At St Aloysius College, retreats are more than a day away from the classroom – they are opportunities for students to pause, reflect, connect, and to grow. Throughout the year, secondary year levels participate in age-appropriate retreat experiences designed to nurture their spiritual, emotional, and personal development. While each retreat has its own unique focus, […]
Coming Soon in Week 9! We are getting ready for our 2026 SAC Can Drive! Together we CAN build a better world. This whole school event is a proud SAC tradition that supports Sr Janet Mead’s Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons through the donation of canned food. As part of our community effort, classes […]
Extraordinary Talent on Display On a night that showcased the extraordinary talent within our school community, Year 10 students delivered two unforgettable theatrical performances that left the audience buzzing with excitement and pride. The evening opened with 21 Guaranteed Ways to Get Detention, a quirky comedy had the audience in stitches from start to finish, […]
SAC’s Retreats Inspire Connection, Reflection and Growth At St Aloysius College, retreats are more than a day away from the classroom – they are opportunities for students to pause, reflect, connect, and to grow. Throughout the year, secondary year levels participate in age-appropriate retreat experiences designed to nurture their spiritual, emotional, and personal development. While […]
Storytime Comes to Life! National Simultaneous Storytime National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual event held across Australia where children in schools, libraries, and community groups all read the same picture book at the same time. This event promotes the importance of reading, literacy, and sharing stories together in a fun and engaging way. Every year, […]
SAC Stories Episodes 1, 2, 3 🎬 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 3 👉 Click here to watch Episode 2 👉 Click here to watch Episode 1
Picture Perfect Moments The St Aloysius College Year 8/9 Social at the Carrington Function Centre was a fantastic evening filled with fun, music, and dancing. Students enjoyed the opportunity to socialise and dance the night away alongside students from Rostrevor College, Christian Brothers College, and Blackfriars Priory School. It was wonderful to see students engaging […]
Finding Their Voice Rostrum Voice of Youth is a national public speaking competition for students in Years 7-12 which provides an excellent opportunity for entrants to gain experience and confidence in expressing their views and communicating a message. Eight students from SAC competed in the first heat of the competition alongside hundreds of other students […]
From the Faith and Mission Coordinator Living ‘Animated by Love’ Through Sacrament This year our liturgical theme is ‘Animated by Love’ and we have considered together the ways in which love motivates our actions and interactions with our friends, family and in our school community. It is important that we also recognise the times our […]
A Wild Night at Adelaide Zoo! Year 2 students enjoyed a special Zoosnooze adventure, spending the night at the Adelaide Zoo and discovering the wonders of wildlife after dark. Our Zoo explorers reflected on their adventure:“My favourite part was the night walk, when the zoo was all dark. I liked seeeing the wolves in their […]
Poetry in Action Performance: The Power of Poetry Recently, our Year 8 students enjoyed a performance from spoken word poetry group Poetry In Action, called ‘The Power of Poetry’. The three performers enthusiastically and hilariously discussed, debated and brought to life a range of classic and contemporary poems. The poems included represented many different times, […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Exciting few weeks for Primary Sport! Our Year 5/6 Knockout AFL team, coached by old scholar and PE assistant, Gracie, put in a fantastic performance. Although the team was relatively inexperienced, they showed incredible determination, teamwork, and sportsmanship throughout the match. We are very proud […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #9, 2026 The winter weather certainly arrived in full force this week. Thankfully, at this time of year we have plenty happening at school and beyond to keep us warm! Seventeen students participated in the Sacrament of Reconciliation last week at the Cathedral. The students and their […]
Big Splash energy at this year’s Swimming Carnival “Dressed as the year you were born!” Last Friday’s Swimming Carnival delivered non stop energy across every lane and event! This year’s highlights included students taking on the Wibit, impressing in synchronised swimming and giving it their all in water polo, all while showing huge spirit, competition […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator A Big Term of Primary Sport So Far! Year 6 students Shine at the SACPSSA Lacrosse Carnival! Our Year 6 students proudly represented the school at the recent SACPSSA Lacrosse Carnival on Tuesday 19 May, showcasing fantastic skill, sportsmanship, and team spirit throughout the day. […]
