The FriarsCast Podcast

Friars' Focus - S02 Ep01

Friars Focus: A Year of Faith and Connection

As Whitefriars College steps into 2025, Principal Mark Murphy invites us to embrace the theme of Faith. This year, we unite as educators and mentors, strengthening a community built on hope and connection. Through our shared commitment to faith, excellence, gentleness, respect and justice, we support our students in becoming their best selves.

Let’s make 2025 a year of purpose and impact for all.

Leadership Lounge - Tom Petrowski - Part 2

Tom Petrowski, 2024 College Captain joins Cath Spurritt on the Leadership Lounge for a discussion about respectful relationships with women and his passion for creating spaces for learning, dialogue and reflection for his peers. Whitefriars exists to shape gentle men, who have strength of conviction and empathy in their hearts and Tom reminds us of the role that the men of this community in creating spaces of safety and support that amplify the voices of women in our College community.

Leadership Lounge - Tom Petrowski - Part 1

In December 2024, Tom Petrowski, 2024 College Captain, joined Cath Spurritt on the Leadership Lounge to talk about leading from a place of love. Tom was a student leader who loves our school, and this was a common thread through all of his work with the community last year. In this episode, Tom shares with us his journey to College Captain and his desire to live his values and make a powerful contribution to the community through service to others.

Leadership Lounge - Matt King

Matt King – From struggle to triumph

In this episode of the Leadership Lounge, recorded in December last year, Cath Spurritt interviews Matt King, Class of 2024. School hadn’t always been easy for Matt. But with a clear goal, the right team around him and a fair dose of trust, Matt King has become an absolute success story. Matt was the recipient of the 2024 Applied Learning Excellence Award and is a powerful reminder of the importance of the personalisation of learning programs that occurs here at Whitefriars College.

Summer Spotlight - College Captains 2025

A New Chapter at Whitefriars

 

As we kick off another exciting academic year, join us for a special episode created by our College Captains for 2025! These inspiring young leaders share their journey to leadership, their vision for the year ahead and what Whitefriars means to them. Let’s start the year with purpose, pride and passion. Tune in now!

Summer Spotlight - Kicking Goals with James Blanck, Patrick Lipinski and Andrew Otten

KICKING GOALS : JAMES BLANCK, PATRICK LIPINSKI AND ANDREW OTTEN

In this episode, we celebrate the achievements of Whitefriars College alumni who have made their mark on the field. From James Blanck (2018, Trinity House, Hawthorn Football Club), Patrick Lipinski (2016, Corsini House, Collingwood Football Club) and Andrew Ottens (2007, Mantua, Adelaide Crows Football Club). Join us as we reflect on their time at Whitefriars, the houses that shaped their values and how they’ve carried the spirit of the College into their careers and beyond.

Summer Spotlight - Josh Hannan

SUMMER SPOTLIGHT

FROM AVILA TO AUSTRALIAN IDOL : JOSH HANNAN

Meet Josh Hannan, a proud Avila House alumnus and 2020 graduate, whose incredible talent took him to third place on Australian Idol. Josh reflects on his unforgettable journey from our College to stardom, and how his time at Whitefriars shaped his character, artistry and passion for music. In this special summer podcast, we ask what’s next for this rising star as he begins his promising career. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of our own!

Friars' Focus - Episode 8

Celebrating Excellence – Whitefriars Annual Celebration Evening

In this episode, Mark reflects on the inspiring moments of the Whitefriars College Annual Celebration Evening, held at Monash University’s Robert Blackwood Hall. Mark shares the highlights of the night, celebrating the achievements, courage and spirit of the students who embody the school’s values of Faith, Gentleness, Excellence, Justice and Respect.

Mark delves into the true meaning of excellence—not as perfection, but as courage, resilience and a commitment to lifting others up. He also acknowledges the vital contributions of parents, staff and the broader school community in shaping the identity of Whitefriars College.

Join us to relive this uplifting evening and explore how excellence, rooted in Carmelite values, transforms lives.