30.05.23

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration

MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING Did you know that the first Australian-made currency was crafted by a convict of Spanish coins? Or that the name ‘Canberra’ means ‘meeting place’ in Ngunnawal language? These are just two interesting facts that some of our Year 7 students have enjoyed discovering during the week visiting Australia’s capital […]

25.05.23

‘STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK’.

‘STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK’. Reception students had a fantastic time visiting the Road Safety Centre located at the Thebarton Police barracks. Police Officer Dave taught the students all about passenger and pedestrian safety. Following this, students chose a bike and practised their skills around the mock roadway. It was a wonderful experience for all!

25.05.23

Laudato Si’ Week – Care for Our Common Home

Laudato Si’ Week – Care for Our Common Home Year 9 students celebrate God’s abundant gift of creation with colour and creativity In Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis asks us to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. In Religious Education, Year 9 students engage […]

25.05.23

The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ Initiative

The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ Initiative The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ initiative is back and in full swing this term! All skill levels have been welcomed and our keen students are enjoying working together on their knitting techniques alongside the many teachers involved! 🧶💜 This year, completed beanies are welcome as donations from […]

25.05.23

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration  

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration Mercy Light: Learning Did you know that the first Australian-made currency was crafted by a convict of Spanish coins? Or that the name ‘Canberra’ means ‘meeting place’ in Ngunnawal language? These are just two interesting facts that some of our Year 7 students have enjoyed discovering during […]

24.05.23

The Road Safety Centre

The Road Safety Centre Reception students had a fantastic time visiting the Road Safety Centre located at the Thebarton Police barracks. Police Officer Dave taught the students all about passenger and pedestrian safety. Following this, students chose a bike and practiced their skills around the mock roadway. It was a wonderful experience for all!

24.05.23

From The SAC Uniform Shop

From the SAC Uniform Shop Our full range is available on the SAC Online Shop for you to purchase anytime. To make an appointment please click here. Secondhand Uniforms We currently have a huge range of secondhand uniforms available instore. Get in quick before it disappears! St Aloysius College is proud to only work with […]

24.05.23

Practical work in Year 11 Chemistry!

Practical work in Year 11 Chemistry! The past weeks were full of practical work in Year 11 Chemistry! The students are investigating the Periodic Table of Elements in great depth. There was even a fiery episode with some sodium. These photos show metal reactivity experiments and bench demonstrations. It’s great to see our secondary students […]

24.05.23

SAC ‘Wear It Yellow’ Day – Friday 2 June

SAC ‘Wear It Yellow’ Day – Friday 2 June 2 As part of our National Reconciliation Week this year, on Friday 2 June, we are encouraging all students and teachers to take part in a yellow-themed accessory day to raise funds for a First Nations organisation, Children’s Ground. The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2023 […]

24.05.23

From the Catherine McAuley Library

From the Catherine McAuley Library National Simultaneous Storytime – ‘The Speedy Sloth’ National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. It is an opportunity for children all around Australia to share the same story at the same time – in many different places! This year, Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie’s […]

24.05.23

School Camp at Narnu Farm!

School Camp at Narnu Farm! The Year 3 students were blessed with mostly sunny days at Narnu Farm in Hindmarsh Island last week! The students enjoyed participating in many farm activities including feeding the animals, holding baby chickens, learning how to make butter, making billy-carts and learning about historical farm equipment. A big thank you […]

23.05.23

The Zoo Snooze Sleepover Adventure!

The Zoo Snooze Sleepover Adventure! The Year 2 students are always excited to attend the Zoo Snooze sleepover adventure! After writing information reports about animals in class, students enjoyed exploring the Adelaide Zoo to learn more about endangered species and exotic wildlife. Walking in the dark when no one else was around, was surely one […]

23.05.23

Secondary Sport

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Knockout Sport It was an absolutely relentless effort from our senior knockout Australian rules football team last Tuesday, winning both games to progress through to the next round of the SA statewide school’s competition. The girls battled through some slippery conditions with patches of downpour throughout the day but were […]

23.05.23

Poetry Presentation by John Kelly

Poetry Presentation by John Kelly A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language. ~ W. H. Auden John Kelly is such a person. My Year 11 English class was fortunate to hear Adelaide-born poet, John, read from his most recent poetry collection, A Schoolbag Full. In his discussion […]

23.05.23

HASS History Week!

