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Over 180 people enjoyed a fascinating and informative tour through the history of ex-student Tim Kirk’s Clonakilla Wines last Friday night in support of the Br Dave Merrick Scholarship Fund, which was launched during the evening. Tim was hugely entertaining with his stories of both his days at Dara in the late 70s and 80s […]

In some wonderful news, Lorina Gore (Class of 1995) won the award for Best Female Performer in a Supporting Role in an Opera at this year’s Helpmann Awards in Sydney. Lorina plays Roxana in Opera Australia’s production of “King Roger” which is currently on at the State Theatre in Melbourne. When she was here at […]

In a stunning 30-11 victory, the Daramalan-rich ACT Schoolboys rugby team today won the national competition, the first time in 30 years. Played in Sydney this morning (Saturday 8 July) the boys played their hearts out to beat Queensland to bring the trophy home for the first time since 1988, with that team led by […]

Congratulations to the Daramalan College Jazz Band, whose professional performance at the ACT Eisteddfod last night, resulted in them taking out the top awards of the evening. Under the expert baton of Music teacher Michael Jackson, assisted by Michelle Coggan, they came away with the following Awards; Bands and Orchestras Division 2017 – Gold Award; The Kaaren Talty Encouragement Award; Open […]

Congratulations go out to Year 7 student Madison Elphick, who is now the Australian Level 7 (13 and under) vault champion. Her Level 7 ACT team also came 3rd overall in Australia at the 2017 Australian Gymnastic Championships. She is pictured here with her gold medal.