Mercy Light: Connecting Every September, the St Aloysius College community pauses to honour its Mercy heritage, remembering the courage and vision of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy who founded our College. Mercy Day is always a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness. This year, with the 2025 liturgical theme, ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, the […]
From the Languages Coordinator Year 11/12 Italian Immersion Day With the Stage 2 Italian Oral Exams fast approaching, our students along with the classes from St Michael’s and St Mary’s Colleges teamed up for a Senior Italian Immersion Day. We started off with a special screening of the film Napoli – New York at the […]
From the Careers Department Welcome to the ✨ Women in Space ✨ panel event brought to you by the Adelaide University Space Society! 📍 Location: Stone & Chalk, Lot Fourteen📅 Date: Wednesday 22 October⌚ Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm This special evening will showcase the brilliant women driving innovation and discovery in South Australia’s space sector. […]
ASX Schools Sharemarket Game Success Congratulations to Sienna and Alice, who are currently in second place in South Australia in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game! This competition challenges students to apply their knowledge of economics, business, and investing by managing a virtual share portfolio and potentially take home a real cash prize! We wish them […]
From Ideas to Action SAC Students Compete at the Tournament of Minds State Final On Sunday, seven Year 9 and 10 students, represented SAC at the Tournament of Minds State Final. Tournament of Minds is a nationwide competition where teams of students work together to solve open-ended challenges that draw on creativity, critical thinking, and […]
SAC Future Entrepreneurs in Action Year 11 & 12 Tackle Real World Problems Last week, our Year 11 and 12 Business Innovation students had the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship through the Academy for Enterprising Girls workshop run by Young Change Agents. Over the day, students, as a group, engaged in the design thinking process […]
Year 6’s Stellar Adventure! In Week 9, our Year 6 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Australian Space Discovery Centre, where they had the opportunity to explore the wonders of space and STEM in action. The session began with an engaging presentation from a speaker who shared fascinating insights into space exploration, astronauts, and […]
Charter Ambassadors Making a Positive Impact Our Charter Ambassador Summit Day began with the focus being on our Positive Impact Project which encompassed various activities designed to promote connection and inclusivity among all students participating in the program. One such activity was a vision poster for our Positive Impact Project action; in which we explained […]
Connecting Culture and Community: Thriving People 2025 Thriving People, hosted by Catholic Education SA, is a much-anticipated highlight on the school calendar for our Aboriginal students. This year, our Primary students were fortunate to experience a second opportunity to connect with culture and with each other. From exploring river bugs and building wardli’s, to decorating […]
Generosity across Generations: Celebrating Mercy Day at SAC Mercy Light: Connecting Every September, the St Aloysius College community pauses to honour its Mercy heritage, remembering the courage and vision of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters of Mercy who founded our College. Mercy Day is always a time of joy, gratitude, and togetherness. This year, with […]
Shining Bright at the SA Chinese Language Awards We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding Chinese language learners! In Week 9 Friday, at the 2025 SA Chinese Language Awards Ceremony hosted by the Chinese Language Teachers Association of South Australia at UniSA’s City West Campus, Year 12 student Celeste and Year 6 […]
From the Duke of Edinburgh Award & Outdoor Education Coordinators Mr Michael HeathDuke of Edinburgh’s International Award & Outdoor Education Coordinator Ms Rachel GrawichDuke of Edinburgh’s International Award & Outdoor Education Coordinator Gold & Silver on the Peaks: A Week to Remember The Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh students ventured to the Flinders Ranges […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator AFLW 9-a-side Gala Day On Tuesday 9 September, our Year 6 knockout team took part in an AFLW Round Robin Gala Day, facilitated by the SANFL at West Adelaide Oval. Throughout the day, the girls grew in confidence, developing their skills and knowledge with every game. Their efforts were rewarded […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #16, 2025 As we prepare to launch our new uniform for 2026, I am thrilled to share some images of the final product with you all. The return to purple is exciting, and the range of options will allow students to select fabrics and designs that best […]
We are excited to hear about the premiere of the documentary We Are Not Powerless at the Adelaide Film Festival We Are Not Powerless shines a spotlight on the remarkable refugee-led education movement that Nagina Zahra (SAC staff member) and her husband, Muzafar, helped establish, continuing the journey first captured a decade ago in The […]
