More than 200 students from over 20 Mercy-affiliated schools across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have come together this year for the inaugural virtual Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association (AMSSA) Student Conference. Held across four gatherings in Terms 1, 2 and 3, the conference created a new space for young people within the […]
Year 2’s Big Day Out at Adelaide Oval As part of their HASS learning, our Year 2 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to Adelaide Oval. They loved exploring the iconic scoreboard, touring the locker rooms, and learning about the history of this important South Australian landmark. A highlight of the day was running up the […]
Reaching for the Stars at the Space Discovery Centre Year 6 students recently enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Adelaide Space Discovery Centre, linking directly to our current Science unit on Space, focusing on the Earth, Sun and Moon. Students explored interactive exhibits and experienced simulated rocket launches, helping them develop a deeper understanding of […]
Economics in Action at Adelaide Zoo Stage 1 Economics students recently visited Adelaide Zoo to put their knowledge of economic theory into practice. Students explored how the zoo allocates scarce resources, including labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship, and considered the opportunity costs and trade-offs involved in its decision-making. They also examined the role of government […]
Young People of Mercy Connect Across Borders More than 200 students from over 20 Mercy-affiliated schools across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have come together this year for the inaugural virtual Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association (AMSSA) Student Conference. Held across four gatherings in Terms 1, 2 and 3, the conference created a […]
Shining at the Frayne Speech Festival Last month, SAC joined 12 other Mercy Schools to compete in a day of Debating and Public Speaking at the Frayne Speech Festival held at St Aloysius College in Melbourne. This annual event honours the legacy of Mother Ursula Frayne, an extraordinary Sister of Mercy, leader and educator who […]
Celebrating Generosity at Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass Our school is a proud supporter of Catholic Charities, whose agencies provide much-needed assistance to those in need. Our Primary JAM and Year 10 SRC representatives attended the Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass, alongside our Senior Choir, who sang beautifully at the event. The Mass celebrated the generosity of […]
Art, Language and a Little French Flair The Year 10 French students set off on an adventure to the Art Gallery of South Australia. Our group were excited to see some of the famous artworks we have been studying in real life – including one of Monet’s famous water lillies! In class, we have been […]
Secondary Sporting Spotlight! We saw some outstanding performances at our St Aloysius Athletics Carnival a couple of weeks ago, and after reviewing results for track and field events, would like to recognize students who have broken records. We congratulate the new SAC Athletics Carnival record-holders for the following events.
Indigenous Literacy Day On Wednesday, 2 September, we celebrated Indigenous Literacy Day, a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the languages, stories, cultures, and communities of First Nations peoples. It is an important opportunity to share knowledge, learn from one another, and continue to strengthen understanding and appreciation of First Nations cultures. This year’s theme, […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal – Issue #15, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, The past fortnight has provided many opportunities to celebrate all that makes our College community so special. From significant faith milestones and community gatherings to student achievement, leadership and staff formation, we have witnessed the many ways […]
From the English Coordinator Our Poets and Writers Reach Out and Shine! The last few weeks have seen some of SAC’s rising poets and writers acknowledged for their skills and insights. Neville Stapleton Award & SAC Primary Poetry Awards During Term 1 and 2, students from Years R-12 were invited to submit entries to the […]
From the Music Department Earlier this week, the Reception to Year 6 students were treated to a performance by the Band of the South Australian Police School Beat Band. The band filled the Undercroft with some fabulous music that had students singing and clapping along, and enjoying the sounds from some familiar and unfamiliar instruments. The show […]
Year 12 Social Justice Students Support The Village Co. As part of their Connections Task, the Year 12 Social Justice class explored the challenges faced by vulnerable mothers during pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. Through their learning, students discovered that many women experience motherhood without the support of family, stable housing, or the […]
Discovering Italian Heritage in McLaren Vale “With uncertainty we made our dreams a reality” As part of our commitment to providing rich and immersive language learning experiences, all Year 9 Italian students took part in a day of cultural activities designed to deepen their understanding of the Italian language, history, and traditions. The day began […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library 2026 BOOK WEEK – Symphony of Stories Book Week was celebrated with colour, joy and fun last week, with everyone getting into the spirit of this year’s theme: Symphony of Stories. There were special activities for our primary students all through the week. Our Year 5 and 6 classes worked […]
