A Year of Growth & Greatness Year 8s wrapped up the school year with two fantastic assemblies, each celebrating the incredible achievements, growth, and spirit of our students throughout 2025.From academic excellence to significant accomplishments, mercy works, leadership, teamwork, and personal growth, the assemblies highlighted just how much this cohort has achieved.Two talented rock bands […]
Celebrating the Year Together! Students enjoyed games, creative activities, and excursions, making memories and celebrating the year on Activity Day. Check out some of the day’s highlights in the pictures below!
Exploring Plant Adaptations at the Botanic Garden Our Year 5 students had a fantastic day exploring the Adelaide Botanic Garden as part of their Science learning on plant adaptations. Throughout the excursion, students participated in an engaging Plant Adaptations Trail, guiding them through a range of unique environments including rainforests, wetlands, and arid landscapes. Along […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator As the year draws to a close, I’d like to say a huge congratulations to all of SAC’s 7-12 sport teams that have competed across the summer and winter SACSSGSA competition, as well as the knockout teams who represented the college in 2025. It has been a pleasure to watch […]
Year 8 Art & Design students’ Vibrant Visit to the Jam Factory Craft Year 8 Art and Design students are currently engaged in a ceramic sculpture project. As part of their learning experience, we had the exciting opportunity to visit the Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre. During the visit, students enjoyed a guided tour […]
Inspiring Art Adventure at the Tarnanthi Festival Recently, Ms Gibson’s Year 7 Art class took part in an inspiring excursion to the Tarnanthi Festival – Too Deadly: Ten Years of Tarnanthi. This major exhibition celebrates the richness and diversity of contemporary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art, showcasing works from artists across Australia. Students were […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #20, 2025 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, What a night we had last Thursday at the Entertainment Centre. So many beaming smiles from the stage, and the experience of a lifetime for the children. Thank you to our SAC families, who are always there to […]
Physical Education (PE) Week is always a highlight of Term 4 at St Aloysius College, and this year’s celebration, held during Week 5, brought colour, joy and connection to every corner of the school. Leading up to PE Week, Year 9 students were treated to a special opportunity, when AFLW Port Adelaide Captain Justine Mules-Robinson […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Sprinting to Success at the SACPSSA Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival On Friday 31st October, a group of approximately 20 Year 3–6 students represented our school at the annual SACPSSA Catholic Schools Athletics Carnival, held at the SA Athletics Stadium. Competing in Section 2, the girls displayed outstanding sportsmanship and school […]
Year 10 Drama Night – A Night of Powerful Stories In what can only be described as an exciting and compelling night of theatre, the Year 10 Drama Night, a celebration of documentary style plays, was held last week and it was a great success. The student written plays explored a number of interesting and […]
Not long to go until our much-loved SAC Spectacular! Tickets are now available! Click here to get yours! Get ready for an unforgettable night of talent, dedication, and pure joy as students, families, and the community come together.
