The mosaic continues to be created for our new building which is approximately 100 days away from completion (fingers crossed about weather). While this building is being completed, we have......
The construction of our new gathering space continues to grow and take shape. It is exciting to see the development of this facility which will play a pivotal role in......
Fr Joseph Guibert OMI was installed as Archbishop of Paris in 1871. One of Bishop Guibert’s significant projects was the construction of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart (Sacre Coeur)......
Today saw a major development in the building of our new Provence Centre with a concrete pour that will set up the next phase of its construction....
Click here to join us on a fly through of our new Provence Centre June 2020...
The construction of Iona’s new Gathering Space began with the ‘turning of the sod’ and blessing ceremony in June. The facility will be known as The Provence Centre, after the......
On ANZAC Day (25 April) Australia and New Zealand remember the sacrifice made by those who died during military operations. Each year the whole College recognises ANZAC Day as a......
We will always be indebted to the Archbishop, the Oblates, the generations of parents and Old Boys who have contributed to the facilities and buildings that adorn our Lindum campus. ......
It takes a sense of ownership to inspire motivation. During tough or difficult times, a community needs the greatest courage, creativity, commitment, and effort from its members, and these qualities......
Back in 1969, the Iona assemblies were held outdoors. It was still an opportunity for the whole school to gather together, but was dependent on weather conditions especially the Queensland......
Our annual Iona Commitment Mass was held this week. To accommodate our 2000 plus community now, both Oblate Hall and IPAC are filled to capacity. These photos from the 2009......
Each year, invitations for the first academic assembly of the year, are extended to our previous year’s graduating seniors. This enables the College community to acknowledge the graduates on their......
The opening of Oblate Hall in August 1984 brought a dream to fruition. “Many of us wondered if this event would ever take place; last year, it was a dream,......
Welcome to our new students, who this week, climbed the Lindum Hill and began their Iona journey. Flashback to Day 1, 2012, and these Year 5 students are now the......
Soon to be Ionians share their challenges and excitement for their future Iona journey....
The Iona Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) opened in 1998 in the College’s 40th anniversary year. Construction commenced in October 1997 and was completed in September 1998. The building comprised areas......
Davine Oval used to be called Main Oval till 1983. In that year at a special celebratory send off function for Fr Davine, Main Oval was renamed Fr K. Davine......
There were handball courts outside Long Block in 1980. The above photo was taken from the corner of the quadrangle near the top of the new, metal steps leading down......
The solemn blessing of the new Iona Chapel, dedicated to Our Lady Help of Christians, and the blessing and opening of the “Bishop De Mazenod Memorial Library” ceremonies were held......
Sunday, 24 October 1974 saw the official opening of the newly-built Sports and Pool Complex at Iona College. The complex comprised an Olympic, fifty metre swimming pool as well as......
Sport has always played a role in the life of students since Iona College opened in 1958. Cricket nets and tennis courts appear in early photographs of the grounds. Athletics,......
In the 1960s the school’s first Science laboratory and was located behind Long Block. Father Henry McFall O.M.I. is pointing to the building while two teaching priests Fathers John O’Regan......
Before the College opened in 1958, there was great pressure on the Catholic Education system due to postwar immigration. Archbishop Duhig promised the Oblates a gift of land and financial......
That 28 January 1958 was the first day students attended Iona College. Fifty-eight boys began in Years 6 and 7 with four Oblate priests on staff including Fr Tim Long O.M.I.......
