Parent Communication Station To ensure our parents are kept up to date with what’s happening at OSHC, we will be setting up a new Communication Station for parents! We will be aiming to have a second iPad added for sign and out to support in high-traffic periods. Our board may look a bit empty to […]

Health and Fitness – Week 4 Students got to enjoy the sunshine in Week 4 and got active with health and fitness over the week. The girls had fun engaging in activities that were different than their usual craft activities, as well as learning about different aspect of health. From using the equipment out in […]

Spring Has Sprung – Week 3 This week students got into the spirit of spring! They enjoyed engaging with a variety of crafts in the mornings and sharing their favorite things about spring. Students started the week by making their own hand-print flowers. To do this, they traced the shape of their own hands, cut […]

Term 3 Vacation Care The Vacation Care Program engaged our students in an array of activities both in the OSHC centre and on excursions. The program began with a playground hop where the students had an opportunity to explore the three popular playgrounds in the south region of Adelaide.  They also visited Cleland Wildlife Park […]

Before School Care Term 4 In the first few weeks of Term 4, students have explored various topics such as wellbeing, spring, and fitness through crafts and activities. In the wellbeing week, students experimented with several aspects of wellbeing by were encouraged to think about things that made them happy and participated in short yoga […]

Acknowledgement of Country From the OSHC Director Hello everyone, and welcome to our Term 4 newsletter, the final instalment for 2023 but our first newsletter as your new Director of SAC OSHC! Term 3 and 4 have flown by in a flash, as we’ve welcomed our mid-term receptions, flown by Mercy Day and the Athletics […]

MERCY LIGHT: Leading During the first whole school Mass for 2023, it was announced that the St Aloysius College community would celebrate this as a ‘Year of Blessings’ and reflect on this theme in subsequent liturgical celebrations and events. One way to celebrate blessings is to share them with others through acts of service and […]

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Singapore Football Youth Cup Congratulations to Year 10 student, Sophia, who participated in the Singapore Youth Cup representing Football SA! Sophia reflected on her experience: “During the second week of November, I participated in the Singapore Youth Cup representing Football SA. We versed other countries such as Thailand and Philippines. During this trip I made […]

Solving Real World Problems in Year 11 Business Innovation Throughout the semester, Year 11 Business Innovation students have been developing their own innovative products to address real-world problems. Using skills from the Design Thinking Process, students created a Business Model Summary that reflects their business concept and product idea. Last week, the students had the […]

Year 9 Religion – “Promoting respect and peace towards all.” In Term 4, Week 4, the Year 9 Religious Education students had the privilege of hosting Rachel, Soukaina, Munazza, and Matthew from the Abraham Institute for two enlightening interfaith workshops. The sessions provided invaluable insights into the Jewish and Islamic faiths, fostering a deepened understanding […]

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, It has been a fortnight of celebrations at St Aloysius College! The Graduation Dinner was a highlight, with students, families and staff gathering at Donato Reception Centre to honour the amazing young women who make up the Class of 2023. Forty staff […]

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Term 4 Sport The Term 4 summer season comes to a close this weekend, with our middle years teams to play their final matches. As always, there are no ‘finals’ in Term 4 sport, however, the final premiership table results will be released in the coming weeks. Teams that finished […]

Year 5 Physical Education Year 5 AFL Super Kick Carnival The recently concluded Year 5 AFL Super Kick Carnival was a resounding success! The event wasn’t just about kicking goals; it celebrated skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Leading up to the carnival, our Year 5 students had been honing their footy skills, preparing to showcase their […]

From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) Student Leaders for 2024 We are very pleased to announce the following Student Leaders for 2024. We are very proud of all students who applied and showed a willingness to involve themselves in students’ leadership at SAC. Sport House Captains:  Muriel Matters Award It was with great pleasure that […]

This is Why Mercy Matters MERCY LIGHT: Leading During the first whole school Mass for 2023, it was announced that the St Aloysius College community would celebrate this as a ‘Year of Blessings’ and reflect on this theme in subsequent liturgical celebrations and events. One way to celebrate blessings is to share them with others […]

