Year 6 Brings Australia’s Migration History to Life Year 6 students have been exploring Australia’s migration history, bringing their learning to life through interactive technologies like Scratch and Makey Makey. Their projects—ranging from detailed artefacts to creative artworks—showcase a strong understanding of cultural diversity and respect for different nationalities. We are incredibly proud of their effort […]

SAC’s Colour Fun Run is just one week away! 🎉 💜💛💙💚💖 Help us raise funds for Mercy projects, including Catherine House, The Adelaide Day Centre, and The Vinnies Women’s Crisis Centre. Every donation, big or small, will make a real difference. Sharing the link with others is also a great help! Let’s come together as […]

From the Music Department Last weekend, 43 St Aloysius students, from 3 ensembles travelled to Mount Gambier to participate in Generations in Jazz – and what an incredible weekend it was! With over 5,000 students from across Australia and New Zealand taking part, it is one of the largest jazz education events in the Southern […]

Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator It has been a fantastic start to the term for primary sport, with plenty of opportunities for students to get involved, stay active, and represent our school with pride. Soccer Our Year 3/4 soccer season is underway and what an exciting start it was! For many, this […]

AIF at SAC: Learning through Passion and Purpose What happens when students are given the freedom to explore something that truly matters to them? At St Aloysius College, the answer can be found in the inspiring and personal projects being prepared in SACE subject, Activating Identities and Futures (AIF). Through AIF, Year 11 students are […]

Hands-On Tourism Experiences The Year 11’s travelled to Hahndorf by bus to evaluate tourist experiences. It was a glorious Autumn Day to visit the Hahndorf Donkey Discovery, and the Hamdorf cafe. At the Hahndorf Donkey Discovery students were able to learn about donkey behaviour, groom and pat them and learn about the value of equine […]

Our First Two SAC Stories Episodes Are live now! 🎬 This student-led series is all about sharing the voices, moments, and stories that make our community so special. Tune in and celebrate this students’ space with us! 👉 Click here to watch Episode 2 👉 Click here to watch Episode 1

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #7, 2026 It’s hard to believe that at the end of this term, the new Dunlevie Building will be finished and ready for use. As we toured the site with the primary staff on Day 1 of Term 2, we could begin to visualise the learning that […]

Project Compassion in Action Year 6 student Havannah (6SD), alongside Gorgias from CBC, recently demonstrated incredible initiative and compassion through their Project Compassion fundraising efforts over the Easter weekend. With only three days’ notice, they decided to create and run a lemonade stall as their fundraiser. From there, they treated it like a real small […]

St Capitanio Study Tour: Building Connections Last term we were delighted to welcome 24 students from St Capitanio Girls High School in Japan as part of our Study Tour program. Hosted by our Year 9 and 10 students, the visit was a wonderful experience for all involved, with classrooms filled with laughter as our Japanese […]

Year 5 Botanic Gardens Excursion The Year 5 students embarked on an exciting excursion to the majestic Botanic Gardens on 7 April, where they deepened their understanding of plant and animal adaptations. Guided by the wonderfully entertaining Phil, students were captivated by his extensive knowledge of how plants and animals are interconnected and rely on […]

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From the Drama Department Trophy Boys at the State Theatre Our Year 12 Drama students made their way to the Space Theatre at the Adelaide Festival Centre to experience Trophy Boys, the razor-sharp black comedy by playwright Emmanuelle Mattana, presented by State Theatre. Set on the biggest night of College’s academic calendar, the Grand Final […]

From the Visual Arts Coordinator Art Club Gets Creative with Textile Artist Tikari Rigney Over the past month, our after school Art Club has had the pleasure of working with talented textile artist Tikari Rigney. A proud Kaurna, Narrungga and Ngarrindjeri person, Tikari brought creativity, energy and a fresh perspective to each session, inspiring students […]

As we enter the sacred days of Holy Week, culminating in the hope and renewal of Easter, we are reminded in a powerful way that love is not passive, but that it is active, courageous, and transformative. This spirit is alive in our students, especially for several between Years 9 and 11, who have recently […]

Project Compassion Lent 2026 As we mark Holy Week, we reflect on another year of turning our faith and love into action through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. Throughout Lent, we’ve witnessed the power that our school community can generate when we come together as one, and have heard four incredible stories of resilience and strength […]

A Cultural Exchange to Remember During Weeks 8 and 9, we had the pleasure of welcoming eight students from Mejiro Kenshin High School in Japan. They joined our Year 11 classes for a memorable one-and-a-half-day visit, giving them a taste of senior school life here in Australia. In their short time with us, they explored […]

