The St Aloysius College community comes together in solidarity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Thursday 22 October, St Aloysius College was awash with shades of pink as students and staff came together for our annual Pink Day, raising funds and awareness in support of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). While the College grounds were […]
Pilgrimage to Seoul: World Youth Day 2027 Want to Join the Adelaide Pilgrimage? Sign Up Your Interest! World Youth Day is the Catholic Church’s largest international gathering of young people. It offers a unique opportunity for faith and spiritual formation for youth and young adults aged 16 to 35. In 2027, this global Catholic event […]
Double Gold for SAC Fencers Sunday and Lucie Congratulations to Sunday (Year 9) and Lucie (Year 7), who recently competed in a state fencing competition and each won their age category: U15 for Sunday and U13 for Lucie. Both girls also placed 2nd in their age groups in the mixed poule, where they fence against […]
A Splash of Pink, a Powerful Show of Support The St Aloysius College community comes together in solidarity for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. On Thursday 22 October, St Aloysius College was awash with shades of pink as students and staff came together for our annual Pink Day, raising funds and awareness in support of Breast […]
From the SAC Archivist Celebrating Catherine McAuley: The Story Behind ‘The Offering’ In celebration of the centenary of the Cunningham Memorial Chapel, a sculpture of Catherine McAuley, the founder of the Sisters of Mercy, was commissioned in 2022 and installed for the opening of the new Dunlevie Building. Designed and created by Adelaide sculptor, Meliesa […]
From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) INTRODUCING the 2027 Year 12 Executive Team We are delighted to introduce the Year 12 Executive Team for 2027, 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, […]
Amalia (Year 12) Recognised Among Australia’s Top Young Entrepreneurs Congratulations to Amalia (Year 12 student), who has been named one of Australia’s Top 50 Kidpreneurs and featured in a national news article. Amalia’s project, The Cattle Cart, is an innovative livestock transportation service that puts animal welfare first. Recognising that transport is one of the […]
The Sacred Within: Year 10 Retreat Last week our Year 10 students experienced a peaceful and inspiring day of retreating from life to spend time exploring ‘The Sacred Within’. Set amidst the serene surroundings of Barristers Block in the Adelaide Hills, students were delightedly greeted by affectionate alpacas and horses as they wandered the colourful […]
A Remarkable Achievement for Our Year 7 Lilac Debaters Last Saturday, our talented Year 7 Lilac Debating Team had the incredible opportunity to compete in the Grand Final at Parliament House, following a highly successful debating season. The team delivered an outstanding performance, demonstrating confidence, teamwork, critical thinking, and strong public speaking skills. After a […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #17, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, In today’s newsletter, I am sharing my words of farewell to the Class of 2026 at the Graduation Assembly today: Welcome families, friends, and the whole SAC community gathered to farewell the Class of 2026. Our liturgical theme […]
International Day of Peace | A Sea of Hope This week, our St Aloysius College community gathered at our Peace Pole to mark the International Day of Peace. We were delighted to welcome Heidi Unferdorben from the Rotary Club of Adelaide and Georgina Tenny from the Rotary Club of St Peters, who joined our students […]
Sporting Spotlight! A Golden Weekend for Raven Congratulations to Year 11 student Raven and her hockey teams, who capped off an incredible season with not one, but two grand final wins for Seacliff Hockey! Raven’s U16 team fought hard for a hard-earned victory, making it three grand final wins in a row for the team, […]
Student Spotlight! Frieda Takes the Stage in The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition Congratulations to Frieda (7PS), who spends her Sundays treading the boards with Adelaide Youth Theatre! This school holidays, Frieda will be taking part in their intensive program, culminating in performances of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, where she’ll be bringing the character of […]
