It was the start of an especially exciting Thursday for Collingwood fans Jordan and Adelyn Sundblom, who enjoyed the St Joseph’s Primary School Father’s Day celebration before their team won that night. Photos: Jordan Townrow.
There was a rainbow of footy colours at St Joseph’s Primary School in Rochester for its Father’s Day celebration.
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Dads, grandpas and father figures joined students on Thursday, September 4, and were showered with love ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, September 7.
Dad Kyle and daughters Hazel (left) and Matilda Williams.
Scarves, jerseys, socks, beanies and hats of all different persuasions also made their way on to campus to mark the start of the 2025 AFL finals series.
Students, including Willow Brooks, were more than happy to celebrate their dads and their teams.
“He’s a really kind and nice person,” Willow said of her dad.
“He’s like a superhero to me, he’s just the best.
“He comes to all my sports ... he takes us motorbike riding.”
Harley Godson, Hunter Simms and Flynn Tobias try their hand at putt putt.
Archie Keating also sang the praises of his dad.
“He’s grateful and he takes me to places without me asking, like to Maccas, and he takes me to sport,” he said.
Students (from left) Darcie Acocks, Willow Brooks, Sophie Connelly, Myla Whipp, Evie Simms and Olivia O'Sullivan embraced the footy colours.
Siblings Darcie and Sam Acocks reflected on their favourite things to do with their dad.
“He cooks the best steaks,” Darcie said.
“In the outdoor area, we usually have a salad, some baked potatoes, with our family.”
Todd and Heidi Woodfine.
Attendees warmed up thanks to the Mum & Me coffee cart, paired with a barbecue, courtesy of the Rochester Lions Club.
A raffle also treated three lucky dads to prizes, including a hat from Rochester Sportspower, a car vacuum and a voucher to AgWarehouse.
Nash Riordan, Braxton Ryan, Jaxon Scoble, Jed Cox, Charlie Acocks, Jack Martin and River Powles kick the footy.
Charlie and Aaron Todd.
Brodie and Amelia Betts.
Macey MacFarlane draws the raffle with Deanna Palmer.
Max Seabrook, River Powles and Jed Cox enjoyed the start to their Thursday.
Ella and Adam Mundie.
Myah Osborn in action.
Rochester Lions Club volunteers Anne Chirnside, Paul Butler, Kaz Fuller and Julianne Hand provide the snags.
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