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OIU Dialogue on the "Media, Democracy and Advancing the Common Good."
In a global environment of autocracy rising, democracy in decline, and in the aftermath of the Australian federal election the Riverview community last...
You're invited to The Secret Wife
Mark Lamprell (OR1976) will be holding a Q&A at the State Library about his new novel, the Secret Wife, on Tuesday May 31st at 12.30 pm. Everyone welcome....
AAGPS APP
The AAGPS is pleased to announce the launch of a new look website and the implementation of an AAGPS app for senior matches and results. Find more information...
Teal candidates and the Catholic vote
Fr Chris Middleton SJ
Rector
Xavier College
23 May 20221

Perhaps the most dramatic individual result of the Federal election was that...
Sheep Show Success
James Corcoran (OR1971) was recently seen sashing the Champion Poll Dorset Ram at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Congrats to James on this honour and for...
Mudgee Reunion
Early this month, 25 schoolmates from OR1969, along with 15 partners, gathered in Mudgee for a few days of catchup, stories and laughter. Also, to support...
Notes From Afar
On a recent trip to the Top End, former OIU President Tim Peisley (OR99) had a chance meeting with a local gallery owner who paid tribute to the Schools...
AAGPS APP
The AAGPS is pleased to announce the launch of a new look website and the implementation of an AAGPS app for senior matches and results. Find more information...
Premiership Win
The OIU congratulates Harry Dalton (OR2010) and Elijah Eales (OR2016), each of whom were members of 2021/2022 premiership winning side of the Mosman Cricket...
Medicinal Cannabis success in New Zealand
In mid-April, on a sunny cloudless day on the banks of the Kekerengu River 200km North of Christchurch, Tom Forrest (OR2007) welcomed NZ Agriculture Minister...
National Boarding Week
It’s National Boarding Week and we’re celebrating all our boarders who make Riverview their home away from home! The camaraderie and concern...
Congratulations Tom Osborne (OR2016)
The OIU congratulates Tom Osborne (OR2016) for being selected to Captain the Oxford University Rugby Club (OURFC) for the 22/23 season.

Tom studied...
ABC Appointment
We congratulate Justin Stevens (OR2002) an experienced TV current affairs journalist and executive producer of 7.30, who has recently been appointed the...
Easter Message from the Provincial
All of us have probably had family members or friends, or even ourselves, test positive to COVID-19 within the last two years. It certainly is challenging...
London Directorial Debut
Originally run in Sydney for the Griffin Theatre Company, Suzie Millers award winning play Prima Facie is soon to open at the Harold Pinter Theatre in...
Old Iggies Rugby looking for players
Old Iggies Rugby have had a very disrupted pre season due to the abnormal rainfall that has hit Sydney in the last 3 months.

One event the rain...
Aussie dance trio Rufus Du Sol wins first Grammy
Congratulations to James Hunt (OR2008) and Tyrone Lindqvist (OR2006), two of the members that make up the three piece band, Rufus Du Sol, for winning...
Gotcha4Life Fundraising Ball with Louis Hugh-Jones (2014)
OIU members, including a group from his year supported Louis Hugh-Jones (OR2014) at a fundraiser for Mental fitness in Sydney on Saturday 26th March at...
James Rodgers (OR71) farewell cricket March at 'View.
Since graduating from Riverview in and then becoming the most successful 1st XI Cricket Coach in GPS Cricket with seven Premierships, James Rodgers (OR71)...
Patrick Rodgers Memorial Prize
Last week, the School welcomed back former College Captain Jesse Gray (OR2017) to receive the 2021 Patrick Rodgers’ Memorial Award. This award recognises...
Stone Plaque Dedicated and Blessed
On Thursday two weeks ago, the refurbished stone plaque and crucifix outside the College’s Memorial Hall were dedicated and blessed.

The names,...
Riverview Cricket and Saint Patrick's Day
Next week, on Thursday the 17th, St Patrick’s feast day will be celebrated with the 1st XI cricket team playing their final game of the GPS season...
World Union of Jesuit Alumni
The World Union of Jesuit Alumni will be hosting its X Congress in Barcelona from 13 – 17 July, 2022.

Over the 4 days of the Congress Father...
Jarjum Gala Charity Night
On Saturday April 30th Jarjum College in Redfern will be holding their very first Jarjum Gala Charity Night - "Gamarada". Gamarada is a Gadigal...
Chief Justice Retired
On the 200th anniversary of the Supreme Court of NSW, the Chief Justice Tom Bathurst AC (OR70), will retire from the judiciary. He reflects on 11 years...
138th Gold Cup Regatta live stream
The Gold Cup Regatta will be going ahead on Saturday 19th February, but COVID restrictions has meant spectators are not permitted to attend. The College...
Australia Day Honours
We congratulate members of our OIU Community who were awarded with honours for their contributions to the community.