HASS History Week! Year 12 Business Innovation – students love the opportunity this subject provides for creativity, decision-making and connections with the real world. In the above photos, they are working on their business plans. May is traditionally History Month, and while our students are constantly immersed in History within the HASS framework, it is […]

23.05.23

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN Recently the Year 10 Drama classes visited the Space theatre to see a production of Every Brilliant Thing.  In the play a young boy attempts to help relieve his mother’s depression by making her a list of every brilliant thing in the world. Decades pass, the list grows and […]

23.05.23

From the Careers Department

From the Careers Department Careers Week at SAC It was a fantastic Careers Week at SAC which fittingly started with old scholars supporting senior students at the Alumni Breakfast and ended with exploration activities for reception and Year 1 students. We enjoyed watching each year level engage with age-appropriate activities and were fortunate to welcome […]

22.05.23

From the Acting Principal

Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal This week some members of the Leadership Team and I participated in the annual Mercy Education Ltd Leadership Seminar in Melbourne. This brought together Mercy leaders and directors from across the nation to engage with thought-provoking sessions on the role that Mercy Education schools have in the mission […]

11.05.23

Learnings and Laughter along the Larapinta Trail

MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING During the month of April, a small group of Year 11 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award students and four staff members set off to hike the Larapinta Trail. The trail, which starts just outside of Alice Springs, spans 223 kilometres. It has been one of Australia’s most popular hiking trails for nearly 30 […]

11.05.23

From the Justice & Mercy Team

From the Justice & Mercy Team We are heading into a very busy (and exciting) term for the Justice and Mercy group! We appreciate the support from students of all ages and our SAC families with each JAM initiative.   Firstly, I would like to warmly welcome Mia Konopka back to SAC! Mia graduated last year […]

11.05.23

Attention all Years 7, 8 and 9 students

Attention all Years 7, 8 and 9 students On Thursday 18 May (Week 3), Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance ‘Wired’ for Years 7-9. The performance follows the journey of two students who are struggling to manage their mental health, relationships and online experiences. When their worlds collide, the audience must help […]

11.05.23

Snippets from the Languages Department

Snippets from the Languages Department ‘Let’s Talk’ Seminar Congratulations to three of our Stage 2 Indonesian students who attended a ‘Let’s Talk’ Seminar during the April School holidays to build up their conversation skills. Keira, Caitlin & Tali reflect on their experience: “In the April holidays we were so happy to be able to attend […]

10.05.23

From the Careers Department

From the Careers Department SAC Alumni Breakfast As a precursor to National Careers Week, we commenced celebrations with the SAC Alumni Breakfast. It was an absolute privilege to welcome back an array of professional women who shared their stories and insights with current senior students. We are so thankful for their willingness to participate in […]

10.05.23

From the Music Department

From the Music Department The cold, wet and muddy conditions didn’t dampen OUR SAC musicianS’ spirits AT ALL! Last weekend, Catch 22 and the Stage Band headed off to Mt Gambier to participate in the annual Generations in Jazz Festival, joining 4,500 students from all around Australia. As well as putting on fantastic performances, students […]

10.05.23

From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care)

From the Deputy Principal (Pastoral Care) ❤ Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and significant women in our students’ lives ❤ Today we enjoyed a wonderful celebration of Mothers and significant women in our students’ lives with a special breakfast and blessing. With over 150 in attendance, this was a special event, bringing together […]

10.05.23

Learnings and Laughter along the Larapinta Trail

Learnings and Laughter along the Larapinta Trail MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING During the month of April, a small group of Year 11 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award students and four staff members set off to hike the Larapinta Trail. The trail, which starts just outside of Alice Springs, spans 223 kilometres. It has been one of Australia’s […]

09.05.23

ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony

ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony We thank Liliana and Daniela who have collectively written a small reflection about the ANZAC Day Wreath Laying Ceremony and its importance to them. April 25th has significance to both Australians and Italians. ANZAC Day is one of remembrance for those who fought for Australia. Moreover, it coincides with the […]

09.05.23

The ‘Blankets of Love Initiative’ is Back!

The ‘Blankets of Love Initiative’ is Back!

09.05.23

From the Acting Principal

Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, Term 2 is upon us and I hope that our students had a chance to refresh and rejuvenate during the recent holiday break. This morning we came together to celebrate and bless the most important people in the world – our […]

09.05.23

From the Catherine McAuley Library

From the Catherine McAuley Library Coloured leaves & changing trees! Our junior primary students have enjoyed stories about changes that autumn brings to our environment. Coloured leaves, changing trees and cooler weather were explored through The ABC Book of Seasons and Jane Godwin’s All Through The Year, beautifully illustrated by Anna Walker. Our students took […]

09.05.23

Secondary Sport

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator winter sport has begun! Winter sport has begun, with our netball, badminton and soccer teams set to take part in their Round 1 matches this weekend! Our senior AFL team were also off to a successful start, winning their first away game against Cabra by three points on Wednesday afternoon! […]

08.05.23

Sara, our SAC Palaeontology Star!

