from Tuesday 17 March 2020
Paulines and friends should note there is no intention to close the College, however, for the duration of the Australian Government’s COVID-19 Health Alert the College will restrict its events and operations to residents only.
This means that there are to be no visitors to the College during this period, reducing the risk of guests unintentionally transmitting the virus to our students, whose safety is paramount, and vice-versa.
For more information on what to do during the Health Alert period see: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert
For any enquiries about College and its activities please direct them as usual to the College on tel. 02 9550 7444 or email Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development, at community@stpauls.edu.au
Saturday 25 April 2020
ON LINE
College Chapel
You are welcome to join the members of the St Paul’s College community ON LINE at the annual Service of Commemoration for the fallen on ANZAC Day. The College especially remembers the sacrifice and service of the hundreds of Paulines who enlisted in the service of their country in the Sudan, South Africa, the First World War, the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, more recent conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
On Anzac morning at 10 an invitation will be sent to all those Paulines and friends whose email addresses are on file to link to our closed YouTube video.
POSTPONED TO SEMESTER 2
College Chapel
After many months of refurbishment the College’s pipe organ is ready for normal duties supporting services of worship and concerts in the College Chapel.
Please join us for the opening recital with internationally acclaimed concert organist David Drury. David is the Director of Music at the College and has led our musical programme since his appointment in 1992. David is joined by John Foster (trumpet) and Elise Morton (soprano).
The programme will include well known pieces by JS Bach, Charpentier, Moreau, Peeters, Handel, Vivaldi, Buxtehude, Erbach and Karg-Elert.
All welcome
The recital will be followed by afternoon tea.
Exit by donation in support of the College’s Chapel Music Fund.
During the recital the Chaplain will re-dedicate the organ and we will be recognising the very generous support of the Albert Family, the original donors of the organ. It was brought out from Zaandam, The Netherlands where it was built in 1971 and installed in St Paul’s College Chapel in 1972, thanks to the generosity of Sir Alexis Albert (in College 1926-28). In the spirit of the enduring benefaction of the Albert family his son, Robert (in College 1953-56), funded the 2019/20 refurbishment of the organ.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on tel. 02 9550 7444, email. community@stpauls.edu.au , or David Drury, Director of Music, email. ddrury@st.pauls.edu.au
POSTPONED
Dining Hall
The College welcomes the 60-year reunion of the 1960 Fresher group and their partners and friends for lunch in the Dining Hall on Sunday 4 April.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on tel. 02 9550 7444, email. community@stpauls.edu.au or Graham Priddle at email. gpriddle1@bigpond.com
Friday 25 and Saturday 26 September, and
Friday 2 and Saturday 3 October
Dining Hall and Quad, 7.00 pm – Midnight
Save the date now for the 57th annual production of Victoriana! presented by St Paul’s College Union, “Victoriana!” is Australia’s longest running theatrical production and one of its most enduring and endearing.
Based on the English Music Hall tradition, the show draws on music and comedy of the Victorian era. The entire show is performed on a tiny stage in the College Hall, after an excellent three course dinner before an audience in formal attire, but always ready to sing boisterously whenever the opportunity arises.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on tel. 02 9550 7444, email. community@stpauls.edu.au.
Saturday 17 October 2020, 6.30 pm – Dining Hall
The reunion is being planned for the eveing of Saturday 17 October. More details to follow. Stay in touch with the College by up-dating your details. Use the form by clicking hear or contact Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on 02 9550 7472 or community@stpauls.edu.au.
Saturday 29 February 2020
2.30 – 5.00 pm
College Chapel
The Fellows of St Paul’s College invite Paulines, their families and friends to the installation of Revd Dr Ed Loane as 12th Warden of the College by The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies, Archbishop of Sydney.
Following the service in the Chapel afternoon tea will be served in the Quadrangle.
Please rsvp by clicking here.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on tel. 02 9550 7444, email. community@stpauls.edu.au.
