Issue 3 - 13 February 2026
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    In this Issue

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    From our Rector
    • Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Human Connection and Adaptability
    From our Principal
    • Academic Excellence and the Pursuit of Truth
    From the P&F
    • P&F Update - Term 1, Week 3
    • Photo Gallery | Welcome to 2026 Social Evening
    Teaching and Learning
    • The Kircher Cohort 2025: A Celebration of Learning, Courage and Excellence
    • Student Device Filtering at home
    Co-Curriculum
    • King's/PLC and St Joseph’s Regattas
    • Fab Five – Round 9 vs. Shore
    • The Cricket Report vs Shore
    • Big Saturday of Tennis vs Shore
    • Swimming News: GPS Captains Dinner & GPS Carnival
    • Expressions of interest are now open for Snowsports Performance Camp
    • Sign up to Computer Club
    • The Golf Report
    Pastoral Care
    • Photo Gallery | Claver House Mass
    Around the College
    • News from our First Nations Co-ordinator
    • Keeping History Alive: The Historical Society
    Boarding
    • From the Year 8 Boarding Division
    • Boarder Recreation 2026
    • Boarding Roadshow: Riverview is going to Bowral
    Performing Arts
    • Senior Drama Onstage Excursion
    Christopher Brennan Library
    • What's new at the Christopher Brennan Library?
    Happenings
    • Parish Profile: Our Lady of the Way

    From our Rector

    Artificial Intelligence, Authentic Human Connection and Adaptability

    FR TOM RENSHAW SJ, RECTOR

    On Wednesday, we had an opportunity to celebrate the academic success of the Class of 2025. Below is the address I gave at this year’s Laureate Assembly.

    Over the last two years, I have been amazed by how quickly artificial intelligence has developed and the corresponding opportunities and challenges it presents to us. As our graduates are about to make the transition to tertiary study, AI is a rapidly evolving new technology that will undoubtedly impact upon your studies, as well as potential employment opportunities for you in the years ahead. Certain roles in large and small companies have now become redundant, replaced by various AI chatbots and agents and new roles and disciplines are emerging especially with cloud computing, in ways most of us could not have imagined a few years ago.

    I realise that many of you aspire to study Commerce and have a career in the financial industries. Recently I was reading an article in which Marco Argenti, the Chief Information Officer of Goldman Sachs was quoted saying,

    “In my 40 years in technology, 2025 saw the biggest changes I have seen in my career. And what’s crazy is we haven’t seen anything yet—in fact, I predict 2026 will be an even bigger year for change.”

    To our Laureate winners, we offered you different experiences to help you grow and develop your understanding of human excellence while you were students at the College. Within the context of today’s Assembly, we are particularly celebrating academic excellence, however, I am encouraging you to think about the world you are entering and what type of person you want to be, with the aim of being open to discovering the fullness of your humanity.

    Last December Pope Leo addressed a conference on Artificial Intelligence and Care for our Common Home organised by members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation and the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities. He began his speech by saying the following,

    "The advent of artificial intelligence is accompanied by rapid and profound changes in society, which affects essential dimensions of the human person, such as critical thinking, discernment, learning and interpersonal relationships.

    How can we ensure that the development of artificial intelligence truly serves the common good, and is not just used to accumulate wealth and power in the hands of a few?"

    In response to his question, Pope Leo urged deeper reflection on “what it means to be human in this moment of history” — that is, those who are called to be collaborators in the work of creation and not simply “passive consumers of content generated by artificial technology.” He went further saying that “Our dignity lies in our ability to reflect, choose freely, love unconditionally, and enter into authentic relationships with others.”

    Over the last 6-8 years, we have sought to help you develop a deep sense of human dignity – not just your own, but the dignity of each human being. A key part of this is living out the 4 C’s- being a person who is competent, compassionate, committed and one who follows their conscience. At the heart of our human experience is relationships - and any authentic relationship involves a deep sense of connection and compassion. When I think about the Class of 2025, I know these are two qualities that you have lived well.

    The world you are entering is one that is continuing to evolve and change, perhaps more quickly than most other eras. Artificial intelligence in itself is a good development; it can summarise and synthesise information more quickly than any other time in history and provide new insights that may have taken hours or days for us to work through.  In recent years, new ethical issues have emerged due to these advances in technology, including support for workers whose roles have been redundant, as well as the amount of energy and water needed to support the ever-expanding AI infrastructure, as well as who will own the superintelligence. In the years ahead, you will need to use what you have your learnt about Ignatian discernment in making good decisions.

    As you begin your tertiary studies, I encourage you to be people who pay attention to your desires. What and who is it that gives you life and helps you find meaning?  Be open to the creativity that is within each of you. In the months and years ahead, you are going to be called to adapt, to think, and do things differently. Marco Argenti from Goldman Sachs stated that,

    "The workers who thrive will be the ones with expertise who are also the most willing to adapt. For those workers, the single biggest differentiator will be their ability to reimagine—in an age where AI will help them to do their job—something they’ve been doing for many years. There’s recent precedence for this: With the introduction of computers, people had to rethink many aspects of their work. AI is generating a change of that magnitude, which makes learning the most important skill."

    Your parents and people from my age and older know this well, as we barely used a computer when we were your age, whereas they are now part of our everyday life.

