The da Vinci Decathlon The da Vinci Decathlon is an academic competition designed to challenge and stimulate the minds of school students. With a particular emphasis on higher order thinking skills, problem solving and creativity, students compete in teams of eight across ten disciplines: engineering, mathematics, code breaking, art and poetry, science, English, ideation, creative […]
From the Principal Grandparents and grand-friends came out in force last Friday to spend time with Reception students and staff participating in a range of fun and engaging activities. The children were so excited to welcome their families to the College. We recognise the very important role grandparents and friends play in the growth and […]
Support our Year 12 Executive at The Biggest Morning Tea! On Monday 27 June, the Year 12 Executive will be hosting their very own Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea for staff and Year 12 students at Recess in the McAuley Auditorium. The Year 12’s will be on a baking spree, with a bake sale to […]
Niina Marni! Year 5 students have been learning about Caring for Country and Land Management during Geography lessons. Students have learnt about Terra Nullius and explored traditional methods for caring for and managing the land. To coincide with Reconciliation Week 2022, students improved their skills and knowledge of Kaurna language. With over 250 Indigenous languages […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library Reconciliation Week – an important time in our library Reconciliation Week was an important time in our library. Library sessions across year levels focused on the theme of “Be Brave. Make Change.” Our younger primary students recognized Mabo Day by exploring Torres Strait Islander stories and songs. Primary students shared […]
‘Beaders’ with Purpose! Each Tuesday at lunchtime, a group of eager beaders meet to make beautiful Mercy bracelets displaying the school’s Mercy values of Justice, Courage, Hospitality, Compassion, Respect and Service. These bracelets will be sold on Mercy Day in Term 3. Look out for them! Ms Mary KotsionisEAL Teacher
PIPALYATJARA Winter Drive Since 2010, SAC students and staff have been visiting the tiny, remote community of Pipalyatjara in the north-west corner of South Australia. Located in the APY Lands, this community is home to approximately 150 people, including babies, toddlers, students, adults and Elders. Each year we serve the community by donating warm items […]
Primary Podcasters Year 5 started a podcasting unit to integrate technologies and media arts when they discovered Isla Franco’s dad, Daniel Franco, is the Managing Director at The Creative Synergy Podcast organisation. They invited him to come and speak to students along with Gabriela Vasconcelos, Marketing and Podcast Manager. According to Daniel, the three most […]
From the Principal This year’s National Reconciliation Week was a very busy one for us at SAC. It began with a whole school assembly and Welcome to Country by Ngangki Warra, and this kick-started a week of action to raise our awareness, understanding and acknowledgment of First Nations’ cultures. Some of these actions were visible, […]
