“We want to see the new wing!” That was the enthusiastic request from a group of alumni—freshers from the later years of Warden Felix Arnott—returning to St Paul’s for a nostalgic visit in May. For them, no trip back to College would be complete without a tour of the Arnott Wing, which was the “new wing” when it opened in 1961–62.

Their journey through memory lane didn’t stop there. The group also explored the newest addition to St Paul’s, the Waddy Performance Centre, where stories flowed freely—of Mummers productions, Victoriana, Lloyd, and the old music practice room tucked behind Arnott. Though Lloyd couldn’t join in person, his spirit (and that of others who couldn’t attend) was warmly felt throughout the day.

The visit continued with lunch in the Dining Hall, where tales of College life were shared across generations. Later, over coffee at the Salisbury Café, conversation turned to rowing legend David Cay—still rowing strong at 82—and the golden days of the 1960s.

It was a day of reconnection, reflection, and celebration—a reminder that while buildings may change, the spirit of St Paul’s endures.

Pictured (top) in the Waddy Centre are: Michael Lodge (1961-62), Dr Stephen Andersen OAM (1961-62), Peter Crossing AM (1962-65), Angelo Hatsatouris OAM (1961-66, Fellow 1994-2017, Chairman of Council 2013-17), William Rutledge (1961-64), Dr David Cay (1961-63), Prof John Chalmers AC (1956-60), Nick Friend (1963-67) and Dr Alex Bune AM.