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Nick Greiner (OR63) and the CRISP Program for Refugee Settlement
Friday, 4 July 2025
OIU news caught up with Nick Greiner (OR63) on his family history and why the CRISP program for Refugee settlement represented a real sense of giving back....
Riverview Joeys Success
Friday, 4 July 2025
June 14 marked a long-awaited return to 1st Field for the annual Riverview vs St Joseph's College clash—and what a day it was.
The crowds...
Old Ignatians Football Club Update
Friday, 4 July 2025
The season has officially passed the halfway point, and only 6 games remain in the regular season for 2025. The month of June was a great one for the club!...
Can You Help with a Raffle Prize? Annual OIU Sports Lunch — Friday 29 August 2025, Doltone House, Hyde Park
Friday, 4 July 2025
The Old Ignatians' Sports Lunch is one of the highlights of our year — a great chance to catch up with friends, enjoy some great stories from the...
The Cardoner Project
Friday, 4 July 2025
The Cardoner project held a function for supporters and friends recently on the new rooftop at Aloysius. OIU news spoke to Cardoner CEO Stuart Salier about...
GPS OLD BOYS BOWLS - ROUND 2
Thursday, 3 July 2025
Update from Peter Chatfield: Our game against Kings resulted in a 46 to 27 win and we gained the full 4 points.
At this early stage (5 more...
�� Calling All Jazz Musicians! ��
Monday, 30 June 2025
We've taken a 'View' to bring the Big Band to the OIU!

The first rehearsal of the Old Ignatians' Big Band will take place in the Woods...
Mental Health and Wellbeing July 2025
Monday, 30 June 2025
On Friday the 27th of June, on a very chilly Friday morning we brought the walk back to more familiar territory for many, Shelly beach at Manly, for a...
Old Ignatians at 2025 World Rugby U20 Championship
Sunday, 29 June 2025
The Old Ignatians' Union proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of Liam Grover (OR2023) and Joe Dillon (OR2023), who have been selected in the...
Get Connected, Stay Connected at the OIU BBQ
Saturday, 28 June 2025
Join us on First Field – Riverview vs Kings (26 July) & Riverview vs Shore (9 August)
A huge thank you to everyone who has helped...
The Ignatian + 15 Back Issues Now Available
Thursday, 26 June 2025
The Ignatian is the College's annual publication showcasing key events, milestones, and stories from across the Riverview community. It features student...
The Career of Bernard Derriman (OR91).
Thursday, 26 June 2025
Continuing the initiative to promote Old Boys in the creative arts, we are delighted to profile the career and reflections of Emmy Award winning animator...
Alumni Reunions at Riverview
Monday, 23 June 2025
June 14th was a day of fervent school spirit and nostalgic reunions as Saint Ignatius' College Riverview hosted its highly anticipated rugby clash against...
Bandu NAIDOC WEEK Lunch 2025
Sunday, 22 June 2025
We are thrilled to invite you to our annual NAIDOC Week Lunch, which will be held this year at Taronga Zoo on Thursday, July 10th.

This...
Old Ignatians in the Beverages Industry
Wednesday, 18 June 2025
From bold new ventures to established regional success stories, Old Ignatians are playing a key role in shaping Australia's ever-changing beverages landscape....
Rugby Union success for Max Threlkeld OR2022
Friday, 6 June 2025
Max Threlkeld (OR2022) is currently having a host of successes with his Rugby Union career since leaving Riverview. He is currently on a scholarship at...
Old Ignatians' Cricket Club Presentation Night
Thursday, 5 June 2025
The Old Ignatians' Cricket Club's presentation night was held on Friday 30 May at the Diddy in Longueville, with over 40 past and current players attending...
DON'T MISS OUT ON A TAX DEDUCTION
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Riverview Old Boys have donated to the OIU Bursary Program for many years, resulting in 70+ students receiving a Bursary this year.
NO MATTER...
Mental Health - May
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Mental Health Walk – June 2025
Following the success of our first Mental Health Walk at Centennial Park in April, we're heading back...
Calling all Jazz musicians!
Thursday, 5 June 2025
The OIU Big Band is officially going ahead and it would be great to see anyone who is interested on Sunday June 8 at 6 pm with their instruments (location...
Riverview vs Joeys Rugby Returns to the College
Thursday, 5 June 2025
Riverview vs Joeys Rugby Returns to the College

