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 […]
Students’ Sport Spotlight Phoebe’s Taekwondo Achievement Over the October school holidays (4–6 October), Year 10 student Phoebe represented her team at the SA Netball Stadium in Adelaide for a national Taekwondo competition, the first teams competition format ever held in Australia. Competing in blue, Phoebe not only led her team as captain but also took […]
From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) Announcing the 2026 Year 12 Executive Team We are delighted to introduce the Year 12 Executive Team for 2026, a dynamic group of passionate and energetic young leaders. As part of this team, students play a vital role in shaping the College community by leading initiatives, raising important issues, […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #17, 2025 Below are my words of farewell to the Class of 2025 from today’s Graduation Assembly: Welcome to the final assembly for the Class of 2025, to their families and friends, and the whole SAC community gathered here to wish them well. This year, we have […]
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 […]
From the Languages Coordinator Year 11/12 Italian Immersion Day With the Stage 2 Italian Oral Exams fast approaching, our students along with the classes from St Michael’s and St Mary’s Colleges teamed up for a Senior Italian Immersion Day. We started off with a special screening of the film Napoli – New York at the […]
From the Careers Department Welcome to the ✨ Women in Space ✨ panel event brought to you by the Adelaide University Space Society! 📍 Location: Stone & Chalk, Lot Fourteen📅 Date: Wednesday 22 October⌚ Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm This special evening will showcase the brilliant women driving innovation and discovery in South Australia’s space sector. […]
ASX Schools Sharemarket Game Success Congratulations to Sienna and Alice, who are currently in second place in South Australia in the ASX Schools Sharemarket Game! This competition challenges students to apply their knowledge of economics, business, and investing by managing a virtual share portfolio and potentially take home a real cash prize! We wish them […]
From Ideas to Action SAC Students Compete at the Tournament of Minds State Final On Sunday, seven Year 9 and 10 students, represented SAC at the Tournament of Minds State Final. Tournament of Minds is a nationwide competition where teams of students work together to solve open-ended challenges that draw on creativity, critical thinking, and […]
SAC Future Entrepreneurs in Action Year 11 & 12 Tackle Real World Problems Last week, our Year 11 and 12 Business Innovation students had the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship through the Academy for Enterprising Girls workshop run by Young Change Agents. Over the day, students, as a group, engaged in the design thinking process […]
Year 6’s Stellar Adventure! In Week 9, our Year 6 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Australian Space Discovery Centre, where they had the opportunity to explore the wonders of space and STEM in action. The session began with an engaging presentation from a speaker who shared fascinating insights into space exploration, astronauts, and […]
Charter Ambassadors Making a Positive Impact Our Charter Ambassador Summit Day began with the focus being on our Positive Impact Project which encompassed various activities designed to promote connection and inclusivity among all students participating in the program. One such activity was a vision poster for our Positive Impact Project action; in which we explained […]
Connecting Culture and Community: Thriving People 2025 Thriving People, hosted by Catholic Education SA, is a much-anticipated highlight on the school calendar for our Aboriginal students. This year, our Primary students were fortunate to experience a second opportunity to connect with culture and with each other. From exploring river bugs and building wardli’s, to decorating […]
Generosity across Generations: Celebrating Mercy Day at SAC 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 […]
Shining Bright at the SA Chinese Language Awards We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our outstanding Chinese language learners! In Week 9 Friday, at the 2025 SA Chinese Language Awards Ceremony hosted by the Chinese Language Teachers Association of South Australia at UniSA’s City West Campus, Year 12 student Celeste and Year 6 […]
From the Duke of Edinburgh Award & Outdoor Education Coordinators Mr Michael HeathDuke of Edinburgh’s International Award & Outdoor Education Coordinator Ms Rachel GrawichDuke of Edinburgh’s International Award & Outdoor Education Coordinator Gold & Silver on the Peaks: A Week to Remember The Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh students ventured to the Flinders Ranges […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator AFLW 9-a-side Gala Day On Tuesday 9 September, our Year 6 knockout team took part in an AFLW Round Robin Gala Day, facilitated by the SANFL at West Adelaide Oval. Throughout the day, the girls grew in confidence, developing their skills and knowledge with every game. Their efforts were rewarded […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #16, 2025 As we prepare to launch our new uniform for 2026, I am thrilled to share some images of the final product with you all. The return to purple is exciting, and the range of options will allow students to select fabrics and designs that best […]
We are excited to hear about the premiere of the documentary We Are Not Powerless at the Adelaide Film Festival We Are Not Powerless shines a spotlight on the remarkable refugee-led education movement that Nagina Zahra (SAC staff member) and her husband, Muzafar, helped establish, continuing the journey first captured a decade ago in The […]
Our Visit to Government House “Last Thursday, we had the privilege of attending Government House to meet Her Excellency, the Honourable Frances Adamson and her husband Mr Rod Bunten. We were able to converse with other student leaders from various schools across South Australia, and hear from Minister for Education, Blair Boyer. Upon our arrival […]
Discovery Day Fun at SAC! We loved welcoming ELC families to our term 3 Discovery Day, where outdoor activities and a surprise visit from Professor Dummkopf brought learning to life in the most fun way. It was a wonderful chance to experience the energy and creativity that make SAC so special. 💜
Exploring Energy with Marshmallow Catapults! The Year 8 students have been investigating the science of energy transformation this term through an engaging STEM activity, designing and testing their own marshmallow catapults. Using simple classroom materials, they explored how small changes in design can affect how far and accurately a marshmallow can be launched. This activity […]
Young SAC Talent at the Adelaide Show! We are thrilled to share that Year 10 Art student Jasmin impressed the judges at the Royal Adelaide Show, earning merit awards for her exceptional artwork. Jasmin explored still life subjects, demonstrating creativity and skill across a variety of media. Take a look at some of her stunning […]
SAC’s Skating Star Ready to Shine on the World Stage! Congratulations to Year 11 student, Emma We are thrilled to celebrate Emma’s incredible achievements in artistic roller skating. On July, Emma won a gold medal at the Artistic Roller Skating National Championships, earning her selection to represent Australia in Junior Ladies Free skating at the […]
Leading with Heart – Year 12 Students Fundraise for Beyond Blue On Wednesday 3 September, the Year 12 SRC Executive hosted a fundraising event in support of Beyond Blue. The cohort came together to enjoy childhood games and Just Dance, taking a well-deserved break to laugh, connect, and be playful amidst the pressures of final […]
From the Music Department A Night at the Opera Recently, a group of our Music students had the remarkable opportunity to attend the final dress rehearsal of The Magic Flute, presented by the State Opera of South Australia. For many, it was their first time experiencing a live opera — and the evening proved to be […]