Student Sporting Spotlight! Congratulations to Year 6 student, Lucie – Double State Champion! We are thrilled to celebrate Lucie, from 6SD, who achieved an incredible feat at the State Champion Fencing Competition on Sunday 9 November. Lucie took out first place in not one, but two categories, becoming the 2025 State Champion in both the […]
The Year 10 French Concours de Cuisine was a sweet success! Students showcased their culinary flair by choosing a French or Francophone dessert that represented a specific region and bringing it to life in a friendly bake-off. From flaky pastries to decadent cakes and delicate tarts, the creativity and skill on display were impressive. The competition […]
Year 9s Inspired by AFLW Captain’s Journey In Week 4, the Year 9s had the pleasure of listening to AFLW Port Adelaide Captain Justine Mules-Robinson. She discussed the importance of physical activity in her life and the benefits. She also discussed her career and what it has been like on the journey of playing a […]
Honouring Alicia’s Beautiful New Picture Book Our SAC community is super proud of our Maintenance team member, Alicia, who recently published a picture book for young students. Using her own experience of letting go of a beloved pet, Alicia has written an encouraging story of hope and comfort in times of grief. Students gathered to […]
Celebrating the Third Edition of Muse Magazine Muse Magazine is a student-led anthology published biennially. Throughout the year, dedicated and enthusiastic writers ranging from Years 7 to 11 meet each week, to encourage submissions, edit entries and enjoy a short writing challenge at the end of each meeting. Spring 2025 marks the third edition of […]
Wrapping Up Christmas Cheer! Teams of wonderful students each Wednesday are volunteering their time to gift wrap some of the 2,500 hampers that the Day Centre’s staff and volunteers will distribute to people in need during Christmas – below are some photos of today’s legendary team in action! Throughout the year, many of our own students […]
Hands-on with making a real difference! Last week was National Recycling Week, and our Year 9 RE students got hands-on with making a real difference! Ms Pelekani’s class joined Ms Eustace and four Year 11 SRC members to assemble Junior Buddy Solar Torches. These torches will be sent overseas to students living in disaster-affected areas […]
PE at SAC Celebrates Movement, Wellbeing and Community Physical Education (PE) Week is always a highlight of Term 4 at St Aloysius College, and this year’s celebration, held during Week 5, brought colour, joy and connection to every corner of the school. Leading up to PE Week, Year 9 students were treated to a special […]
Honouring the 2/43rd Battalion: A Moment of Reflection As we commemorated on Tuesday 11 November, we paused to reflected on the deep and enduring connection between St Aloysius College and the family and friends of the 2/43rd Battalion. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years […]
Exploring the Magic of Changing Matter In Year 3 Science, students explored the fascinating concept of changing matter through hands-on experiments in the lab. They investigated how materials changed state, mixed, and reacted, developing an understanding of reversible and irreversible changes. One engaging activity involved making slime, where students combined everyday substances to observe how […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #19, 2025 This has been a fortnight full of special moments right across the school, from our final farewell to the Year 12 Class of 2025 to our first welcome to the new students joining us in 2026. It is important that we recognise moments of transition […]
We are very pleased to announce the following Senior Leaders for 2026. We are very proud of all students who applied and showed a willingness to involve themselves in students’ leadership at SAC. Ms Jacqui McilroyDeputy Principal (Pastoral Care)
On Friday 7 November, the St Aloysius College community gathered in the Gymnasium for a milestone moment… the launch of a new transeasonal school uniform, marking a bold new chapter in the College’s 145-year legacy. As the rhythmic beat of the Drum Corps echoed through the space, students, staff and special guests filled it with […]
From the English Coordinator Spring Poetry Festival 2025 Success On a beautiful sunny November morning it was fitting to gather with students, teachers and families from around South Australia for the launch of the 2025 Spring Poetry Festival anthology. Run by the South Australian English Teachers Association (SAETA) for the past 50 years, the Spring […]
Year 3s Explore Mail the Traditional Way at the GPO! Year 3 students enjoyed a special outing to the city General Post Office, where they sent letters to a mystery classmate as part of their letter writing lessons in English. After a short walk, they arrived at the GPO, excited to discover more about how […]
Sporting Spotlights! Congratulations to Year 12 student Claire on Her Outstanding Performance in New Zealand! Claire recently represented the SASI squad at the New Zealand 2025 Short Course Championships, held in Auckland from 21–25 September. Competing against strong international talent, she achieved personal best times in all her events, a testament to her hard work […]
