St Peter's Old Collegians

In recent weeks Headmaster Tim Browning has connected with old scholars and their partners at Chapter events across Australia and around the world. From Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane to Shanghai, Singapore and London, each gathering highlighted the strong sense of connection within the St Peter’s College community.

Seeing old scholars across generations come together again, share stories and support one another reflects the lifelong bonds forged at Saints.

Our thanks for the contribution of old scholars in convening or raising a toast to the School.

Sydney - Jonathan Rust (YNG 1977) | Melbourne - Duncan Hains (DAC 2003) | Brisbane - Rob Porter (S&A 2004) | China - Tom Zhang (SCH 2001) | Singapore - Julian Allan (WDK 1990) | London - Seb Henbest (FRR 1997) & Nic Koh (HWK 2022).

A tradition that has brought old scholars together since 1864.

Join us for the St Peter's Old Collegians Annual Dinner on Friday 31 July at the National Wine Centre

Gather your classmates, invite your fathers, brothers and sons, and enjoy this special occasion together.

The evening may not be as formal as it once was but continues to celebrate the tradition, shared memories and lifelong friendships that exist in our community.

Event details:
Date: Friday 31 July 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Venue: National Wine Centre, Adelaide
Tickets: $175 pp - includes a 3 course dinner and beverage package
Dress Code: Jacket and Tie

Book your place at the table today via Spocconnect.com.au/events or contact the SPOC office on (08) 8404 0526.

📸From the Archives - Annual Dinner 1911
- Annual Dinner 1907
- Annual Dinner 1929

The SPOC Annual Dinner returns on Friday 31 July, and we want to see the room filled with Old Blues.

Gather your classmates, reconnect with lifelong friends and enjoy an evening of great conversation, shared memories and plenty of laughs.

Whether it's been one year or fifty since you left Saints, this cherished annual tradition is the perfect opportunity to come together and celebrate the enduring bonds of our Old Collegian community.

Event Details:
Date: Friday 31 July 2026
Time: 6:30pm - 10.30pm
Venue: National Wine Centre, Cnr of Botanic and Hackney Roads, Adelaide
Cost: $175 pp - includes a 3-course dinner and beverage package
Dress Code: Jacket and Tie

Tickets are on sale now: www.spocconnect/events. Book a table with friends or join us individually – all old scholars are warmly welcome.

We are proud to celebrate three old scholars and a former Member of Council who have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours.

These members of our community have made outstanding contributions across education, medicine, defence, science and to Australian society more broadly.

- Mr Luke A Thomson (HWK 1983) AM – for significant service to primary and secondary education, and to independent schools.

- Dr Christopher J Verco OAM RFD (DAC 1965) – for service to medicine as an obstetrician.

- Prof Emeritus Michael D Young AO (W&A 1969) – for distinguished service to tertiary education and educational leadership.

- Mr James W McDowell AO- for distinguished service to public administration, the defence capability industry, science and technology and education governance.

We congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition and thank them for their outstanding contributions and service.

Join fellow Old Blues and Old Reds for the annual Intercol Golf Day on Friday 24 July at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club.

A long-standing tradition, the day promises plenty of friendly rivalry, great conversation and the opportunity to reconnect with friends from both Colleges.

Teams will comprise two SPOC and two PAOC players, and entries are welcome as an individual, pair or team of four.

Compete for longest drive and nearest the pin honours before gathering in the clubhouse for a sit-down lunch following play.

Register your place now via SPOCConnect/events or click on the link in our bio.

Congratulations to Fox Obst (S*T 2018) on making his Australian debut at the 2026 Oceania Athletics Championships in Darwin last month.

Competing in the Men’s Shot Put, Fox recorded an impressive throw of 16.45m to finish sixth in a strong international field.

During his time at SPSC, Fox established himself as one of the School’s leading athletes, setting Open School Records in Discus, Shot Put and Hammer in 2018. In the same year, he was awarded the AK Gordon Trophy for Outstanding Performance on Sports Day and served as Athletics Co-Vice Captain.

Fox continues to give back to the School community, supporting students through our strength and conditioning programs.

We are proud to see Fox representing Australia on the international stage and wish him every success as he prepares for the season ahead.

Join us for the History Unlocked: From the Archives Tour, hosted by the SPSC Student Historical Society in July.

This special guided experience will journey through some of the School’s most significant heritage buildings, including Big School Room, Old School House, the Chapel, Memorial Hall and the Memorial Arch.

The morning will conclude with morning tea and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow old scholars while sharing memories and reflections from your time at St Peter's College.

Event details:
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Venue: St Peter's College, 55 Hackney Road, St Peters
Tickets: Complimentary for all guests

Guests are warmly welcomed - we encourage our old scholars to bring someone along to enjoy the experience together.

To register click on the link in our bio or visit spocconnect.com.au/events.

📸St Peter's College - Pentreath Building 1970's

Thank you to everyone who joined the SPSC Headmaster at the School's recent Old Scholar Gatherings in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

It was wonderful to see so many old scholars reconnecting, sharing stories, renewing friendships and building new connections.

These Chapter events are a reminder that the Saints network extends far beyond the School gates - a community that continues to support, encourage and celebrate one another through every stage of life.

We look forward to seeing you at a future gathering.

The 2026 London Annual Dinner is fast approaching, and we invite Old Blues to join us for an evening of connection, tradition and camaraderie in the heart of London.

Hosted by Headmaster Tim Browning, Chair of Council of Governors Mark Balnaves (MAC 1987), and UK Convenors Seb Henbest (FRR 1997) and James Dee (HWD 1987), the evening will include pre-dinner drinks followed by a three-course dinner with wine and coffee.

Event details
Date: Monday 15 June 2026
Time: 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start
Venue: East India Club, 16 St James’s Square, St James’s, London, SW1Y 4LH
Dress: Black tie
Tickets: £130 (£110 for under-30s)

All old scholars are welcome - including those visiting London at the time. We encourage you to spread the word and bring fellow Old Blues along.

Book your seats now via the link in the bio or spocconnect/events.

Congratulations to Bryce Hammond (MAC 2024) on his selection in the 2026 Australian Burras U21 Squad - a fantastic achievement and one that the wider Saints community is proud to celebrate.

During his time at St Peter's College, Bryce performed strongly across school, state and national competitions, representing South Australia at U15, U16, U18 and U21 level and twice being named National Player of the Tournament.

In 2024, he was selected in the Olympic 2032 Target Squad, awarded a SASI scholarship and competed with the Adelaide Fire in the National Hockey League. As Captain of the SPSC 1st XI, Bryce led by example both on and off the field.

We wish Bryce and his teammates every success as they prepare for the 2027 FIH Junior World Cup qualifiers later this year.