From our Rector
The Gift of Grandparents
FR TOM RENSHAW SJ, RECTOR
Earlier today, I had the privilege of celebrating Mass for the grandparents of our Regis students. Following the conclusion of Mass, the students hosted their grandparents for morning tea and then showed them their classrooms, listened to the Regis Band and visited the Regis Library, where they joined in a book swap. There was also the opportunity to make a donation to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation.
From our Principal
Ignatian Values in Action
MR MARK TANNOCK, PRINCIPAL
On behalf of the Rector, Fr Tom Renshaw SJ, I write to acknowledge and thank the Riverview community for your support of last Saturday’s incredibly successful Jesuit Mission Bazaar.
Riverview has hosted the Bazaar for over 70 years, and it is a work of charity that sits at the heart of our mission. The Bazaar is made possible by the generous hearts of our parents, Old Boys, staff, and students, who support a Jesuit ministry devoted to caring for the poor in developing nations around the world.
From the P&F
P&F Update - Term 3 Week 4
MRS CLAUDIA McINERNEY, P&F PRESIDENT 2026
The Jesuit Mission Bazaar last Saturday was a wonderful day of community, connection and collaboration between many parts of our College and the extended Jesuit community. We thank everyone for their contributions to the planning, preparation and execution of such a wonderful day.
Regis Campus
Grandparents' Day at Regis
MRS CAITLIN REMEEUS, DIRECTOR OF REGIS CAMPUS
Today, Regis was a beautiful celebration of love, faith and family. We were blessed to welcome many grandparents to our special Grandparents' Mass, celebrated by Fr Tom, who reminded us of the importance of listening to and preserving family stories for future generations.
The day included classroom visits, a wonderful morning tea generously provided by our families, the sharing of heartfelt Grandparent Cards, and joyful performances from our school concert and rock band.
IPSHA Social Action Expo at Regis
MR DAVID GUILD, STAGE 3 CLASSROOM TEACHER
Last Wednesday, Regis proudly hosted the IPSHA Social Action Expo, welcoming students and staff from schools across Sydney for a day focused on service, social action and making a positive difference.
Year 5 and Year 6 students represented Regis, hearing from a range of social action organisations and sharing initiatives taking place within our own community. A highlight was a presentation from Four Paws, an international animal welfare organisation, which discussed issues including puppy farming, the fur trade and the rescue of lions from zoos and circuses affected by war. Students were encouraged to consider the micro actions they can take, including making informed choices about the products they use.
Speak Up! – Villa Maria vs Riverview
MS MARILYN FITZGERALD, PUBLIC SPEAKING COORDINATOR
Last Friday on 11 September, Riverview once again welcomed the students from Villa Maria for our Term 3 “Speak Up” Public Speaking Competition, held on Regis Campus.
The students, many of whom were new to public speaking, delivered a prepared 3-minute speech to an audience of parents, peers and teachers, on a variety of topics such as:
Ignatian Centre
Inclusion Program Gives Back
MS MEG MORRISON, FAITH IN SERVICE COORDINATOR
This morning, our Inclusion Program students put together 25 hampers that will be given to Jarjum families on Monday. The hampers contain household staples, as well as food items that Jarjum students can use for breakfast and lunch.
Once again, our Inclusion Program students are showing what it means to be a man for and with others, putting their care and service into action to support members of our community.
Teaching and Learning
HSC Seminar Week
This week, our Year 12 students have stepped into a different kind of learning environment as they prepare for their final HSC examinations during HSC Seminar Week.
Throughout the week, regular classes have been replaced with extended seminars, workshops, and targeted support sessions, bringing students together across courses to reflect on their Trial results, revisit key concepts, and focus on areas for improvement.
Congratulations HSC Drama Students for OnSTAGE Nominations!
MS LOUISE ARNOTT, HEAD OF FACULTY - DRAMA
The Drama Faculty is thrilled to share recent news that every student from our 2026 Drama Year 12 cohort has received OnSTAGE nominations for Exemplary Performance work in their HSC Drama Group and Individual Performance NESA Exam. This is an exceptional result, being nominated twice for both drama performances and a true reflection of the dedication and hours devoted to the rehearsal process by this outstanding group of Year 12 Drama students.
Year 12 Drama HSC Seminar Workshop
MAX POWER, VICE DRAMA PREFECT
Last Friday, we had the opportunity to learn from the great Russell Cheek as part of the new HSC Seminar sessions, ahead of our HSC written exams next term. Russell starred in notable Australian films of the '90s, including Clowning Around 2 and The Castanet Club, and trained at the prestigious Jacques Lecoq school in Paris. This made him the perfect person to speak to us, since Lecoq's actor training technique is one of the things we will have to cover in our essays. Getting to hear first-hand from someone who trained there made everything we've been learning feel real, and gave us insight we won't find in a textbook. Russell shared stories of his time training at the Lecoq School and shared weird and wild stories from his days there.