    Congratulations to our Laureate winners today; your results are very impressive, especially your year level’s median ATAR. I would like to thank all of the staff, and the parents and families of the Class of 2025 for your support and constant encouragement of our Laureate winners during their time in the College. To our newest graduates, during your time at the College, you served with honour, may you continue to do so in the years ahead being people who value authentic relationships and who celebrate creativity, compassion, adaptability and lifelong learning, and never losing sight of the common good.

    Congratulations to our 2025 Laureate winners and good luck for the future.

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    From our Principal

    Academic Excellence and the Pursuit of Truth

    MR MARK TANNOCK, PRINCIPAL

    On Wednesday this week, we welcomed back to the College the academic high achievers from the Class of 2025 for The Laureate Assembly, held in Ramsay Hall . This assembly recognised those students who performed particularly well in the HSC, including Julian Criola, our Dux for 2025, who achieved an ATAR of 99.7, and two graduating students who shared the Proxime Accessit - Ula Punchayil and Charles Spiteri on 99.35. Along with these three Old Ignatians, every student who achieved an ATAR over 90 was also recognised.

    That evening, the College hosted the launch of the 2025 Kircher Collection in Wingaru Hall . The Kircher Collection celebrates and memorialises particularly high achieving major woks across a number of HSC courses including Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Aboriginal Studies, Engineering Studies, English Extension, History Extension and Science Extension. The scope of scholarship on display was genuinely impressive, and we were honoured that Christopher Malouf (OR2007) joined us to deliver the keynote speech to assembled guests.

    Each of the newest Old Boys recognised on Wednesday pursued the Magis in his own way, identifying the disciplines where he could best manifest his gifts and share them with others. That is the essence of academic endeavour at Riverview – the maximisation of one’s person gifts in the service of others and in gratitude to God. This has been the noble cause of learning in Jesuit schools since their establishment nearly 500 years ago.

    These academic endeavours within a school like ours is not an end in itself. Jesuit schools don’t pursue academic excellence for false prestige. No, academic excellence is consistent with our shared belief that our talents are gifts from God, and we share an obligation to use those gifts. They are a means to an end.

    I gave the following speech at the Laureate Assembly in Ramsay Hall:

    Good Morning, Mrs Geraldine Magarey; Father Rector; Staff; Students; and welcome back to the laureates of the Leaving Class of 2025. It is so wonderful having you back at your alma mater just several months after your graduation. Congratulations on your academic excellence which has been recognised here today in Ramsay Hall.

    On the ground floor of the Christopher Brennan Library is an amazing sculpture by Riverview Old Boy, Alexander Seton, from the Class of 1994. Set in sculptured Calacatta marble, Caesarstone and steel, it is a beautifully crafted image of a student desk at our school with various items belonging to an anonymous student. An exercise book lies open on the desk and written in that book in beautiful cursive is the phrase 'Question Everything.'

    Seton was taught to do just that whilst a schoolboy at Riverview and this comes from a long tradition at Jesuit schools of encouraging curiosity and intellectual discovery. We desire to form young men who are do not accept information at face value, but who (instead) harbour a need to understand it. To understand if it is true or not. We call this scepticism. And holding an initially sceptical view of the truth of new knowledge is a self-evident good.

    Scepticism is especially important in today’s post-truth world, and it is especially important for young men your age. When I was a schoolboy, sources of knowledge were much more limited than they are today. My primary sources were my family and friends; my teachers and what they taught me; written works of fiction and non-fiction; television and other forms of media. News and current affairs were largely only sourced from ‘the press’ (newspapers) and from television news and there were but a few media companies in Australia. There was nothing else.

    Your potential sources of knowledge are infinitely greater and, while there are great benefits for more voices to be heard than just those of the powerful, there is also a shadow side to this proliferation of information. The voices of untruth are more voluminous and their willingness to tell lies more blatant than they use to be – at least in a country like Australia in which you could, in times past, rely on the truthfulness of most. We see the erosion of truth in front of our eyes everyday as an act caught on an iPhone camera is immediately described as something else regardless of what the vision informs. These false voices are legion, and social media is their tool. Embracing this gift from your school to ‘question everything’ has never been more valuable.

    However, whilst we encourage you to be sceptical, I want to warn against a descent into cynicism - assuming everything is untrue and that human behaviour is driven solely by self-interest, greed or dishonesty. Further, scepticism can mutate into post-structuralism – a belief that no truth exists outside of that which we construct. In this worldview, relativism rules as perspectives and aesthetics are given equal value in a neo-Marxist attempt to rid society of tradition and revelation. Relativism is the path to nihilism, and it must be rejected.

    So let me be clear. Truth exists and we encourage you to question everything in the pursuit of that truth. We desire for you to be truth seekers through your scepticism. Intellectually rigorous men who discover truth, embrace it, teach it and discard that which is untrue.

    Now in the Sciences and in Mathematics our teachers reveal quantitative truths to us. Things that can be measured and proven, but we also have qualitative truths. Truths that can be reasoned and argued. The Rule of Law - one of the foundations of our modern, tolerant, stable, liberal democracy – is premised on the existence of truth and our capacity to establish it through reasoned argument.

    Further, a Catholic worldview holds that the most necessary truth is that there is a God and that our divine creator sent Jesus into the world to reveal this truth. In John’s Gospel, Jesus teaches that “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” For Catholics, this is the greatest truth above all others.

