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.

The College appoints the 14th Warden – First female and first non clergyman – Rose Alwyn

1911	St John’s College is founded by Archbishop St Clair Donaldson
1912	St John’s College opens at Kangaroo Point consisting of three buildings – Edale, Patmos and The Lodge
1920	Annexe is added to the College at Kangaroo Point
1921	St John’s College Students’ Club is formed and the College library opens
1926	The first presentation of the Old Collegiates’ Cup for sporting achievement
1927	The Old Johnian’s Association is formed
1939	The current College site is chosen at the St Lucia campus
1946	Goodbury is acquired by the College at Kangaroo Point
1956	St John’s College moves to St Lucia
1958	Annexe block is built
1963	Goodbury is built
1966	Twickenham is built
1977	St John’s College Buttery Bar opens
1981	The College Chapel and the Music Room complex are completed
1983	The first academic prizes and scholarships are awarded and the first Academic and Professional Dinner is held
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
1990	The first female members of the College are admitted, and Sharwood Court opens
1991	Morgan Centre opens
1993	Foundation Court is completed
1999	John Cripps Tower and Hall Paterson Court open
2000	St John’s College wins all five principal cups for sporting and cultural activities
2005	Fire destroys Edale
2006	Edale reopens
2011	The College celebrates its centenary, the Jubilee Building opens
2013	John Morgan retires after 31 years as Warden
2014	Patmos block is completely refurbished
2015	The College celebrates 25 years of co-residency
2016	The College celebrates 60 years at St Lucia
2019	Rose Alwyn is appointed as the 14th Warden. First female and first non clergyperson