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Purcell King Arthur Project

Purcell King Arthur Project

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Prepare to be transported back to the early 6th Century, as we embark on a tale of medieval adventure and mysticism. One of the greatest works of western music, Purcell’s operetta ‘King Arthur’ tells the story of King Arthur’s Britons as they battle the Saxons. Led by Ross Cobb and performed on a period orchestra of Australia’s best historically informed musicians. Performed in the open-air; bring a picnic rug or a chair, enjoy a drink from the bar whilst surrounded by the stunning sandstone Quadrangle of St Paul’s College. Venue | Quadrangle, St Paul’s College, within the University of Sydney Date | Friday 9 April 7pm Cost | $60/40 Tickets | tinyurl.com/kingpurcell

The impact of donors

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The generosity of many Paulines and friends who have given in 2020 has made a huge impact on the start of 2021. College has been able to support many more students than ever before because of these gifts, large and small. The diversity in the student population has been growing for the last few years but in 2021 we have students including many from regional areas, interstate and overseas. Many of the regional students cannot afford the cost of living in Sydney and without a place at Paul’s some would be unable to begin or continue a degree at Sydney University (or the other near-by universities the College now services). There is a genuine aspiration to provide scholarship support for the more needy students who live in regional and remote parts of Australia. This is being achieved in 2021 through the goodness of many Pauline supporters, parent-donors and philanthropic foundations.

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Record number of Freshers welcomed

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On Monday 22 February the undergraduate community began Welcome Week with the arrival of 125 new faces. Drop-off included the opportunity to meet many new and not-so-new parents and these new families all heard from the Senior Student, Mr Matt Moran, and the Warden. A busy programme provided the Freshers with some excellent preparation for uni and expectations for life in college. In line with St Paul’s commitment to the recommendations of the Broderick Review, effort is given to enlightening these young men about matters of consent, harassment, manners, alcohol and drugs, rules of the College and the University, study habits and all the practical aspects of living in a large community. The College leaders and the Students’ Club Committee contributed to the personal development of the young men through many hours of presentations and discussion. The Secretary of the Students Club Committee, Mr Jacob Harris, provided the necessary crowd

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University medallists

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The extraordinary talents of Paulines continued to bring very pleasing results in 2020.  The University of Sydney announced recently three Paulines who won University Medals. Mr Jake Slaytor (2018-20) completed a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) with a major in Ancient History. His first class Honours and scholarly achievement was recognised with the award of a 2020 University Medal in Arts in Social Science. Mr John-Patrick Asimakis (2015-18) graduated Bachelor of Arts in 2018 and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) in 2020. He was on the Dean’s List of Academic Excellence, awarded the Ian Joye Prize in Law, John George Dalley Prize No. 1A, the Nancy Gordon Smith Prize for Honours at Graduation and the Sir Dudley Williams Prize. In 2020 he was the University Medallist for Law. Mr Will Clarke (2017-18) completed a Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours). His first class Honours and achievements in maths were recognised with the

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University results 2020

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The difficult year that was 2020 was an exceptional year for individual results in the College, both undergraduate and graduate communities. The impact of the pandemic was a double-edged sword and on the plus side reduced the many wonderful distractions of College life allowing students to be more immersed in their academic pursuits and to find more time for collaboration and academic peer support. An Academic and University Dinner was held at the end of 2020 which was a late celebration of the achievements of the 2019 top academics.  In March the College will hold an Academic and University Dinner to celebrate the 2020 achievements. There were 21, or 9.09%, undergraduate Paulines with HD average and another 80, or 34.6%, with D average. The Average Annual Mark (AAM) was 72 with Semester 2’s SAM 71.5.

Farewell to Alex Fitton

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Among the departing Paulines of 2020 is Mr Alex Fitton who has served the College as Associate Senior Tutor, Assistant Sub-Warden and Assistant Dean of Undergraduates.  Alex entered College as a Waddy-Pockley Scholar for Law in 2017, having recently graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney. Alex was appointed to the role of Associate Senior Tutor for 2018 and then Assistant Sub-Warden later in that same year. All present will recall Alex’s successful convening of the 2018 Law Faculty Dinner, with guest of honour Professor Anne Twomey, Australia’s pre-eminent constitutional law scholar. In 2019, Alex graduated from the University of Sydney with a Juris Doctor. This year, Alex was awarded the Judge Humfry Henchman Prize for Final Year Law and has just completed his final essays for a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney. Alex’s service under three Wardens will be remembered for his

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AM for former Senator

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The Hon Sandy Macdonald has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Australia Day Honours. Sandy was at College 1972-73 and studied Law. He was a wool and beef farmer before entering politics and was member of the Australian Senate from 1993 to 1998, and again from 2000 to 2008, representing the state of New South Wales for the National Party. The citation for Sandy’s honour is: The Honourable John Alexander (Sandy) Macdonald Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the people and Parliament of Australia, and to public administration. His achievements recognised include: Parliament of Australia Senator for New South Wales, 2001-2008, 1993-1998. Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, 2005-2007. Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence, 2006-2007. Parliamentary Secretary for Trade, 2005-2006. Parliamentary Committee Positions Chair, Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee, 2000-2005, 1997-1999. Chair, Senate Standing Committee on Scrutiny of Bills,

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AO for top Sydney silk

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Mr Bret Walker SC has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia in the 2021 Australia Day Honours. Bret was at College in 1974 and completed BA and LLB at Sydney before being admitted to the Bar in 1979. Bret has had a distinguished career in the law rep[resenting many high profile clients and has led many government inquiries mainly in NSW.  He was President of the NSW Bar Association 2001-2003. The citation for Bret’s honour is: Mr Bret William Walker Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the law through a range of roles, particularly to national security and civil liberties, and to professional legal associations. He is recognised for the following achievements: The Law Commissioner, South Australian Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission, 2018-2019. Member, Legal Services Council, 2014-2020. Foundation Member, Australian Academy of Law, since 2007. Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, 2011-2014. Editor, New

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Recognition for Prof Kane Race

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Kane was in College 1990-91 and today is a professor of Gender and Cultural Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney and author of several books, most recently Pleasure Consuming Medicine: the queer politics of drugs (2009). Kane has been recognised for his distinguished achievement in humanities with one of the highest awards in the humanities in Australia. At the end of 2020 he He was elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities for his contribution to cultural studies of sexuality, interactions between stigmatised bodies, sexuality and the politics of public health. For more about the recent awards to University of Sydney academics click here.

Announcement of St Paul’s Associate Dean of Undergraduates

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2 months ago
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It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Harry Croker to the newly created role of Associate Dean of Undergraduates. Harry has been a member of the St Paul’s Undergraduate Community for the last four years and has been heavily involved in all aspects of College life. He has served on the S-Club both on the Committee and as Senior Student. He has mentored as a Peer Support Leader and Student Dean. He has represented the College in Rawson Cup campaigns and as the captain/coach of our Rugby League team. He is well respected by the student body and known as a gifted leader. Harry has just completed his degree in Media and Communications and we look forward to him bringing his skills in these areas to the role. Harry will take up the role of Associate Dean full-time at the end of January 2021. He will

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