Ormond Stories
A career propelled by curiosity and adventure
Journey to the icy frontiers of east Antarctica where Benjamin Patrick (1996) leads Australia’s largest Antarctic research station, Casey, in the pursuit of groundbreaking science and environmental stewardship.
Bootmaker to benefactor
Francis Ormond was a self-made man who used his wealth to create educational opportunities for men, women and children from all walks of life.
Ormond Olympians
A disproportionate number of Ormondians have competed at the Olympics, with many others contributing their medical, umpiring or administrative skills to the Games.
Our smallest residents
Many children have called Ormond home since Master David Picken raised six daughters in Allen House. Some have even become famous.
The indefatigable Weary
Inspiring leader, sportsman, surgeon and advocate, Weary Dunlop was a loyal Ormondian.
One of the first
In 1973 I was one of Ormond's first cohort of resident women. Looking back, it was an amazing experience, one which I perhaps did not fully grasp at the time.
A special visitor
Bill Morgan is one of our oldest alumni and was the Chair of the Students' Club in 1942. In 2021, he visited the College and shared some of his memories from his time at Ormond.
The Ormond Women’s Association
The Ormond Women's Association was an important source of support and camaraderie for female students and alumni for more than 40 years.
Learning, friendships and fun
Getting to know students from other disciplines whilst at Ormond equipped me well for the role I played in the communities in which I later ministered.