Redevelopment of our Mitchell Courtyard Steps The redevelopment of our Mitchell Courtyard steps will be completed next year, and we have consulted with parents, students and First Nations elders to guide the design and planning process. Where currently there are broad, tiered, concrete landings, we will create an inviting place to gather, converse and learn […]

Gifts for Sister Janet Mead’s Adelaide Day Centre for Homeless Persons   Although the days are warming up and summer looks to be long and hot in Adelaide, Sister Janet Mead’s Adelaide Day Centre is always in need of clothing and blankets for people who seek their support. Last week, middle school students and several staff took donations […]

Mercy Light: Connecting There wasn’t a cloud in the sky at dawn on Saturday November 4, a promising start to what would turn out to be an extraordinary day at St Aloysius College. Members of the 53 Wakefield St Hub planning group started trickling through the gates at 5:30am. It was hard to imagine that, […]

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A Hub of Festivity: Christmas arrives at 53 Wakefield St Mercy Light: Connecting There wasn’t a cloud in the sky at dawn on Saturday November 4, a promising start to what would turn out to be an extraordinary day at St Aloysius College. Members of the 53 Wakefield St Hub planning group started trickling through […]

From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) As of Term 1 next year, there will be a change to our current Mobile Phone Policy for Year 9 students. Given the success of the change of policy at Year 7 and Year 8, as of next year, we will implement an “Away for the Day” policy at […]

SAC Changemakers! Congratulations to Year 10 students Sienna and Retha who recently graduated from the Youth Governor’s Leadership Foundation program. This program helps students to develop into confident and empowered change agents. Together with students from diverse communities across SAC, they plan and implement a project to serve the community. Sienna and Retha are pictured […]

Year 6 Unique Sculptures This year, our Year 6 students delved into various aspects of Visual Art, expanding their portfolio and knowledge. They particularly immersed themselves in the traditional art form of fabric samplers, dating back to the 16th century. Initially, this posed a challenge, testing their patience and determination, but they persevered and discovered […]

From the Primary Sport Coordinator Term 4 Come ‘n’ Try and Clinics This term Reception students have started their Come ‘n Try Dance sessions and it sounds like they are having a great time. Year 1-4 students have been given the opportunity to be in an AFL Auskick program, while Year 3-6 students are involved […]

A Premier Visit for Kennedy Students in 6IW were delighted to welcome South Australia’s Premier Peter Malinauskas for a very special surprise visit. Year 6 SRC Representative, Kennedy, wrote to the state’s leader about her election to the student leadership role after 13 attempts, and promising her classmates that she’d contact him as their student […]

Spring is in the air and poetry is blooming at SAC On Saturday 28 October the South Australian English Teachers Association (SAETA) launched the Spring Festival Anthology containing entries from their Spring Poetry Competition. Amongst those published were winners of the Friendly Street Poets Prize, awarded to Year 11 and 12 students. Congratulations to Year […]

Who says the Art of letter writing is dying? For the Year 3 students, it has ignited a spark that has filled their letter boxes with excitement. After learning about how to set out different kinds of letters, and how to address an envelope, students visited the post office to purchase stamps and send their […]

An Out of Space Experience! During the September school holidays Year 10 students Sophia and Rhiannon applied and were accepted to attend the South Australian Space School. This camp experience aims to provide a stimulating and rewarding educational experience for the most intelligent and talented of our Year 10 students in South Australia, allowing them […]

Laying of the Crosses for the 2/43rd Battalion a lovely tradition SINCE 2012 Students of 10JM spent their Monday morning laying crosses to pay respect to those South Australians who fought for the 2/43rd Battalion between 1940-1945. 10JM had just learnt about World War II and specifically Australia’s involvement and valued the opportunity to learn […]

Out in the Deep Blue Sea for Stage 1 Biology As part of their studies in Stage 1 Biology, students spent the day exploring Port Noarlunga Reef Sanctuary Zone. The aquatics centre staff took students on guided snorkelling and reef walking tours, whilst teaching them about the ecology of this protected reef. It was wonderful […]

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a leading structured (non-formal education) youth development program, empowering young people to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. As a non-formal framework, the Award can play a vital role in […]

