Growing up at SAC In just a few weeks, the laughter of a new group of Reception students will fill the Junior School classrooms as they embark on their St Aloysius College journey for the very first time. For one family in particular, it marks both a beginning and an ending. As Year 12 student […]
Voices on Air – Arch D Radio & Podcasting Leaders Day During the term, four keen podcasters had the opportunity to attend the CESA Arch D Radio & Podcasting Leaders Day. The current Podcasting Leaders Myf Hardy and Lucy Gill from Year 11 and two up and coming podcasters Arabelle Bhar and Charlize Dang from […]
Creating Communities of Welcome As part of Refugee Week, St Aloysius College was pleased to welcome Sharni Bowden, Youth Development and Schools Engagement Officer from the St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies), to speak with our JAM students.Sharni shared valuable insights into the experiences of refugees and people seeking asylum, encouraging students to reflect on […]
7,572 Cans. One Incredible Community Kindness, teamwork, creativity and generosity were on full display as students came together to collect an incredible amount of 7,572 cans for the Adelaide Day Centre. A huge thank you to everyone in our SAC community for helping make a real difference. It’s always lovely to see our community come […]
2026 Australian Mathematics Competition for Students in Years 7-12 Your daughter is invited to take part in the 2026 Australian Mathematics Competition. This competition will be completed on Tuesday 4 August 2026 (Term 3, Week 3). Participating in the Australian Maths Competition helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by challenging them with a […]
From the Faith and Mission Coordinator Carlo Acutis, born in London in 1991 and raised in Italy, enjoyed many things in common with his peers – football, playing video games, spending time with friends. He was also a young person of deep faith – using his own money to buy sleeping bags for homeless people, […]
From the Music Department On Wednesday 17 June, SAC proudly hosted more than 170 students for the HUB assessment in preparation for the upcoming Catholic Schools Music Festival. Held in Week 10 of Term 3, the festival brings together students from across South Australia to celebrate the joy of music and performance. Our choir had […]
During term break the SAC Uniform Shop will be open: Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July 8:30am – 4:00pm (Please enter via the Angas St Redden gates). For a full formal uniform fitting, please book an appointment with the Uniform Shop byclicking here. For cold wintery days the uniform shop stocks:
From the Careers Department Life in the Uni Lane Life in the Uni Lane 2026, hosted by the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement at Flinders University, provided an exciting on campus experience designed to assist students with future study and career pathways. Participants tried their hand at code breaking and game design and learnt […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Netball Fever Finishes the Term Strong! It has been a busy end to the term for netball for our primary students. Our Year 3–6 teams participated in the SACPSSA Netball Carnival, enjoying a sunny day of competition as they played six matches and showcased great […]
2026 Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #11, 2026 Catherine McAuley called us to be “shining lamps, giving light to all around us”. Year 7 student, Senudi, was certainly shining brightly last Saturday night when she won the Grand Final of the Junior Section of the Rostrum Voice of Youth public speaking competition. […]
From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Term 2 Highlights – Secondary Sport As the term comes to a close, I’d like to highlight a few sporting moments from Term 2 and provide updates for when we return at the beginning of Term 3. Knockout Highlights Our 7-12 knockout netball teams competed in their first round matches […]
Growing up at SAC In just a few weeks, the laughter of a new group of Reception students will fill the Junior School classrooms as they embark on their St Aloysius College journey for the very first time. For one family in particular, it marks both a beginning and an ending. As Year 12 student […]
From the Primary Sport Coordinator Ms Zoe DuffyPrimary Sport Coordinator Term 2 Netball in action! Shout out to Year 5/6 Purple! Despite extremely challenging conditions, with heavy rain and bitterly cold temperatures throughout the match in Week 6, our girls showed outstanding resilience and commitment. They approached the game with determination and gave their best […]
Kicking Goals at SAC! With soccer fever in the air and Adelaide proudly cheering on our Socceroos, there’s no better time to talk all things sport at SAC. In the latest SAC Stories episode, we sit down with our passionate soccer students and PE Coordinator, Ms Glennon, to explore the opportunities, teamwork and school spirit […]
State Champions! Year 7/8 Girls Claim Division 2 Basketball Title Congratulations to our Year 7/8 Knockout Basketball team for taking out the Division 2 Statewide Basketball Championships on Wednesday! It was a fantastic team effort going the whole day undefeated in close games, where every single player took a turn to step up and make […]
From the Great Wall to the Bund: Memories Made in China From 9–21 April, 14 students from Years 9–11 took part in a memorable 13-day China Study Tour through Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu and Shanghai, experiencing China’s language, history and culture firsthand. Highlights included visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Great Wall […]
Our Year 3s had an incredible camp at AFL Max Adelaide, and the energy was off the charts! Our Year 3 students recently wrapped up an unforgettable camp at AFL Max Adelaide, and what a fantastic experience it was. Throughout the camp, students rotated through a range of high‑energy zones — climbing walls, trampolines, obstacle […]
From the Music Department A Busy and Successful Season for Music The Music Department has had a wonderfully busy few weeks, with two major concerts giving students across the school the chance to shine on stage. Senior Music Night showcased the talent and dedication of our Year 10 to 12 Music students, with a program […]
From the Visual Arts Coordinator be part of our sac sala exhibition! Looking for a creative project during these school holidays? As the weather cools down, why not spend some time making an artwork for our whole-school SALA exhibition, Tarnatharnanthi – Keep Rising? All students are invited to create an artwork inspired by the Kaurna word […]
Reconciliation Week at SAC – First Nations Students and JAM Activities National Reconciliation Week provided many opportunities for students to engage with culture, community and learning across the College. Throughout the week, students participated in activities that celebrated First Nations perspectives and reflected SAC’s ongoing commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across […]
From the Careers Department Reaching for the Stars – Students Inspired by Australia’s First Astronaut A small group of staff and students recently had the privilege of attending the Australian of the Year Breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre, an inspiring event celebrating leadership, innovation and community contribution across Australia. A highlight of the morning […]
Year 11 Students Explore Digital Media at Tasting Australia Last month, our Year 11 Information Processing and Publishing students enjoyed a valuable real-world learning experience at the Tasting Australia festival in Victoria Square. The excursion provided students with the opportunity to see firsthand how digital media, marketing, branding and event promotion come together to create […]
Rising to the Challenge: STEM Students Engineer Success On Monday 1 June, 25 STEM interested Year 10 students, joined in a ‘building a crane’ workshop with Adelaide University’s Dr Navodana Rodrigo and her team. Our students were presented with the challenges and specifications with which civil engineers and construction managers build structures in our world. Dr. Rodrigo […]
2026 Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal – Issue #10, 2026 This week we have been celebrating Refugee Week 2026, recognising the courage, creativity and contributions of refugees worldwide. Australia’s World Cup win last Sunday showcased the talents of the amazing Socceroos, whose stories reflect the diversity that is a hallmark of modern Australia. That […]
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 […]
