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Alumni
The McDonald College family extends far beyond graduation. We celebrate the diverse successes of our alumni, no matter their chosen path. Whether they’re dancers, doctors, actors, lawyers, athletes, teachers, or anything in between, we’re proud of their achievements. Our rigorous academic program, alongside the performing arts and performance sports, equips graduates with the skills and confidence to excel in a wide range of fields.
So, if you are a past student, let us know what you’ve been up to! We love hearing your stories.
Select a stream below to see our alumni.
Acting Stream Alumni
Alum | Alexander Berlage
Award-winning director and lighting designer Alexander Berlage Alexander Berlage is an award-winning director and lighting designer and the…
Alum | Ash Hodgkinson
Ash Hodgkinson, known as Ash Magic, graduated from The McDonald College in 2019 and has since amassed over…
Alum | Blake Bowden
Blake Bowden (2002 graduate) is a multifaceted performer of immense talent and charisma and stands as a beacon…
Alum | Bojana Novakovic
Award-winning actress stars alongside famous faces Bojana Novakovic studied at The McDonald College in Sydney (where she was…
Alum | Callan Smith
Former MasterChef contestant Callan Smith Callan Smith studied acting and musical theatre at The McDonald College but was…
Alum | Chris Egan
In the ever-evolving landscape of Hollywood, success stories often emerge from unexpected places. One such narrative is that…
Alum | Emma Potts
Emma Pott is an actress, dancer and model who graduated from The McDonald College in 2012. One of…
Alum | Felicity Ward
Award-winning comedian, actor and writer – Felicity Ward Felicity Ward is a graduate of The McDonald College and…
Alum | Julian Shaw
Julian Shaw graduated from our program in 2003 and has since carved a remarkable path in the world…
Alum | Mariam Saab
ABC television presenter and fashion icon Marian Saab Mariam Saab is a Lebanese-Australian journalist and television presenter. Saab…
Alum | Simone Waddell
In the realm of soul-stirring melodies and jazz-infused wonders, our illustrious alumna, Simone Waddell, has emerged as a…
Alum | Sophie Lowe
Award-winning actress and singer-songwriter Sophie Lowe is a British-born Australian award-winning actress and singer-songwriter who graduated from The…
Alum | Thomas Rethati
“I look back at my time at the College, and whilst I didn’t pursue the performing arts, I…
Alum | Tim Draxl
Tim Draxl: actor, singer, painter – is there no end to this man’s talents? Tim Draxl studied at…
Alum | Zoe Gertz
Zoe Gertz – award-winning musical theatre performer Zoe Gertz was awarded a scholarship for dance and acting at…
Classical Ballet Stream Alumni
Alum | Aaron Kok
Aaron’s passion for dance has taken him across the globe. After graduating from The McDonald College, Aaron pursued…
Alum | Alexander Idaszak
Principal Artist at Queensland Ballet. Alexander Idaszak joined the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne after graduating from The…
Alum | Amanda McGuigan
The Australian Ballet coryphée Amanda McGuigan Amanda McGuigan studied classical ballet at The McDonald College and as a…
Alum | Antony Hamilton
Artistic Director and co-CEO of Chunky Move. Following graduation from The McDonald College, Antony Hamilton studied at WAAPA. Antony’s…
Alum | Celine Urquhart
Celine Urquhart, one of our proud former students, has been dancing with the Royal Swedish Ballet in Stockholm…
Alum | Charlie Slater
Charlie Slater’s journey into the world of ballet began at a young age in the small town of…
Alum | Craig Cathcart
Former ballet dancer and executive producer Craig Cathcart Craig Cathcart began ballet training at the age of five….
Alum | Damien Smith
Damien Smith is a name synonymous with excellence in the world of ballet. Born in Newcastle, Australia, Smith’s…
Alum | Dimitri Kleioris
Sydney Dance Company resident dancer. Dimitri Kleioris, started his dance education at The McDonald College, beginning as a…
Alum | Dr Katherine Bolton
Dr. Katherine Bolton, a multifaceted professional with a diverse background in science, education, and medical genetics. Katherine’s journey…
Alum | Emily Flannery
Wiradjuri woman Emily Flannery is an emerging dancer and choreographer Emily Flannery is a proud Wiradjuri woman from…
Alum | Gina Brescianini
Gina Brescianini started ballet at The McDonald College at the age of five. She then attended the Australian…
Alum | Harrison Lee
First Artist at The Royal Ballet, London. Harrison Lee was introduced to dance by being dragged – unwillingly…
Alum | Hugo Dumapit
Coryphée at The Australian Ballet. Hugo Dumapit was born in Sydney and started dancing at age four. He…
Alum | Jordan Micallef
Corps de Ballet of The Sarasota Ballet. Jordan Micallef took up dancing at a young age, almost by accident….