    So, should you accept the truth of Christ at face value? No. Like all knowledge, at a Jesuit school we encourage you to question this. To challenge it. To engage with it in order to develop a ‘thinking faith.’ We hold that one can come to the truth of God through both faith and reason. Pope John Paul II describe these as the two wings on which we can rise to come to understand God.

    In summary:
    - Question everything.
    - Do so in the pursuit of a truth that exists.
    - Reject the untruths, the lies that come at you on social media.
    - Embrace the truth of your real life here at Riverview and at home with your family.
    - Say what you mean. Do as you say.
    - Be a man of integrity.
    - Be a man of truth.

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    From the P&F

    P&F Update - Term 1, Week 3

    MRS CLAUDIA McINERNEY, P&F PRESIDENT 2026

    The 2026 Welcome Drinks were a wonderful event to kick off 2026 with record attendance. It was special to have such a strong representation across the college community - with many new parents, some first timers, country and city parents and carers, together with the College Executive celebrating the start of the new year.

    Thank you to Fr Tom, Kaleb Taylor, Mark Tannock, and our Board Chair Geraldine Magarey for welcoming the parents and friends group. We would like to express our appreciation to Phoebe Loneragan, Christine Zimbulis, Heather Mitchell, the Advancement Office, and the AV and Facilities teams for making Dalton Quad such a magnificent venue for us all to enjoy a balmy evening at the College. A special thank you to our musical performers Year 11 students Max Finsterer & Xavier Byrne.

    After welcoming their exhausted boys home from the Year 7 camp tonight, Year 7 parents and carers are meeting to bond as they begin their senior school journey together. Other upcoming P&F events are listed below.

    142nd Riverview Gold Cup Regatta

    Tomorrow is the annual Gold Cup Regatta hosted on the Lane Cove River. The crews will be aiming to uphold their successes of the last few seasons, and we expect a strong spectator group lining the shores to watch the races throughout the day.

    The official programme can be viewed HERE , the race schedule HERE and the livestreamed races HERE .

    Thank you to all the parents and old boys who have signed up to provide a warm welcome and Riverview hospitality to our visitors and our own community. There are a few slots left on the Stalls & BBQs, and on Sunday morning to help with the pack up.

    Please click HERE to offer your services and see baked goods drop off locations.

    P&F Events - Tickets & Save the Dates

    Please keep your eye on the College App and WhatsApp messages for updates to these events.

    • Year 7 Parent Function - Tonight from 6:30pm at the Union Hotel. Get your tickets HERE
    • Riverview Gold Cup (P&F Cake/drinks/merchandise stall) - Sat 14 Feb. Sign up HERE
    • Year 5 Parent Function - Sat 21 Feb at Foys Kirribilli. Tickets HERE
    • Year 10 Parent Function - Fri 20 Feb at Four Hundred, North Sydney. Get your tickets HERE
    • Year 11 Parent Function - Fri 6 March at the Hunter’s Hill Hotel. Get your tickets HERE
    • Year 9 Parent Welcome Drinks - Sat 7 March. Get your tickets HERE
    • Year 6 Parent Function - Sat 14 March at the Loungeville Hotel
    • Year 12 Parent Function - Sat 14 March
    • Year 8 Parent Function - Fri 24 April at the Great Northern Hotel, Chatswood
    • Year 12 Dads & Carers’ Weekend Away - Fri 1 - Sun 3 May
    • City Country Mothers + Carers Lunch - Fri 8 May
    • Year 7 Mums/Carers’ Weekend Away - Fri 29 - Sun 31 May
    • Year 7 Mothers/Carers + Sons’ Mass & Dinner - Sun 14 June
    • Year 9 Mums/Carers’ Weekend Away - Fri 31 July - Sun 2 Aug

    For any queries on these events in the meantime, chat with your YGC or please contact PandFPresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au .

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    Photo Gallery | Welcome to 2026 Social Evening

    Dalton Quad came alive last Friday evening as more than 1,000 parents and carers gathered for the Welcome to 2026 Social Evening. The event provided the perfect opportunity for families to reconnect after summer and to extend a warm welcome to new members of our community. An engaging performance from our student guitar and vocal duo, Max and Xavier, added to the festive atmosphere of the night.

    Enjoy a photo gallery from the evening below! The full photo gallery can be viewed HERE .

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    Teaching and Learning

    The Kircher Cohort 2025: A Celebration of Learning, Courage and Excellence

    MS JO KEELING-LOWE, DEAN OF TEACHING & LEARNING

    The Kircher name has long symbolised curiosity, intellectual courage and a willingness to cross boundaries in the pursuit of understanding. While Athanasius Kircher SJ was a scholar of extraordinary breadth, the significance of the Kircher publication at Riverview today lies not so much in the historical figure himself, but in what his legacy represents for our students: a commitment to deep learning, intellectual risk-taking and academic excellence.

    The 2025 Kircher cohort brings together students from across a wide range of disciplines, each undertaking a major work that represents the culmination of years of learning and preparation. Whether in Aboriginal Studies, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, TAS, English, History or Science, these students have committed themselves to projects that demand originality, sustained effort and genuine intellectual engagement. For many, their major work has been the most challenging component of their HSC journey, a task that requires not only academic skill, but resilience, discipline and belief in their own ideas.

