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Declan O'Donovan (OR2020) wins first professional golf title
Monday, 9 February 2026Declan O'Donovan claimed his first professional title in emphatic fashion at the Webex Players Series Sydney, hosted by Peter O'Malley, cruising to a five-shot...
Five Minutes With James Mayo (OR85)
Monday, 9 February 2026OIU News: Welcome James. At the recent Yachting Australia Annual Awards, you were named Male Sailor of the Year. Soon after, you skippered your Maxi Yacht...
38th OIU Golf Day - Friday 27th March
Monday, 9 February 2026The 38th Annual OIU Golf Day will take place at Long Reef Golf Club, Anzac Avenue, Collaroy on Friday 27th March 2026
Registration: From 6.45...
Registration: From 6.45...
London Reunion
Friday, 6 February 2026On Thursday 29th January a reunion of old boys was held at The Duchess Pub in London. Ten Old Ignatians gathered for a fun evening and are now keen to...
OIU Tipping Competition starting this week!
Friday, 6 February 2026The OIU Challenge Trophy is up for grabs again this year, and you've got three chances to get your name on the perpetual trophy:
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Evening for Old Ignatians with Sons at Riverview
Friday, 6 February 2026The Old Ignatians Committee invites Old Ignatians who have sons currently at the College to an informal evening at the Greenwood Hotel on Wednesday 4 March,...
Dr Sarah Hill AM Honoured in Australia Day 2026 Honours List
Friday, 6 February 2026Dr Sarah Hill AM (mother of Hudson Blackburn, Class of 2022–current), and daughter of Martin Hill AM (OR74), has been appointed a Member of the...
Holly Harris skating in the Winter Olympics
Friday, 6 February 2026HOLLY HARRIS – Daughter of Paul Harris (OR85), Granddaughter to Andy Harris (OR58)
Fast Facts
Sport: Figure Skating (Ice...
Fast Facts
Sport: Figure Skating (Ice...
Message from Rector - Fr Tom Renshaw (OR90)
Thursday, 6 February 2026Dear Fellow Old Boys,
I hope this year has started well for you and your families, especially after the difficult weeks of December with the...
I hope this year has started well for you and your families, especially after the difficult weeks of December with the...
Join Us for the Industry Insights Summit 2026
Thursday, 5 February 2026Thank you to those Old Boys who have already responded to participate at the at the Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Industry Insights Summit, an evening...
A Message From Mark Tannock, Principal
Thursday, 5 February 2026Dear OIU Members,
It has been an honour to join the mission of our Catholic, Jesuit school over the last 12 months. As always, we are grateful...
It has been an honour to join the mission of our Catholic, Jesuit school over the last 12 months. As always, we are grateful...
The Story & Work of Greg Moran
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Many in the Old Ignatians' community would be familiar with the tragic rugby accident suffered by Greg Moran in 1983, which left him a quadriplegic. Greg's...
OIU BBQ at the Gold Cup Regatta request for volunteers
Wednesday, 4 February 2026The 142nd Gold Cup Regatta is being held on Saturday 14 February, and your help is needed on the OIU BBQ, which will be located on the College Ferry Wharf,...
OIU Mental Health – February 2026
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Welcome to the first Old Ignatian Union Mental Health update for 2026. The start of a new year is often a moment for reflection and reset, and for many...
Lane Cove Old Ignatians' Rugby Football Club - Update
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Pre-season training started on Thursday 29 January, and will continue at 6:45pm each Thursday at Tantallon Oval in Lane Cove.
The Lane Cove...
The Lane Cove...
Old Ignatians' Football Club 2026 Season
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Registration for the Old Ignatians' Football Club have now opened, and the club is on the lookout for new players and members!
In 2025, we fielded...
In 2025, we fielded...
Tom Redden (OR2010) 75 Hard
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Tom Redden (OR2010), owner and manager of Naparoo Pastoral Company in Purlewaugh, NSW, is starting 2026 with a strong focus on discipline and high performance....
