Advancement Office

The Office of Advancement serves to advance the goals of Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview by building and strengthening relationships with diverse constituencies, encouraging community, collaboration and investment in its programs and initiatives.

Our work is inspired by the Jesuit tradition, striving to uphold the virtues of being people for and with others.

The Office of Advancement represents the Riverview College Foundation, and works closely with the Old Ignatians’ Union, the Parents and Friends and Past Parents’ Associations, College staff and other College constituents.

Contact Us

Office of Advancement
Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview
Tambourine Bay Road
Lane Cove NSW 2066

Phone: 02 9882 8380
Email: advancement@riverview.nsw.edu.au

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Foundation

“Affection for the school—enthusiasm for its well-being”

The Riverview College Foundation was established in 1985 and is a public company limited by guarantee. It manages several funds including the tax-deductible Riverview College Foundation Building Fund and Riverview College Foundation Welfare Fund.

The year 2020 marked the 35th anniversary of the establishment of the Foundation. Its motto, ‘Affection for the school and enthusiasm for its wellbeing’ still captures that first vision. The mandate of the Foundation remains the same: to raise funds to provide needs-based bursaries to students and families that could not otherwise afford a Riverview education and to provide capital to the College to assist it to maintain and develop the College’s magnificent campus and extensive buildings and facilities.

Donations & Giving

To learn more about philanthropy at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview, click here.

Give Online

To support the Bursary program, click here.

Give by Phone

To donate over the phone, please call our gift line on +61 2 9882 8380

Our staff will be happy to help you make your donation. You can also talk through your options and ask any questions you may have.

Give by Mail

You can make a gift by sending your cheque, money order or credit card number to:

Riverview College Foundation
C/- Office of Advancement
Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview
Tambourine Bay Road
Lane Cove NSW 2066

Please include your full name, phone number and address and make out all cheques and/or money orders to ‘Riverview College Foundation’.

Therry Bequest Society

Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview deeply appreciates the commitment of our alumni, parents and friends, who have named the Riverview College Foundation as a beneficiary in their will.

The Therry Bequest Society recognises the important place our benefactors have within the Riverview family.

Named in honour of Fr John Joseph Therry, whose bequest to the Society of Jesus provided much of the finance required to establish Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, the Therry Bequest Society welcomes our supporters who have chosen to leave a bequest to the Riverview College Foundation.

In acknowledgment of their commitment to the College, members of the Therry Bequest Society receive a special membership package. They are also granted access to a range of additional benefits – from exclusive member events and behind-the-scenes tours to regular updates on our latest milestones and discoveries.

We hope you will join us and other benefactors who share a passion for supporting education and care at Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview.

For more information on leaving a bequest or planned gift, please contact Office of Advancement, at 02 9882 8380, or via email at advancement@riverview.nsw.edu.au

Learn more about Giving

Donate to Support the Bursary Program

Donate to Support the Wingaru Capital Campaign

Parents & Friends

The Parents & Friends Association of Saint Ignatius’ College (P&F) is a voluntary organisation that supports the College in the promotion of Ignatian generosity, community and hospitality. We also raise funds for donation to the school and the Riverview College Foundation Bursary Fund. Any parent or friend of a current student of the College is eligible for membership of the Association.

The Parents & Friends Association meets three times a year— in Term 1, Term 2 and Term 4. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. The P&F Executive is elected at the AGM in Term 4.

The P&F’s objectives are:

To bring the parents and friends of Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview, together socially to develop the Riverview family
To promote co-operation between parents and friends and the College in its external activities
To promote or participate in projects or activities for the welfare of the College
To act informally as a forum through which parents’ views can be presented and passed on to the College administration.

For further information please contact the P&F President at P&FPresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au

Alumni

The Old Ignatians’ Union

The OIU was officially established in 1897 with the aim of sustaining and strengthening the connection Old Boys have with each other, and with Saint Ignatius’ College, Riverview.

The OIU Mission is “To engage, connect and support OIU members; to assist the College in the promotion of education and continuing development of a Jesuit way of life; and be true men for others by serving the broader community.”

Members can connect with each other in various ways: through the Old Ignatians’ Sporting Clubs, Class and Country Reunions and the OIU Annual Lunch, providing Old Boys with an opportunity to re-connect with lost classmates, continue long-lasting friendships, and make new ones. There are also opportunities for members to forge business connections and establish mentoring partnerships.

There are many ways for Old Boys to connect with the College, and it is hoped that this site will extend and enrich such connections. We welcome your participation, and thank you for your involvement in our association.

For more information about any of the above activities please contact the OIU directly: oiu@riverview.nsw.edu.au

VISIT THE OIU WEBSITE

Past Parents

The Riverview Past Parents’ Association was formed some 27 years ago arising from a parental initiative. The concept of the Riverview Family is a powerful one and the Past Parents seek to provide a forum which is primarily concerned with fostering continuing friendship and support among those parents whose last or only son has left Riverview. Some past parents view their involvement with the PPA as an opportunity to give something back to the school community, particularly if they were unable to be actively involved with the P & F while their son was at school; others who have been actively involved in various areas find that the Association is a good way to catch up with friends through our three annual functions. It is also a good way to become aware of some of the continuing spiritual education initiatives offered by the College.

The Past Parents’ Association is not a fund raising body per se but we do have some money left over from our social functions and all of this is given to the College at the end of each year. It is used to fund an ongoing annual part bursary.

For more information about the PPA email ppapresident@riverview.nsw.edu.au

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Hire Facilities

A Centre for the Whole Community

It has been over 130 Years since Saint Ignatius’ College welcomed its first students. They would have found a small school house set on 100 scenic acres of harbour front property. During the next century and a quarter that has followed, the school has grown to become one of Australia’s premier schools. Over the past 20 years the College has built many fine buildings and fantastic modern facilities that include:

SHARE ACCOMODATION

Single, double and quad share accommodation for over 350 (available during Term breaks)

Ramsay Hall

A premier school hall. Theatre seating for 1200 and dinner seating for 560.

Dalton Chapel

Cova Cottage

A unique wedding and dinner venue with extensive views of the Lane Cove River and a capacity of 80–100 for sit down functions and up to 150 for cocktail receptions.

Gartlan Sports Centre

A state-of-the-art sporting facility comprising:

Gymnasium
Pool
Basketball Courts
Facilities for indoor cricket, fencing, water polo and diving

O’Kelly Theatre Drama Theatre

Used for Co-Curricular performances with a seating capacity of 160. The theatre includes three dressing rooms, ticket box, kitchenette, sound and lighting control room.

Memorial Hall

A smaller hall with theatre-style seating for up to 400 or dinner-style seating for up to 200 guests.

Companions Room

An executive boardroom with TV, DVD, Whiteboard and Screen facilities and a table that can accommodate up to 25 people.

Dining Halls

Onsite catering

More than 100 Classrooms

Premier sporting facilities:

Six Rugby fields
Four Soccer fields
Boathouse with rowing facilities
Tennis centre

Rose Garden

Weddings at Riverview

The journey of the most beautiful day of your life is about to begin. We offer a unique location with a beautiful historic chapel followed by an intimate reception with breathtaking views.

All you need from your wedding venue, in one place.