    What distinguishes the Kircher cohort is the seriousness with which they approach learning. These students do not simply aim to meet syllabus requirements; they seek to extend themselves. Their works reflect depth of research, creative and critical thinking, and a willingness to engage with complex ideas. In this way, they exemplify academic excellence not as perfection, but as a process a journey shaped by questioning, refinement and growth.

    This spirit was captured powerfully by our guest speaker, Christopher Malouf, a distinguished alumnus of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview (OR2007), who encouraged students to “dare to fail.” His message resonated strongly with the cohort. Major works are rarely linear; they involve uncertainty, false starts and revision. To risk failure is to take learning seriously  to value discovery over comfort and to understand that meaningful achievement is often forged through challenge.

    The 2025 Kircher cohort reminds us that excellence is not confined to one discipline or one definition of success. It is found in curiosity, commitment and the courage to pursue ideas fully. By acknowledging their work, Riverview celebrates not only outstanding academic achievement, but the deeper educational journey that lies at the heart of the HSC and of Jesuit education.

    It was deeply affirming to hear so many students speak with passion about their work, and to witness their genuine gratitude for the staff who walked alongside them mentoring, guiding, and serving as thought partners, critical friends and coaches throughout the development of their major works.

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    Student Device Filtering at home

    MR BRETT HOUGHTON, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

    As we recognised Safer Internet Day on Tuesday this week, it is the perfect time to refresh our community's approach to digital well-being. This year’s theme, "Smart Tech, Safe Choices," focuses on how we can navigate the world of AI and smart devices with confidence and control.

    To help families achieve this, we now offer the Qustodio solution, designed to help families manage their school-issued devices at home. Qustodio is a part of the LineWize Filtering solution introduced across College Laptops last year.

    Here are 3 Steps to get started:

    1. Register your Interest here , and IT Staff will link your email address to your son's device
    2. Once registered, you will receive an invitation email from the Riverview IT Staff
    3. Download the Qustodio App from the Apple Store or the Google Play
    4. Check out the guide on how to use the Qustodio App here: Qustodio Parent App
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    Co-Curriculum

    King's/PLC and St Joseph’s Regattas

    MR JIM BUSTEED, ASSISTANT ROWING SPC

    Last Saturday the GPS crews competed at the King's/PLC Regatta at Penrith while the Year 8 and 9 Quadruple sculls raced at the St Joseph’s Regatta at Hen and Chicken Bay. There were strong performances by all crews at both events which has enabled us to maintain our lead in the Junior and Senior Point Score Competitions.

    At Penrith most crews raced in an underage event as well as their school race. The 10.3 and 10.4 eights both won their school races while the 10.1 and 10.2 crews were second in theirs. These crews then raced in the Under 17 Eight which was raced in Divisions. The 10.1 crew won their division with the 10.2 Eight was fifth in the same race. The 10.3 and 10.4 crews raced in the same division of the Under 19 Eight finishing first and second.

    The GPS Fours were especially impressive with all crews winning their school races. In the Under 19 Four the 1st and 2nd IV both won. The 3rd Four raced in the same division as the 2nd IV and finished second. The 3rd and 4th Eights both raced in the 3rd VIII event with the 3rd VIII winning by a large margin and the 4th VIII finishing third. They then raced in the Division 3 of the Under 19 Eight, finishing first and second.

    The 1st VIII finished second in their school race by 1.04 seconds in a very tightly contested race with Shore. The 2nd VIII finished third in their school race behind St Joseph’s and Shore and then were second in their Under 19 race closing the gap to St Joseph’s from earlier in the day.

    The Junior Regatta is raced in divisions which change each week. This week it meant that all crews raced against Shore, St Joseph's and King's. The winning crews were the 8.1, 8.2, 8.4, 8.6 and 9.5 crews with another eight crews finishing second and one third.

    This weekend the College is hosting the 142nd Gold Cup Regatta at the College, involving 98 races starting at 8am and concluding at 3.30pm. The regatta will be livestreamed HERE.

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    Fab Five – Round 9 vs. Shore

    MR TOM GARLEPP, BASKETBALL SPC

    Another strong round for Riverview basketball, highlighted by comeback victories, clutch performances, and outstanding team contributions across multiple grades. Here are the standout moments from the weekend:

    1) 16C – Comeback King's (28–27 Win)

    Trailing 19–12 at halftime , the 16Cs refused to fold, producing a determined second-half surge to steal a dramatic one-point victory. Matthew “Hot Hand” Hunt caught fire when it mattered most, scoring 10 consecutive points to power the comeback and earn MVP honours. A complete team lift defensively sealed a memorable win.

    2) 16A – The Big Three Deliver (50–45 Win)

    The 16As secured a tough win over a quality Shore side behind the combined efforts of Brooklyn “Clutch” Ippolito, Julian “The Engine” Morris, and Hugo “Two-Way” Higgins. Each contributed in different ways — scoring, defence, and leadership — helping the team maintain composure in a close contest and finish strong.

    3) 15A – Rebounding Response (49–44 Win)

    In a physical matchup, the 15As showed resilience to grind out a five-point victory. After allowing too many second-chance opportunities early in the second half, the boys regrouped, tightened their rebounding, and closed the game with discipline. A tough, composed performance that reflected their growing maturity as a squad.

    4) 13C – Smart defence, Fast Break Firepower (30–19 Win)

    Russell “Rainmaker” Nieh led the scoring charge with a polished offensive display featuring pull-up jumpers and key assists. Equally impressive was the team’s disciplined defence — two players sitting on three fouls at halftime avoided picking up another, showing excellent control and awareness. Fast-break execution throughout both halves powered a convincing victory.

