A seafaring encounter experience at the Maritime Museum “What is that in the distance? Is it a bird?” These are the thoughts that our First Nations people might have had the first time they saw large sailing ships on the horizon. Understanding the First Nations’ perspective on the European exploration of Australia has been a […]
‘Of Light’ – An exciting excursion to the Jam Factory! Year 5 Students had an exciting excursion to the Jam Factory in Week 8. This term we have been learning about ‘light’ in Science. The Jam Factory currently has an exhibition called ‘Of Light’ produced by Jessica Loughlin, a South Australian glass artist. Loughlin creates […]
Continuing the Storytelling of our History earlier days of the the Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh scheme began at SAC in 1999 as a spin-off from the Year 9 camp. The first year saw 8 students participating, with numbers increasing each year to reach 260 participants at all 3 levels in 2022. […]
“Glass” #TBT to Science Week! To celebrate Science week 2022, students from Reception to Year 12 participated in a variety of activities celebrating Science and Technology through the theme: Glass. To start the week students from Years 5-8 participated in a ‘come and try’ session. Students viewed the world through microscopes, played with the light […]
Primary Tournament of Minds ‘Twisted Reality’ The enthusiasm was palpable at Adelaide High School on Sunday as our Primary Tournament of Minds team gathered for the competition with schools from around the state. The Year 5 and 6 students have spent the past six weeks preparing a dramatic interpretation of the Language and Literature topic […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator AFLW Crows Cup Carnival On Wednesday 24 August, 23 Year 5 and 6 students traveled to the Adelaide Lutheran Sports Club to take part in the Crows Cup Carnival. The Carnival has been developed as a fun and safe environment for girls across South Australia to give AFL a go, […]
From the Principal It is hard to believe that there are only two weeks remaining in Term 3. It has been wonderful to be able to come together for more of our whole school events this term, such as the Spring Concert at the Adelaide Town Hall. What a celebration of the musical talents of […]
Indigenous Literacy Day Joining in the fun with many others across the country! Indigenous Literacy Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm last week by primary classes in their library sessions. Recognised on Wednesday 7 September as an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of First Nations Stories, Cultures and Languages, our primary classes joined in the […]
Book Week Fun! Book Week is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate together the joy and importance of reading. Our Catherine McAuley Library is well resourced and highly valued in our school community, and an incredibly well used, much loved space and service to our students. Last week, students celebrated the opportunities they have to share […]
Year 4 Camp at AFL MAX This year, the Year 4 classes went to AFL Max for a one night and two-day camp. We arrived at 11:00am and put our luggage in one big room. Then the instructors told us some rules, introduced themselves and we got to eat our recess. After that we got […]
