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COLLEGE LIFE

Co-curricular and social life

Co-curricular and Social Life

Where you'll find your place.

St John ‘s College is more than just providing a roof over your head. It’s about learning to be open to new experiences, developing enriching interpersonal relationships and challenging yourself physically, intellectually and spiritually.

Intercollege sports

Represent the College in Rawson (male) and Rosebowl (female) intercollegiate sporting competitions.

Palladian

Cultivate your cultural interests and showcase your talents in drama, dance, oration, debating, music and art.

Charity work

The student-run St John’s Volunteer Network provides opportunities for students to help out in the wider community.

Choir

The College Choir sings at Masses on Sundays and other important events, and at choral evening prayer during the week.
Competition

Intercol sports test your mettle

Participate in a variety of sports including netball, swimming, rowing, hockey, cricket, rugby, tennis, athletics, soccer and basketball.

Expression

Palladian gives you a stage to perform

The Palladian intercol competition exists for those who create. Drama, dance, oration, debating, music, art—each category waits for someone willing to step forward and represent the College with skill and conviction.

Competition

The volunteer network puts action behind purpose

St John’s students run the volunteer network, directing effort toward organisations that need it most. Work with St Vincent De Paul, Teresa House and the Black Dog Institute, seeing firsthand how your time matters.

MUSIC

Building on a long tradition of musical excellence.

St John’s College choir performs throughout the year in chapel at Sunday masses and evening prayer, led by Director of Music Richard Perrignon. Whether you’re an experienced singer or discovering your voice for the first time, there’s a place for you in the ensemble.

Societies

Beyond college, the wider world awaits

There are a number of different clubs and societies you can join as a student of St John’s through the University of Sydney Union. With over 200 clubs to choose from, there is something to suit nearly every interest. Sydney Uni Sports and Fitness also has a wide variety of sporting clubs that you can join.

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