    5) 13A – Shooting Show and Total Team Effort (55–32 Win)

    Josh “Downtown” Gooley lit up the second half with four threes , while Oliver “The Conductor” Thrum dictated the tempo with composed playmaking, strong defence, and smart decision-making. Contributions came from across the roster, rounding out a dominant team performance that showcased both depth and chemistry.

    A weekend defined by resilience, teamwork, and clutch execution — another strong chapter in the Riverview season. On to the next round. Go View!

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    The Cricket Report vs Shore

    MR JASON KREJZA, CRICKET SPC

    Xavier Quoyle – 46 (76)
    George Bradford – 35 (59)
    Sam Dillon – 3/26 (10)
    Harry Arnold – 2/23 (10)
    Nicholli Thompson – 2/28 (7)

    The 1st XI match delivered one of the most memorable finishes of the season. With second and third on the table at stake, Riverview won the toss and elected to bat on a surface that looked good but played inconsistently. George Bradford and Charlie Clifford started with intent, scoring freely in the opening overs and punishing loose deliveries. Despite the strong start, wickets fell at regular intervals, halting momentum. Xavier Quoyle anchored the innings with a hard fought 46 and combined well with Hugo Gaudry through the middle overs. What looked like a total of 230 plus gradually slipped away as the wicket slowed, and Riverview were bowled out for 157 in the 42nd over.

    The response with the ball was immediate. Three early wickets removed key Shore batters and belief grew across the group. The spinners then took control, claiming five middle order wickets while conceding barely two and a half runs per over. Shore’s eighth wicket pair resisted strongly and dragged the chase deep, and a missed chance late added to the tension. With 17 required from two overs, a mix up in the middle turned the game. Calm fielding and a precise throw to the bowler’s end sealed a dramatic victory and sparked huge celebrations.

    2nd XI

    The Second XI fell short in Round 9, with Shore posting 6 for 191 before Riverview were dismissed for 122. After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, there were strong passages where the group built pressure. At key moments we drifted from our plans and did not bowl consistently to our fields, which allowed Shore to build through the middle overs and push their total beyond 190.

    Rupert Mason produced a high quality all round performance. His 10 overs of off spin yielded 2 for 15 and tightened the game through the middle phase. Jack Maher supported him well, finishing with 2 for 25 from 10 overs and maintaining control at the other end. Mason then led the response with the bat, scoring a composed 50 while wickets fell around him. He absorbed pressure, rotated strike when possible, and showed resilience in difficult conditions.

    The result leaves the group with clear areas to address. Strike rotation through the middle overs and sharper execution with the ball will be key focuses this week.

    Attention now turns to a major clash with Kings. The opportunity to move from third into second remains within reach. Rupert Mason earns a promotion to the 1st XI after consistent performances, and Ted Towzell comes into the side on the back of strong form in the 16s. The group will reset, train with purpose, and prepare to respond.

    16A

    The 16A side set the tone early. After losing a few wickets up front, Ted Towzell and Ed Stewart showed maturity beyond their years to steady the innings. Towzell struck a well constructed 77, while Stewart remained unbeaten on 52, guiding the team to a competitive 192. With runs on the board, the bowlers took control. Shore were never allowed to settle and were dismissed for 107. Michael Flanagan led the attack superbly, producing the standout performance with figures of 5 for 17 from five overs.

    15A

    The 15A game was built on grit and collective effort. The batting unit faced a relentless bowling attack but showed resilience, with Paddy Quinane setting the platform and solid contributions from Galofaro and McCallan helping post a competitive total. The bowling display that followed was outstanding. Kavanagh, Allen, and Johnston applied sustained pressure through tight lines and disciplined lengths. Inglis, Quinane, Harvey, and McCallum backed this up with excellent support spells. Fielding lifted the performance to another level, with Galofaro producing a standout effort and the entire group hunting singles in the ring. It was a complete team performance.

    15B

    The 15B side delivered a strong performance, securing a comfortable win against Shore in what the group viewed as their toughest challenge of the term. The intent was clear from the outset and the boys responded with energy and belief.

    With the bat, James Frankish and Hugo Manian led the charge, scoring 31 and 26 respectively from relatively few deliveries and setting the tempo for the innings. Their positive approach put Shore under immediate pressure.

    The bowlers backed this up superbly. Josh and Liam claimed two wickets each as Shore were dismissed inside 22 overs, with disciplined lines and consistent pressure across the attack.

    After a heavy loss to the same opposition earlier in the season, this result reflected the growth of the group. The attitude, competitiveness, and improvement shown were first class and a credit to the work the boys are putting into their cricket.

    14A

    The 14A match was a story of strong starts and lessons learned. With the ball, the group applied pressure early and had Shore one for 57 at the drinks break before restricting them to 147. The chase began positively on a wicket that grew harder to score on. Thomas Shepherd led the way with 34, while Charlie Beaman provided stability at the other end. Despite being no wickets down at drinks, the run rate did not lift as needed and the innings closed 20 runs short.

    A big welcome to the school to Hayden Louw, who made an immediate impact on debut for the 14As with an impressive three wicket haul. A great addition to the school and his team.