Our Visit to Government House “Last Thursday, we had the privilege of attending Government House to meet Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson and her husband Mr Rod Bunten. We were able to converse with other student leaders from various schools across South Australia, and hear from Minister for Education, Blair Boyer. Upon our arrival […]
Discovery Day Fun at SAC! We loved welcoming ELC families to our term 3 Discovery Day, where outdoor activities and a surprise visit from Professor Dummkopf brought learning to life in the most fun way. It was a wonderful chance to experience the energy and creativity that make SAC so special. 💜
Exploring Energy with Marshmallow Catapults! The Year 8 students have been investigating the science of energy transformation this term through an engaging STEM activity, designing and testing their own marshmallow catapults. Using simple classroom materials, they explored how small changes in design can affect how far and accurately a marshmallow can be launched. This activity […]
Young SAC Talent at the Adelaide Show! We are thrilled to share that Year 10 Art student Jasmin impressed the judges at the Royal Adelaide Show, earning merit awards for her exceptional artwork. Jasmin explored still life subjects, demonstrating creativity and skill across a variety of media. Take a look at some of her stunning […]
SAC’s Skating Star Ready to Shine on the World Stage! Congratulations to Year 11 student, Emma We are thrilled to celebrate Emma’s incredible achievements in artistic roller skating. On July, Emma won a gold medal at the Artistic Roller Skating National Championships, earning her selection to represent Australia in Junior Ladies Free skating at the […]
Leading with Heart – Year 12 Students Fundraise for Beyond Blue On Wednesday 3 September, the Year 12 SRC Executive hosted a fundraising event in support of Beyond Blue. The cohort came together to enjoy childhood games and Just Dance, taking a well-deserved break to laugh, connect, and be playful amidst the pressures of final […]
From the Music Department A Night at the Opera Recently, a group of our Music students had the remarkable opportunity to attend the final dress rehearsal of The Magic Flute, presented by the State Opera of South Australia. For many, it was their first time experiencing a live opera — and the evening proved to be […]
Behind the Mics with Professor Steer Our Year 8 Digital Technology students had the incredible opportunity to interview Professor Mike Steer, Executive Director of SARDI (South Australian Research and Development Institute), for their class podcast! Professor Steer shared his expert insights into the current algal bloom affecting South Australian beaches, explaining the science behind what’s […]
Year 5 Students Turn Cardboard into Creative, Sustainable Arcade Games This term in Year 5 Design and Technologies, students were inspired by the story of Caine’s Arcade, where a young boy transformed discarded cardboard boxes into a working arcade complete with games, tickets, and prizes. Taking inspiration from Caine’s creativity and perseverance, our Year 5 […]
From the Careers Department Year 12 Taster Days at Flinders University Taster Days are designed for Year 12 students, to get a taste of the study area you’re interested in at Flinders. Leading academics have created hands-on experiences in areas such as: Visual Effects and Entertainment Design, Film and Television, Performance, Media and Communication, Archaeology, […]
Celebrating Faith, Service, and Community Together On Tuesday 9 September, our school participated in the annual Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass & Charity Expo, a beautiful celebration of faith, service, and community. The Senior Choir led the congregation in song during the Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, with the Year 8 cohort and Year 6 […]
Masterplan Update! Reaching New Heights: Dunlevie Building Tops Out! It has been a productive last few weeks on site as we have officially “topped out” the new Dunlevie Building with the rooftop slab completed last week. It is quite the view from the top floor and we’re sure the rooftop play space and terrace areas […]
Confidence and character carried SAC students to the annual Frayne Speech Festival On Friday 29 August, St Aloysius joined 12 other Mercy Schools at the annual Frayne Speech Festival. This year the event was held at Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, Victoria. Accompanied by teachers Ms Lucy Combe and Ms Lucyna Zwolski, students competed in debating […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #15, 2025 The Father’s Day Breakfast was a great celebration last week, and we were grateful that so many dads, grandpas and significant men in the lives of our students made time to come along. The primary choir sang from the heart, and there was a lot […]
Step and Connect St Aloysius College is excited to introduce the Step and Connect program, a new initiative designed to support a smooth and confident transition for pre-school children from Chancery Lane into the school environment. This program offers a series of engaging, play-based sessions with a Literacy and Numeracy focus, held in our Reception […]