2024 Australian of the Year Awards Congratulations and thank you to The SAC Small Jazz Combo who entertained guests arriving at the SA 2024 Australian of the Year Awards held at Adelaide Oval last week. While the students were performing, the SAC staff were lucky enough to meet and chat with Mercy Sister, Meredith Evans, who was named 2024 Senior Australian of the Year for South Australia later in the evening! A very special moment! Sister Meredith has devoted her […]

From the Careers Department Ingenuity Adelaide Recently all Year 9 students visited Ingenuity held at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Ingenuity is an exhibition featuring a range of interactive, STEM-focused activities. It provides an insight into the variety of career opportunities available across architecture and built environment, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). SAC students had time […]

From the Principal From the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, Christmas came early to SAC this year, with our 53 Wakefield St Hub on Pageant Day bringing festive cheer to our door. The National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant has passed by the College for many years, but it was a joy to welcome […]

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SAC Parent Forum On behalf of the Principal, Ms Paddy McEvoy, please see below an invitation to our Parent Forum being held at the College on Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 6pm. Please CLICK HERE to RSVP by 6 November.

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Term 4 Upcoming Events 53 WAKEFIELD STREET HUB ON PAGEANT DAY! It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are thrilled to invite you to join us at St Aloysius College, the 53 Wakefield St Hub, to celebrate National Pharmacies Christmas Pageant Day on November 4. Visit the hub and enjoy our facilities, playground, […]

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Term 4 Sport Summer sport kicked off last weekend with two convincing wins for our middle and senior water polo teams. Following this, our volleyball, basketball, tennis and touch football teams competed in their first-round matches of the season across a range of Catholic schools and venues. It is always […]

Celebrating 100 years of Cunningham Memorial Chapel – A Gift that Keeps Giving MERCY LIGHT: Believing The Sisters of Mercy knew a thing or two about ‘going viral’ before the term was used to describe pop culture sensation. In 1974, Adelaide’s own Sister Janet Mead soared to international success with her rock rendition of The […]

First Nations Graduation – SAC Outstanding Leaders! In a heartwarming celebration of achievement, four St Aloysius College students were recently honoured for their academic accomplishments within the Catholic education system. Teyah, Keeral, India and Danica were part of a larger group of 38 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Year 12 students who gathered at the […]

2024 National Youth Science Forum Participants Congratulations to Year 11 students Sophie and Amelia who have been selected to attend the National Youth Science Forum in January, sponsored by Rotary. The Governor of SA, the Hon Frances Adamson, hosted a reception for NYSF participants at Government House last week. Sophie and Amelia are pictured here […]

From the Careers Department Short courses Like a taste-tester at an ice cream shop, short courses can allow you to sample an interest or industry area before committing to a full certificate level qualification. Gaining insight into the type of knowledge required for a particular industry or field can save you time in the long […]

Commemoration of the Battle of El Alamein Last Sunday, the Year 11 Student Representatives from St Aloysius College, Ms Paddy McEvoy and I were invited to participate in the Commemoration of the Battle of El Alamein at the 2/43rd Memorial Pathway of Honour. St Aloysius College holds a connection to the history and sacrifices made […]

SAC was a sea of pink for our annual PINK DAY! A sea of pink engulfed SAC last Friday for our annual PINK DAY!   Students and staff wore pink clothes, enjoyed pink treats and paid tribute to the 1 in every 7 women, and 1 in every 500 men, who are diagnosed with breast cancer […]

MERCY LIGHT: Believing The Sisters of Mercy knew a thing or two about ‘going viral’ before the term was used to describe pop culture sensation. In 1974, Adelaide’s own Sister Janet Mead soared to international success with her rock rendition of The Lord’s Prayer, selling 3 million copies worldwide and earning her a Grammy nomination, […]

2023 Athletics Carnival – Well worth the wait! The sun smiled down on us last week as our students enjoyed a day of friendly competition and fitness at SA Athletics Stadium. St Anne’s, St Clare’s and St Margaret performed exceptionally well, but ultimately St Teresa’s emerged as the top team! Congratulations to all. We are grateful for […]

From the Catherine McAuley Library #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Andrew Joyner Term 4 started with a special visit from one of SAC’s favourite author/illustrators, Andrew Joyner, with our Year 6 classes enthusiastically participated in his inspiring and hands-on workshops. Andrew used his picture book, Love Was Inside, to model and encourage students to […]