All resident students of St Paul’s College, past and present, and current resident staff, are members of the Union. Upon joining the College, residents are admitted as Life Members through a one-time membership fee.
These contributions are held in perpetuity within the Life Membership Fund, ensuring the ongoing work of the Union.
The Union exists to support the life of the College and to strengthen the enduring connection between past and present Paulines.
Its objectives are:
The Union provides a formal body of old Paulines who support the College in its endeavours and objectives, and seeks to strengthen the sense of collegiality that is central to residential life.
The Union brings together alumni and current students through mutually beneficial activities such as mentoring and career guidance, internships, guest speakers at formal dinners, and faculty dinners. The Union also responds to student needs through engagement with the Student Club Committee.
Life Members are welcomed back throughout the year for major College occasions, including dinners, performances, ANZAC Services, and the Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. Evensong is held weekly during semester and is open to alumni and guests.
Patron (ex officio): The Warden, Rev’d Dr Ed Loane (90s)
President: James Espie (90s)
Honorary Secretary: James Cowper (00s)
Honorary Treasurer: David Robertson (00s)
20s: Dr Mariska Ackerman, Jethro Mahon
10s: Nick Comino, Ed Hoddle
90s: Julian Brun
80s: Dr David Jordan
70s: Peter Armitage, Simon Ford
60s: James Bell
Graduate House Middle Prefect: Isla Joyce (2026)
Students’ Club Executive: Heidi Best, Olivia McMillan, Amelia O’Connell (2026)
Public Officer (non-voting): Richard Morgan (70s)
A central focus of the Union is maintaining lifelong connections within the Pauline community.
The Union supports Freshers’ year reunions at 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 years, enabling cohorts to return to College and renew friendships.
In March 2026, the Union Reunion marked the College’s 170th year with a black-tie dinner dance. It was a wonderful evening, attended by more than 200 guests—including freshers from 1952 to 2026—a reminder of the enduring strength of the St Paul’s community.
All Resident Members and Life Members are invited to attend the Union’s Annual General Meeting, held at the College each year. The AGM provides a formal setting for the presentation of reports from the President and Treasurer, as well as updates on the Union’s activities over the preceding year. It also includes consideration of the annual accounts and any other formal business of the Union.
Members are invited to participate in discussion where appropriate before the meeting proceeds to the election of the incoming executive and committee for the year ahead, in accordance with the Union’s constitution. Invitations are sent out no later than 28 days prior to the AGM.