SAC’s First Nations Strategic Planning Committee Wednesday 20 August marked the first meeting for SAC’s First Nations Strategic Planning dedicated to improving outcomes for First Nations students. Lead by Barb Fox the committee is made up of eight members, six of whom are First Nations peoples, and is guided by SAC’s overarching Strategic Plan and […]
Mercy Light: Connecting The Year 12 Winter Sleepout has never been about comfort; it’s an immersion that offers willing students the chance to step into the reality faced by over 7,000 South Australians experiencing homelessness — to feel, even briefly, what it means to go without the warmth we often take for granted. That being […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library Book Week 2025 – An Adventure from Start to Finish! ✨📚 Book Week 2025 began with a fun-filled author/illustrator visit from a favourite regular guest at SAC, Andrew Joyner. Andrew shared inspiration, enthusiasm and encouragement with our Year Six students, with many fantastic self-portraits created during the session. There were […]
From the Science Coordinator We Decoded the Universe! Science Week 2025 has been an incredible celebration of curiosity, creativity, and discovery! It has been a week of hands-on activities, mind-bending presentations, and cosmic adventures for all ages. The week started with hands on activities in the courtyard, followed by the world famous science show with our […]
Year 10 Students Connect with Holocaust Survivor Stories As part of their History studies on the Holocaust, our Year 10 students welcomed presenters from the Adelaide Holocaust and Steiner Education Centre for an engaging and thought-provoking workshop. The session began by linking the College’s Mercy values to the lessons of the Holocaust — compassion, critical […]
Aamina’s Voice Shines in State Public Speaking Final ‘How the World’s Hardest Battles Go Unseen’ Congratulations to Year 9 student Aamina who competed in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Awards Final on Friday 15 August having won her initial heat. Aamina gave a rousing speech entitled ‘How the World’s Hardest Battles Go Unseen’ which tied […]
From the English Coordinator Bell Shakespeare ‘Players’ perform at SAC Describing the performances by the Bell Shakespeare Company ‘Players’ is best done by paraphrasing Shakespeare himself; “By the pricking of my thumbs, something [wonderful] this way comes”! This year’s shows focussed on single plays, perfectly aligned with our curriculum – Romeo & Juliet for Year […]
‘Songs Inside‘ Brings Music and Message of Hope to Year 12 Winter Sleepout Mercy Light: Connecting The Year 12 Winter Sleepout has never been about comfort; it’s an immersion that offers willing students the chance to step into the reality faced by over 7,000 South Australians experiencing homelessness — to feel, even briefly, what it […]
PPEP Talk® Empowers Year 9 Students with Knowledge and Confidence Our Year 9 students recently participated in a PPEP Talk® presented by the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. The session provided students with important information and practical tools to manage period and pelvic pain, an opportunity for learning that was both informative and empowering. Feedback […]
Physics homework isn’t always at the desk for this SAC student! On Monday night, 11 August, one of our senior Year 11 Physics students, Banafsha braved the elements to attend a special lecture at The University of Adelaide by a renowned quantum physicist Dr Sol Jacobsen (PhD 2010). Dr Sol who has been jointly awarded […]
Maths Minds Shine at MASA Quiz Night On Tuesday 12 August, 24 budding mathematicians descended upon the hallowed halls of Blackfriars College to compete in the annual MASA Quiz Night. The Quiz Night consists of General Knowledge, Mathematical Questions and Logic Puzzles for students to sink their teeth into. Our students were challenged and engaged […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #14, 2025 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, The Australian Catholic Education Conference was held in Cairns last week with the theme “hope, anchored in faith”. The program included high-quality keynote speakers and relevant and inspiring workshops and attracted almost 1500 delegates from across the country. […]
A Warm Welcome from Afar: Japanese Students Experience SAC’s Spirit of Hospitality Earlier this term, St Aloysius College warmly welcomed 28 students from Toho and 14 students from Kogakuin, Japan, for short Study Tours. During their stay, the students participated in English classes at ELSA (English Language School of Adelaide) and joined Year 8 and […]
Bright Ideas, Brighter Futures Here’s a little throwback to last term when our Year 6s had a hands-on, eye-opening morning bringing their classroom learning about renewable energy to life. And yes… they had a fantastic time! Thanks to an exciting invitation from SA Power Networks, the students connected their Science studies with real-world issues like […]
Celebrating Our Primary Leaders We had a very special assembly yesterday to officially present our Primary Leaders for the semester ahead. It was a proud moment as we recognised these students beginning their leadership journey, guided by our Mercy values. Congratulations to each of them for stepping up to lead and serve our school community […]