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    Big Saturday of Tennis vs Shore

    MR JAYMON CRABB, TENNIS SPC

    On a perfect day for tennis the Riverview Boys brought their A game. For the first time in recent memory winning both the 1st and 2nd vs a formidable Shore opponent.

    1sts

    1sts Tennis posted a hard earned 6-3 victory over SHORE this past weekend.

    #1 doubles of Jack Hamer & Archie McCormack were able to find a way back from an early set down deficit to eventually come back and triumph in a convincing 3rd set tie-break. These boys added to the quick victory posted by our #2 pair of Seb Koromilas and Jake Spiden who felt they played some of their highest level and quality to date. #3 doubles of Zion Sharman and Matthew Lee were not so lucky going down in a closely contested battle 4-6, 4-6.

    The stage was set leading into the singles with the score standing at 2-1 in Riverview’s favour. The boys were quick to extend this lead with victories at #6 singles by Zion Sharman (who is currently undefeated in singles play this year) and Archie McCormack who continues to be a real anchor for the team at the #2 position. After dropping a match at #3 singles we found Jake Spiden at #5 singles clinch the win for the day by securing our 5th match win thus securing victory for the day for our boys. Our #1 Jack Hamer faced a real test yet again being pushed into a full three set match, but again proved too strong for his opponent getting the win for View. One match remained on court and yet again it was Matt Lee in an incredibly tightly contested battle ultimately going down 7-6, 7-6. Despite this the boys succeeded to win the day 6-3 overall and now look forward to next week’s contest vs the Kings School away at Kings.

    Following the tough defeat to Newington, the 2nds boys spent a large portion of training focusing on improving their doubles. Given the format of GPS Tennis, the boys had to recognise the importance of the initial doubles in setting the tone for the day ahead.

    Having made the decision to change the doubles pairings up against Shore, with Will Rhys  playing with Liam Fitzpatrick, Oliver Dryden playing with Tim Dean and finally Albert Dew and Henry Salter playing together, this change did not prove faithful to our result on the day. This was seen in all three doubles matches being lost in straight sets.

    After having lost to SHORE in our first meeting with them, the boys knew the task at hand and were definitely up for the challenge ahead. Our boys were determined to change the momentum going forward, showing great resilience, energy and fight in their respective singles matches. This was seen in our number #1 (Henry Salter), #2 (Albert Dew), #5 (Will Rhys) and #6 (Tim Dean) singles matches, all winning in straight set scores. The loss of our number #4 singles (Liam Fitzpatrick) meant #5 Oliver Dryden’s singles was the deciding match for the winner on the day. After winning the first set 6-1 comfortably, momentum shifted, which saw Oliver put his foot on the brake and lose the 2nd set 6-1. However, the 3rd set break meant Coach Fred could give Oliver a needed rev up to help his team secure the win on the day. This led to him getting the break early to go up 2-1 in the 3rd and set the tone for the rest of the match. The continued pressure from Oliver saw him close out the match 6-1 1-6 6-3 and win the tie for the 2nds against SHORE 5-4 overall.

    13s Tennis showed what all the hype is about led by Orlando B they thrashed Shore across the board and look forward to some tough opposition vs King's.

    16s Tennis has also showed great improvement with Archie M joining the team and really strengthening the spine.

    We look forward to a big Saturday vs a very strong Kings line up!

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    Swimming News: GPS Captains Dinner & GPS Carnival

    MR MICHAEL WEBB, SWIMMING SPC

    The 24th annual Swimming Leadership dinner was held at St Joseph’s College last week. All captains from each GPS school came together for a formal dinner and each captain spoke about the upcoming season. It was a great night for the young men to meet everyone before the carnivals start. Riverview Captain Bon Ethan Au-Yeung and Vice-Captain Luca Bet attended. Bon Ethan spoke about the importance of Riverview swimming and the team’s goals for the upcoming GPS competition.

    GPS 1

    The first GPS swimming carnival was held at SOPAC. The team swam well and many boys achieved PB’s on the night.

    Highlights:

    • Super effort from Connor McLoughlin 6th, Joshua Pageant 4th and Thomas Martin 3rd in the 400IM
    • 2nd Place Opens 4x50m Medley Relay Luca Bet, Thomas Martin, Bon Ethan Ay-Yeung, Patrick Welsh
    • Harry Sweeney 50m Freestyle
    • James Sahabu 50m Freestyle
    • George Kilby 50m Freestyle
    • Joshua Pagent 50m Freestyle
    • Connor McLoughlin 200m Freestyle
    • Joshua Pganet 200m Freestyle
    • Bon Ethan Au-Yeung 200m Freestyle
    • Patrick Welsh 50m Freestyle
    • Giovanni Fontana Gribond 50m Breaststroke
    • Hugo Davidson 50m Backstroke
    • Luca Bet 50m Backstroke
    • Giovanni Fontana Gribond 100m Freestyle
    • Giovanni Fontana Gribond 50m Butterfly
    • Jake Hall 50m Butterfly
    • Bon Ethan Au-Yeung 50 Butterfly
    • Patrick Welsh 50m Butterly

    The team has been training the house down and if any other students would like to join the team please email MR WEBB ( MPWebb@riverview.nsw.edu.au ) and check Insideview and clipboard for training times.

