Since 1926, Sancta has been part of the journey of individuals who have gone on to shape professions, communities and public life in Australia and beyond. The College is proud of the many ways alumni and community members contribute to society through leadership, scholarship, creativity and service at a national or international level.
This page recognises a selection of individuals whose achievements reflect the breadth of contribution within the Sancta community. Their accomplishments are diverse, but they share a common connection through their time at the College and the values that have guided or to continue to guide their work.
Notable Alumni
Rachel Trixie Anne, Baroness Gardner of Parkes AM - Australian Dentist and Member of the British House of Lords; Fresher 1945
Lord Michael Hintze AM - Businessman and Philanthropist; Tutor at Sancta 1979
Clover Moore AO, Lord Mayor of Sydney - Australian Politician; Fresher 1965
Dr Wirginia Maixner - Australian Neurosurgeon; Fresher 1982
Justice Jacqueline Gleeson - Justice of the High Court of Australia; Fresher 1984
The Hon. Justice Natalie Adams - Chief Judge at Common Law, Supreme Court of New South Wales; Fresher 1984
Lee Lewis OAM - Australian Theatre Director; Fresher 1989
Dr Ella Stack CBE - Australian Medical Doctor and Lord Mayor of Darwin (1975-80); Fresher 1947
Annabelle Chauncy OAM - Founding Director and CEO of School for Life Foundation; Fresher 2004
Notable Community Members
Dame Constance D’Arcy DBE - Australian Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, and Deputy Chancellor of the University of Sydney (1943-46)
John Lane Mullins PC KCSG JP - Member of Legislative Council of New South Wales (1917-34)
Sir Mark Sheldon KBE - Businessman and Benefactor
Sir Charles McDonald KCMG KSG - Physician and Chancellor of the University of Sydney (1964-69)
Mr Justice William Sheldon
90 Notable Alumni & Friends
In Sancta’s 90th year (2016), the College paid tribute to the many alumni and friends who have contributed significantly to their profession, the community and the College over the years.
The 90 Notable Alumni and Friends were announced at the College’s 90 Year Gala Dinner. Their full details can be found in the 90 Notable Alumni and Friends booklet.
The list is by no means exhaustive, nor do we believe it is definitive. It was an important first step in recognising the many and varied people connected to Sancta who have made their mark on the world and on the College.
In compiling the list, we relied on archival records and recommendations from many people with long associations with the College. It could easily have been much longer, such is the rich vein of achievement and contribution among Sancta’s alumni and friends.
For the purposes of inclusion in this listing, notable alumni and friends are former students, friends or associates of the College who have demonstrated noteworthy, remarkable, outstanding, important or significant contribution to their chosen field of endeavour or profession, or service to their community, society or the College, at a national or international level.
We congratulate each and every person included in the listing and are proud to recognise their connection to Sancta.
