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 […]
Behind the Mics with Professor Steer Our Year 8 Digital Technology students had the incredible opportunity to interview Professor Mike Steer, Executive Director of SARDI (South Australian Research and Development Institute), for their class podcast! Professor Steer shared his expert insights into the current algal bloom affecting South Australian beaches, explaining the science behind what’s […]
Year 5 Students Turn Cardboard into Creative, Sustainable Arcade Games This term in Year 5 Design and Technologies, students were inspired by the story of Caine’s Arcade, where a young boy transformed discarded cardboard boxes into a working arcade complete with games, tickets, and prizes. Taking inspiration from Caine’s creativity and perseverance, our Year 5 […]
From the Careers Department Year 12 Taster Days at Flinders University Taster Days are designed for Year 12 students, to get a taste of the study area you’re interested in at Flinders. Leading academics have created hands-on experiences in areas such as: Visual Effects and Entertainment Design, Film and Television, Performance, Media and Communication, Archaeology, […]
Celebrating Faith, Service, and Community Together On Tuesday 9 September, our school participated in the annual Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass & Charity Expo, a beautiful celebration of faith, service, and community. The Senior Choir led the congregation in song during the Mass at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral, with the Year 8 cohort and Year 6 […]
Masterplan Update! Reaching New Heights: Dunlevie Building Tops Out! It has been a productive last few weeks on site as we have officially “topped out” the new Dunlevie Building with the rooftop slab completed last week. It is quite the view from the top floor and we’re sure the rooftop play space and terrace areas […]
Confidence and character carried SAC students to the annual Frayne Speech Festival On Friday 29 August, St Aloysius joined 12 other Mercy Schools at the annual Frayne Speech Festival. This year the event was held at Sacred Heart College, Kyneton, Victoria. Accompanied by teachers Ms Lucy Combe and Ms Lucyna Zwolski, students competed in debating […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #15, 2025 The Father’s Day Breakfast was a great celebration last week, and we were grateful that so many dads, grandpas and significant men in the lives of our students made time to come along. The primary choir sang from the heart, and there was a lot […]
Step and Connect St Aloysius College is excited to introduce the Step and Connect program, a new initiative designed to support a smooth and confident transition for pre-school children from Chancery Lane into the school environment. This program offers a series of engaging, play-based sessions with a Literacy and Numeracy focus, held in our Reception […]
SAC’s First Nations Strategic Planning Committee Wednesday 20 August marked the first meeting for SAC’s First Nations Strategic Planning dedicated to improving outcomes for First Nations students. Lead by Barb Fox the committee is made up of eight members, six of whom are First Nations peoples, and is guided by SAC’s overarching Strategic Plan and […]
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 […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library Book Week 2025 – An Adventure from Start to Finish! ✨📚 Book Week 2025 began with a fun-filled author/illustrator visit from a favourite regular guest at SAC, Andrew Joyner. Andrew shared inspiration, enthusiasm and encouragement with our Year Six students, with many fantastic self-portraits created during the session. There were […]
From the Science Coordinator We Decoded the Universe! Science Week 2025 has been an incredible celebration of curiosity, creativity, and discovery! It has been a week of hands-on activities, mind-bending presentations, and cosmic adventures for all ages. The week started with hands on activities in the courtyard, followed by the world famous science show with our […]
Year 10 Students Connect with Holocaust Survivor Stories As part of their History studies on the Holocaust, our Year 10 students welcomed presenters from the Adelaide Holocaust and Steiner Education Centre for an engaging and thought-provoking workshop. The session began by linking the College’s Mercy values to the lessons of the Holocaust — compassion, critical […]
Aamina’s Voice Shines in State Public Speaking Final ‘How the World’s Hardest Battles Go Unseen’ Congratulations to Year 9 student Aamina who competed in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking Awards Final on Friday 15 August having won her initial heat. Aamina gave a rousing speech entitled ‘How the World’s Hardest Battles Go Unseen’ which tied […]
From the English Coordinator Bell Shakespeare ‘Players’ perform at SAC Describing the performances by the Bell Shakespeare Company ‘Players’ is best done by paraphrasing Shakespeare himself; “By the pricking of my thumbs, something [wonderful] this way comes”! This year’s shows focussed on single plays, perfectly aligned with our curriculum – Romeo & Juliet for Year […]
‘Songs Inside‘ Brings Music and Message of Hope to Year 12 Winter Sleepout 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 […]
PPEP Talk® Empowers Year 9 Students with Knowledge and Confidence Our Year 9 students recently participated in a PPEP Talk® presented by the Pelvic Pain Foundation of Australia. The session provided students with important information and practical tools to manage period and pelvic pain, an opportunity for learning that was both informative and empowering. Feedback […]
Physics homework isn’t always at the desk for this SAC student! On Monday night, 11 August, one of our senior Year 11 Physics students, Banafsha braved the elements to attend a special lecture at The University of Adelaide by a renowned quantum physicist Dr Sol Jacobsen (PhD 2010). Dr Sol who has been jointly awarded […]