From the Visual Arts Department Celebrating Creativity: The 2025 Year 12 Visual Art and Design Exhibition On Friday, October 31, the SAC Foyer Gallery came alive with excitement as students, families, friends, and teachers gathered to celebrate the opening of the 2025 Year 12 Visual Art and Design Exhibition. The evening showcased the incredible creativity […]
From the Careers Department Inspiring Minds at Ingenuity 2025 Last week, Year 9 students visited Ingenuity held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. University students presented their work to the Year 9 students who were interested to learn more about studying STEM programs at the University of Adelaide. Ingenuity delivered a collective showcase of over 300 […]
JAM Band 2025! A brand-new show with new songs and creative new costumes, every year is different but it is always unforgettable! The 7-piece live band, teachers, and our amazing talented students lit up the SAC gym with music, movement, and laughter last Friday. It is always an uplifting, educational, and empowering experience, truly a […]
Celebrating 145 Years of Mercy: St Aloysius College Unveils a New Transeasonal Uniform On Friday 7 November, the St Aloysius College community gathered in the Gymnasium for a milestone moment… the launch of a new transeasonal school uniform, marking a bold new chapter in the College’s 145-year legacy. As the rhythmic beat of the Drum […]
Stories, Authors, and Inspiration at Once Upon a Festival Last week, six of our Year 7 students experienced Once Upon a Festival for 2025. Each year, authors and illustrators from around Australia offer workshops and talks at an expo style event over two days at Immanuel College. We were privileged to participate in sessions with […]
Youth Governors Leadership Foundation Program Annabel and Gianna share their YGLF journey: “Throughout the year, we had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Youth Governors Leadership Foundation Program, that brought together many likeminded young leaders across the state, allowing us to forge close connections. During the program, we engaged in many workshops, collaborative meetings, […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #18, 2025 Newsletter Editorial Week 4 Term 4 As we prepare to commemorate Remembrance Day next Tuesday, I share below two reflections that provide insight into the relationship between St Aloysius College and the family and friends of the 2/43rd Battalion. The first is a speech given […]
SAC PINK DAY in Support of Breast Cancer Network Australia 🩷 Staff and students looked fabulous in pink as we came together to celebrate, show love, and support our community and beyond. Yesterday, we supported Breast Cancer Network Australia through writing messages of hope for our Flower Wall, raising funds through donuts and slushies, and our […]
A Memorable Week with Our Thai Visitors! SAC had a fabulous week with the ECE Study Tour students! Our girls were absolutely delighted as friendships blossomed, cultures were exchanged, Thai games were played in sport, and laughter and energy filled every moment. Our visitors shared the richness of their unique Thai culture, cooked delicious authentic food, […]
From the Music Department Choir Performs at High Tea Fundraiser for Golden Angels and Little Heroes Foundation The SAC Senior Choir was honoured to perform at the recent High Tea fundraiser in support of the Golden Angels and Little Heroes Foundation. The event brought together members of the wider community to raise funds for two […]
Achieving Success in AIF Semester One, 2025, saw the Year 11 cohort at SAC undertake the new Stage 2 SACE Subject ‘Activating Identities and Futures’. Designed as the senior companion to ‘Exploring Identities and Futures’ (Stage 1 compulsory subject, undertaken at Year 10 here at SAC), AIF, as it is ‘affectionately’ known, gives students the […]
From the Careers Department All aboard the One and All Congratulations to Year 10 student Alice, who recently participated in a Youth Voyage upon the STV One and All Tall Ship. The program aims to bring together young people from different locations and backgrounds, to forge new friendships, participate in teamwork, learn life skills and […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Summer Sport Has Begun Round 1 of the summer season has kicked off last week! Our Middle Years students (Years 7–9) will compete through to Week 6, while the Senior competition (Years 10–12) wraps up in Week 5. All fixtures, training schedules, team lists, and absence reporting are managed through […]
Brunch, Business, and Blogging Essential English Recently, the Essential English students visited the recently opened cafe, Pickle in the City, with the aim of pretending to be paid content creators. They had to collect information and photographs that they will use to create a review or promotional piece for their assessment task. We enjoyed brunch, […]
Outstanding Achievement at the SA OZCHIN Quiz Bowl On Friday, Week 3 of Term 3 (8th August 2025), three Year 7 Chinese students and four Year 8 Chinese students proudly represented our school at the 2025 SA 3rd OZCHIN Quiz Bowl, hosted by the Chinese Language Teachers Association of South Australia (CLTASA) at Seymour College. […]
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Year 12 Psychology Exam Preparation Holiday Session The 35 students in Year 12 Psychology came into SAC the first Monday of the school holidays to begin preparing for their exams. After finishing all their coursework, they spent all day Monday completing practice questions, going through how to answer different types of questions, and hearing from […]