Sara, our SAC Palaeontology Star! James Moore Memorial Prize in Palaeontology Last year, Year 11 student Sara did St Aloysius College very proud by applying for and winning the James Moore Memorial Prize in Palaeontology. Sara won $400 and the opportunity to participate in a 7-10-day field trip to Wellington Caves in NSW alongside staff […]

14.04.23

Easter: New Life, New Hope

MERCY LIGHT: Believing It has been a very busy term at St Aloysius College, and the Easter break was a welcome opportunity to take time to reconnect with loved ones before the final week of term. Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar, marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his resurrection […]

14.04.23

Easter: New Life, New Hope

Easter: New Life, New Hope MERCY LIGHT: Believing It has been a very busy term at St Aloysius College, and the Easter break was a welcome opportunity to take time to reconnect with loved ones before the final week of term. Easter is the most important event in the Christian calendar, marking the crucifixion of […]

13.04.23

From the Deputy Principal (Administration)

From the Deputy Principal (Administration) Accessing Academic Reports on SEQTA Engage Mid-Semester One Reports for Reception to Year 12 students will be released on SEQTA Engage after 1pm on Friday 14 April. There are 3 simple steps to access school reports: Step 1: Click on Reports Step 2: Click on Student Name Step 3: Click […]

12.04.23

SAC’s Next School Tour!

SAC’s Next School Tour! Please share with family and friends who may be interested in SAC

12.04.23

2022 SACE Art Show

2022 SACE Art Show Recently our Year 10 and 12 students visited the 2023 SACE Art Show held at the Light Square Gallery at the Centre for Arts. Students were both amazed and inspired viewing final artworks and folios made by last year’s Year 12 Art and Design students. Congratulations to our 2022 graduates Amelia […]

12.04.23

“Built Worlds” at the Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre

“Built Worlds” at the Jam Factory Craft and Design Centre Year 8 Students visited the Jam Factory Craft and Design centre in the past few weeks. Students viewed ceramic exhibition “Built Worlds” to gain inspiration for their own ceramic work and were given a guided tour behind the scenes to see glass blowing, jewelry making […]

12.04.23

A Time of Meaningful Discovery and History

A Time of Meaningful Discovery and History Over the last two weeks, students from Year 10 have had the opportunity to visit the Adelaide Holocaust Museum and Andrew Steiner Education Centre as part of their studies in History. Over the course of Term 1, students have been learning about the Holocaust as part of their […]

12.04.23

From the Careers Department

From the Careers Department Work Experience Reflection “Attending the Defence Work Experience Placement at RAAF Edinburgh last week was a great opportunity. It broadened my understanding about the many different careers within the Air Force and about the military lifestyle. The placement went for 4 days, as we explored a range of areas from Physical […]

12.04.23

The Return of Overseas Visitors to St Aloysius

The Return of Overseas Visitors to St Aloysius A highlight of Term 1 has been the return of overseas visitors to St Aloysius on study tours. Over the last month the SAC community has been joined by three groups of Japanese students.  Every year during the northern hemisphere summer vacation, it has become a tradition […]

11.04.23

Primary Sport

From the Primary Sport Coordinator Term 1 Primary Sport – Full Time What a busy term it has been. Many opportunities on offer and great fun and development was had in Primary Sport at St Aloysius. We had teams playing basketball at Wayville on Wednesdays after school. This competition is a challenging one, it is […]

11.04.23

Come From Away

Come From Away Our very lucky Year 11-12 Drama and Music students, including staff, we’re fortunate enough to see the amazing musical Come From Away. This show tells the remarkable true story of thousands of stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland, Canada that welcomed them all.  Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but […]

06.04.23

Colour mixing, shape shadow and brush strokes in HASS!

Colour mixing, shape shadow and brush strokes in HASS! Year 3 students participated in a guided painting session run by an old scholar in the Art room. Linking to the Year 3’s current HASS learning on Indigenous Connection to Country, students painted Uluru using acrylic paint on canvas. Students learned about colour mixing, shape, shadow […]

06.04.23

Year 3’s Wonderful Easter Gesture!

