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

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...
Fr Danny Meagher (OR1979) named Auxiliary Bishop of Sydney
Last night Pope Francis appointed Fr Danny Meagher, an Old Ignatian from the Class of 1979, as an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Sydney. On behalf...
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...
Author James Curran's (OR1991) latest book
CAMPESE the last of the dream sellers
'A smart writer pursues one of Australia’s most elusive and enigmatic champions. The result is shrewd,...
Greek Australian, John-Patrick Asimakis (OR2013), receives prestigious Oxford scholarship
Bachelor of Laws graduate from the University of Sydney (USYD), John-Patrick Asimakis, has been awarded the Peter Cameron Sydney Oxford Scholarship for...
Aussie band Rufus Du Sol using ice baths and meditation in rise to top
James Hunt (OR2008) and Tyrone Lindqvist (OR2006) are two of the members that make up the three piece band, Rufus Du Sol. The third member is Jon George,...
'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...
Gotcha4Life Webinar

It's about mental fitness!
We are all aware of the proactive things we need to do on a regular basis to maintain our physical...
Where Does OR come from?
OR stands for “Old Riverview”. The term “Old Riverview” was first used in 1896 and has been used ever since to indicate when a...
Xavier Eales (OR2015) Youth Got This 2021
Next Monday 11th October, former College Captain Xavier Eales (OR2015) will be speaking as a panellist at Youth Got This 2021 - a free webinar hosted by...
The Banksia Project - An Important Update
To our dedicated community,
We hope that you and your families are staying safe during this difficult time. If you or anyone you know needs support,...
Congratulations to our Honours recipients
We congratulate members of our OIU Community who were conferred with the Queens Birthday Honours for their contributions to our community; Thank you for...
15 May 2021 Rugby fixtures
May 15th Riverview Rugby Fixtures

Team Opposition Venue Time

1st XV Knox ...
OIU Constitution Final "clean" version
See final version of the OIU Constitution here...
Old Ignatian and Future Old Ignatian Cricketers
Over the Easter weekend, the 1st Grade cricket final was won by the Sydney Club, captained by Matthew Rodgers, son of Pat Rodgers OR1981 and nephew of...
2021 Patrick Rodgers Memorial Service Award
Nominations for the Patrick Rodgers Memorial Service Award are now open. Named to honour the memory and service of Patrick Rodgers (OR2011), who passed...
College Operations
It is great to see students enjoying Third Yard’s newly surfaced basketball courts with inter-house games, before and after school training sessions...
A Message on Consent from the Riverview Principal
You may have read in the paper or been made aware in the past week of a petition in relation to adolescents - particularly boys - violating sexual consent...
137th Riverview Gold Cup Regatta Livestream
Unfortunately due to COVID restrictions, this year’s Gold Cup will be a competitor-only event. However, we welcome you to join us online in real...
A Letter from the Principal
I have written to you previously and undertook to keep you informed of the progress of the judicial processes against two former members of the College...
Congratulations to the Class of 2020
Our Class of 2020 cohort saw some extraordinary achievements in their HSC results, including two students who were awarded College Dux for achieving the...
Work Experience opportunities for our SEIP Students
For the past 15 years, the College’s Inclusion Program (formerly the Special Education and Inclusion Program – SEIP) has provided inclusive...
Australia Day Honours recipients
We congratulate members of our OIU Community who were conferred with honours for their contributions to our community; Thank you for upholding the values...
Letter from the Chair of the Board to the Community
Please see letter from the Chair of the College Board and supporting information in response to an article released via The Australian newspaper overnight....
Congratulations Joshua McElroy (OR2014)
PRODUCER and actor Joshua McElroy (OR2014) hopes that his first professionally-produced short film ‘Mary’ will take his grandfather’s...
Jack Pittman (OR2019) Podcast series
Jack Pittman speak to up and coming teenage rugby union player, Lachlan Albert (OR2019). In 2019, whilst still in high school, he received a three year...
James Tracey (OR2013) wins the 2020 Patrick Rodgers Memorial Service Award
James Tracey graduated as a member of the class of 2013. He has an extensive record of giving himself in Ignatian Service, both overseas and in Australia....
Appointment of College Rector
Please see letter from the Provincial announcing the new College Rector, Fr Tom Renshaw SJ, who will commence in January 2021.

Tom is well known...
Nobel Peace Prize | Michael Larkins (OR1967)
Since publishing the piece about Michael Dunford OR1986 and the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to the World Food Programme (WFP), news of another Old...
In the mood for a feel-good comedy?
Check out the movie Never Too Late, directed by Riverview's own Mark Lamprell (OR1976), starring Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, James Cromwell and a...
Nobel Peace Prize | Michael Dunford (OR1986)
In the midst of the harrowing tragedy and hard times which shroud us, there comes a brighter piece of news.

Michael Dunford (OR1986), whom I taught...
Class of 2020 Valete Celebrations
The Valete celebrations today gave honour to a phenomenally resilient group of young men who not only made it through their final year of secondary schooling,...
OISA Rugby wins Premiership
Old Ignatians were lucky enough to play a shortened season in 2020. Overall it was an extremely successful season with our 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Colts...
What's Happening at Riverview?
A Letter from the Principal.
It is with deepest sadness that I inform that a Year 9 student passed away today as a result of a sudden medical episode....
Riverview's Open Day is Going Virtual
Virtual Open Day, at 9am on Tuesday 25th August.
During this COVID-period, Riverview has responded to the times by moving their Information Morning...
Reunited with his Honour Blazer
Peter Mooney OR2002, Captain of the College and Insignis recipient 2002, reunited with his Honour Blazer.

Left to right; James Rodgers OR1971, Peter...
Patrick Rodgers Memorial Award
Members of the Riverview community are cordially invited to nominate an Old Ignatian for this year’s Patrick Rodgers Memorial Award. Named to honour...
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