Hitting the Road for a Fun-Filled Road Safety Adventure Our Reception students enjoyed a wonderful excursion to the Road Safety Centre, where they learned all about staying safe in our community. Constables Merrilyn and Charlie taught us about the important role police officers play and how to seek help if needed. We then explored road […]

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Year 7 Tackle Water Science in ‘A Clean Getaway’ 7LF visited SA Water to take part in an escape room-style activity, A Clean Getaway. Working in teams, students solved puzzles and carried out experiments to complete a series of challenges. Each activity deepened their understanding of the water filtration process that has been explored in […]

Upcoming Events Our ‘Discovery Time & Tour’ session is coming soon! Please share it with families and friends who might be interested. At SAC, we truly value when families share their experiences. Save the Date! Join Us for a Special Mother’s Day Blessing 2026 Let the fun and colour of term 2 begin! Our ‘sac […]

Small Beads, Big Impact Once a week, Year 8 students gather at lunchtime to create bracelets, each one made with care and purpose. These will be sold on Mercy Day at the end of the year, with all profits supporting Mercy Works.“Mercy Bracelets is a time where we can relax and create something special with […]

Stepping Into the Courtroom The Legal Studies students had the opportunity to visit the Magistrates Court as part of their study of dispute resolution. During the visit, they observed a range of criminal cases, typically involving less serious offences, though often characterised by repeated offending by the defendant. Ms Lucyna ZwolskiLegal Studies Teacher Students Reflect […]

From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Proud Play & Team Spirit! Our students recently represented the school with pride at the SACPSSA Swimming Carnival, held at Burnside Swimming Pool on Tuesday 24 March. It was wonderful to see so many students giving every event their best effort, supporting one another, and […]

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator SACSSGSA Sport We closed off the Term 1 summer season in the last week of March, with some great success across all sports in Round 6.  Notably, our middle touch teams faced each other for a second time since Round 1 when they drew. It was another close game, with […]

Celebrating National Playgroup Week National Playgroup Week is a time to shine a spotlight on the power of play, celebrating the way playgroups bring children, families and communities together. During the week at St Aloysius College, we marked the occasion with a vibrant celebration of play. Playgroup was buzzing with excitement as children explored and […]

Year 6 Adventure Camp! Our Year 6 students embarked on their annual camp on Wednesday 18 March for a fantastic three‑day, two‑night camp at Adare House Victor Harbor. The camp provided students with a wonderful opportunity to step outside the classroom, challenge themselves, and build lasting memories with their peers. Throughout the camp, students participated […]

Student Voices Raised Across Mercy Communities As we enter the sacred days of Holy Week, culminating in the hope and renewal of Easter, we are reminded in a powerful way that love is not passive, but that it is active, courageous, and transformative. This spirit is alive in our students, especially for several between Years […]

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #6, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, Open Night was a huge success, with over 100 prospective families visiting the College. Alongside our current students and their families, who created a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, there was a great energy as people moved around the […]

Young Creators and Curious Scientists We are so lucky at SAC to be in the heart of the city, and to explore and learn about our world through real-life experiences that spark curiosity and deepen our understanding. This has been demonstrated beautifully over the past few weeks for our Year 3 students through two class […]

The Power of Words: Luka Lesson Inspires Year 12s Year 12 students warmly welcomed poet Luka Lesson for a performance and conversation about the power of words and poetry. Luka is a poet from Brisbane who writes and performs poems focused on issues of justice as well as his family and Greek heritage. A student […]

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Golden Weekend for Chloe at SA States Congratulations to Year 8 student, Chloe, who competed at the Swimming SA State Championships recently and delivered an outstanding performance. She won gold in the U13 50m freestyle, backstroke and butterfly, breaking the U13 state record in the 50m butterfly. She also took […]

From the Study Tours & Visual Arts Coordinator Year 8 Welcomes Sundai Kofu High School for a Memorable Study Tour During Weeks 7 and 8, we were delighted to welcome 10 enthusiastic students from Sundai Kofu High School for a memorable two‑and‑a‑half‑day study tour. Our Year 8 students embraced their visitors with open arms, and […]

From the Justice and Mercy Coordinator Ms Maddie KellyJustice and Mercy Coordinator The Justice and Mercy (JAM) group at St Aloysius College brings together students from Years 6–12 who share a passion for making a difference. Guided by staff and Old Scholars, JAM students lead initiatives throughout the year that raise awareness, inspire action and […]