Year 3’s Wonderful Easter Gesture! Students in Year 3 were delighted to gift beautiful artworks to Calvary Hospital representatives to be used as placemats for lunch trays during Easter. It was lovely to see the students getting involved in this activity, creating over 160 placemats for the patients. We hope the recipients enjoyed these unique […]

06.04.23

Ancient Egypt guest speaker – Hamdy Hassan

Ancient Egypt guest speaker – Hamdy Hassan Recently, 7MH and 7LS were fortunate to experience a presentation by Hamdy Hassan, History Teacher from Playford International College. Hamdy was born in Egypt and studied History in Cairo. He was an official tour guide at ancient Egyptian sites before migrating to Australia and training to become a […]

05.04.23

Year 1’s PJ Party Time!

Year 1’s PJ Party Time! The Year 1 students celebrated a highlight of the year, PJ PARTY! After school, the cohort changed into their pyjamas to celebrate being together and making new connections through a shared experience. Together the girls did some sand craft along with some giant games. After pizza and ice blocks for […]

05.04.23

Three adventure filled days at Adare Camp, Victor Harbor

Three adventure filled days at Adare Camp, Victor Harbor In Week 8 the Year 6 students enjoyed three adventure filled days at Adare Camp, Victor Harbor. Students participated in a variety of outdoor experiences including kayaking, mountain bike riding, body boarding and group challenges. We were blessed with beautiful weather and a fantastic group of […]

03.04.23

From the Principal – Issue #6, 2023

Acknowledgement of Country From the Principal Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC, The inaugural SAC Colour Run was a resounding success last Monday. Sunny and 24 degrees, it was a perfect day for a walk to the racecourse, and the prospect of running around and getting showered in coloured paint seemed to appeal to […]

03.04.23

Secondary Sport

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Term 1 Sport Wrap Up! It has been an exciting and successful summer for our SAC volleyball, basketball, touch football and water polo teams! Each year, our teams / participants continue to grow, and it is so great to see the dedication and commitment our girls have to their chosen […]

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Tue, May 30

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration

MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING Did you know that the first Australian-made currency was crafted by a convict of Spanish coins? Or that the name ‘Canberra’ means ‘meeting place’ in Ngunnawal language? These are just two interesting facts that some of our Year 7 students have enjoyed discovering during the week visiting Australia’s capital […]

Thu, May 25

‘STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK’.

‘STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and THINK’. Reception students had a fantastic time visiting the Road Safety Centre located at the Thebarton Police barracks. Police Officer Dave taught the students all about passenger and pedestrian safety. Following this, students chose a bike and practised their skills around the mock roadway. It was a wonderful experience for all!

Thu, May 25

Laudato Si’ Week – Care for Our Common Home

Laudato Si’ Week – Care for Our Common Home Year 9 students celebrate God’s abundant gift of creation with colour and creativity In Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home, Pope Francis asks us to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor. In Religious Education, Year 9 students engage […]

Thu, May 25

The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ Initiative

The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ Initiative The Middle School ‘Blankets of Love’ initiative is back and in full swing this term! All skill levels have been welcomed and our keen students are enjoying working together on their knitting techniques alongside the many teachers involved! 🧶💜 This year, completed beanies are welcome as donations from […]

Thu, May 25

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration  

Canberra: A Meeting Place for Learning and Exploration Mercy Light: Learning Did you know that the first Australian-made currency was crafted by a convict of Spanish coins? Or that the name ‘Canberra’ means ‘meeting place’ in Ngunnawal language? These are just two interesting facts that some of our Year 7 students have enjoyed discovering during […]

Wed, May 24

The Road Safety Centre

The Road Safety Centre Reception students had a fantastic time visiting the Road Safety Centre located at the Thebarton Police barracks. Police Officer Dave taught the students all about passenger and pedestrian safety. Following this, students chose a bike and practiced their skills around the mock roadway. It was a wonderful experience for all!

Wed, May 24

From The SAC Uniform Shop

From the SAC Uniform Shop Our full range is available on the SAC Online Shop for you to purchase anytime. To make an appointment please click here. Secondhand Uniforms We currently have a huge range of secondhand uniforms available instore. Get in quick before it disappears! St Aloysius College is proud to only work with […]

Wed, May 24

Practical work in Year 11 Chemistry!

