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From Perry House to NASA launch

The surprising story of Australia’s first satellite shows what happens when we believe in ideas that seem impossible.

The impact of the Chapel Choir

Two former Senior Choristers and now successful professional singers, Timothy Reynolds (OM 2001) and Max Riebl (OM 2009), speak about their time in the Chapel Choir, and their impressive careers.

Former Choristers perform

Former Senior Choristers, Timothy Reynolds (OM 2001) and Max Riebl (OM 2009), generously perform Kind Health descends on downy wings from Ode for the Birthday of Queen Anne by Handel in the Chapel of St Peter.

A stellar legal career founded on a sense of contribution

Retired Supreme Court judge, The Hon Hartley Hansen QC AM (OM 1960) has made extraordinary contributions to Law and beyond.

A potted history of a medical breakthrough

Our School Archives includes a small pot. Its history is more significant than you might think.

Continuing connections to the School

Simon Derham (OM 1973) highlights the importance of supporting the School so it can maintain relevance.

Building collective support

The “Anticlockwisers” are bound by a shared history and by their commitment to support the future of our Indigenous students.

Leading a transformation in the diagnosis of glaucoma

In his role at Specsavers, Peter Larsen is working to save the sight of thousands of people each year through better glaucoma diagnosis.

Breaking the poverty cycle through education

Anton Leschen (OM 1983) is working to change the trajectory of disadvantaged students. Read more.

“The more you give, the more you receive.”

Speaking at the Old Melburnians Annual Dinner, Mr Simon McKeon AO (OM 1973), highlighted how giving to others has improved his own life.