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New Columbo Plan a Great Opportunity
Monday, 23 September 2024OIU News caught up with Matt Dutaillis (OR2018), a recent recipient of a New Columbo Plan (NCP) Scholarship from UTS. Matt was on the phone from his dorm...
"The Eyes Have It"
Thursday, 19 September 2024With over 800 entries, a portrait of Australian Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers entitled "Fool's Gold – Australian Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers...
OIU Career Mentoring Program
Wednesday, 18 September 2024We're thrilled to announce that the OIU Career Mentoring Program kicks off today! (September 23rd)! This exciting initiative will link ambitious mentees...
Xavier Coy's (OR2010) Book 'Living With Bipolar'
Wednesday, 18 September 2024On September 12th Xavier Coy's (OR2010) book 'Living With Bipolar' was released. His book details his experience of having the very misunderstood disease...
OIU News Fr. Tony Interview
Wednesday, 18 September 2024OIU news sat down with Fr Tony Herbert SJ (OR1959) in Ramsay Hall during this year's Jesuit Mission Bazaar to reflect on his school days and his journey...
Mental Health & Wellbeing – September 2024
Wednesday, 18 September 2024Following up on last month's "Mental Health and Wellbeing" section in the OIU newsletter, we're excited to share that progress is being made on several...
Jack Stokes (OR2015) Selected for The National Lacrosse Team
Tuesday, 17 September 2024Jack Stokes (OR2015) was recently selected to represent Australia at the upcoming world indoor lacrosse championships in Utica New York. Jack moved to...
Tha Ham Wheel Lives On!
Tuesday, 17 September 2024After 30 years, Damien Scroope (OR79) and Ian Brooks (OR80) have passed the bib and microphone to Micheal Brooks (OR82) and Adrian Roche (OR83) to carry...
Key Insights from the OIU 2024 Member Survey
Friday, 13 September 2024Thank you to the 850 respondents across 77 graduating years that completed the OIU 2024 Member Survey, conducted between April 11 and May 27, 2024.
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Lachlan Martinez (OR2023) ARTEXPRESS
Thursday, 12 September 2024Congratulations to Lachlan Martinez (OR2023), for being featured in the newly launched ARTEXPRESS Virtual Gallery! Lachlan's body of work explores the...
The OIU Sports Lunch 2024 Recap + Video
Tuesday, 10 September 2024On Friday 23 August, more than 230 people attended the Annual OIU Sports Lunch at Doltone House. Our largest event each year, we had a great mix of young,...
Indigenous Graduation Celebration Dinner
Tuesday, 3 September 2024A dinner celebrating the upcoming graduation of indigenous students Christopher Swan, Jaiah Wallace and Joseph Paii was held at Cover Cottage on Thursday...
Darcy Hall Jesuit Mission Bazaar Appeal
Wednesday, 21 August 2024For more than 70 years, the Bazaar has been our annual fundraiser supporting Jesuit Mission in their work to improve the lives of those living in poverty...
Indigenous Mentor Program Term 3
Tuesday, 13 August 2024The term three Indigenous Mentor BBQ was held at Fr Mac Pavillion on Thursday 1 August. Fresh from the holidays, the boys were joined by the first group...
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Welcome to the first edition of our monthly Mental Health and Wellbeing section in the OIU newsletter. Earlier this year, the OIU expressed its desire...
Save the Date - Jesuit Mission Bazaar - Saturday 14 September - Calling for volunteers
Tuesday, 13 August 2024The Jesuit Mission Bazaar will be held at Riverview on Saturday 14 September.
All the fun starts at 9am with rides, food, cakes, music and...
All the fun starts at 9am with rides, food, cakes, music and...
Men for and With Others – Living Ignatian Values Post-School
Tuesday, 13 August 2024The College Patrick Rodgers Memorial Award is seeking nominations for this annual award recognising younger Old Ignatian (under 30) whose service work...
Old Ignatians' Union Career Mentoring Program
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Join the Old Ignatians' Union Career Mentoring Program – leverage our impressive network of experience and connect with like-minded individuals!...
Update on #HeartbeatsforXav
Tuesday, 13 August 2024Many of us will remember the sudden death of Xavier O'Grady (OR2019) from a heart attack in 2022 while participating in a fun run with his family. Following...
Success for Riverview AFL
Monday, 12 August 20242024 has been another highly successful season for the Riverview AFL teams, with the College fielding seven teams altogether from Years 7 to 12, and taking...
Riverview Drumline Winners at the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod
Monday, 12 August 2024Drumline Winners at the Australian Percussion Eisteddfod
On Saturday 3 August, the Riverview Drumline participated in the National Drumline...
On Saturday 3 August, the Riverview Drumline participated in the National Drumline...
The GPS Sporting Champions
Friday, 9 August 2024An article in the Daily Telegraph ran with the storyline:" Saint Ignatius' College Riverview has been crowned heavyweight champion of GPS sport." The analysis...
Riverview vs. Joeys 2024
Friday, 9 August 2024Riverview v Joeys Rugby at Leichhardt
We warmly welcome you to join us at the Saint Ignatius' College Riverview versus St Joseph's College...
We warmly welcome you to join us at the Saint Ignatius' College Riverview versus St Joseph's College...
Old Ignatians Water Polo Club.
Wednesday, 7 August 2024Old Iggies Water polo have been playing together for over 30 years down at Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Pool on Wednesday evenings. The season runs from October...
OIU Sports Association update
Wednesday, 7 August 2024The Old Ignatian Sports Association, part of the OIU, provides financial assistance to a number of Old Ignatian sporting clubs. These include the Lane...
Lane Cove Old Ignatians' Rugby Club President's Lunch
Tuesday, 23 July 2024On Friday at Dockside, Cockle Bay, Sydney's newest Subbies rugby club, the Lane Cove Old Ignatians (LCOIRC), held its first President's Lunch since the...
