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THE NEW WING - access restrictions, effective immediately
CONSTRUCTION HAS COMMENCED!
On Monday 11 August 2008, the construction of our new building along the Missenden Road alignment began in earnest. Building works are scheduled to take 15 months with a November 2009 completion date, resulting in a new wing with an additional 70 ensuite rooms.
During construction, Pedestrian access to the College from Missenden Road will not always be possible. Pedestrians may access the college via the Freehill Tower during office hours 9 - 5pm Monday - Friday. Otherwise an appointment must be made to visit the College during this building phase. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Until further notice, there will be no vehicle access to the College from the Missenden Road entrance. All vehicle access to the College will be via the Parramatta Road gates, which are located on Parramatta Road, midway between the Ross Street entrance to the University and Missenden Road. Visitor parking will be provided along the ceremonial driveway leading to Freehill Tower. Again, we apologise for any inconvenience.
Should further clarification of the above be required please do not hesitate to contact me.
Brian Lennon
Vice-Rector & Business Manager
St John's College
Ph: 9394 5205
Fax: 9550 6303
Email: blennon@stjohns.usyd.edu.au
150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS 2007-8
2008 brings with it the promise of some wonderful celebrations of our 150th year. Established in 1857, St John's College has a string of events planned. Some are free, some come with a cost, but ALL are inclusive and the extended family of St John's is cordially invited to attend any or all of the following remaining events:
Saturday 27th September from 6.30pm: St John's College 150th Anniversary Ball
A night of fine wines, fine dining and dancing to the swinging sounds of the John Field Band. Don't miss this fabulous evening of glamour and glitz in the glorious atmosphere of the College's Great Hall. There will be some wonderful items up for auction, both live and silent, so bring your cheque book and be prepared to spend up in support of St John's!
Limited seating will be available, so be sure to book early! Bookings open in July for this night of nights. Book a table or two with your friends, organise your peer group reunion, or bring along some outsiders to show off Sydney's best kept secret venue! Tickets: $175 each or $1750 for a table of 10.
Click here for the 150th Anniversary Ball invitation
Sunday 2 November: Opening of the Wardell Exhibition, Wine Tasting and Gourmet Food Fair
A month-long exhibition of the architectural drawings of the College Architect, William Wardell, will be opened formally at the Annual Champagne in the Tower event, following Thanksgiving Mass at 10am. No charge, but bookings are essential. The exhibition will be open daily over the following three weeks, during limited hours to be announced.
Following the Wardell Exhibition Opening, there will be a Wine Tasting and Gourmet Food Fair within the College and Grounds Featuring the wines, chocolates and fine food presented by friends of St John's College. Master of Wine, Johnsman Andrew Corrigan, MW, Principal of the Brisbane based Ewineconsult and presenter of "Table Talk" on ABC TV has kindly offered to mastermind this event. Chocolates by Robyn Rowe Chocolates and gourmet cheeses will complement some fine foods and exquisite wines, including those of Wallington Wines from Canowindra, NSW and also those of long-standing Johnsmen families Ward and Payten, of the "Swinging Bridge" vineyard from the same region. For further details and to order Swinging Bridge wines (with a percentage kindly being donated to St John's 150th Anniversary Capital Appeal), see the Swinging Bridge website.
During the year, there is a possibility of regional dinners in the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Adelaide and Melbourne as well as in London, UK. If you live in these areas and are interested in attending or helping to organise a Johnsmen's dinner in your region, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Talk to us about corporate sponsorship for these and other events on the 150th calendar and please - book early to ensure your place in the history of St John's College.
Please call Trish O'Brien, Director of Development, on 61 2 9394 5204 or email the Development Office - development@stjohns.usyd.edu.au
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