From the rector & principal of saint ignatius’ college riverview
From the rector & principal of saint ignatius’ college riverview
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Friday 16 November 2018 | Dr Paul Hine
Lest We Forget
One hundred years ago last Sunday, after four years (1557 days) of incessant, violent and brutal war, the guns on the combat fronts in Europe fell silent. At the 11th hour, on the 11th day of the 11th month, the hostilities which had caused the senseless deaths of close to 10 million men and maimed twice that number, came to a close.
Another term arrives, and with it the opportunity for much by way of growth and personal development. As we move into the final stanza for the year, it is time to reflect on the goals that were set all of those months ago, the degree to which they have been achieved, and what that means for what lies ahead. For over 330 young men, they will be completing their first year at the College.
I’m literally just off the aircraft after spending the last few weeks hosting reunions and meetings with members of our community from around the world. While the weather and the culture were radically different in New York, London, Washington DC, or Los Angeles, the thing that I could always count on was the warm spirit of men educated at Saint Ignatius’ College Riverview.
Last Friday, the Minister for Innovation and Member for Hornsby (and Riverview Old Boy), Honourable Matt Kean MP (OR1999), joined the CEO of Melanoma Institute Australia, Carole Renouf, to formally unveil the first automatic sunscreen station in the nation, which now adorns the outer wall of the Gartlan Centre.