Practical work in Year 11 Chemistry! The past weeks were full of practical work in Year 11 Chemistry! The students are investigating the Periodic Table of Elements in great depth. There was even a fiery episode with some sodium. These photos show metal reactivity experiments and bench demonstrations. It’s great to see our secondary students […]

Wed, May 24

SAC ‘Wear It Yellow’ Day – Friday 2 June

SAC ‘Wear It Yellow’ Day – Friday 2 June 2 As part of our National Reconciliation Week this year, on Friday 2 June, we are encouraging all students and teachers to take part in a yellow-themed accessory day to raise funds for a First Nations organisation, Children’s Ground. The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2023 […]

Wed, May 24

From the Catherine McAuley Library

From the Catherine McAuley Library National Simultaneous Storytime – ‘The Speedy Sloth’ National Simultaneous Storytime is held annually by the Australian Library and Information Association. It is an opportunity for children all around Australia to share the same story at the same time – in many different places! This year, Rebecca Young and Heath McKenzie’s […]

Wed, May 24

School Camp at Narnu Farm!

School Camp at Narnu Farm! The Year 3 students were blessed with mostly sunny days at Narnu Farm in Hindmarsh Island last week! The students enjoyed participating in many farm activities including feeding the animals, holding baby chickens, learning how to make butter, making billy-carts and learning about historical farm equipment. A big thank you […]

Tue, May 23

The Zoo Snooze Sleepover Adventure!

The Zoo Snooze Sleepover Adventure! The Year 2 students are always excited to attend the Zoo Snooze sleepover adventure! After writing information reports about animals in class, students enjoyed exploring the Adelaide Zoo to learn more about endangered species and exotic wildlife. Walking in the dark when no one else was around, was surely one […]

Tue, May 23

Secondary Sport

From the Secondary Sport Coordinator Knockout Sport It was an absolutely relentless effort from our senior knockout Australian rules football team last Tuesday, winning both games to progress through to the next round of the SA statewide school’s competition. The girls battled through some slippery conditions with patches of downpour throughout the day but were […]

Tue, May 23

Poetry Presentation by John Kelly

Poetry Presentation by John Kelly A poet is, before anything else, a person who is passionately in love with language. ~ W. H. Auden John Kelly is such a person. My Year 11 English class was fortunate to hear Adelaide-born poet, John, read from his most recent poetry collection, A Schoolbag Full. In his discussion […]

Tue, May 23

HASS History Week!

HASS History Week! Year 12 Business Innovation – students love the opportunity this subject provides for creativity, decision-making and connections with the real world. In the above photos, they are working on their business plans. May is traditionally History Month, and while our students are constantly immersed in History within the HASS framework, it is […]

Tue, May 23

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing BY DUNCAN MACMILLAN Recently the Year 10 Drama classes visited the Space theatre to see a production of Every Brilliant Thing.  In the play a young boy attempts to help relieve his mother’s depression by making her a list of every brilliant thing in the world. Decades pass, the list grows and […]

Tue, May 23

From the Careers Department

From the Careers Department Careers Week at SAC It was a fantastic Careers Week at SAC which fittingly started with old scholars supporting senior students at the Alumni Breakfast and ended with exploration activities for reception and Year 1 students. We enjoyed watching each year level engage with age-appropriate activities and were fortunate to welcome […]

Mon, May 22

From the Acting Principal

Acknowledgement of Country From the Acting Principal This week some members of the Leadership Team and I participated in the annual Mercy Education Ltd Leadership Seminar in Melbourne. This brought together Mercy leaders and directors from across the nation to engage with thought-provoking sessions on the role that Mercy Education schools have in the mission […]

Thu, May 11

Learnings and Laughter along the Larapinta Trail

MERCY LIGHT: LEARNING During the month of April, a small group of Year 11 Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award students and four staff members set off to hike the Larapinta Trail. The trail, which starts just outside of Alice Springs, spans 223 kilometres. It has been one of Australia’s most popular hiking trails for nearly 30 […]

Thu, May 11

From the Justice & Mercy Team

From the Justice & Mercy Team We are heading into a very busy (and exciting) term for the Justice and Mercy group! We appreciate the support from students of all ages and our SAC families with each JAM initiative.   Firstly, I would like to warmly welcome Mia Konopka back to SAC! Mia graduated last year […]

Thu, May 11

Attention all Years 7, 8 and 9 students

Attention all Years 7, 8 and 9 students On Thursday 18 May (Week 3), Brainstorm Productions will be presenting their student wellbeing performance ‘Wired’ for Years 7-9. The performance follows the journey of two students who are struggling to manage their mental health, relationships and online experiences. When their worlds collide, the audience must help […]