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OIU events for April, May and June 2025
Monday, 24 March 2025OIU events for April, May and June 2025
Mark your calendars and don't miss these exciting events!
April 2025
Old...
Mark your calendars and don't miss these exciting events!
April 2025
Old...
Riverview Wins the 128th AAGPS Head of the River
Monday, 24 March 2025What an extraordinary day at the 128th AAGPS Head of the River Regatta!
We couldn't be prouder of our Riverview crews, whose months of hard...
We couldn't be prouder of our Riverview crews, whose months of hard...
Renowned obstetrician Dr Keith Hartman (OR1963) admitted as University of Sydney Honorary
Saturday, 22 March 2025Fellow
Renowned obstetrician and alumni recognised for his significant contribution and dedication to the medical community. Distinguished...
Renowned obstetrician and alumni recognised for his significant contribution and dedication to the medical community. Distinguished...
Bursary Thank You Function & Mass
Friday, 21 March 2025Last Tuesday night the College held its annual Bursary Thank You function and Mass with 200+ in attendance. It was another special evening of thanks and...
OIU 2025 Golf Day
Thursday, 20 March 2025On Wednesday 19th March, Avondale Golf Club hosted the 37th Annual OIU Golf Day. A field of eighty-six golfers battled it out for the silverware - our...
Congratulations Tim Mackay (OR1989)
Thursday, 20 March 2025The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has awarded the Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) to Tim Mackay (OR1989), and his sister, Claire Mackay...
First OIU Mental Health Walk – April 2025
Tuesday, 18 March 2025Following last month's newsletter on the importance of community, we're excited to announce our first Mental Health Walk. Join us on Friday, 11th April,...
The 30th De Carvalho Cup
Tuesday, 18 March 2025The 30th De Carvalho Cup was played on First Field on Sunday 2 March 2025, continuing a tradition that honours Riverview Old Boys David (OR1948) and Sonny...
Old Boys conquer Zoo2Zoo Melbourne to Dubbo ride
Tuesday, 18 March 2025Congratulations to the 30 riders and six support crew who recently completed the Melbourne to Dubbo via Canberra bike ride.
The 30 riders...
The 30 riders...
OIU Arts Initiative
Tuesday, 18 March 2025The OIU is encouraging Old Boys to let the community know of their artistic and creative achievements. Whether gallery shows, performances, book launches,...
Jack O'Connor (OR2010) 2025 Winner Australia of the Zanda McDonald Award
Thursday, 13 March 2025Jack O'Connor, 32, lives in a fully off-grid home on his family farm at Oxton Park with his wife, Brigid, and their one-year-old son, Freddie. His role...
2025 OIU Annual Sports Lunch - Save the Date and call for Raffle prize donations
Wednesday, 12 March 2025Our Annual Sports Lunch is being held on Friday 29th August 2025 at Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney.
Please save the date and let family and...
Please save the date and let family and...
Join the Old Ignatians Football Club Today!
Wednesday, 12 March 2025Old Ignatians Football Club are holding some pre-season training sessions at Blackman Park in Lane Cove with the next one being held on Saturday 29th March...
NRL Returns to Vegas
Wednesday, 5 March 2025NRL goes back to Vegas…. the Riverview Connection
Current parent Peter V'landys, the chairman of the Australian Rugby League...
Current parent Peter V'landys, the chairman of the Australian Rugby League...
Interview with Australia Day Honours Recipient and Alumnus James Rodgers (OR1971)
Friday, 21 February 2025OIU news caught up with Australia Day Honours recipient and Alumnus James Rodgers (OR1971). We began by going back in time to when he first fell in love...
Introducing Principal Mark Tannock
Thursday, 20 February 2025It has been a genuine pleasure to commence my role as Principal at Saint Ignatius' College Riverview this year. I am very fortunate to have been offered...
The 37th Annual OIU Golf Day
Thursday, 20 February 2025The 37th Annual OIU Golf Day will be held at Avondale Golf Club, Avon Road, Pymble on Wednesday 19th March 2025.