Wednesday 4 December, 6.00 pm – St Paul’s College
The Annual General Meeting of the Foundation will be held in the Refectroy, McMillan Building at the College on Wednesday 4 December at 6.00 pm followed by refreshments.
Please click here for more details.
Sunday 1 December, 7.00 pm – College Chapel
The annual Carol Service will be held in the College Chapel on Sunday 1 December at 7 pm. St Paul’s College Chapel Choir will perform Advent and Christmas music.
The Chapel Choir draws its members from the residential student community and recent alumni of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College at The University of Sydney.
All welcome!
The service will be followed by refreshments
Sunday 1 December, 12.30 pm – Rooftop Terrace, McMillan Building
The College welcomes the 45-year reunion of the 1974 Fresher group and their partners and friends for lunch on the Rooftop Terrace on Sunday 1 December.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on 02 9550 7444 or community@stpauls.edu.au
Wednesday 13 November 12.00 pm, Senior Common Room
Emeritus Professor Geoffrey Sherington on some transnational origins of education as an academic discipline in Australia
The fifth seminar in the History of University Life Research Seminars in Higher Education this year will be held on Wednesday 13 November 2019, St Paul’s College Senior Common Room, 12 pm to 1.30pm. Please join us for this next seminar with with plenty of time for discussion over a light lunch. RSVP to Deryck Schreuder or Julia Horne by Friday 8 November so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited.
This seminar will examine the incorporation of professional education and training into higher education by looking at the life of Alexander Mackie, the first principle of the Sydney Teachers College and foundation professor of Education at the University of Sydney.
Monday 11 November,10.30 am – College Chapel
On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. The College hosts a service of commemoration during which a formal wreath-laying ceremony will be conducted at the memorial to the Paulines who perished in two World Wars and other conflicts.
All welcome
The service will be followed by refreshments
7, 8 & 9 November, 8.00 pm – Rogers Room
Alumni, parents and friends are invited to enjoy the Mummers’ Semester 2 production.
‘Funny Money’, a farce written by Ray Cooney and directed by Nick Hudson, is a hilarious romp about mistaken identities and a mix-up with a briefcase full of money.
For ticket sales and more information click here.
Mummers is the Student Dramatic Society of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College, founded in 1948.
Friday 1 November, 8.00 pm – Chapel
The St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents an evening of fine music at 8.00 pm on Friday 1 November.
The Chapel Choir draws its members from the residential student community of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College and their recent alumni.
This is the Choir’s Semester 2 concert directed by David Drury, Director of Music at St Paul’s College.
All welcome – exit by donations
The concert will be followed by refreshments
Saturday 26 October, 7.00 pm – the Refectory, McMillan Building
All are welcome to join the students of Graduate House for an evening of beautiful music for solo piano, string quartet, and Rodrigo’s timeless Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and strings. This concert features residents of Graduate House and guest artists, all emerging professional musicians. Guests include soloist Anthony Chen, and the recent winners of the prestigious Westheimer String Quartet Fellowship from the Sydney Conservatorium.
Music commences at 7.00 pm followed by rooftop drinks at 9.00 pm in the Lee Common Room and Rooftop Terrace
Book your tickets here
Wednesday 23 October – 1.00 pm, Senior Common Room
Wednesday 23 October – 1pm – 2:30pm
Professor Glyn Davis AC on scale and the Australian university
The fourth seminar in the History of University Life Research Seminars in Higher Education this year will be held on Wednesday 23 October 2019, St Paul’s College Senior Common Room, 1pm to 2.30pm (note new time). Please join us for what is sure to be an interesting paper with plenty of time for discussion over a light lunch. RSVP to Deryck Schreuder or Julia Horne by Friday 18 October so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited.
This seminar is a chance to think about scale, and wonder why a nation would go on expanding a handful of existing institutions rather than strike out in new directions.
