College History
At St John’s College, we proudly celebrate our history which stretches back more than 100 years. We also look forward to a strong future and to creating many more positive milestones.
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1911 |
St John’s College is founded by Archbishop St Clair Donaldson |
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1912 |
St John’s College opens at Kangaroo Point consisting of three buildings – Edale, Patmos and The Lodge |
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1920 |
Annexe is added to the College at Kangaroo Point |
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1921 |
St John’s College Students’ Club is formed and the College library opens |
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1926 |
The first presentation of the Old Collegiates’ Cup for sporting achievement |
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1927 |
The Old Johnian’s Association is formed |
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1939 |
The current College site is chosen at the St Lucia campus |
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1946 |
Goodbury is acquired by the College at Kangaroo Point |
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1956 |
St John’s College moves to St Lucia |
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1958 |
Annexe block is built |
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1963 |
Goodbury is built |
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1966 |
Twickenham is built |
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1977 |
St John’s College Buttery Bar opens |
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1981 |
The College Chapel and the Music Room complex are completed |
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1983 |
The first academic prizes and scholarships are awarded and the first Academic and Professional Dinner is held |
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1987 |
The 75th anniversary of the College opening is celebrated, the first Honorary Fellows installed, the St John’s College Foundation established and Cripps Court is completed |
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1990 |
The first female members of the College are admitted, and Sharwood Court opens |
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1991 |
Morgan Centre opens |
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1993 |
Foundation Court is completed |
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1999 |
John Cripps Tower and Hall Paterson Court open |
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2000 |
St John’s College wins all five principal cups for sporting and cultural activities |
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2005 |
Fire destroys Edale |
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2006 |
Edale reopens |
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2011 |
The College celebrates its centenary, the Jubilee Building opens |
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2013 |
John Morgan retires after 31 years as Warden |
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2014 |
Patmos block is completely refurbished |
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2015 |
The College celebrates 25 years of co-residency |
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2016 |
The College celebrates 60 years at St Lucia |