Don't miss out on a...
Don't miss out on a...
Planning a Reunion? Read This.
Wednesday, 19 February 2025To my fellow Old Boys,
Planning a reunion?
Let the OIU help make it unforgettable! Whether you're thinking of hosting it...
Planning a reunion?
Let the OIU help make it unforgettable! Whether you're thinking of hosting it...
Join the 2025 OIU x NRL Tipping Competition – Big Prizes & a place in Old Boy History!
Wednesday, 19 February 2025Ever wanted to see your name in gold letters on an honour board? This is your chance!
The winner of the 2025 OIU x NRL Tipping...
The winner of the 2025 OIU x NRL Tipping...
Join the Old Ignatians' Union Career Mentoring Program
Wednesday, 19 February 2025Leverage our impressive network of experience and connect with like-minded individuals!
This year, we are continuing the program's focus on...
This year, we are continuing the program's focus on...
Pilgrims of Hope
Wednesday, 19 February 2025The new school year has begun with a strong sense of hope and optimism. Each school year is a new beginning, and this year is a particular new beginning...
Volunteer at St Francis House
Wednesday, 19 February 2025St Francis House, located at 96 Redfern St Redfern, is an overnight shelter for the Homeless and will soon celebrate 2 years since re-opening.
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Mental Health and Wellbeing
Tuesday, 18 February 2025Welcome to the first Mental Health and Wellbeing section of the OIU newsletter for the year!
One of the biggest factors in maintaining good...
One of the biggest factors in maintaining good...
From Riverview to the Riverina: A Journey rooted in Agriculture and Community
Monday, 17 February 2025James Gooden's (OR1986) connection to Riverview began in 1980, a place that holds deep significance, not only for him but for his family. His father, Lynton...
OIU BBQ at Gold Cup a great success
Monday, 17 February 2025On Saturday 15 February, Riverview hosted the 141st Gold Cup Regatta, and once again, the OIU BBQ was in full swing from 7am. Thankfully the weather gods...
Calling All OIU Artists, Musicians & Performers!
Monday, 17 February 2025In addition to the other initiatives ongoing at the OIU, we are keen to stay up to date with the creative, artistic and performance oriented members of...
The Old Ignatians' Sports Association (OISA)
Sunday, 16 February 2025The Old Ignatians' Sports Association (OISA) consists of sporting clubs that provide opportunities for old boys to continue to play their preferred sport...
James Mayo (OR85) Wins 2025 Etchells World Championship
Wednesday, 12 February 2025James Mayo (OR85) on 'Magpie' match races to win 2025 Etchells World Championship in Perth in January.
Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme...
Magpie AUS1486 skippered by Graeme...
Zac & George (OR2016) Win Big in Tamworth!
Friday, 7 February 2025A big congratulations to Zac Roddy (OR2016) & George Goodfellow (OR2016) for recently receiving a Golden Guitar Group Duo of the Year award at the...
Gold Cup Regatta OIU BBQ volunteers needed
Thursday, 6 February 2025We need your help!
The 141st Gold Cup Regatta is being held on Saturday 15 February, and your help is being sought on the OIU BBQ.
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The 141st Gold Cup Regatta is being held on Saturday 15 February, and your help is being sought on the OIU BBQ.
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Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Industry Insights Summit
Thursday, 6 February 2025We would like to invite Old Ignatians to share their unique industry experiences at the inaugural Saint Ignatius' College Riverview Industry Insights Summit,...
Declan O'Donovan (OR2020) Defends NSW Amateur Title
Wednesday, 5 February 2025Avondale Golf Club's Declan O'Donovan (OR2020), who started playing golf when he was a student at Riverview, has become the first player to successfully...
Join the OIFC in 2025!
Wednesday, 5 February 2025Old Ignatians FC are on the lookout for new players for the 2025 football season!
If you're keen to play or to get involved in any capacity,...
If you're keen to play or to get involved in any capacity,...