Alumni Industry Focus: Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday, 4 February 2026This month's Industry Focus shines a light on Artificial Intelligence by featuring two Old Ignatians helping shape how the technology is built and used....
Save the Date Old Ignatians' Cricket Club 50th Anniversary Lunch - Friday 1 May 2026
Wednesday, 4 February 2026The Old Ignatians' Cricket Club (OICC) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season, and to mark the occasion a 50th Anniversary Lunch is being planned...
Winter Olympian Rosie Fordham – Daughter of Michael Fordham (OR87)
Wednesday, 4 February 2026Congratulations to Australia's leading female XC skiing star Rosie Fordham who represented Australia in the Winter Olympics over the weekend.
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Old Aloysians Cricket Club vs Old Ignatians Cricket Club Inaugural Fr Joseph Dalton SJ (1817-1905) Memorial Cup
Wednesday, 4 February 2026A highlight of the Old Ignatians' Cricket Club's 50th anniversary this season, was an inaugural match on Friday 16 January against our brother club, the...
Save the Date: OIU Long(ish) Lunch – Friday 22 May 2026
Tuesday, 3 February 2026The Old Ignatians' Union will be hosting the OIU Long(ish) Lunch, to be held on Friday 22 May 2026 at Doltone House, Hyde Park.
This is the...
This is the...
You Can Now Download Every Alma Mater from the OIU website
Tuesday, 3 February 2026First published in December 1886, The Alma Mater is now one of Australia's oldest literary periodicals still in continuous publication—a remarkable...
Riverview Boarding Roadshow Bowral
Tuesday, 3 February 2026The Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Boarding Roadshow is heading to the Southern Highlands on 6th March, and we would be delighted to see you there....
OIU Community Australia Day Honours
Sunday, 1 February 2026We warmly congratulate the members of our College community who were recognised in the Australia Day Honours list. It is a privilege to acknowledge individuals...
Congratulations to the Class of 2025
Sunday, 1 February 2026Congratulations to our newest Old Ignatians on their
academic results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Thank you to...
academic results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC).
Thank you to...
A Contemplative Ignatian Walking Experience
Tuesday, 27 January 2026A Contemplative Ignatian walking experience in South Australia, following in the footsteps of the first Jesuits in Australia, from Kapunda to Sevenhill...
Congratulations Dr Jeremy McInerney (OR75)
Friday, 23 January 2026Dr Jeremy McInerney (OR75) has been named the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Classical Studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
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New Wingaru Building Official Openning
Monday, 15 December 2025On Friday November 21, the official opening and blessing of Wingaru, the college's new home for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, PDHPE and...
Alex Lee-Young (OR2024) Selected for Australia U19 World Cup Side
Friday, 12 December 2025Alex Lee-Young (OR2024) in the Australian squad for the U19 Cricket World Cup 2026
Congratulations to Alex Lee-Young being named in...
Congratulations to Alex Lee-Young being named in...
Riverview's Future Strategic Path
Friday, 12 December 2025The College has commissioned MMG Education to conduct a Community Consultation Survey, inviting all alumni, current parents and students to share their...
Alumni Industry Focus: Highline, DMAs and Australian Indie Rock
Friday, 12 December 2025In this month's Industry Focus, we shine a light on two Old Ignatians making their mark in the Australian indie music scene. Sam Rigney (OR2017), frontman...
Get Involved in the OIU Tipping Competitions!
Thursday, 11 December 2025Sign up NOW to be included in one of the OIU Tipping Competitions: https://forms.office.com/r/uPhAjnv6e3 ...
Call Out for BBQ Shift Captains – 2026 Season
Thursday, 11 December 2025The Old Ignatians' BBQ at Riverview is one of the OIU's most important fundraising activities. In 2025, thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, we...