Saturday 19 October, 6.30 pm – Hall
The College welcomes the 1999 Fresher group for a 20-year reunion dinner in Hall on Saturday 19 October.
All enquiries can be directed to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development at the College on 02 9550 7444 or community@stpauls.edu.au
Thursday 17 October, 7.30 pm – Chapel
All are warmly invited to join the College Chapel Service on Thursday 17 October at 7.30 pm for a Choral Eucharist for the Feast of St Luke, followed by supper in the Junior Common Room.
The setting will be ‘A Parish Eucharist’ by the Director of Music, David Drury. The Celebrant and Preacher will be the College Chaplain, the Rev. Antony Weiss.
27 September, 28 September, 4 October, 5 October
Join us once again for “Victoriana!”, Australia’s longest running theatrical production.
Run under the auspices of the Union, Victoriana! is a remarkable evening of dining and entertainment. Based on the English Music Hall tradition, the show draws on music and comedy of the Victorian era. 2019 is sure to delight!
Returning to the cast is one of Australia’s pre-eminent instrumentalists, the much loved flautist Jane Rutter. Our Master of Ceremonies this year is our very own Peter Cousens AM. Peter has played leading roles in many of the major musicals of our time including the role of the Phantom in London. He has directed and starred in Victoriana! many times over the years. Joining the cast for the first time is soprano Julie Lea Goodwin, who played the role of Christine in Phantom and earlier this year starred as Maria in the Opera on the Harbour production of West Side Story.
Friday 13 and Saturday 14 September, 7pm – the Refectory, McMillan Building
All are welcome to join the students of Graduate House who present their Semester 2 theatrical performance ‘Til Death: A Double Bill. This show combines two entertaining productions Jack, or the Submission by Eugene Ionesco and Trial by Jury by Gilbert and Sullivan. Jack contains nonsensical exchanges and strings of clichés and Trial by Jury is the ever-popular comic opera in one act.
Bookings essential – two shows only – tickets $10 students/$15 others
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/BEZEV
Saturday 31 August, 9 am to 4 pm
Come and see St Paul’s at the University of Sydney and College Open Day on 31 August.
The College will have a tours and refreshments running from 9am-4pm.
All welcome – free parking on the Oval
See our full program here
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education
The Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the next 2019 History of University Life Seminar. The theme for the last seminar this semester is: Good University Histories.
Speaker: Professor Raewyn Connell, Professor Emerita, University of Sydney.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 31 May so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
Welcome to Winter Party
All parents, friends, Paulines and supporters of the College are invited to the St Paul’s College Women’s Organisation
Welcome to Winter Party on Friday 31 May 2019
in the Junior Common Room at the College
$60 per person
RSVP Friday, 24 May 2019 to https://www.trybooking.com/BCPEU
Dress: smart, casual …and warm!
Inquiries to Michelle Paterson m.paterson@mac.com
0415 692 294
“Thank you” Dinner and Service for the Hon Lloyd Waddy AM RFD QC
Please join us to celebrate Lloyd Waddy’s 48 years of exceptional service to the College as a Fellow (1971-2019) at a dinner and service from 6pm Thursday 30 May. The link to RSVP can be found here.
For any enquiries, please contact Richard Morgan at community@stpauls.edu.au.
Impresario’s Players Presents: As You Like It by Shakespeare
St Paul’s College Graduate House invites you to the first performance by the student players. Journey from the court party to the forest of denim and aerobics. ‘As You Like It’ follows the journey of our heroes Rosalind and Orlando, as they fall in love at first sight, then become strangers and then fall back in love again; meeting a variety of characters along the way. How will they ever end up together if one is unrecognisable? ‘As You Like It’ is an adventure of poorly written love notes, wrestling, cross dressing and holdin’ out for a hero.