Stage 1 Outdoor Education (Year 10) Rock Climbing Over three weeks our Stage 1 Outdoor Education students spent their Wednesday afternoons climbing at Vertical Reality Climbing, gradually building their confidence and technical skills. In the classroom, they developed rope skills, learned essential knots, and set personal and group goals. Week by week, their belaying, communication, […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator It has been another busy term for Primary Sport at SAC! Our Year 5/6 Soccer team and Year 3/4 Netball teams enjoyed fantastic seasons filled with teamwork, positivity, and plenty of games. Our Come n Try programs were also a great success, with many Junior […]
From the Digital Technologies Coordinator Throughout 2026 students in Year 9 and 11 formed their own robotics team; students wrote a proposal to the school, which successfully got them access to a VEX V5 Robotics competition kit. The team dubbed themselves the mechaMaidens, featuring two year 9 students, Joy Julianto and Allegra Illicic and three […]
From the Acting Principal – Issue #16, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, As Term 3 draws to a close, there has been much to celebrate across our College community. Throughout the term, our students have embraced opportunities to learn, lead, perform, serve and celebrate together. These experiences remind us of the many […]
From the Drama Department Drama Students Take to the State Theatre Our Year 10 and 11 Drama students recently swapped the classroom for the stalls, heading into the city for an excursion to see Commentary at the State Theatre Company of South Australia. For students studying acting and devised drama this semester, the trip offered […]
More than 200 students from over 20 Mercy-affiliated schools across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have come together this year for the inaugural virtual Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association (AMSSA) Student Conference. Held across four gatherings in Terms 1, 2 and 3, the conference created a new space for young people within the […]
Year 2’s Big Day Out at Adelaide Oval As part of their HASS learning, our Year 2 students enjoyed an exciting excursion to Adelaide Oval. They loved exploring the iconic scoreboard, touring the locker rooms, and learning about the history of this important South Australian landmark. A highlight of the day was running up the […]
Reaching for the Stars at the Space Discovery Centre Year 6 students recently enjoyed an exciting excursion to the Adelaide Space Discovery Centre, linking directly to our current Science unit on Space, focusing on the Earth, Sun and Moon. Students explored interactive exhibits and experienced simulated rocket launches, helping them develop a deeper understanding of […]
Economics in Action at Adelaide Zoo Stage 1 Economics students recently visited Adelaide Zoo to put their knowledge of economic theory into practice. Students explored how the zoo allocates scarce resources, including labour, capital, land and entrepreneurship, and considered the opportunity costs and trade-offs involved in its decision-making. They also examined the role of government […]
Young People of Mercy Connect Across Borders More than 200 students from over 20 Mercy-affiliated schools across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have come together this year for the inaugural virtual Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Association (AMSSA) Student Conference. Held across four gatherings in Terms 1, 2 and 3, the conference created a […]
Shining at the Frayne Speech Festival Last month, SAC joined 12 other Mercy Schools to compete in a day of Debating and Public Speaking at the Frayne Speech Festival held at St Aloysius College in Melbourne. This annual event honours the legacy of Mother Ursula Frayne, an extraordinary Sister of Mercy, leader and educator who […]
Celebrating Generosity at Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass Our school is a proud supporter of Catholic Charities, whose agencies provide much-needed assistance to those in need. Our Primary JAM and Year 10 SRC representatives attended the Catholic Charities Thanksgiving Mass, alongside our Senior Choir, who sang beautifully at the event. The Mass celebrated the generosity of […]
Art, Language and a Little French Flair The Year 10 French students set off on an adventure to the Art Gallery of South Australia. Our group were excited to see some of the famous artworks we have been studying in real life – including one of Monet’s famous water lillies! In class, we have been […]
Secondary Sporting Spotlight! We saw some outstanding performances at our St Aloysius Athletics Carnival a couple of weeks ago, and after reviewing results for track and field events, would like to recognize students who have broken records. We congratulate the new SAC Athletics Carnival record-holders for the following events.
