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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Lachlan MacBean (OR1987) | Grainfed Brewing Company.
Monday, 27 May 2024Lachlan has been making beer in Newcastle since 2012. Previously Lach was Head Brewer at Bluetongue Brewery, an Australian brewery owned by SABMiller....
Old Ignatians' Cricket Club – Canberra Tour
Monday, 27 May 2024On Saturday 13 April, the Old Ignatians’ Cricket Club (OICC) travelled to Canberra to play against the Weston Creek Molonglo Veterans (aka the Creaky...
Thank You Survey Participants
Friday, 24 May 2024Thank you to everyone that has completed the OIU Member Survey. Nearly 850 Riverview Old Boys from the classes of 1945 to 2023 participated.
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The OIU In Newcastle
Friday, 24 May 2024On Friday, May 24, 2024, Saint Ignatius' College Riverview hosted an information session and community reception at Merewether Surfhouse,...
Old Ignatians' Cricket Club – Presentation Night
Friday, 17 May 2024On Friday 17 May, the Old Ignatians’ Cricket Club (OICC) Presentation Night for season 2023/24 was held at our club sponsor’s venue, the Longueville...
Indigenous Mentor Program Kicks Off
Monday, 6 May 2024The first training session for new mentors in the Indigenous Mentor Program was held on Tuesday 30 April. Ten old boys and three non old boy parents, were...
Barbecue Season is Back - Call To Tongs
Monday, 6 May 2024BBQ season kicked off last weekend at the Riverview vs Barker & St Augustines games on Saturday 4 May. While the result on the field was positive,...
Support The Bursary Program
Sunday, 5 May 2024The Riverview Bursary program currently supports 80+ boys and their families to attend the College. It is arguably the most successful Bursary program...
Alex Noble's Book - I Fight, You Fight - Out Now
Sunday, 5 May 2024The OIU is pleased to throw our support behind Old Boy Alex Noble (OR2020) who has just launched his debut book, I Fight You Fight.
The book chronicles...
The book chronicles...
College Request - Calling All Doctors
Friday, 3 May 2024Hey Doc, we need you!
As the winter co-curricular season gears up, including more contact-sports, the College is seeking volunteer doctors to offer...
As the winter co-curricular season gears up, including more contact-sports, the College is seeking volunteer doctors to offer...
Thanking Those Who Have Served
Monday, 29 April 2024Edward Farrell (OR 2003) joined the Australian Army in 2008 and was commissioned in 2013. He has gone onto serve in 8 SIG REGT, 7 SIG REGT and Army forces...
Timothy Dodd (OR2006) - Touch Footy World Cup
Thursday, 25 April 2024Timothy Dodd (OR2006) will be representing Sweden in the touch football World Cup to be held in Nottingham, UK in July 2024. Sweden will be playing against...