Aquinas College

Achievements

Aquinas College has a rich history of producing accomplished alumni who have excelled in various fields. Notably, the Hon. Eric Heenan QC, a former student, has made significant contributions to the legal profession and is recognized as one of the country’s distinguished jurists .

Non-Academic Achievements

Aquinas College places a strong emphasis on non-academic achievements, particularly in the areas of leadership, service, and the arts. The Student Leadership program is designed to develop effective and good leaders within the student body. Boys play an active role in events at the school, contributing to decision-making processes that promote a positive College culture .   In the arts, the College celebrates creativity and expression, with students actively participating in various cultural activities and events. The Arts & Culture Council and the Sustainability Council are among the student-led initiatives that contribute to the vibrant cultural life at Aquinas .   Additionally, the Duke of Edinburgh Award program challenges students to step outside their comfort zones and encourages them to surpass their limits, fostering resilience and personal growth .

Notable Alumni

Some of the alumni members are- Terry Alderman – Australian Test cricketer Ben Allan – WAFL and AFL premiership player, triple Simpson Medal winner, All-Australian, West Australian Football Hall of Fame Chris Back – Senator for Western Australia Liam Baker – AFL dual premiership player Jake Ball – Welsh rugby international Cameron Bancroft – Australian Test cricketer David Bell OAM – Olympic silver medallist (hockey), Sport Australia Hall of Fame Peter Bell – AFL dual premiership player, All-Australian, West Australian Football Hall of Fame, Australian Football Hall of Fame Simon Black – AFL triple premiership player, Brownlow Medal winner, Norm Smith Medal winner, All-Australian, West Australian Football Hall of Fame, Australian Football Hall of Fame The Hon. Fred Chaney Jr – Federal Cabinet minister The Hon. John Chaney – Justice of the Supreme Court of WA Michael Chaney AO – Chairman of National Australia Bank, Woodside Energy and Wesfarmers, Chancellor of the University of Western Australia Geoff Churack AM – businessman and philanthropist Patrick Cripps – Brownlow Medal winner, All-Australian Denis Cullity AO CMG – forestry and timber industry leader, founder and chairman of Wesbeam The Hon. Maurice Cullity KC – Rhodes scholar, Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice Brigadier Rod Curtis AM MC − Commanding Officer of Special Air Service Regiment The Hon. Anthony Derrick SC – Justice of the Supreme Court of WA Ross Ditchburn – VFL premiership player