The Honourable Justice Michael...
Congratulations to the Class of 2021
The OIU congratulates the class of 2021 on their incredible results in the HSC, in particular the Dux of the College, Harrison Clubb, who received an ATAR...
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL APPOINTMENT EXTENDED UNTIL 2025
Dear Old Ignatians,

The Chair of the School Board, Mr Greg Mackay, wishes to advise members of the Union that the School Board sought and received...
They rowed the Atlantic!
Please join us in congratulating the Shaw and Partners Atlantic Crew of Louis Hugh-Jones (OR2014), Sam Horsley, Robert Wells and James Samuels for making...
OIU Welcomes the Provincial
On Wednesday November 24, 2021, members of the 2022 OIU Committee welcomed Jesuit Provincial Fr Quyen to an informal dinner during his visit from Melbourne....
Sporting matters
Tim Ross (OR17) above, holding the Herbert Marks match play trophy, played at Royal Sydney on Sunday 21 November in atrocious conditions. The trophy for...
Louis Hugh Jones (OR2104) rows across the Atlantic
Louis Hugh Jones (OR2014) and a team of three friends have set sail across the Atlantic Ocean on a 5000km unsupported rowing race in a bid to raise $500,000...
2022 Student Leadership Team College motto announced
‘Seek the Summit’ was announced last week as the College motto by our 2022 Student Leadership Team – an expression that inspires all...
Riverview Cookbook on sale now
We’re thrilled to announce that our community cookbook, Riverview at Home, has arrived! This is a beautiful keepsake or Christmas gift. Purchase...
'Malachy' A father's story of love, laughter and loss, written by Dominic Frawley (OR1983)
SPECIAL HEARTKIDS EVENT. Celebrating Malachy - Dom Frawley (OR1983) in discussion with Simon Reeve.

Friday 10 December 2021
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM...
Daniel (OR2002) and Will (OR2008) Roberts have a plan to turn Bitcoin green
In the unassuming yet appropriately named town of Canal Flats, British Columbia, racks upon racks of high-powered computers quietly hum, transmuting complex...
OIU Christmas Drinks in the CBD
All Welcome! Come for a drink or stay for a few. BOOK NOW

Fr Danny Meagher ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney.
On Wednesday, 8 December, 2021 at St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, I was privileged to attend the ordination mass for Fr Danny Meagher (OR1979) to become...
New President voted in at AGM
Last night at the 124th Annual General meeting held at the “Diddy” the Committee elected new President Daniel Bolger (OR1980), who takes up...
David Prichard (OR1984) wins the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait prize
Congratulations to David Prichard for winning such a prestiges award. See the moment Dave was told he had won the award in this youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roop4aurg94...
Finding life in a home for the homeless
By James Frederiksen (Aloys’ Old Boy 2016)

Nestled away amidst the once bustling streets of Darlinghurst, De Porres House provides a vital...
Greg's wheels
Some of you Old Boys may know Greg Moran, who left Riverview in 1985/86. Greg broke his neck in a Rugby game against Shore in 1983 up on fourth field resulting...
Gotcha4Life webinar
The OIU kicked of its new mental health program last Wednesday evening, 27 Oct, with an inspiring talk from Gus Worland, founder of mental health charity...
A thank you message to the OIU from Jesuit Mission
As the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are felt around the world, Jesuit Mission continues to support our most vulnerable brothers...
November Masses for our deceased relatives and friends
Throughout the month of November, the Riverview Jesuit Community intend to offer prayers and Mass daily for all those, now deceased, who have been part...
Recent Hong Kong reunion
Dylan Alcott and Angus O'Loughlin speak with Alex Noble (OR2020) in their podcast
Challenge what you think it’s like to live with disability.
Hosts Dylan Alcott and Angus O’Loughlin speak to people living with disabilities...
College Leaders for 2022 Announced
The 2022 Student Leadership Team was announced this morning’s at the Student Leaders’ Investiture in the Rose Garden. Congratulations to the...
OIU AGM Notice - change of date
OIU AGM has been moved to Thursday 18th November, to be held at The Diddy (& via zoom) in Longueville from 6pm, which your encouraged to attend (drinks...
'Old Boys View' Podcast Series
A podcast series hosted by Laurence Coy (OR1977)
Don't know what you want to do for a living? Don't know how to get started? Don't know...
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