Trekking Through Deep Creek! Our Year 11 Outdoor Education students challenged themselves at Deep Creek National Park over 3 days and 2 nights. With a mix of ‘continuers’ from Semester 1 and a number of students completing their first camp of this nature, the group worked together to complete two walks that were as rewarding […]
From the Science Coordinator Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All Science Week was an exciting and enjoyable celebration of learning, centred on the theme “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All.” This exciting week began with students being amazed by fiery and a spectacular colour-changing demonstration during the whole-school assembly. The Science Department put […]
Year 12 Social Justice Students Support The Village Co. As part of their Connections Task, the Year 12 Social Justice class explored the challenges faced by vulnerable mothers during pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. Through their learning, students discovered that many women experience motherhood without the support of family, stable housing, or the […]
2026 Federal Female Cadet of the Year Congratulations to Year 10 student, Aamina, who was awarded the 2026 Federal Female Cadet of the Year award for leadership in March this year. Aamina officially received her award last Friday, with the Chief Commissioner travelling from Victoria to present it to her in person. Looking ahead, Aamina […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Winter Sport Recap Congratulations to the following teams who finished top of their divisions after their respective grand finals to close off the winter season! Well done to our premier teams — great work! After a long 9 week season and then finals, I hope that all of our winter […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal – Issue #14, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, As many of you may know, Paddy McEvoy is currently enjoying a well-deserved period of renewal leave. We wish her every blessing as she visits Mercy ministries in Dublin and Cork and walks in the footsteps of […]
More than a century ago, Sister Teresa Dunlevie, was introducing new approaches to teaching and learning at St Aloysius College. As Principal from 1918 to 1944, she believed education should give children the opportunity to develop their individual talents. She helped establish one of South Australia’s first Montessori kindergartens, introduced new subjects and encouraged teachers […]
History, Memory and Identity: Year 10 Explores the Holocaust As part of their studies on World War II, the Year 10 students visited the Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre. They participated in a range of interactive activities, drawing upon the historical evidence to understand the experiences of Holocaust survivors. Students in 10MB […]
Adding Up the Fun: Students Compete at Annual MASA Quiz Night Secondary students from Year 8-12 attended the Annual Maths Association of South Australia Quiz Night. This was held at Blackfriars College in week 4. Teams of 4 competed against other teams from other schools of Adelaide in both General Knowledge and Mathematics questions. A […]
From the Music Department It has been a whirlwind few weeks for the Music Department, with students travelling to compete and perform at two highlight events of the school music calendar: the Balaklava Eisteddfod and the South Australian Schools Band and Orchestra Festival. These events hold a special place in a school’s musical life, as […]
Dream Big: Girls Who Dream, Change the World Excursion On Tuesday 4 August, our Year 9 students had the opportunity to meet 2026 Australian of the Year and Australian astronaut, Katherine Bennell-Pegg. After school, the Year 9s were hosted by Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, where they joined other students from girls’ schools […]
From the Faith and Mission Coordinator An afternoon with St Carlo Acutis It is not every day that we get the opportunity to spend time with a saint, but this was the case for the students of 8MF, who recently participated in the Relic Pilgrimage of St Carlo Acutis. Students learned about the life of […]
New Dunlevie Building opens new doors for St Aloysius College More than a century ago, Sister Teresa Dunlevie, was introducing new approaches to teaching and learning at St Aloysius College. As Principal from 1918 to 1944, she believed education should give children the opportunity to develop their individual talents. She helped establish one of South […]
A Journey That Stays With You “On Monday morning of Week 2, our group of Gold Dukes students met at the Airport bound for Bathurst Island via Darwin. Ahead of us was a cultural immersion experience, one that would open our eyes to life in a remote community and a visit to a part of […]
From the English Department It has been a busy time for English at SAC, with the Year 9s, Year 10s and Year 11s all having incursions in recent weeks! Year 9 Poetry Workshops with David Chapple In Week 2, David Chapple led our Year 9 students in a poetry workshop. This was a hands-on workshop […]
