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Second Year in a Row! St John’s Claims Consecutive Rawson Rowing Victory
In another fantastic result for the College, our Rawson Rowing Team have taken first place for the second year in a row. Last year, the Rawson Rowing squad claimed the…

The Academic College! Four University Medals in Two Years celebrated at the Academic Hons Dinner
The 2026 Academic Honours Dinner, with guest speaker the Chancellor of the University of Sydney, David Thodey AO FTSE, celebrated the impressive academic results of 2025 achieved by students of…

St John’s are the Intercollegiate Debating Champions for 2026!
After finishing runners-up last year, St John’s College has gone one better, winning the 2026 Intercollegiate (Palladian) Debating Tournament! Once again, the competition brought together debating teams from across the six…

Recognising Recent International Achievements Amongst Our College Community
This week, I would like to focus on some exciting and significant updates from our alumni, staff and members of the College community. Here are five highlights showcasing the achievements of…

St John’s Takes Out Rugby Title for a Third Consecutive Year
In a tremendous night for rugby and intercollegiate sport, St John’s College has claimed the Rawson Rugby Championship for the third consecutive year.

Students Lend a Hand at the Sydney Royal Easter Show
Each year, the Sydney Royal Easter Show attracts thousands of visitors to celebrate Australia’s rural traditions, from its world-renowned agricultural competitions to the excitement of carnival rides, showbags and fireworks.

Celebrating 25 Years of Women with the Governor of NSW
What an incredible evening it was as we celebrated 25 Years of Women At St John’s College, a milestone that reflects the College’s rich tradition of growth, inclusion, and excellence.…

Matriculation Day 2026
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. Ralph Waldo Emerson

St John’s Celebrates The Hon Tony Abbott AC’s New Book, Australia: A History
Recently, the College hosted a special dinner with The Hon Tony Abbott AC to celebrate the publication of his new book, Australia: A History. This occasion honoured a most distinguished…

St John’s College Awarded Two University Medals by the Chancellor of the University for First Place in Degrees
The 2025 Academic Honours Dinner, with guest speaker the Chancellor of the University of Sydney, David Thodey AO FTSE, celebrated the impressive academic results of 2024.

St John’s Meets with Governor-General of Australia at Yarralumla
Following from the success of the General Sir John Monash Foundation Leadership Series Dinner held at St John’s in September 2024, and in my capacity as former Board Member and…

St John’s College Crowned Rosebowl Hockey Champions Once Again
In what was a spectacular week for sport at St John’s College, our Hockey team has secured a remarkable back-to-back championship in the Rosebowl Hockey Tournament, defeating St Andrew’s College…