From the Principal – Issue #14, 2024 From the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, At this week’s College Advisory Council meeting we visited The Wardlis in the Mitchell Courtyard to hear Maja Tongerie, one of our First Nations Student Support staff, speak about the journey of bringing this project together with local […]
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Update! Dukes, as it is affectionally known is an internationally recognized award which offers a multitude of benefits to young people who participate in the program. Here are some of the key advantages: Moreover, Dukes is recognized as a mark of achievement that is respected by employers, colleges, and […]
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From the Justice and Mercy (JAM) Team Service with a smile: Recognising National Homelessness Week 2024 This year’s National Homelessness Week was a chance for SAC students to learn about the causes and impacts of homelessness, and support those experiencing it. On Friday 9 August, many students across different year levels rose bright and early […]
Year 8 & 9 Languages Day 2024: A Celebration of Culture, Creativity, and Culinary Adventures Year 8 Languages Day 2024 celebrated the breadth of learning about languages and cultures here at SAC, with the students enjoying a range of activities. The French students started the day with a concert by the French-Canadian singer Étienne at […]
Something for Everyone During Science Week Mercy Light: Learning Have you ever wondered why ‘dark matter’ matters? Or about how marine biologists extract and examine samples from animals? Science Week is a national occasion promoting engagement with STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). This year’s schools’ theme was Species Survival: More than just sustainability, […]
From the Science Coordinator Oliphant Science Award Results The Oliphant Science Awards are an annual competition run by the South Australian Science Teachers Association. This competition offers a wonderful opportunity for students from Reception to Year 12 to explore and develop their interest in science across a range of categories and themes, including posters, games, and […]
Year 9 Students Dive into the Art of Poetry with Adelaide Poet David Chapple Adelaide poet David Chapple returned to SAC at the start of Term 3 for Poetry Workshops with the Year 9 English classes. Across two sessions, students worked on a series of activities, creatively capturing their ideas in writing and courageously sharing […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library Preparations are well underway in the library for celebrating Book Week! Next week will be a special time when the 2024 theme of ‘Reading is Magic’ will be reflected in our library, across the school, and especially at the Book Parade on Friday morning – a special highlight of the […]
From the Music Department The Music Department had an exceptional day last Friday, traveling to Balaklava with students from the Concert Band, Stage Band, Rock Band, and Catch 22. We set off early in the morning and enjoyed a smooth, hour-and-a-half journey to the charming mid-north town. It was a day of success with every […]
