Liturgy and Morning Tea. To assist our Parents & Friends Association with catering and our COVID-19 protocols, please provide your RSVP if you are attending.

Part of the new line of Blackfriars supporter wear, these warm and comfortable hoodies are the perfect way to show your pride and support for Blackfriars. Whether you're an Old Scholar representing or a parent supporting on the side lines, our supporter wear will have you looking the part. Online orders for this item are open now until the end of Term 1. Delivery will be in early Term 2. Visit www.jbswear.com.au/general/sizing-specifications for exact sizing.

Introducing the new New Balance Blackfriars Hounds Co-curricular Training / Warm-up Top. Designed in collaboration with our student and co-curricular leaders, this NON-COMPLUSORY item is suitable for use during co-curricular training sessions and as a pre-game warm-up top. Online orders for this item are open now until the end of Term 1. Delivery will be in early Term 2. The top will be personalised with your surname. (No nicknames permitted).

We're so looking forward to welcoming back family members to Blackfriars for the 2021 Primary School Sports Day. Following the success of Cafe Frassati in 2019, our Parents + Friends Association will be back this year with a bigger and better social experience in store for our community. To assist in ensuring all the boys are fed during their break on the day, and to speed up ordering for the anticipated crowd, a number of items that will be sold on the day are available to pre-order.

You are warmly invited ‘Back to Blacks’ on Friday 12 March to celebrate the anniversary of your graduation. Join with mates from past and present over drinks and nibbles in the Blackfriars staff room, followed by a tour of the school. You might not recognise the place! Afterwards we will move to the Archer Hotel, North Adelaide, from 7.15pm for a meal and further opportunity to catch up. First drink at The Archer is courtesy of Blackfriars!

A celebration of the graduating class of 2020.

Buy your copy of the 2020 Annual Music Concert. Bookings open from 6th November until

'Creativity is God's gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to God.' - Julia Cameron

Please join the Executive Team and Academic Staff of Blackfriars Priory School for the Year 12 Graduating Class of 2020 Academic Assembly. All Year 12 students will receive a Certificate of Graduation and awards will be presented for outstanding achievement. Due to COVID-19 protocols, attendance is limited to three additional guests per student. Guests must pre-register to attend by Friday 16 October.

All graduating students of the Class of 2020 have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Blackfriars Graduation Ring. Produced by James Thredgold Jeweller and available in your choice of Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Rose Gold or White Gold, each ring is engraved with the school's initials and your year of graduation (i.e. BPS 20), flanking the Dominican shield.

Join us for the presentation of our First XI Soccer Awards for season 2020. Drinks and a light supper will be served as part of this event. Due to COVID-19 protocols, tickets are limited to five individuals per family (including the First XI player).

Members of the Class of 1990 are warmly invited 'Back to Blacks' in celebration of the 30th anniversary of graduation. We'll gather at Blackfriars from 5.30pm for drinks and a hosted tour of the school before heading to The Wellington Hotel from 7.15pm for a meal and further opportunity to catch up. Please share this event with any classmates you are in contact with.

You are invited to come ‘Back to Blacks’ to celebrate the 10th anniversary of your graduation. Join us for a tour of the school followed by drinks and nibbles provided in the Blackfriars staff room. Tentative arrangements are also in place to move on to the Wellington Hotel from 7.15 pm for a meal and further opportunity to ‘catch up’. There is limited seating available for dinner please register as soon as possible.

The Blackfriars Parents + Friends Association warmly invites all parents and caregivers, new and old, to the 2020 Welcome Evening. This is a great opportunity to catch-up with friends and meet families new to our community. Share a magnificent grazing table and wines provided from members of our community. Dress is smart casual with Frassati Hall open to the evening air (weather permitting). While this is a FREE event RSVPs by Wed 12 February are essential to assist with catering.

We warmly welcome members of last year's graduating class - the Class of 2019 - to your first Blackfriars Reunion. We will gather in and around Frassati Hall for drinks and a barbecue to once more celebrate the achievements of last year before the next chapters of your lives begin in earnest. Many staff will also be part of this event. We look forward to welcoming you back!

Please join us at Blackfriars for a Celebration of Service to honour the retirement of Br Brendan O’Hearn O.P. Our celebration will commence with Mass in the Chapel of St Albert the Great, followed by supper and refreshments in Frassati Hall with BB and his guests. Due to strict seating restrictions in the Chapel, your RSVP is essential by 4pm, Thursday 6 February.* *Should demand to attend Mass exceed the Chapel's capacity, Mass may be relocated to Rosary Church, Prospect.

We'd like to thank you for your contribution to our school community in 2019 and invite you to the Blackfriars Community Thank You Evening. Over drinks and finger foods, join Principal Simon Cobiac and fellow members of the Blackfriars community who have contributed to the life of our school this year through service to our School Board and sub-committees, the Parents + Friends Association, Old Scholars and those who have supported students through a variety of school services and programs.

A celebration of the graduating class of 2019.

Join the Blackfriars Music department for a night of fun where the students showcase their musical talents performing songs as soloists and ensembles. 6.00pm arrival for 6.30pm start.

All graduating students of the Class of 2019 have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Blackfriars Graduation Ring. Produced by James Thredgold Jeweller and available in your choice of Sterling Silver or 9ct Yellow Gold, each ring is engraved with the school's initials and your year of graduation (i.e. BPS 19), accompanied by the Dominican shield.

Exclusive jacket available for Blackfriars 2019 Pedal Prix team participants and supporters. Please Note: Participant jackets will feature the year and vehicle name on the left sleeve (i.e. UNLEASHED '19). This can be added to in future years of involvement. Supporter jackets will have a plain sleeve.

Blackfriars is hosting a Primary Disco in the Frassati Hall (OSHC facility). There are two sessions on the evening: > Reception, Years 1, 2 | 6.00 - 7.00pm > Years 3, 4, 5, 6 | 7.15 - 8.30pm Staff and volunteers from Blackfriars will supervise the event and children will not be permitted to leave the Hall without adult supervision. Water available for purchase on the night and a light snack provided. Parents wishing to stay may avail themselves of tea or coffee in a room close by.