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John Allen: Generosity and Gratitude
When John Allen (OR1981) was at
Riverview, he would have said Ignatius’
Prayer for Generosity a great number of
times, just as have generations before
and after. Not everyone, however, lives
the words of that prayer as closely as John
has. His life has been devoted to using
his considerable talents and putting them
at the service of others who need him
most. He seeks ways to treat others and
help others with that generosity of spirit
that Ignatius would encourage in each
one of our graduates. John strengthens
relationships, gives others confidence, sees
the best in others, sees injustice and seeks
to heal it. His is a faith that does justice.
On Friday evening, 4 August this year,
80 of those who have worked with
John and who have walked in his steps
gathered in Cova Cottage to pay tribute
to an inspirational man. We gathered
in gratitude. The Spiritual Exercises of
Ignatius draw us to an awareness of gifts
in our lives and in others. When we are
aware of those gifts, we give thanks. So we
thanked John for all that he has done at
his alma mater in a multitude of ways,
always with a care for others whom he
draws together.
Now, in his current role as Chair of
Council at Redfern Jarjum College,
John continues to give with all his
customary generosity and large-
heartedness, once formed at Saint
Ignatius’ College Riverview.
JA M E S R O D G E R S ,
A LU M N I A M BA S SA D O R
A Celebration of Selections
We congratulate our sportsmen on their outstanding performances and selections into the following clubs and teams this year:
Angus Bell (Year 11) Thomas Hughes (Year 11) Charlie Rorke (OR2017)
Angus was selected for the Australian
Rugby Sevens, Youth Boys Squad. Tom was selected to represent Australia
in the U17 Kayaking Team. Sam Fanning (Year 11) and
Ryan McElduff (Year 11) Joseph Roddy (Year 8) In 2017, Charlie was selected to the
Australian Schoolboys team and has
now been signed on to join the
Canberra Raiders.
Sam and Ryan were both selected
for Cricket Australia’s Under 19
Championship team.
Joseph was selected in the Australian
U16 football squad.
Thomas Traill (OR2017)
Tom represented Australia and Oceania
at the World Games for sumo wrestling.
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