Tarnatharnanthi – To Keep Rising: A Celebration of Creativity, Culture and Community Our school foyer has been transformed into a vibrant multimedia showcase of student artwork as we proudly present Tarnatharnanthi , a whole school Visual Arts exhibition, created as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival. Celebrating the Kaurna concept Tarnatharnanthi – […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #13, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, This week’s whole school assembly was a vibrant celebration of the breadth of experiences on offer at SAC. We recognised poets and short story writers of all ages, enjoyed an amazing performance from the Stage Band, acknowledged Duke […]
At St Aloysius College, stepping outside the classroom doesn’t mean leaving learning behind. Being a city school means Adelaide becomes part of everyday life. A brief walk, tram or bus ride might take Reception students to Adelaide Zoo, Year 4 classes to the Central Market or older students to Parliament House, the Art Gallery of […]
Choosing a school is about much more than the next school year. It’s about finding a place where your daughter can grow, year after year. When Year 12 student Gislene graduates from St Aloysius College later this year, she’ll be saying goodbye to the school that has been part of her life since Reception. At […]
A child’s first day at school is one of those milestones parents never forget. At St Aloysius College, the new Dunlevie Primary Building, which opened its doors to students in Term 3, has been created with those early years firmly in mind. Those first years of school aren’t only about learning to read and write. […]
Aanya Paints Her Way to the Police Credit Union Kid’s Art Competition! Over the school holidays, Year 6 student Aanya entered the Police Credit Union Kid’s Art Competition and won! Her artwork was chosen for display among a huge field of entries and is now hanging proudly in a branch 2.5 hours from Adelaide. Aanya […]
From the Careers Department Open Day Reminders As students begin thinking seriously about life after school, one of the most valuable opportunities to assist with decision making is just around the corner. Across South Australia, universities, TAFE and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) are preparing to welcome prospective students and their families to their annual Open […]
From the Study Tours Coordinator Welcoming Our Visitors from Toho Girls High School We were delighted to welcome 37 students from Toho Girls High School in Japan to SAC as part of our study tour program. Over two days, the visiting students were hosted by members of our Year 9, 10 and 11 cohorts, who […]
Catholic School Parents SA (CSPSA) is pleased to welcome families to the third annual Stronger Families – A Positive Parenting Conference on 22 August 2026 Following the success of previous years, Catholic School Parents SA (CSPSA) is pleased to welcome families to the third annual Stronger Families – A Positive Parenting Conference on 22 August […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Welcome to Term 3 Sport! We are excited to kick off another fantastic term of primary school sport. This term, students will have the opportunity to play competitively in Year 3/4 Netball and Year 5/6 Soccer competitions with both seasons starting this week. Junior primary […]
Rostrum Voice of Youth National Final Year 7 student, Senudi, recently headed to Sydney to compete in the Rostrum Voice of Youth National Final as the junior representative for SA/NT. Senudi competed against fellow semi-finalists from each state, first presenting her rousing prepared speech on the topic of Bridging the Gap before a short notice […]
Tarnatharnanthi ‘Keep Rising’ Art Exhibition Get ready to be inspired as SAC transforms into a vibrant celebration of creativity, imagination and artistic expression with our 2026 Art Exhibition, Tarnatharnanthi! Presented as part of the South Australian Living Artists (SALA) Festival, Tarnatharnanthi showcases the incredible artistic talent of students from across our school community. Meaning “to […]
From the Principal – Issue #12, 2026 What a fabulous fortnight to start Term 3, celebrating the new Dunlevie Building! Seeing the faces of primary students as they flooded into the building on Day 1 was so rewarding for everyone who has worked tirelessly over the last couple of years to bring this project together. […]
Growing up at SAC In just a few weeks, the laughter of a new group of Reception students will fill the Junior School classrooms as they embark on their St Aloysius College journey for the very first time. For one family in particular, it marks both a beginning and an ending. As Year 12 student […]
Voices on Air – Arch D Radio & Podcasting Leaders Day During the term, four keen podcasters had the opportunity to attend the CESA Arch D Radio & Podcasting Leaders Day. The current Podcasting Leaders Myf Hardy and Lucy Gill from Year 11 and two up and coming podcasters Arabelle Bhar and Charlize Dang from […]
Creating Communities of Welcome As part of Refugee Week, St Aloysius College was pleased to welcome Sharni Bowden, Youth Development and Schools Engagement Officer from the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies), to speak with our JAM students.Sharni shared valuable insights into the experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum, encouraging students to reflect on […]
7,572 Cans. One Incredible Community Kindness, teamwork, creativity and generosity were on full display as students came together to collect an incredible amount of 7,572 cans for the Adelaide Day Centre. A huge thank you to everyone in our SAC community for helping make a real difference. It’s always lovely to see our community come […]