Students: $10
Adults: $15
TICKETS: http://bit.ly/asyoulikeit2019
Rawson Cup Rugby – alumni and friends gathering
St Paul’s College Union invites members and friends to enjoy the final games of the Intercol Rugby Union being held at University No. 2 Oval on the evening of Wednesday 22 May.
As usual light food and drinks will be provided from 6.30pm in the north end of the TAG Family Foundation Grandstand.
Games: 5.30pm Wesley v St John’s; 7.00pm Women’s 7s Rounds; 7.30pm St Andrew’s v St Paul’s.
Mummers present Black Comedy – a farce by Peter Shaffer
St Paul’s College and The Women’s College present a night of utter confusion, wild gossip, and a gin & lime – or two! Tickets $15 and $10 student concession.
Chapel Choir Concert- Semester 1
The St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents an evening of fine music featuring the works of Joseph Haydn, John Ireland and J S Bach at 8 pm on Friday 10 May.
The Chapel choir draws its members from the residential student community of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College and their recent alumni.
This is the choir’s Semester 1 concert directed by David Drury, Director of Music at St Paul’s College with organist Titus Grenyer.
All welcome – exit by donations
The concert will be followed by refreshments
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education
The Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the first 2019 History of University Life Seminar. The theme for First Semester is University Teaching and Learning.
Speaker: Dr Matthew Thomas, Senior Lecturer in Sociology of Education, comparative and International Education, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 22 March so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
ANZAC Commemoration Service – You are welcome to join the members of the St Paul’s College community at the annual Service of Commemoration for the fallen on ANZAC Day. The College especially remembers the sacrifice and service of the hundreds of Paulines who enlisted in the service of their country in the Sudan, South Africa, the First World War, the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, more recent conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
Following the commemoration service refreshments will be served in the JCR.
Holy Week 2019 Services
Students and friends of the College are warmly invited to join the College’s Holy Week services from 14 April:
Students and friends of the College would also be warmly welcomed to worship at Christ Church St Laurence for any of the Easter liturgies (over Easter weekend). Further information can be found here.
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education
The Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the first 2019 History of University Life Seminar. The theme for First Semester is University Teaching and Learning.
Speaker: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education), Professor ‘Pip’ Patterson.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 22 March so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
Official Opening of the Ivan Head Building and Graduate House
Paulines, their families and friends are warmly invited to attend the official opening of the new buildings by the Chancellor of The University of Sydney, Ms Belinda Hutchinson AM.
St Paul’s College Foundation Annual General Meeting
Life Members and Annual Donors are most welcome to attend the Foundation’s AGM at Parliament House Sydney on 5 December.
Notice of AGM and Annual Report 2018
Light refreshments will follow the meeting.
Information for interested Paulines and friends of the College.
60, 50, 40, 30, 20 & 10 Years Reunion
Join Alumni from across the decades on Friday 30 November 2018 from 6.30 pm to 11.00 pm
a Reunion event for the Decades of the “8s”
2008, 1998, 1988, 1978, 1968, 1958, 1948 ….
The event will showcase Graduate House and the Rooftop Terrace
at St Paul’s College.
Click here for tickets. Any inquiries email Richard Morgan (1978-82) community@stpauls.edu.au
Annual Carol Service
The annual Carol Service will be held in the College Chapel on Sunday 25 November at 7 pm. St Paul’s College Chapel Choir will provide Advent and Christmas music for the celebration of the end of Semester, and the preparation for the Advent of the Nativity of Jesus.
The Chapel Choir draws its members from the residential student community and recent alumni of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College at The University of Sydney.
All welcome
The service will be followed by refreshments
Remembrance Day Service
All welcome
SPC Mummers present: The Bold The Young And The Murdered
All welcome
Wednesday 31 October, 12 noon – Senior Common Room
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education with Dr Tim Robinson – the Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the next 2018 ‘History of University Life Seminar’. Dr Tim Robinson, The University Archivist, will discuss: ‘University Archives and the collective memory of an institution’.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 26 October so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
Chapel Choir Concert: Northern Lights
The St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents “Northern Lights”, an evening of fine music featuring the works of Biebl, Britten, Gjeilo, Handel, Mozart, Rutter and Victoria at 8pm on Friday 19 October.
