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 | 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 | Alexander Idaszak

Principal Artist at Queensland Ballet, Alexander Idaszak Alexander Idaszak joined the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne after graduating…

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 | Craig Cathcart

Former ballet dancer and executive producer Craig Cathcart Craig Cathcart began ballet training at the age of five….

Alum | Dimitri Kleioris

Sydney Dance Company resident dancer Dimitri Kleioris Dimitri Kleioris, started his dance education at The McDonald College, beginning…

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

Artist at the Royal Ballet, London Harrison Lee was introduced to dance by being dragged – unwillingly –…

Alum | Hugo Dumapit

Dancer with the Australian Ballet, Hugo Dumapit Hugo Dumapit was born in Sydney and started dancing at age…

Alum | Jordan Micallef

Jordan Micallef – corps member of The Sarasota Ballet Jordan Micallef took up dancing at a young age,…

Alum | Lachlan Monaghan

Lachlan Monaghan, Principal Dancer at Birmingham Royal Ballet As a child, Lachlan Monaghan was originally drawn to tap…

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

The Australian Ballet’s Coryphée Rohan Furnell Rohan Furnell began dancing at the age of five. He continued his…

Alum | Sam Neale

After graduating from The McDonald College, Sam spent the summers of 2009 and 2010 at Milwaukee Ballet Summer…

Dance Stream Alumni

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 | Teigan Nash

Teigan Nash – content creator extraordinaire Teigan Nash joined The McDonald College in Year 10 on a scholarship,…

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 | Mikayla Williams

Introducing Mikayla Williams, a distinguished alumna of 2009, currently captivating audiences as Patty Simcox in the Australian…

Alum | Trent Kidd

We are incredibly proud of our alumnus Trent Kidd (Class of 2005). Born in Sydney, Australia, Trent’s…

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…