Stepping Back in Time with Year 6 Exploring Migration Stories Our Year 6 cohort recently stepped back in time with an enriching excursion to the South Australian Migration Museum in Adelaide. This hands-on experience served as a powerful centerpiece for our current HASS unit, where students are investigating the diverse waves of migration that have […]

From the Drama Department Mama Does Derby — Windmill Theatre at Adelaide Festival 2026 If you’ve ever felt the pressure of growing up, struggled to find your place in a new town, or had a complicated relationship with a parent who’s also your best friend, then Mama Does Derby was the perfect excursion for our […]

From the Careers Department Medicine and Dentistry Information Session Students from Years 10-12 have recently had opportunity to attend information sessions to find out more about UCAT and courses in Medicine and Dentistry at Adelaide and Flinders Universities. The University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) is an admissions test used by a consortium of universities in […]

From the Faith and Mission Coordinator Project Compassion Lent 2026 Manaini & Ahmad This Lent, our school community has answered the call to Unite Against Poverty as part of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion. We are proud to join thousands of others across Australia to create real, lasting change for people like Manaini. Manaini is a […]

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #5, 2026 As the Adelaide Fringe comes to a close, many students, staff and families were lucky enough to attend the Sounds of City Schools event, hosted by St Mary’s College last Wednesday. Seeing the collective talents of CBC, St Mary’s and SAC showcased together was a […]

This week, the St Aloysius College community gathered in the Jordan Courtyard for a reflective International Women’s Day initiative inspired by the 2026 UN Women Australia theme, ‘Balance the Scales’. Through an interactive installation titled “Balance the Scales. Restore Her Story”, students were invited to confront the realities faced by women experiencing homelessness and consider […]

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #4, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, On International Women’s Day, we take time to remember and recognise two incredible women of Mercy who have died this year. This morning, I attended the funeral of Sr Patricia Pak Poy RSM, Principal of SAC 1970-1976. As […]

Creating Change Through Recycled Art This term, our Year 6 students have been exploring the exciting world of recyclable art. Inspired by renowned artists such as Vik Muniz, El Anatsui, Jennifer Bell, Ai Weiwei, Michelle Reader, and Karen Benjamin, students investigated how everyday discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful creations. Using a wide range […]

Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Term 1 sports are all now up and running, and it has been wonderful to see Year 3-6 students competing in Basketball and Volleyball with their great energy and enthusiasm. Our coaches are impressed with the improvements made over such a short time and are excited to […]

A Day of Reflection and Belonging at Year 7 Retreat Weaving Connections Our Year 7 students participated in their Year 7 Retreat Day, centred on the theme of connection. Throughout the day, students explored how relationships are built and strengthened through a range of activities led by the Religious Education and home class teachers. The […]

From the SAC Uniform Shop 2026 opening hours: School holiday opening hours will be advised at the end of each term. To make an appointment with the Uniform Shop, please click here. Uniforms can also be purchased from our Online Shop.

From the Faith and Mission Coordinator Each Lent Caritas Australia invites us to support the work they do, partnering with fellow agencies internationally, to support and uplift vulnerable individuals and communities. In doing so we respond to the Gospel call to care for our global family and walk alongside the most in need. Through the […]

From the Deputy Principal (Teaching and Learning) NAPLAN TESTING 2026 Australian students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 participate in the annual National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests in Reading, Writing, Conventions of Language (spelling, grammar, punctuation) and Numeracy. Students will undertake all tests online, except for the Year 3 Writing […]

From the Careers Department Inside the Action – Year 11 & 12 Students Experience the Life-Saving P.A.R.T.Y. Program at the Royal Adelaide Hospital Last week a group of Year 11 and Y12 students were extremely fortunate to participate in the P.A.R.T.Y. Program at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. Originally established in 1986 in Canada as an […]

2026 Lunar New Year Our Students Shine at the 2026 Lunar New Year Street Party in Chinatown Adelaide! On 21 February 2026, our students were honoured to be invited to perform at the Lunar New Year Street Party in Chinatown Adelaide before the special guests, including the Premier of South Australia and the Consul-General of […]

Cathedral Chiaroscuro ** Special Offer ** Cathedral Chiaroscuro ** Special Offer for Catholic Education Communities – Wed, 18 Feb – Sun, 22 Mar As part of the Adelaide Fringe Schools Program, Catholic Education families, teachers, and students are invited to experience Cathedral Chiaroscuro at a special rate. Step inside St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral and see this remarkable Adelaide landmark […]