The Chapel choir draws its members from the residential student community and recent alumni of St Paul’s College and The Women’s College at The University of Sydney.
This is the choir’s Semester 2 concert directed by David Drury, Director of Music at St Paul’s College with organist Titus Grenyer, organ scholar at St Andrew’s College.
All welcome – exit by donations
The concert will be followed by refreshments
For the poster click here
Monday 15 October, 11 am – College Chapel
Sydney International Women’s Club Choir
St Paul’s College again hosts the delightful voices of the Sydney Women’s International Club Choir who are giving a community concert in the College Chapel on Monday 15 October at 11am. Under the baton of Linda Shoostovian they are presenting a program of well-loved works spanning a range of musical genres from the Baroque to Pop. The international club choir enjoys its exploration of music from across the globe.
All welcome – this is a free event
For program details click here
Wednesday 3 October, 12 noon
The Reunion of 1955, 1956 and 1957 Freshers
Paulines of the mid 1950s are invited with their partners to attend the St Paul’s College 1955, 1956 and 1957 Fresher Reunion lunch.
The organising committee would be delighted if you would join them for a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with old friends on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at 12.00 noon in the Junior Common Room.
The reunion will start with a tour of the old and new buildings with the Warden, Dr Don Markwell, drinks and cold canapes under the Cloisters followed by a two course lunch.
Inquiries and reservations – please down load, complete and send the invitation and form by clicking here.
Wednesday 26 September, 12 noon – Senior Common Room
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education with Professor R Ian Jack – the Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the next 2018 ‘History of University Life Seminar’. Professor R Ian Jack, Senior Fellow and Archivist, St Andrews College, will discuss: ‘The peculiar culture of a College History’ (with special reference to the existing studies of the Sydney University Colleges).
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 21 September so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
Wednesday 29 August, 12 noon – Senior Common Room
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education with Dr Laura Ginters – the Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the next 2018 ‘History of University Life Seminar’. Dr Laura Ginters, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies, University of Sydney, will discuss: ‘Agamemnon’ comes to the Antipodes: early drama at The University of Sydney.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 24 August so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
University and College Open Day
Please encourage prospective applicants to the College – for undergraduate or graduate places – to visit the College on the University of Sydney and St Paul’s College Open Day – Saturday 25 August, 10am to 4pm.
Open Day is an opportunity for everyone to see the College in operation and to inspect the new Ivan Head Building and to see Graduate House under construction. Open Day is a University-wide event that attracts many would-be tertiary students. A visit to St Paul’s will give prospective students a taste of College life.
This is a free event. Everyone is welcome!
Saturday 25 Aug, 10 am to 4 pm
More: Live and learn with us and Graduate House
St Paul’s College Women’s Organisation Annual Bridge Day
The President and Committee invite you and your friends to join them at the Women’s Organisation annual bridge day. Lunch and refreshments will provided throughout the day.
Book now to secure a table of 4 to play with your friends or come on your own and be placed on one of the committee tables.
Junior Common Room, St Paul’s College
Friday 3 August 2018
Start Time – 10:30 am
$50.00 per player.
For assistance with booking your ticket, please contact Hanja Bicknell on 0411 318 318.
Victoriana! – St Paul’s College Union presents the 55th annual production of Victoriana! Arrive for sherry at 7.00 pm, dinner to be served at 7.30 pm sharp followed by fine entertainments with fireworks and carriages at Midnight. The incomparable Peter Cousens invites you to “Come into the Garden” and join him as he returns to Victoriana! as Master of Ceremonies, joined by a line up of stars of yesteryear and new cast members who will delight audiences young and old. For ticketing please click here.