Alum | Kayla-Maree Tarantolo
Kayla-Maree Tarantolo, an alumna since 2014, discovered her passion for dance at a young age. At 11, she…
Alum | Lachlan Monaghan
Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet. As a child, Lachlan was initially drawn to tap dancing before being…
Alum | Lucia Field
Since graduating from McDonald College in 2021 in the Classical Ballet Stream, Lucia has taken the entertainment world…
Alum | Nikki Webster
Australian multi-talented entertainer who has captivated audiences with her exceptional talent and charisma. Nikki’s journey into the world…
Alum | Rohan Furnell
Coryphée at The Australian Ballet. Rohan Furnell began dancing at the age of five. He continued his classical…
Alum | Sam Neale
After graduating from The McDonald College, Sam spent the summers of 2009 and 2010 at Milwaukee Ballet Summer…
Alum | Serena Green
Dancer Serena Green (Class of 2011) grew up in Sydney, where she trained in all dance styles under…
Dance Stream Alumni
Alum | Amelia Russell
Amelia Russel (class of 22), also known as Milly at her time here at the College, has been…
Alum | Andrew Koblar
Andrew Koblar began his dance training in 1991 at the Julie Melrose School of Dance in Sydney. He…
Alum | Dimity Clancey
A Walkley Award-winning investigative reporter Graduate of The McDonald College, Dimity Clancey is a Walkley Award-winning investigative reporter…
Alum | Dr Sarah Loch
Dr Sarah Loch – educator and researcher After graduating from The McDonald College, Sarah Loch pursued her passion…
Alum | Emma Watkins
Former Yellow Wiggle, creator of Emma Memma and ambassador for the deaf Emma Watkins is a graduate of…
Alum | Glory Tuohy-Daniell
Bangarra Dance Theatre artist, Glory Tuohy-Daniell Glory Tuohy-Daniell is a descendant of Indjalandji Dhidhanu and Alyewarre Aboriginal peoples…
Alum | Hollie McKay
Hollie McKay: international correspondent reporting from the frontlines of war-torn countries; author; human rights and cultural consultant Hollie…
Alum | Shannon Lawson
Dancer, model, model scout, fitness and boxing instructor, Australian Survivor contestant (season 6), Instagram personality and mom! These…
Alum | Teigan Nash
Teigan Nash – content creator extraordinaire Teigan Nash joined The McDonald College in Year 10 on a scholarship,…
Alum | Trent Kidd
We are incredibly proud of our alumnus Trent Kidd (Class of 2005). Born in Sydney, Australia, Trent’s journey…
Alum | Zoe Gertz
Zoe Gertz – award-winning musical theatre performer Zoe Gertz was awarded a scholarship for dance and acting at…
Music Stream Alumni
Alum | Ben Bennett
Australian actor, singer and songwriter Ben Bennett Having undertaken lessons in singing, acting, piano, guitar and musical theatre…
Alum | Gen Fricker
Gen Fricker – stand-up comedian, writer, actor and radio presenter Gen Fricker was born in Sydney, Australia, and…
Alum | Hugo Chiarella
From The McDonald College to the West End: The Journey of Alumnus Hugo Chiarella In the dynamic world…
Alum | Isabella Manfredi
Australian singer, songwriter, and performer, was born in Sydney. Known for her captivating stage presence and soulful voice,…
Alum | Jaymie Grundy
Former student, Jaymie Grundy, graduated from The McDonald College in 2020. With a lifelong dream of becoming a…
Alum | Luke Davison
Drummer for The Preatures, Delta Goodrem and many more Musician and songwriter Luke Davison is probably best known…
Alum | Meg Mac
ARIA chart-topping singer-songwriter, Meg Mac Megan McInerney is known by her stage name Meg Mac. Meg was one…
Alum | Wesley Dean
Wesley Dean is today an accomplished Australian musician who first gained significant recognition as the winner of Australian…
Musical Theatre Stream Alumni
Alum | Anthony Garcia
Anthony joined us in Year 4 and graduated in 2018, before moving on to the Western Australian…
Alum | Ayesha Madon
Logie nominated actor and singer / songwriter – Ayesha Madon A former Musical Theatre student of The…
Alum | Daniel Raso
Actor, singer and dancer Daniel Raso Daniel Raso is an Australian-based actor, singer and dancer known for…
Alum | Gemma Nha
Gemma Nha, an esteemed alumna of The McDonald College Performing Arts, is a Korean-Australian soprano whose journey…
Alum | Halimah Kyrgios
Introducing Halimah Kyrgios, a distinguished performer and mentor, and proud alumna of The McDonald College in Sydney,…
Alum | Jack Wunsch
Former student, Jack Wunsch (Class of 2014), is a multi-talented artist. While attending The McDonald College, Jack…
Alum | Mikayla Williams
Introducing Mikayla Williams, a distinguished alumna of 2009, currently captivating audiences as Patty Simcox in the Australian…
Alum | Sarah Bowden
Musical theatre performer and former student, Sarah Bowden, has a career spanning prestigious productions across the globe….
Technical Production Stream Alumni
Alum | James Kohler
In-demand tech production freelancer travelling the world The technical production stream at The McDonald College provided James with…
Alum | Martin Mulholland
As much as we are a Performing Arts school, our students tend to follow a diverse range of…
Are you a graduate or ex-student of The McDonald College?
We’d love to hear from you. Tell us what you’ve been up to by emailing marketing@mcdonald.nsw.edu.au