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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 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...
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 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...
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...
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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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 Dr. Frank Long (OR46)
Friday, 25 October 2024Dr Frank Long (OR46) was recently farewelled at a service in Canberra. The OIU was well represented in their support for his wife Gabrielle, children Michael,...
Classes or 1955 - 1958 Reunion
Friday, 25 October 2024The classes of 1955, 1956, 1957, and 1958 held their class reunion at the College last Saturday 19 October 2024. Father David Strong S.J celebrated mass...
Praying for Our Deceased Loved Ones This November
Friday, 25 October 2024Throughout the month of November, the Riverview Jesuit Community intend to offer prayers and Mass daily for all those, now deceased, who have been part...
GPS Gold Challenge
Friday, 25 October 2024Friday and Saturday October 11 and 12, saw the holding of the 25th GPS Gold Challenge, held every 2 years, bringing together the Old Boys of the 9 GPS...
Class of 1959 65 Year Reunion
Wednesday, 23 October 2024We lunched today at the Royal Exchange Club and the attached photos tell the tale. We had 15 in total which included a few from '60 and '61, and the list...
25 Year Grummit Reunion at The Roof of Africa
Wednesday, 23 October 2024OIU News met up with Daniel Street (OR98), who has just completed the ultimate adventure, conquering one of the world's great peaks — Mount Kilimanjaro;...
Class of 1964 60th Reunion
Tuesday, 22 October 2024An excellent roll up of 50 class members of the "Year of the Trophies", gathered on 11th October in the Dalton Chapel for Mass and then adjourned to Cova...
The inaugural Industry Insight Summit
Tuesday, 22 October 2024We invite you to share your unique industry experiences and insights at our inaugural Industry Insight Summit, designed to guide and inspire our Year 11...
Class of 1984 Reunion
Tuesday, 22 October 2024The Class of 1984 recently held our 40 Year Reunion in Woolloomooloo, with 110 in attendance including 10 former staff members and our 1984 Headmaster...
42nd Annual OIU Vs SJCOBU Golf Day
Tuesday, 22 October 2024We were greeted with perfect playing conditions on Wednesday 18th September as Avondale GC hosted the annual Riverview vs Joey's Golf Day. A solid turn-out...
A Letter from America
Tuesday, 22 October 2024OIU News recently caught up with Chris Boldiston (OR77) who has been living in the United States for 27 years. We wanted to find out what it was like living...
The Old Boys View Podcast
Tuesday, 22 October 2024A new season of our podcast 'Old Boys View' has just launched. In it, host Laurence Coy (OR1977) interviews old boys that have found themselves excelling...
Mental Health & Wellbeing – October 2024
Tuesday, 22 October 2024Welcome to this month's "Mental Health and Wellbeing" section of the OIU newsletter. Below, you'll find an explanation of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT),...
Peter Deakin's (OR67) 'The Parchment'
Tuesday, 22 October 2024Loyal members of the Class of '67 who celebrated with Peter Deakin at the Book Launch of his new historical novel "The Parchment".
John Francis Henderson (OR1950) OAM
Tuesday, 22 October 2024Congratulations to John Henderson (OR1950) on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia at the recent Kings Birthday Honours for his service to...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...