From the Study Tours Coordinator Cultural Connections with Thailand In Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 2, we had the pleasure of hosting seven students from Thailand as part of a study tour with ECE (Educational Cultural Exchange). The students, aged 12 to 17, spent time with classes in 7AC, 8AM, 9AK, 10LZ, 11TC and […]
From the Careers Department Shaping Our Future at SAC – Careers Week 2026 National Careers Week was a vibrant celebration across the school, with students from Reception to Year 12 engaging in a wide range of activities designed to inspire curiosity, exploration, and future pathways. Throughout the week, students were encouraged to think about their […]
From the Languages Coordinator La Dolce Vita Recap in Italia! Over the April school holidays, 26 SAC students had the amazing opportunity to travel to Italy as part of a study tour. During our time there, we visited Rome, Sorrento, Florence, Venice, and Milan, as well as relaxing during a farm stay in Gubbio. In […]
Where Science Collides with Art Year 11 Art students recently visited the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize exhibition, a celebrated biennial event that highlights the enduring relationship between scientific research and the creative arts. The exhibition explores themes connected to the environment and humanity’s impact on the natural world, providing students with both inspiration and […]
Off to Parliament House! During Week 3 of Term 2, our Year 6 cohort visited Parliament House, taking part in a rich, hands‑on learning experience. This excursion complemented our HASS unit on Federation in Australia, as well as our English focus on persuasive writing. Students were selected to roleplay the parliamentary process by debating and […]
Youth Ambassadors Take on Teambuilding, Dancing, and Storytelling Nine excellent students from SAC embarked on a life-changing adventure as Youth Ambassadors at a camp hosted by the Australian Refugee Association (ARA) which was held at Woodhouse from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 May. The two-night, three-day experience was packed with excitement, learning and inspiration. Throughout […]
Middle School Debaters For the Win! What a wonderful start to our 2026 debating season for our Middle School students and their coaches. On Wednesday and Thursday night in Week 2, six out of our seven debating teams won their debates. Additionally, all teams were awarded Best Speaker of the Night, an incredible achievement that […]
Year 7 Science Forces in Action! This term, the Year 7 Science students have been exploring the topic of Forces through a range of engaging hands-on practical activities. Students investigated balanced and unbalanced forces by observing how different forces affect the movement of a ball. They also explored air pressure and motion by blowing through […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Winter Sport Well Underway Winter sport is well and truly underway, with Round 4 competitions to take place this week across Australian Football, Badminton, Soccer and Netball. A reminder to please log any known absences through clipboard so that fill-ins can be sourced before gameday. Goals, Grit & Great Teamwork […]
Confidence, Collaboration & Success in Debating What a wonderful start to our 2026 debating season for our Year 6 to Year 11 students and their coaches. For our middle school students in Week 2, six out of our 7 debating teams won their debates. And for our Year 6s, 10s and Seniors in Week 3, […]
Walking the Yorke – An Outdoor Adventure to Remember The Stage 1 Outdoor Education classes ventured to Dhilba Guuranda – Innes National Park for their Semester 1 Bushwalking Camp. The groups were blessed with ideal conditions, comfortable for walking and favourable for spotting wildlife along the way. Stenhouse Bay was the site of our first […]
Young Voices, Big Impact The Year 5 students have been exploring Laudato Si’ and what it means to care for our “Common Home.” As part of their Religious Education assessment, they researched environmental issues, examined their impact on vulnerable people, and were challenged to take action. Inspired by their learning, Poppy, Ava and Yasmin took […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #8, 2026 The cooler autumn weather has kicked in, and we appreciate the support of students in wearing their blazers to and from school. The extra layer, whether in the new or old model, gives the uniform an element of formality as well as keeping us warm […]
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 empowered to pursue meaningful learning goals connected to […]
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 […]