Indigenous Literacy Day On Wednesday, 2 September, we celebrated Indigenous Literacy Day, a day dedicated to recognising and celebrating the languages, stories, cultures, and communities of First Nations peoples. It is an important opportunity to share knowledge, learn from one another, and continue to strengthen understanding and appreciation of First Nations cultures. This year’s theme, […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal – Issue #15, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, The past fortnight has provided many opportunities to celebrate all that makes our College community so special. From significant faith milestones and community gatherings to student achievement, leadership and staff formation, we have witnessed the many ways […]
From the English Coordinator Our Poets and Writers Reach Out and Shine! The last few weeks have seen some of SAC’s rising poets and writers acknowledged for their skills and insights. Neville Stapleton Award & SAC Primary Poetry Awards During Term 1 and 2, students from Years R-12 were invited to submit entries to the […]
From the Music Department Earlier this week, the Reception to Year 6 students were treated to a performance by the Band of the South Australian Police School Beat Band. The band filled the Undercroft with some fabulous music that had students singing and clapping along, and enjoying the sounds from some familiar and unfamiliar instruments. The show […]
Year 12 Social Justice Students Support The Village Co. As part of their Connections Task, the Year 12 Social Justice class explored the challenges faced by vulnerable mothers during pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. Through their learning, students discovered that many women experience motherhood without the support of family, stable housing, or the […]
Discovering Italian Heritage in McLaren Vale “With uncertainty we made our dreams a reality” As part of our commitment to providing rich and immersive language learning experiences, all Year 9 Italian students took part in a day of cultural activities designed to deepen their understanding of the Italian language, history, and traditions. The day began […]
From the Catherine McAuley Library 2026 BOOK WEEK – Symphony of Stories Book Week was celebrated with colour, joy and fun last week, with everyone getting into the spirit of this year’s theme: Symphony of Stories. There were special activities for our primary students all through the week. Our Year 5 and 6 classes worked […]
Trekking Through Deep Creek! Our Year 11 Outdoor Education students challenged themselves at Deep Creek National Park over 3 days and 2 nights. With a mix of ‘continuers’ from Semester 1 and a number of students completing their first camp of this nature, the group worked together to complete two walks that were as rewarding […]
From the Science Coordinator Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All Science Week was an exciting and enjoyable celebration of learning, centred on the theme “Seeds of Science: Nurturing Knowledge for All.” This exciting week began with students being amazed by fiery and a spectacular colour-changing demonstration during the whole-school assembly. The Science Department put […]
Year 12 Social Justice Students Support The Village Co. As part of their Connections Task, the Year 12 Social Justice class explored the challenges faced by vulnerable mothers during pregnancy and the early stages of motherhood. Through their learning, students discovered that many women experience motherhood without the support of family, stable housing, or the […]
2026 Federal Female Cadet of the Year Congratulations to Year 10 student, Aamina, who was awarded the 2026 Federal Female Cadet of the Year award for leadership in March this year. Aamina officially received her award last Friday, with the Chief Commissioner travelling from Victoria to present it to her in person. Looking ahead, Aamina […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Winter Sport Recap Congratulations to the following teams who finished top of their divisions after their respective grand finals to close off the winter season! Well done to our premier teams — great work! After a long 9 week season and then finals, I hope that all of our winter […]
Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal – Issue #14, 2026 Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends and Students of SAC, As many of you may know, Paddy McEvoy is currently enjoying a well-deserved period of renewal leave. We wish her every blessing as she visits Mercy ministries in Dublin and Cork and walks in the footsteps of […]
More than a century ago, Sister Teresa Dunlevie, was introducing new approaches to teaching and learning at St Aloysius College. As Principal from 1918 to 1944, she believed education should give children the opportunity to develop their individual talents. She helped establish one of South Australia’s first Montessori kindergartens, introduced new subjects and encouraged teachers […]
History, Memory and Identity: Year 10 Explores the Holocaust As part of their studies on World War II, the Year 10 students visited the Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre. They participated in a range of interactive activities, drawing upon the historical evidence to understand the experiences of Holocaust survivors. Students in 10MB […]
Adding Up the Fun: Students Compete at Annual MASA Quiz Night Secondary students from Year 8-12 attended the Annual Maths Association of South Australia Quiz Night. This was held at Blackfriars College in week 4. Teams of 4 competed against other teams from other schools of Adelaide in both General Knowledge and Mathematics questions. A […]
From the Music Department It has been a whirlwind few weeks for the Music Department, with students travelling to compete and perform at two highlight events of the school music calendar: the Balaklava Eisteddfod and the South Australian Schools Band and Orchestra Festival. These events hold a special place in a school’s musical life, as […]