Co-Curriculum
Riverview Achieves First Debating Double Since 2006
MR LIAM DONOHOE, DEBATING SPC
The 1sts and 2nds debating teams have completed a rare double, winning both their respective GPS 1sts and 2nds Premierships after a miraculous series of results worked out in our favour.
Once a reasonably common occurrence, this is the first time we have won both Premierships since 2006, and the first time we have won the Rutledge Louat Shield (for the GPS 1sts competition) since 2020. Indeed, it is the first time we have won the Shield in an in-person competition since 2008. The result reflects not only the considerable talent and diligence of our senior debaters, but also decades of contributions by countless staff, coaches, and the wider debating community.
Our Student Athletes Take on the AAGPS Championships!
MS CATHY WALSH, TRACK & FIELD SPC
This weekend, 92 dedicated boys will represent the College at the historic 130th annual AAGPS Athletics Championships.
Athletics holds a legendary place in our sporting calendar as one of the oldest sports in the GPS competition. For over a century, this event has been the ultimate test of speed, strength, and stamina among the GPS schools. This Saturday, our current generation of young men will step onto the track and into the field to etch their own names into that rich history.
Peter Pan Co-curricular Production | Student Reflection
OLIVER SCHMID, (CAPTAIN HOOK, PAN CAST)
Our 2026 Year 7-10 Co-curricular Production of Peter Pan, opened this week with great success, running at the O'Kelly Theatre from the 16th to 19th of September. A special thanks (of course) goes to our fantastic directors, Mr Page and Mrs Stern, who have helmed a highly engaging production that examines escapism and the power of play in theatre. The show's look is particularly engaging, with ordinary objects you would find in a child's bedroom turning into lagoons, boulders, a pirate ship, and even a crocodile! Sheer curtains and timber elements transform the black box space into Neverland itself, and two full casts have brought their own energy to the run. A special thanks to all the creatives who worked on the show and everyone who's come along to support the production, with all our show nights packed to the rafters!
Australian Team Selection
MR MICHAEL WEBB, SWIMMING SPC
Congratulations to Alex Scanlon-Dawson on his selection in the Australian Team for the upcoming 2027 Virtus Asia Oceania Games, to be held in Bangkok, Thailand.
Alex has enjoyed an outstanding year in the pool, winning NSW State medals, Australian Age medals and medals at the Australian Schools Championships. He has also achieved an exceptional milestone by setting 10 Australian Age Records in his classification throughout the year.
Sign up for the Holiday Basketball Camp
MR ANDREW SZABO, HEAD OF SPORT
The Riverview Basketball Camp is running during the Term 3 school holidays, giving students of all ages and abilities the opportunity to develop their skills, learn more about the game and have fun on the court.
Around the College
Year 11 and 12 Textbooks and Sustainability Pop Up
MS REBECCA HOAD, HEAD OF ACADEMIC OPERATIONS
As you finish your exams, please keep your textbooks for drop-off at the College at a later date, or, if you attend the College for any purpose, drop them off at Arrupe Level 3, outside DO302.
To reduce the number of textbooks that end up in garbage bins at Riverview at the end of each year and eventually in landfill, we are asking students to drop off their textbooks at the College for reuse. We are happy to take ‘study notes’ books or textbooks that you no longer require.
Students will eventually be able to take the relevant textbook for the 2027 academic year. English novels are always in high demand.
Performing Arts
Audtion for the Senior Musical: Jesus Christ Superstar!
Bookings for General Auditions for Riverview's 2027 Senior College Musical Jesus Christ Superstar are now open to Riverview students and girls from affiliated schools in Years 7 to 12 in 2027.
2026 General Audition dates:
Session 1: Sunday 18th October: 10am - 12pm
Session 2: Sunday 18th October: 1pm - 13pm
Session 3: Monday 19th October: 4pm - 6pm
Community News
Seeking Night Settlers and Bed Makers for the Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp
MRS CHRISTINE ZIMBULIS, HEAD OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp (ICHC) runs from Thursday 3rd December to Sunday 6th December, and we need your help!
Founded at Riverview in 1998, The Ignatian Children’s Holiday Camp is a wonderful 4-day, 3-night event giving parents some much-needed rest while their child with a disability has an amazing camp experience. Over the four days, 60 Year 11 students and Year 12 graduates from Saint Ignatius' College Riverview, Loreto Kirribilli and Monte Sant' Angelo Mercy College will care for a child with a disability as their Companion.
Jesuit Mission Bazaar | Thank you from Jesuit Mission
JESUIT MISSION AUSTRALIA
Jesuit Mission Australia extends a huge thank you to everyone who supported this year's Bazaar.
It was another incredible display of community spirit and generosity, with people flocking to Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview in Sydney in a collective display of faith in action.
Christopher Brennan Library
What's new in the Christopher Brennan Library?
MS JENNIFER POCKNALL, LIBRARIAN
We have purchased the first two novels in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, anticipating this may be a hit with a TV series now in production. One of our English teachers has read the first book and highly recommends it.
