Allegations of child sexual abuse have arisen at another one of Australia 's most prestigious private schools , prompting a new investigation . St Ignatius College Riverview issued letters to its alumni informing them a claim relating to child sexual abuse had been made and informing them the information had been passed on to NSW police for investigation , the Sydney Morning Herald reported . The letter , penned by Principal Paul Hine , gave no details of the allegations except that it concerned child sexual abuse and that it happened more than 30 years ago . St Ignatius College Riverview issued letters to its alumni informing them of a claim relating to child sexual abuse that dates back 30 years . The allegation was passed to Dr Hine by the professional standards office of the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus . Michelle O ’ Brien , the director of professional standards for the Jesuits , told The Australian her office had been aware of the claims for more than a year and that they had been passed on to police last May . Mr Hine was briefed on the claim four weeks ago . Due to the sensitive nature of the allegation very little information has be released , however , Dr Hine insisted it was his duty to inform past and present students of the harrowing claim . The principal called on students , past and present , to report any concerns they have relating to child abuse to himself or the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus immediately . In an excerpt of the letter published by the Sydney Morning Herald , Dr Hine wrote : ‘ I believe it important to inform you about the situation as I understand it and to offer reassurance that such matters are the object of direct and sustained vigilance at the school. ’ Dr Hine has been principal of St Ignatius since 2013 . The principal called on students , past and present , to report any concerns they have relating to child abuse to himself or the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus immediately . ‘ The college and the Jesuits wish to express , in the strongest possible terms , their abhorrence of sexual misconduct or any form of abuse involving children , ’ the letter read . ‘ We wish to respond to past abuse and suffering with a commitment to healing , openness and accountability. ’ Dr Pine tried to remind students and parents that Riverview has a ‘ proud history ’ of caring for its students . `` This situation presents a salient reminder of the need to protect our young people both in policy and in practice . '' The prestigious school , located on Sydney ’ s north shore , has been responsible for the education of several high profile Australians including Prime Minister Tony Abbott , Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce and the Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher . Prime Minister Tony Abbott is among several notable figures who attended the prestigious school . The recent claims dredged up old allegations that former teacher and pupil Peter Bohrsmann had sexually abused a student during his time at Riverview . The 57-year-old categorically denied the allegations made to police anonymously before taking his own life two days later on school grounds . Police have made no links between the current allegations and any past complaints .
St Ignatius College , Riverview is embroiled in fresh child sex allegations . Abbott wrote a letter to alumni notifying them of the claims . Although the allegations only recently surfaced they date back 30 years . Police were notified of the issue in May last year . The reports were made by the Australian Province of the Society of Jesus . Prime Minister Principal Dr Hine is among many notable Australian alumni .