Sunday 10 June, 7.30 pm
Mummers present – The Bald Soprano by Eugene Ionesco
Mummers, the student dramatic society bringing together students from St Paul’s College and The Womens College, invites students, parents, alumni and friends to the Semester 1 play on Thursday 7 (student night), Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 June.
The play, an important example of the ‘theatre of the absurd’, consists mainly of a series of meaningless conversations between two couples that eventually deteriorate into babbling. First produced in 1950, Ionesco described it as an ‘antiplay’. Tickets on sale shortly.
St Paul’s College Women’s Organisation – Winter cocktail Party
The President and Committee of the Women’s Organisation invite parents and friends of the College to the 2018 Winter Cocktail Party celebrating 91 years of the SPCWO.
Friday 8 June from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm in the Junior Common Room. Tickets are $55 each and available by clicking here.
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education with Prof John Hearn – the Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the next 2018 ‘History of University Life Seminar’. Professor John Hearn, Professor in the School of Medical Sciences, University of Sydney, and Executive Director of the Worldwide Universities Network will discuss: Global and Local, Success and Failure in International University Partnerships.
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 25 May so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
For more information – click here
Rawson Cup Rugby – alumni and friends gathering
St Paul’s College Union invites members and friends to enjoy the final games of the Intercol Rugby being held at University No. 2 Oval on the evening of Wednesday 30 May. We are providing light food and drinks from 6.30 pm in a section of the TAG Family Foundation Grandstand. St Paul’s will play St Andrew’s at 7.30pm. Please rsvp if you are attending for catering purposes to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development by email: community@stpauls.edu.au
Chapel Choir Concert
St Paul’s College Chapel Choir presents its Semester 1 Concert in the Chapel at the College at 8pm on Friday 25 May. Please join us for an evening of fine music featuring the works of Bach, Mendelssohn, Faure, Parry and Drury.
Commissioning Service – Members of the College and their families and friends are invited to a service for the Commissioning of Dr Donald Markwell as Head of College and Revd Antony Weiss as Chaplain by His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney, The Most Revd Dr Glenn Davies. The Service of Worship will be followed by a reception in the Junior Common Room.
RSVP essential to Richard Morgan, Director of Community Development, 02 9550 7472, 0412 016177, community@stpauls.edu.au
ANZAC Commemoration Service – You are welcome to join the members of the St Paul’s College community at the annual Service of Commemoration for the fallen on ANZAC Day. The College especially remembers the sacrifice and service of the hundreds of Paulines who enlisted in the service of their country in the Sudan, South Africa, the First World War, the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, more recent conflicts and peace-keeping operations.
Following the commemoration service refreshments will be served in the JCR.
This year we welcome the Rev’d John Sanderson as our guest preacher. Fr John is the Senior Assistant Priest at Christ Church St Laurence where he has served since February 2014. Fr John was previously in the Australian Defence Force as an Army Chaplain where he served with the 3rd Battalion the Royal Australian Regiment, 1st Health Support Battalion and the 2nd Commando Regiment. He has undertaken operational deployments to East Timor, the Solomon Islands and twice to Afghanistan. It was in Afghanistan that he was involved in the aftermath of the battle in which Corporal Baird, Australia’s 100th Victoria Cross recipient, was killed as he and other members of the 2nd Commando Regiment assaulted an insurgent-held compound in Afghanistan’s Khod Valley on 22nd June, 2013.
Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education with Prof Stephen Garton – the Conveners of the Sydney Research Seminar in Higher Education invite alumni, students and staff of the University of Sydney to join them at the May 2018 ‘History of University Life Seminar’. Stephen Garton is Professor of History and Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Sydney and will discuss: The Future of Higher Education in Australia – Challenges for the 21st Century University
RSVP to Deryck Schreuder by Friday 27 April so we can confirm catering arrangements—seating is limited. deryck@schreuder.com.au
Sandwich lunch provided – free of charge