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    Expressions of interest are now open for Snowsports Performance Camp

    CO-CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT

    The camp runs from 26th of June to the 3rd of July. 58 boys and 7 experienced staff will participate in an intensive training camp in Thredbo. This is a high-performance camp for competitors aimed at improving their racing and technical skills for competition at the Regional Interschools Championships held in the 3rd week of the holidays. The camp is not a social/learn to ski camp – each student who attends will be selected on ability and with the knowledge that they will be skiing for approximately 6 hours every day. Priority will be given to students who have entered to compete at the Regional Interschools Championships.

    Some brief details on the camp:

    • The performance camp will run for 7 days (Friday to Friday)
    • 3 hours of daily intensive coaching from Thredbo instructors
    • Approximate cost: $3500 (includes bus transport, accommodation, 2 daily meals, ski passes and coaching)
    • Please note: Submitting an Expression of Interest does not automatically guarantee a position on the Snowsports Camp - final selections by staff will be made by the end of March.

    If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Cook at ADCook@riverview.nsw.edu.au

    Please sign up through the activity selection tab on Clipboard.

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    Sign up to Computer Club

    CO-CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT

    We’re thrilled to announce that Computer Club is back.This term, students will explore the amazing world of coding. No experience required, beginners welcome.

    Computer Club will run on Wednesdays at Lunch in Room WA106.

    If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Ronzini at mronzini@riverview.nsw.edu.au. Get in quick, spots are limited! Please sign up through the activity selection tab on Clipboard.

    The Golf Report

    MR LOUIS CALLANAN, GOLF SPC

    The first Interschools match for 2026 went off to a flyer for the boys, securing a victory of 3 wins to 1 against Newington. This took the boys to 7th on the ladder. Here’s hoping it’s the start of a quick climb to the top! Up against the best player in the competition (playing off +5), Josh McKenzie held his nerve right up to the 18th to claim a win. For the most part of Ben Vaz’s match it was neck and neck, but unfortunately he was narrowly defeated. Both Hugo Davidson and Ted Madigan, the boys from the bush, made light work of their opponents. Despite a memorable air swing from Hugo, he won most convincingly, 8 up with 6 to play.

    The boys at Lane Cove continued to hone their skills. A special mention to Eli McKenzie who was on four over in his round - a brilliant effort.

    We’re off to Northbridge this week to take on Knox. All the best to all the golfers.

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    Pastoral Care

    Photo Gallery | Claver House Mass

    This week, the Claver House community gathered for a meaningful Mass and Supper, celebrating faith, friendship and House spirit. During the Mass, the new Year 7 students and one Year 9 student were formally welcomed into the House with the presentation of a blessed badge, while our Year 12 students received a candle, symbolising their final year of schooling.

    Thank you to all the families who joined us for the evening and helped make it such a memorable occasion!

    To view the full photo galleries, see HERE and HERE .

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    Around the College

    News from our First Nations Co-ordinator

    MR KALEB TAYLOR, FIRST NATIONS CO-ORDINATOR

    Congratulations to Heath Mercer, William Bunton and Traevion Forrester (OR2025) for earning a place in the revered Kircher Collection, celebrating the best of HSC Major Works from the Class of 2025.

    Thank you to Heath, William and Traevion, along with their families, for returning to the College to celebrate academic excellence. Through art, story and history, these students produced outstanding works and, notably, became the inaugural Aboriginal Studies students to have their work included in the Kircher space.

    Thank you to Ms Romeo, Mr McNamara, Mr Pulpitel, Mr Wallace and the students of the class, who supported and mentored one another throughout the Major Works process. We also extend our thanks to guest speaker Mr Christopher Malouf (OR2007) for his engaging address and meaningful connection with the audience.

    A shout out to Year 10 student Ziaire Forrester who, in his first rowing season, will be racing in the 3rds crew this weekend. Well done on earning a place in your debut season, and we wish you — and all crews — the very best of luck and favourable conditions.

    We also congratulate our new Year 7 students Maliyaan, Mason, Maxwell, David, Cooper, Kaiden and Chandon. We are proud of your outstanding start to high school and are delighted that you have chosen to join us at Riverview.

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    Keeping History Alive: The Historical Society

    MS CATHY HOBBS, ARCHIVIST

    This week, Ms Smith (Deputy Principal Students) joined the Historical Society for one of its lunchtime meetings and enjoyed a guided tour of the current exhibition, gaining insight into the stories and artefacts that preserve the College’s rich history.

    The Historical Society meets every Tuesday and Thursday at lunchtime in Archives (located behind the Licona Uniform Shop) and is open to all students in Years 7–12. Students with an interest in history, storytelling and archival work are warmly encouraged to attend.

    Those interested in joining the Society or learning more are welcome to come along to a meeting or contact Mrs Gastineau-Hills ( lgastineauhills@riverview.nsw.edu.au ) or Ms Hobbs ( cjhobbs@riverview.nsw.edu.au ).

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    Boarding

    From the Year 8 Boarding Division

    MR MICHAEL WEBB, YEAR 8 HEAD OF DIVISION

    The first three weeks of the new term have been jam-packed with new routines, renewed expectations, and plenty of positive energy in the Boarding community. It has been wonderful to see how well the boys have embraced the structure of the term and settled back into boarding life so smoothly.

    We have welcomed a number of new boys this term who have already made a great impression within the boarding community. They have been fantastic additions and are quickly finding their place in daily life in the dorms and around the College.