Riverview is once again hosting the much-anticipated rugby clash against Joeys.
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Request for prize donations for OIU's 2025 Raffle
Friday, 30 May 2025
In the March newsletter, we announced that OIU's Annual Sports Lunch is being held on Friday 29 August 2025 at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney. Please...
Lane Cove Old Ignatians RFC Undergoing a Resurgence.
Friday, 30 May 2025
Lane Cove Old Ignatians RFC player numbers are resurgent this year. On the back of a well attended pre-season, we've fielded extra Grade and Colts (U21s)...
Get Connected, Stay Connected at the OIU BBQ on 31 May, 14 June and 21 June
Friday, 30 May 2025
" The SIC 1st XV has started the season with a loss against Newington and a win against Kings, and has three upcoming home games. SIC plays Scots on 31...
Scone Reunion
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
On Friday 2 May, Riverview went to Scone for the Meet the Principal Roadshow and Community Event. The evening was a great success, with many past, present...
Digging Deeper with John Francis (OR87)
Thursday, 22 May 2025
John Francis (OR87), Director of the agricultural consultancy firm Agrista, recently offered listeners a compelling look into his professional evolution...
Multi-award winning Director of Film, Television and Theatre, Justin J Martin (OR1999)
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
John Russell (OR1994) recently caught up with Justin Martin (OR1999) to hear what he had been up to since leaving Riverview.
"I graduated Riverview...
TAS Lunch
Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Ben Connolly (OR87), Daniel Bolger (OR80) and Steve Newnham (OR70) represented the Old Ignatians' Union at The Armidale School Annual Sydney Lunch. The...
Old Boys Bowls
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Unfortunately, due to poor weather Round 1 of the GPS Old Boys Bowls competition, scheduled for May 18, was called off. As a result, all schools share...
2025 GPS Old Boys Golf Day
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
Entries are open for the 2025 GPS Old Boys Golf Day at Manly Golf Club on Thursday 21st August.

Click the link below to register!
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'69ers and Friends
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
'69ers and Friends at Waverley Bowling Club
The persistence of Tim Rossi paid off as twenty four hardy souls braved the inclement Sydney...
Matthew Selkrig (OR22) wins Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship
Monday, 19 May 2025
University of Sydney student Matthew Selkrig (OR2022) has won a prestigious Order of Australia Association Foundation Scholarship, presented in November...
Old Ignatians Football Club Continue to perform strongly
Monday, 19 May 2025
All Age 4 (AA4)
The AA4 have had a solid last month. A strong 1-1 draw against one of the comp's top sides, followed by a tough 4-2 loss to...
Oscars and BAFTA Nominations for Adam Khamis
Friday, 16 May 2025
The recent Oscars and BAFTAs in the UK both had a touch of Riverview and Wauchope about them in their nominations.
Newcastle University–based...
The Juana Network
Thursday, 15 May 2025
The Juana Network is a professional space for staff at the College to create a culture of inclusivity and diversity.
Named after Juana, regent...
Unlock the Power of the OIU Career Mentoring Program
Friday, 2 May 2025
Connect. Learn. Grow.
Are you looking to give back, grow professionally, or gain guidance on your next career move? The OIU Career Mentoring...
From Orange to Vietnam, life lessons from international sporting success - Daniel Bolger (OR80)
Friday, 2 May 2025
On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the evacuation of Vietnam, we bring you a story about an old boy who had forged ties and deep friendships over four...
Upcoming Riverview v Joeys match.... request for support!
Friday, 2 May 2025
I know many of you were extremely happy when Mark Tannock and the College Council recently agreed to have the Riverview v Joeys match return to the college,...
OIU Bursary Impact Report
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Riverview Old Boys have been generous donors to the OIU Bursary program and the Building Fund for more than a century. The attached Impact Report tells...
Nostalgia Mass and Luncheon
Thursday, 1 May 2025
Last month, the College welcomed 120 Old Ignatians' and friends back to the College for the annual Nostalgia Mass and Lunch, this year held with an ANZAC...
Appointment of Deputy Principal of Students
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
The College is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabrielle Smith as Deputy Principal Students at Saint Ignatius' College Riverview, commencing in...
A Message from Fr. Tom Renshaw SJ Rector
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Dear Fellow Old Ignatians
It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday morning. Pope Francis was...
100 not out Happy Birthday to Dr Harding Burns OAM (OR42)
Tuesday, 29 April 2025
Happy Birthday to Dr Francis (Harding) Burns OAM (St John's 1943 - 48) who recently celebrated his 100th birthday.
Dr Burns is credited with...
P&F Art Show
Monday, 28 April 2025
Attention Old Ignatian Artists

The Riverview P&F Committee are excited to announce that the College is hosting an Art Show on the...
Old Ignatians Football Club 2025 Season
Friday, 25 April 2025
Old Ignatians Football Club have begun their opening month of the 2025 NWSF competition.
With 2 new teams and a team returning for their 6th...
"From little things, big things grow"
Thursday, 24 April 2025
The Australian national rowing championships are held in March each year and are the culmination of a long and exhausting season for all the athletes....
Mental Health Walk Recap
Thursday, 24 April 2025
April Mental Health Walk – A Strong Start
On Friday 11 April, a group of 15 Old Ignatians' crossed the bridge for an early lap around...
Michael Dunford (OR86), World Food Programme Country Director
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Michael Dunford (OR1986), World Food Programme Country Director in Myanmar - gave an interview about WFP's food distribution in the earthquake area.
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Congratulations Declan O'Donovan (OR2020) - PGA Australasia Tour graduate 2025/2026
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Massive congratulations to Declan O'Donovan (OR2020) on graduating to the PGA Australasia Tour for 2025/2026!

Declan started playing...
Congratulations Fr David Braithwaite SJ (OR90) and Damian Ryan (OR79)
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
As we watched the breaking news reports about the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, two Riverview old boys appeared in the TV coverage on multiple...
OR85 London Catch Up
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Several old boys from the class of 1985 had a catchup in London recently. Pictured is Paul Fisher, Chris Martin Gregory Mulley, Richard Falk and Adam Gazzoli...
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