1994/5 French Student Exchange Reunion
Saturday, 20 July 2024On the weekend ahead of Bastille Day, old boys from Riverview's Class of 1995 and 1996 had a 30 year reunion dinner to remember their student exchange...
Charlie Pidcock (OR87) Swims Across The English Channel!
Monday, 15 July 2024With all the drama you would expect from an event of such epic proportions, Charlie Pidcock finally set off on his attempt to swim the English Channel...
Riverview Community Sports Lunch - Friday 23 August 2024
Friday, 12 July 2024The OIU Riverview Community Sports Lunch is not to be missed!
Our largest and most popular event of the year, please join us for this...
Our largest and most popular event of the year, please join us for this...
WUJA Annual Dinner
Friday, 12 July 2024The Australian Union of Jesuit Alumni held their annual dinner in North Sydney on 3 July.
Australian Provincial Fr Quyen Vu SJ was on hand...
Australian Provincial Fr Quyen Vu SJ was on hand...
OIU Dialogue Series #6 - AI, STEM & The Future of Work
Friday, 12 July 2024An enthusiastic audience filed into the O'Kelly Theatre on Wednesday 26th June to watch the 6th OIU Dialogue Series unfold. Our stellar panel of Dan Roberts...
Nostalgia Mass and Lunch
Thursday, 11 July 2024The annual Nostalgia lunch was held at the school on Monday 1st of July. Members from 1940 to 1973 leaving years were invited. The day began with the Celebration...
Henley Regatta Success for Old Ignatian
Thursday, 11 July 2024"You know it is a momentous day when Six-times Olympic Gold Medalist Steve Redgrave is brought to tears. His beloved Marlow Rowing Club, sitting on a quiet...
Warren Rugby Club Turns 70.
Thursday, 11 July 2024On Saturday 29 June, all roads lead to Warren as the local Rugby Club put on a gala weekend to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The highlight of the day...
OIU Wine Auction
Monday, 8 July 2024On these cold winter days it's always nice to look forward to warmer times to come. Spring is coming and so is the Bazaar.
The big day is Saturday...
The big day is Saturday...
5 Minutes with .... Mark Lamprell (OR1976)
Monday, 8 July 2024OIU News recently caught up with Mark Lamprell (OR1976). Mark is an acclaimed writer of novels and children's books published in sixteen countries and...
Jack Dempsey (OR2012) Stars in Glasgow's URC Title Win
Saturday, 22 June 2024Dual International Jack Dempsey (OR2012) added to his ever-impressive feats on the rugby field as a member of the Glasgow Warriors team to clinch United...
Congratulations Commodore Peter Scott, RAN (Retired) (OR1982)
Thursday, 20 June 2024On Thursday 20 June, the Royal Automobile Club hosted a special dinner for Commodore Peter Scott, RAN (Retired) (OR1982).
Peter spoke to his...
Peter spoke to his...
Charlie Pidcock (OR87) to Swim Across The English Channel
Tuesday, 4 June 2024Mid-life crisis? Madness? or just ticking off the bucket list? Who knows what motivates a person to do crazy challenges that most of us only experience...
The Class of 1979 | 45 Year Reunion
Monday, 3 June 2024The 1979 Class got together on the 17th and 18th of May to enjoy their 45th class reunion. About 40 from the class met on Friday night to get ready for...
Bursary Appeal
Monday, 3 June 2024Large or small, Old Ignatians' have been contributing to the Riverview Bursary program for decades. We have hundreds of OIU members donating to their Class...
The OIU Dialogue Series is Back - Book Now
Monday, 3 June 2024As technology continues to advance rapidly, we aim explore how AI is shaping various industries and transforming the nature of work. Our panelists will...
David Egan OR40 Turns 100
Monday, 3 June 2024Family and Friends of David Egan gathered recently on ANZAC Day in Dubbo to celebrate his 100th Birthday .
His son Peter and his wife Wendy welcomed...
His son Peter and his wife Wendy welcomed...
Old Boys Win Big at the Australian Water Polo National Championship
Monday, 3 June 2024The Drummoyne devils clinched the Australian water polo league national championship in April. The team included old boys AJ Roach (OR2008) and Jack Rector...
Old Boys take out the Rawson Rugby Competition!
Friday, 31 May 2024For the first time since 2011, the students of St John’s College at Sydney University, have won the Rawson Rugby Competition! On Wednesday 22 May,...
St Francis House Needs You
Friday, 31 May 2024St Francis House is an overnight shelter providing dinner, overnight accommodation and breakfast for the homeless. The house is a collaboration between...
Vale Ignatius "IGGY" Jones
Thursday, 30 May 2024When Ignatius Jones — affectionately known as “Iggy” to those in the Riverview community — passed away on 7th May, a great light...
The OIU Sports Lunch Tickets are Moving Fast!
Thursday, 30 May 2024All members of the Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Community, including Old Boys and partners, current parents, past parents and Jesuit Alumni are...
A Mixed Result for the Lane Cove Old Ignatians' RFC
Wednesday, 29 May 2024Lane Cove Old Ignatians' RFC have had a mixed start to season 2024 following the offseason merger between Lane Cove RFC and Old Ignatians RFC. The shining...
Laurence Coy (OR 77) Stars in The Odd Couple!
Tuesday, 28 May 2024Comedy masters Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney are the definitive Odd Couple in Neil Simon's Tony Award-winning comedy of friendship,...
Vale Dr Terence Joseph Horgan, 1934 – 2024.(OX and Honorary Old Ignatian)
Tuesday, 28 May 2024To longer term members and supporters of the Old Ignatians Rugby Club, Dr Terry Horgan, “The Doc’” needs no introduction – and...