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2023 Patrick Rodgers Memorial Award Recipient
Thursday, November 2
On Wednesday 1 November the College celebrated the Ignatian Service Assembly, honouring the legacy of Patrick Rodgers with an inaugural Memorial Award....
RIVERVIEW COLLEGE LIFEBLOOD TEAM - WE NEED YOU !
Tuesday, October 24
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is appealing to anyone with Type O blood to book a donation
in the next two weeks as its own stocks of both blood types...
SEVENHILL CHRISTMAS BURSARY APPEAL
Tuesday, October 24
Sevenhill Cellars was established in 1851, when vines were planted on the Clare Valley property by Jesuit Fathers. An integral piece of the Jesuit legacy...
RIVERVIEW IN ORANGE
Friday, October 20

Family and friends of Riverview gathered last Friday at the home of Sim and Richard Madigan (OR89) in Orange to celebrate another year...
2023 SPORTS LUNCH A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!
Thursday, October 19
Over 230 members of the Riverview Community came together on the last Friday in August to toast old friends and new at the 2023 Old Ignatians' Union...
PROFESSOR DOM ROWE (OR82) STEPS UP FIGHT FOR MND CURE
Thursday, October 19
Former children's TV host Fiona MacDonald's road trip of a lifetime for MND research

Australian Story / By Leisa Scott and Janine Cohen...
OUR WISDEN CRICKETERS OF THE CENTURY SIGNED BAT NOW IN THE SCG MUSEUM
Thursday, October 19
Every year, Wisden Cricketer’s Almanack announces its five cricketers of the year. In early 2000, Wisden announced the five best of its nominated...
NEW VENTURES FOR YOUNG ALUMNI AT ST. CANICE'S
Thursday, October 19
St Canice's Kitchen is a restaurant and community hub for the marginalised and homeless community of Sydney. Its purpose is dedicated to extending...
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - ST FRANCIS HOUSE
Thursday, October 19
Riverview has always been a key contributor to various homeless shelters in Sydney and the opening of St Francis Shelter in Redfern is in the need of volunteers....
1953 LUNCH AT 'VIEW ONE FOR THE AGES
Wednesday, October 18
In recent years Justin Gardiner has organised an annual “get together” lunch to which a lot of our surviving members attend. This year, the...
1990 'VIEW OLD BOYS TRIUMPHANT AT GOLD CHALLENGE
Wednesday, October 18
Friday and Saturday October 6 and 7, saw the holding of the 24th GPS Gold Challenge, held every 2 years, bringing together the Old Boys of the 9 GPS schools...
NEW AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL THE DISMISSAL MUSICAL NOW ON IN SYDNEY
Wednesday, October 18
The brand new Australian musical THE DISMISSAL, featuring our very own Andrew Cutcliffe (OR2003) is now on at the Seymour Centre in Sydney.

Newly...
VALE RUSSELL FAHEY (OR39)
Tuesday, October 17
From the ALPA NEWSLETTER, SEPTEMBER 2023

It is with much sadness that we announce the recent passing of Mr Russell Fahey, an ornament of our great...
STORIES FROM AFAR: JESUITS IN TOKYO
Monday, October 16
His footsteps had an urgency as he showed me some of the historical features of the Campus. Br Michael SJ, originally from the UK, has been a resident...
1953 LUNCH AT "VIEW ONE FOR THE AGES
Wednesday, October 18
In recent years Justin Gardiner has organised an annual “get together” lunch to which a lot of our surviving members attend. The gathering...
SCHOOL DOCTOR HONOURED
Tuesday, October 24
Family and friends joined OIU Members and School Principal Dr Hine last week to award much loved School Doctor John Wright with Honorary Membership to...
VALETE 2023 ADDRESS: GIANNI TARANTO (OR14)
Thursday, October 12
Each year at the Valete Assembly, the Occasional Address is delivered by an Old Boy who has lived an exemplary and aspirational life since leaving school....
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH-EAST ASIA - NEW REPORT BY NICHOLAS MOORE
Thursday, October 12
A recent report into Asia commissioned by the Federal Government was written and released by Nicholas Moore (OR75). Nicholas was asked by the Prime Minister...
LEFT (THE) FIELD - UPDATE FROM RUGBY WORLD CUP
Friday, October 20
Our Intrepid reporter Michael Fahey (OR80) was amongst a group of Old Ignatians that were (fortunate) enough to travel to France for this years Rugby World...
JESUIT MISSION BAZAAR REPORT
Saturday, September 30
Clear skies and large crowds heralded another cracking success for the annual Jesuit Missions Bazaar held at the school on Saturday September 9 2023. As...
THE TWO COLLEGES - A JOINED HISTORY
Friday, September 29
History records that the first Riverview boys to attend St John’s College within the University of Sydney in 1884 were Patrick Flynn and Robert...
RACING AGAINST FRANCE FOR A GOOD CAUSE IN NYC MARATHON
Saturday, September 2
Old Boys Steve Brooks (OR1988) and Xavier Eales (OR2015) met at a ‘Riverview in NYC’ event hosted by Nick Greiner and Dr Paul Hine, and instantly...
Class of 73 - 50 year reunion
Tuesday, August 22
We held our reunion at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron, Kirribilli as guests of John Maclurcan and Myles Coolican. We were just shy of 50 in number. Several...
Jesuit Mission Bazaar: 9 September 2023
Friday, August 11
By now you all have received the Darcy Hall letter asking for donations to the Annual OIU Bazaar Wine Auction. Please contact the coordinator James Dickinson,...
New Cardoner CEO
Tuesday, August 8
OIU News recently caught up with the newly appointed CEO of the Cardoner Network in Sydney Stuart Salier. We started by chatting about schools and work....
Nick Enright's play Good Works returns to the stage in Canberra
Tuesday, August 8
John Eyers (OR67) Scholar and intrepid OIU News correspondent in the National Capital, has asked us to inform the membership that Nick Enright’s...
GPS OBU Gold Day August 17
Monday, August 7
The Annual GPS OBU Golf Day will again be held at Manly Golf Club on Thursday 17th August with an 8:00am shotgun start followed by lunch. Contact details...
Riverview in Scone
Sunday, August 6
Members of the Riverview Community gathered in Scone recently to celebrate another year and hear about the happenings at the School and beyond. Members...
View Boys take on the World in Epic Nordic Challenge
Sunday, August 6
In the words of Mark ‘Tubby’ Taylor; "Turn off the cricket, turn on the Finska”, and that’s exactly what we we did on August...
Riverview Class of 1953
Friday, August 4
On the 28th of September a very special event will take place. The College will host a reunion lunch to mark the 70th anniversary of the Class of ’53....
Spotlight on Riverview and Polo
Friday, August 4
Its not well know that there is a long history in country NSW of Riverview Old Boys playing Polo. I caught up with Ted Cahill (OR59) at the Nostalgia Lunch...
Reminder to Register (OR89/90) The GPS Gold Challenge
Thursday, August 3
The GPS Gold Challenge, held every 2 years, brings together the Old Boys of the 9 GPS schools who have reached the milestone age of 50 years. The Event...
An Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Considering a Constitutional Bridge - Third Edition
Friday, August 4
Australians will soon be asked to vote in a referendum asking ‘Do you support an alteration to the Constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and...
Major Mark Moloney (OR62) Awarded Medal for Gallantry
Tuesday, August 1
Early last month, Mark Moloney (OR1962) was awarded the Medal for Gallantry by the Governor General. After leaving Riverview, Mark did his training at...
OIU BBQ VS The Shore School- Thanks and a Call to Tongs
Tuesday, August 1