Maths Minds Shine at MASA Quiz Night On Tuesday 12 August, 24 budding mathematicians descended upon the hallowed halls of Blackfriars College to compete in the annual MASA Quiz Night. The Quiz Night consists of General Knowledge, Mathematical Questions and Logic Puzzles for students to sink their teeth into. Our students were challenged and engaged […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #14, 2025 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, The Australian Catholic Education Conference was held in Cairns last week with the theme “hope, anchored in faith”. The program included high-quality keynote speakers and relevant and inspiring workshops and attracted almost 1500 delegates from across the country. […]
A Warm Welcome from Afar: Japanese Students Experience SAC’s Spirit of Hospitality Earlier this term, St Aloysius College warmly welcomed 28 students from Toho and 14 students from Kogakuin, Japan, for short Study Tours. During their stay, the students participated in English classes at ELSA (English Language School of Adelaide) and joined Year 8 and […]
Bright Ideas, Brighter Futures Here’s a little throwback to last term when our Year 6s had a hands-on, eye-opening morning bringing their classroom learning about renewable energy to life. And yes… they had a fantastic time! Thanks to an exciting invitation from SA Power Networks, the students connected their Science studies with real-world issues like […]
Celebrating Our Primary Leaders We had a very special assembly yesterday to officially present our Primary Leaders for the semester ahead. It was a proud moment as we recognised these students beginning their leadership journey, guided by our Mercy values. Congratulations to each of them for stepping up to lead and serve our school community […]
Talking, Tasting, and Thinking in Indonesian Year 11 students Edie, Amalia, Sofia, and Isobel reflect on a day of Indonesian discovery: “During the holidays we attended a day full of fun and valuable learning opportunities as we prepared for our end of year written and oral exams. One of the highlights was a speed dating […]
Debating Season Midpoint Success for SAC Teams With three debates completed, Debating SA’s debating season is now at the halfway mark, with just two rounds remaining next term before the finals. Our students have already delivered some impressive performances, with several earning Speaker of the Night awards for their outstanding arguments and confident delivery. SAC teams have […]
From the International Students Coordinator Farewell to Our Short-Term International Students As we farewell our four short-term international students, we reflect on the wonderful three weeks they have shared with us at SAC. It has been a joy to see them immerse themselves in school life, build friendships, and embrace new experiences with enthusiasm. For […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Winter Season Draws to a Close / Pink Round Highlights This weekend marks the final round of winter sport for 2025. We wish our soccer, netball and badminton teams the best of luck, particularly those playing-off in grand finals (see below!) A huge thankyou to the teachers, old scholars, parents […]
From the Music Department ASO Big Rehearsal Opportunity In Week 3, Year 11 student, Imogen, had the exciting opportunity to participate in the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra’s annual Big Rehearsals program—an inspiring initiative designed to give young musicians a taste of professional orchestral life. Big Rehearsals is one of the ASO’s flagship learning experiences, where students sit side-by-side with […]
From the English Faculty ‘Muse It or Lose It’ – Year 8 English & Music Incursion For students who previously read and enjoyed the Percy Jackson books and all those who love poetry, the recent Year 8 incursion with ‘Poetry in Action’ was a match made in heaven … or perhaps on Mount Olympus! The […]
Year 11s Inspired: A Powerful, Honest & Practical Session Our Year 11 students recently took part in the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) Road Awareness Program (RAP) – a powerful, honest and practical session designed to help young people make safe choices on and around our roads. Firefighter, David Quan and Road Awareness Advocate Holly Scott […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #13, 2025 National Homelessness Week, August 4 to 10, was a time to reflect on the challenges faced by so many in our community and remind ourselves of the actions we can take to support people experiencing homelessness. SAC is very active in this space, with our […]
2025 SAC Short Story & Poetry Competition ‘Coloured Objects’ ‘Coloured Objects’ was the theme of this year’s SAC Short Story and Poetry Competition. Students responded thoughtfully and creatively, producing an impressive range of writing, incorporating objects and colours both literally and metaphorically. The competition also includes the Neville Stapleton Poetry Awards. Bestowed in honour of […]
Talk Money, Think Future Year 8s Get Smart About Spending, Saving, and Financial Goals The Year 8 Cohort had an incursion presented by Kim Clark which focused on spending and saving choices, how decisions now can affect future finances, and developing strategies to achieve financial goals. Students learnt how everyday choices can impact saving and […]
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 […]
A Call to Action for SAC during National Homelessness Week Next week marks National Homelessness Week, which is a time for Australians to reflect on the harsh realities of homelessness that many members of our communities face. While we at SAC maintain consistent efforts to support people doing it tough, during National Homelessness Week, we […]
Legacy Public Speaking Round AAmina Speaks Up and Stands Out! Congratulations to Year 9 student Aamina who won her round in the Legacy Junior Public Speaking competition. This competition is open to all 12–14-year-olds in South Australia and Broken Hill. It is aimed to build appreciation for the legacy ideals of voluntary service, social justice, […]
Tottenham Hotspur Soccer Clinics Students from Year 3 and 4, along with our secondary soccer teams, were given a fantastic opportunity to take part in an engaging soccer clinic led by a coach from the renowned Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, supported by dedicated CBC staff members. Through CBC’s partnership with Tottenham, this exciting experience was […]
