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Prefects 1965

There is a 1965 60 Year Milestone Reunion being held on Wednesday 8 October 2025. We decided to look back at the many positive features of 1965 at St … More...

Image: George Gosse defuses a German mine at Bremen

2025 is the 80th anniversary of the award of the George Cross to old scholar Lieutenant Commander George Gosse for exceptional bravery in defusing ene… More...

As Paul Hadfield retires in 2024 after 41 years, old scholars may also be interested in some brief information about three teachers who taught at Sain… More...

From the Headmaster

Sport

SPOC V PAOCA Cricket Intercol 2025

The Chester Bennett Cup remains with SPOC after a dominant performance at PAC on Friday 14 March 2025. More...

PAOCA v SPOC Tennis Intercol 2025

Matthew Walsh (YNG 1995) reports on SPOC's thrilling victory at the Intercol Tennis Evening—our first win in seven years! More...

Where are they now?

Rowing in South Australia owes much to the Macdonald family. Brothers Athol (HWK 1971) and Chester (HWK 1977) built outstanding rowing careers, beginn… More...

Peter Warnes (far right) with 2015 Year 8A Football team in Melbourne

A dedicated mentor, coach, and educator, Peter Warnes spent 37 years on staff. His passion for cricket has never wavered—long after retiring, he conti… More...

David Quan with the Class of 2025 (current Year 12s) as Year 6 students in 2019.

"Reflecting amidst this formative period, I am amazed by how younger students role modelled qualities I still aspire to develop." Former School Vice C… More...

Sadly Missed

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the following old scholars. More...

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the following old scholars. More...