Firstly, a big thank you to volunteers at recent OIU BBQs on First Field. BBQ Coordinator JJ Bull has outlined the following advise for...
Jack Power Contesting World U19 Rowing Championships in Paris
Tuesday, August 1
Jack Power (OR 2023) is in Paris this week for the U19 World Rowing Championships after emerging victorious at the National Championships earlier this...
Patrick Rodgers Memorial Award
Tuesday, July 11
Patrick Rodgers (OR2001) was a young man who made a distinctive contribution to the cause of social justice in the world, serving the poorest of the poor...
Jaiah W awarded the Premier's ANZAC Memorial Scholarship
Tuesday, July 4
Congratulations To Jaiah W on being awarded the Premier's ANZAC Memorial Scholarship

We're thrilled to share that Jaiah W. has been awarded...
BOOK NOW - CURRICULUM DIALOGUE: JUNE 15 6.30pm
Tuesday, June 6
OIU Dialogue Series #5: The Curriculum Dialogue At a time when Australia’s key education stakeholders, including schools and universities, are looking...
Class of 1998 - 25 YEAR REUNION
Wednesday, June 7



25 years after graduating, the Class of ’98 came together last weekend to celebrate. Festivities kicked off...
Travelling far from the Riverview Gates
Wednesday, June 7
Since leaving the SEIP program and Riverview Liam Peake OR2020 has ventured far from these great communities that supported him at Riverview. Most recently,...
Old Ignatians' Rugby Club Lunch 2023
Wednesday, June 7
Old Ignatians' Rugby Club celebrated their annual President's Lunch on Friday June 2nd in Darling Harbour. Close to 200 guests were entertained...
JUNIOR WALLABIES SUCCESS IN NEW ZEALAND
Tuesday, June 6
Three exciting young rugby prospects were part of a recent Junior Wallabies Tour of New Zealand. They played two matches against the Under 20 All Blacks,...
THE VOICE GOES TO ROME
Tuesday, June 6
On a recent visit to Rome marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and the Holy See, Fr Frank Brennan gave a lecture on the...
OIU BBQ's FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WINTER SEASON
Wednesday, June 7

Firstly, a big thank you to volunteers at recent OIU BBQs on First Field. BBQ Coordinator JJ Bull has outlined the following advise for...
5 MINUTES WITH JASPER GOTTERSON
Monday, June 5
This month we meet up with Jasper Gotterson (OR17) who, with three of his best mates Rory, Max and Sean, ran the length of the entire East Coast of the...
GONZAGA TRIUMPH LIKENED TO BEATING DUBLINS' "ST JOSEPH"S"
Sunday, June 4
The Union had the pleasure of welcoming two members of the Sydney Irish Jesuit Alumni to Leichhardt Oval on Saturday to witness the annual Riverview...
FROM OUR SPANISH CORRESPONDENT
Monday, June 5
Words and pictures supplied by Bill Quinn (OR67)

"Since 2014 I have completed 4 Caminos walking a total of 2500kms. My wife, Trish, has done...
GPS GOLD CHALLENGE; - 1989 / 1990 LEAVING YEAR - CALL TO REGISTER
Sunday, June 4
The GPS Gold Challenge, held every 2 years, brings together the Old Boys of the 9 GPS schools who
have reached the milestone age of 50 years. The Event...
LEICHHARDT OVAL SUCCESS
Wednesday, June 7
Last Saturday over 11,000 spectators came to show their support at the 116th annual Saint Ignatius' College Riverview vs St Joseph's College Hunters...
YALARI SYDNEY DINNER CELEBRATES OUR STUDENTS
Tuesday, June 6
The Yalari annual Sydney Fundraising Dinner was held at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth last Friday night and current Year 10 Yalari scholar, Tristan Donnelly...
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