Heritage
Welcome to the Heritage page, where we celebrate All Saints’ College's rich history. Explore memories from the past that continue to inspire our future.
ASC Archives
The College Archives was established in the 1980s and holds a range of documents and items relating to the College's development, along with student records. Memorabilia and significant material on the educational, cultural, spiritual, or sporting life of All Saints' College are always welcome. Donations to the College Archives will assist in creating an ongoing legacy.
Academic reports and diaries are complemented by architectural drawings, uniforms, badges, trophies, newspaper clippings, publications, and photographs. The College's yearbook, Columba, was first published in 1982 and records events of the preceding year. The complete collection has been scanned and is available for viewing under News & Publications.
Our Heritage Coordinator, John Beaverstock, collects and processes items of enduring value while also providing informative material for student or community research. The Archives is located in the Senior School Administration building. Visitors are very welcome! Email john.beaverstock@allsaints.wa.edu.au for more information.
Timeline
Take a look at some key moments in the Old Saints’ history below.
9 February 1981
Opening Ceremony
The official opening of All Saints’ College took place on 9 February 1981. Sir Richard Trowbridge, Governor of Western Australia, unveils the plaque to commemorate the opening.
1 January 1985
ASC's First Year 12 Cohort
Finally, the College had its first Year 12 cohort in 1985. There’s no official photograph of the group, as in those days the College didn’t take an image of the cohort.
Image: Year 10K 1983
11 February 1986
First Meeting of the Former Students' Association
With the Foundation cohort graduating at the end of 1985, the Former Students’ Association (now known as the Old Saints) was formed with their first meeting taking place in early 1986.
22 October 1993
FSA Inaugural Annual Dinner
The Former Students’ Association hosted its first alumni dinner at the College, with Mr John Bednall (former ASC Deputy Principal) as the special guest speaker.
1 June 2012
Old Saints' Magazine
The Old Saints’ magazine, Dovetails, was published in June 2012. The publication name was selected after community members submitted options as part of a competition. Originally four pages, Dovetails is now over 30 pages, and there have been 22 more editions since it was first published. In the early 2000s, the Former Students Association published a monthly FSA News to the alumni community.
1 January 2013
Inaugural Old Saints' Scholarship recipient
Georgia Balding (Class of 2018) received the first Old Saints’ Scholarship to enter Year 7 in 2013. Her father, Mark Balding (Class of 1988), and brother Finlay Balding (Class of 2022), also attended ASC, and her grandfather Stan Balding is a former staff member of the College.
1 November 2014
Beers, Bubbles & Bites – Back to All Saints’ for Old Saints
In November 2014, the College held its first Beers, Bubbles & Bites function to allow Old Saints from all graduating years to return to campus and reconnect with their peers and former staff in an enjoyable and relaxed setting. The event also coincided with All Saints’ Day, and those in attendance enjoyed the traditional shortbread biscuits adored by Old Saints.
Heritage Week
Heritage Week was established at All Saints’ College in 2013 as a way of making ASC’s history and heritage more visible. As the College continues to grow and develop, it is important to acknowledge and celebrate our history in order for future generations to understand how we as a community have come to enjoy the All Saints’ we know today.
Heritage Week is a wonderful way for students, staff, parents and guardians, grandparents and Old Saints to reflect on an aspect of the College’s past.
The 2024 theme 'A sense of history, a sense of place' focused on the development of our campus over the past 43 years, and the places or buildings that have played an important role in All Saints’ College’s history.
Former Staff
All Saints’ College has a vibrant and diverse community of staff that has helped to shape our history and culture. Whether you dedicated one or 30 years as a staff member to ASC, your contribution to our community is truly invaluable and has left a lasting impact.
We encourage former staff to remain connected to the College and one another by attending our annual events and/or joining our community mailing list. It is our hope that by creating this connection for our former staff, they will continue to remain a valuable part of our ASC community.
Honouring our history
Recognise and celebrate your time at All Saints’ College by securing a paver on the Old Saints’ Walk, located in front of the Chapel.