Join the OIFC in 2025!
Wednesday, 5 February 2025Old Ignatians FC are on the lookout for new players for the 2025 football season!
If you're keen to play or to get involved in any capacity,...
If you're keen to play or to get involved in any capacity,...
Australia Day Honours
Monday, 3 February 2025The Old Ignatians Union would like to congratulate the following old boys on receiving Australia Day honours:
James...
James...
Requiem Mass for The Honourable Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC (OR1940)
Wednesday, 18 December 2024Representatives of the OIU, including James Rodgers OR1971 and Daniel Bolger OR1980
joined a phalanx of distinguished lawyers, current and...
joined a phalanx of distinguished lawyers, current and...
OIU committee for 2025
Wednesday, 18 December 2024I would like to introduce the OIU committee for 2025: Sean Cunial (OR87), Brian Shanahan (OR87), Luca Delorenzo (OR2011 ), Damian Tynan (OR84), Rob Hartman...
Nicholas Moore AO (OR1975) Honoured with Papal Knighthood
Wednesday, 18 December 2024This week Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP presided over a conferral ceremony where National Catholic Education Commission (NCEC) chair Nicholas Moore AO (OR1975)...
OIU Hazaribagh Award 2024
Thursday, 12 December 2024This year we celebrated the 72nd Anniversary of the inaugural Jesuit Mission Bazaar, first held at St Ignatius' College, Riverview in 1952. The Old Ignatians'...
The 2025 OIU Calendar
Thursday, 12 December 2024The OIU calendar of events for 2025 is now available at https://oiu.org.au/#eventcalendar. Additional...
Discovery Tours of the New Wingaru Building
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Discovery tours of Wingaru – College Science and Technology Building
Claire Lusher, Assistant Head of Philanthropy
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Claire Lusher, Assistant Head of Philanthropy
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Ignatian Childrens Holiday Camp 2024
Wednesday, 11 December 2024Earlier this month, the Ignatian Children's Holiday Camp took place at the College, welcoming 24 children with physical and intellectual disabilities....
London Reunion
Tuesday, 10 December 2024Thank you to the seventeen Old Ignatians who attended the drinks and nibbles evening at the historic and beautiful Royal Thames Club Knightsbridge on Monday...
Class of 1989 - 35 Year Reunion
Monday, 9 December 2024The Class of 1989 held its 35 year reunion at the Manly Bowling Club on Saturday 26 October. It was well attended, with more than 80 classmates present...
Mental Health & Wellbeing – December 2024
Friday, 6 December 2024Welcome to this month's "Mental Health and Wellbeing" section of the OIU newsletter. This month's section is going to be much shorter than previous editions....
Vale The Honourable Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC
Friday, 6 December 2024The Honourable Thomas Eyre Forrest Hughes AO KC, former Attorney-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, passed from this life today, aged 101. Among...
SEVENHILL CELLARS MISSION APPEAL 2024
Friday, 6 December 2024Since its founding in 1851 by the Jesuits, Sevenhill Cellars has proudly provided sacramental wine to communities across Australia and internationally....
OIU 2024 AGM
Friday, 6 December 2024The 127th OIU Annual General Meeting was held on Thursday, 7th November 2024, at Cova Cottage. Click here...
Will Cummins (OR84) & Caritas Australia
Thursday, 5 December 2024Daniel Bolger (former OIU President) recently visited Caritas Australia and spoke with Will Cummins (OR84) about his work and projects Caritas Australia...
Farewell & Thank You Dr. Paul Hine
Thursday, 5 December 2024On Friday 29 November the Riverview community gathered to farewell Dr. Paul Hine, School Principal of 12 years, and his wife, Dr Ann Hine.
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Vale Jonathan J Horan (OR1969)
Thursday, 5 December 2024Much loved husband of Josephine and loving father of Jon (OR1998), Mike (OR2000) and Dan (OR2002).
Jon Horan passed away peacefully...
Jon Horan passed away peacefully...