Mercy Light: Learning St Aloysius College proudly celebrates the academic achievements of the Class of 2025, whose Year 12 SACE results reflect dedication, perseverance, and a strong commitment to learning. This year, 31 students achieved an ATAR above 90, with 110 students receiving an ATAR overall. Additionally, 90 per cent of Stage 2 results fell […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mercy Light: Learning Selecting subjects for the senior years of school may feel like a daunting prospect, but at St Aloysius College, students are supported every step of the way. The 2026 Subject Expo, held in Week 2 of Term 3, provided an interactive opportunity for students in Years 9 to 11 to explore their […]
Mercy Light: Connecting The benefits of studying an additional language are well-researched, suggesting the practice improves everything from our interpersonal skills to cognitive processing and memory. The Languages program at SAC offers far more than knowledge of vocabulary and grammar; it is immersive and engaging, bringing culture into the classroom. Whether they’re learning French, Chinese, […]
Mercy Light: Believing Earlier this year, Pope Francis called on Catholics worldwide to be ‘Pilgrims of Hope’, in this Jubilee year. At St Aloysius College, a Mercy community steeped in Gospel values, students have been invited to reflect on what it means to journey together in faith, in hope, and in action. This liturgical theme […]
At St Aloysius College, the world beyond the classroom is more than just a change of scenery— the bustling Adelaide CBD is what Primary Coordinator, Ms Abby Matte, refers to as a “third teacher.” “SAC is uniquely positioned to use the city to enhance learning outcomes, and we do so with intention and care,” says […]
At first glance, Catherine McAuley and Maria Montessori may not seem like they have much in common—one was an Irish founder of a religious order, the other an Italian doctor and educator. But dig a little deeper, and a shared vision shines through. Both believed in nurturing the potential of every child, especially those on […]