    Afternoons outside have been a big success, particularly with Year 8. This time together has become an important part of the week, with boys enjoying touch football, basketball, and cricket. These informal games provide valuable bonding time and strengthen friendships across the cohort.

    We have already celebrated a number of birthdays this term. Birthdays are always a special occasion in boarding, and we make sure they are recognised properly — with cake, a loud rendition of “Happy Birthday,” and plenty of smiles. These moments help build the strong sense of community that makes boarding such a special experience.

    It has been a very positive start to the term, and we look forward to what the rest of the year will bring.

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    Boarder Recreation 2026

    MR ALEXANDER GODBOLD, BOARDING RECREATION OFFICER

    The school year is well underway and our boarders, both new and experienced are settling back into routine.

    This routine includes our Recreation Activities; the days that provide the opportunity to be exposed to and experience the wonders that we have on our doorstep at the College. From visiting the beach, learning to surf, fishing our river, connecting with nature and grounding ourselves outside of the classroom.

    This year we will see the return of our much-loved big-ticket items including this weekend’s trip to Raging Waters, Year 12 paintball, and a day exploring the canopy at Treetops.

    What I love about this job is the opportunity to propose and try new things. This year we will connect with more sporting events, more cultural cooking, and align experiences with national and local events.

    To be honest I was a little disappointed that I wasn’t allowed to freeze the pool in the Gartlan to get Steven Bradbury in for speed skating sessions. Apparently, it’s not practical to freeze water that’s 27°C… my recollection from high school science was that due to the Mpemba effect and enthalpy it’s quicker to freeze hot water.

    I had a backup plan but unfortunately it would seem that my quest to do something Winter Olympics based this term was not going to happen. For those interested I will not be allowed to put wheels on a quad scull and running bobsleigh lessons on the slope… those boats are not cheap.

    What I can happily say we are doing this term is embracing Formula 1. I look forward to sharing what we get up to after the 8th of March.

    It will be a fun and adventurous year for our boarders, and I look forward to being able to be a part of it!

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    Boarding Roadshow: Riverview is going to Bowral

    We’re excited to let you know that we’re heading to Bowral as part of the 2026 Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview Boarding Roadshow. As always, the annual Roadshow offers a unique opportunity to connect with our extended College community in the Southern Highlands and welcome Future Families to discover what makes boarding at Riverview such a unique and supportive experience for boys.

    We are especially delighted to invite you to meet our Principal, Mr Mark Tannock, who will be in attendance along with our Rector, Fr Tom Renshaw SJ and Director of Boarding, Mr Anthony Begg.

    FRIDAY 6TH MARCH
    Information Session for Future Families | 5.30pm - 6.30pm
    followed by Community Cocktail Function | 6.30pm - 9.30pm

    Venue: Bowral Blacks Rugby Club, Wirreanda Rd, Burradoo NSW 2576

    RSVP by 27 February HERE.
    While there is no cost to attend, bookings are essential for catering purposes.

    If you'd like to attend the information session but the time doesn't suit, please contact Bronwyn O'Brien, Head of Admissions, on +61 2 9882 8276 or at admissions@riverview.nsw.edu.au for all enrolment enquiries. Alternatively, scan the QR code to view our enrolment information.

    View the flyer HERE .

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    Performing Arts

    Senior Drama Onstage Excursion

    LACHLAN CLUBB, DRAMA PREFECT 2026

    On Monday, the Year 11 and 12 drama cohort were fortunate  to attend a matinee of Onstage, a prestigious showcase of a selection of some of the best Performances, Designs, Theatre Reviews and Research Projects from the Drama HSC of 2025.

    The  show featured four exemplary individual performances and three outstanding group devised performances which used complex technical staging, language and dramatic features to explore contemporary issues ranging from the environment to immigration and even  birdwatching!

    Alongside this collection of student performances was an animated film and moving reading of two exemplary works from HSC students.

    Outside the theatre, the foyer featured a collection of creative and critical works, including costume, set and lighting design, director’s portfolio, and theatre reviews. Riverview is particularly proud of Leo Schmid’s selection for his exemplary theatre critiques, which, across his four pieces of highly researched, detailed writing featured interviews with the cast and backstage. Leo's outstanding reviews placed him at the top percentage of the state for this Critical Analysis Individual Project.

    Overall, all boys walked out of the Seymour Centre with a renewed excitement for Drama, especially those in Year 12 Drama who have already begun their individual works and start the GDP process next term. Many lessons and ideas will be brought from the excursion, extending on Riverview’s massive success in  Drama HSC in past years.

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    Christopher Brennan Library

    What's new at the Christopher Brennan Library?

    MS JENNIFER POCKNALL, LIBRARIAN

    What’s new?

    Amie Kaufman has a new novel out - Red Star Rebels .

    It's 2067, and the Graves family has transformed Mars from lifeless rock into a chaotic patchwork of settlements, and everybody wants a piece. Enter Hunter Graves: handsome, ambitious, and with spectacularly bad timing.

    And with the Winter Olympics happening we have updated some of our winter sports books .

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    Happenings

    Parish Profile: Our Lady of the Way

    The 2026 Parish Profile for Our Lady of the Way is now available, incorporating the three worshipping communities of St Mary’s North Sydney, St Francis Xavier Lavender Bay and Star of the Sea Kirribilli.

    We invite members of our College and parish community to take a few moments to read the profile HERE and learn more about the shared life, mission and future direction of the parish.

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