Run for my Mate, Knox O'Connor
Thursday, 11 December 2025On November 8th, I ran 105km to raise awareness and support for those living with chronic mental illness. To do this, I completed 30 laps around Sydney's...
SAVE THE DATE – A CELEBRATION OF RIVERVIEW CRICKET OVER 145 YEARS
Thursday, 11 December 2025An event being organised by James Rodgers (OR71), Patrick Rodgers (OR81) and Michael Punch
Date: Friday 27 February, 2026
Venue:...
Date: Friday 27 February, 2026
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Support the Jesuit Refugee Service
Thursday, 11 December 2025St Ignatius of Loyola called on Jesuits to go where the needs are greatest. Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) continues this mandate by accompanying some of...
Mental Health and Wellbeing Dec 2025
Thursday, 11 December 2025The Christmas season has a special way of sneaking up on us. One minute it's October, the next we're wondering how we've burnt the candle at both ends...
James Mayo wins Male Sailor of the Year for 2025 Award
Thursday, 11 December 2025James Mayo (OR85) has been announced as the Male Sailor of the Year award winner at the 2025 Australian Sailing Awards on 14th November in Sydney.
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OIU Hits the West End with Stranger Things
Thursday, 11 December 2025Following on from the OIU profile of Justin Martin (OR99) from earlier in the year, we are delighted to announce that Stranger Things The First Shadow...
OIU AGM 2025
Thursday, 11 December 2025The 2025 Annual General Meeting for the OIU was held on Thursday 13 November at Cova Cottage. Approximately 50 people attended in person, with another...
Join us for the Industry Insights Summit 2026
Thursday, 11 December 2025We invite you to share your expertise and experience at our inaugural Industry Insights Summit, an evening designed to inspire and guide our Year 11 and...
Andrew McKay (OR90) and Knox O'Connor (OR2023) thanked by the Black Dog Institute
Thursday, 11 December 2025Andrew McKay (OR90) and Knox O'Connor (OR2023) were recently thanked by the Black Dog Institute at its annual Luminaries end of year function in Sydney...
The Annual Ignatian Children's Holiday Camp
Thursday, 11 December 2025From Thursday 4th December through to Sunday 7th, Saint Ignatius College once again hosted the Ignatian Children's Holiday Camp, welcoming 28 children...
1975 50 Year Reunion
Wednesday, 10 December 2025On Friday 24th October the Class of 1975 held their 50 Year Reunion at the Helm Bar at Cockle Bay. The event was preceded by golf at Moore Park on Thursday...
OIU General Committee for 2026
Wednesday, 10 December 2025The OIU General Committee for 2026 was confirmed at the Annual General Meeting held on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at Cova Cottage.
Continuing...
Continuing...
OIU Christmas Drinks at The Verandah Bar
Wednesday, 10 December 2025The annual OIU Christmas Drinks were held on Thursday, 13 November at the Verandah Bar in the Sydney CBD.
Around 30–40 Old Ignatians...
Around 30–40 Old Ignatians...
Rector's OIU Christmas Message 2025
Thursday, 4 December 2025Dear Fellow Old Ignatians
The 2025 School year has come to an end. We were delighted to welcome back Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, the Dux...
The 2025 School year has come to an end. We were delighted to welcome back Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP, the Dux...
Support the Bursary Program this Christmas
Wednesday, 3 December 2025This year alone, over 70 students were able to attend the College thanks to the Bursary Program. Jack Griffiths (OR2015) was one of them. His Riverview...
Indigenous Year 12 celebration dinner
Friday, 24 October 2025A celebration dinner was held on Tuesday 23 September for the Indigenous boys graduating in the class of 2025. The evening was a casual event to recognise...
The Sevenhill Winery Mission Appeal
Friday, 24 October 2025Sevenhill Cellars, founded by the Austrian Jesuits in 1851, is the oldest winery in the Clare Valley. The Sevenhill property remains a vital part of the...