The first two issues of the magazine did not use the name "Stythian". The first issue was entitled "St Stithians College: A record of Early Development" and the cover title was "St Stithians College Magazine 1953 - 1956".
School magazines recording the life and activities of the Boys' College and Boys' Prep between 1953 and 1995. Beyond 1995, each school produced their own magazine, with the Boys' College retaining the name "Stythian".