From the Principal – Issue #19, 2024

Acknowledgement of Country

Dear Parents/Guardians, Friends & Students of SAC,

The Physical Education team ensured that Health and PE Week (Week 5) was one to remember, with a range of activities on offer for our students throughout the week. The Health Hustle in the gym was a big drawcard, with students of all ages joining in. The ‘80’s activewear was on full display in the PE office, and we could hear them coming from a mile away in those polyester tracksuits. The sense of fun that our staff bring to their work is surely part of the reason that so many students stay actively engaged in sports throughout their years at SAC, and it was great to celebrate with them last week.

On a more serious note, the Year 10 students put together some thought-provoking pieces of documentary theatre for their end of semester performances last week. The theatre was packed and the students left all of us with much to think about with works they had created themselves. Each ensemble showed great teamwork, encouraging and supporting one another both on stage and behind the scenes. Their work both on stage and behind the scenes augurs well for Year 11 and 12 Drama classes.

The SAC Pageant reminds us that Christmas is just around the corner, and the Year 2 students strode around the gym with their homemade floats grinning with pride. We were thrilled that our new Reception students were able to enjoy the day as part of their orientation program, and our friends from Chancery Lane were also captivated by the colourful parade. I’m sure we were all inspired to put the Christmas tree up, if we haven’t already done so, in seeing the joy on so many children’s faces!

Primary classes have been on the move this fortnight, shipping out of Dunlevie and settling into their new rooms in the Redden Undercroft. Thanks to the families who joined us in the Dunlevie Courtyard on Monday morning for a farewell to the Dunlevie Building prior to the Primary Assembly. This courtyard has been a gathering place for our primary parents for many years, and we know that the new configuration will be even more comfortable and welcoming in 2026.

Last night we said our final farewell to the Class of 2024. Almost 500 people gathered at Donato Reception Centre to honour this group of graduates with their families and friends. I am always reminded in these moments how lucky we are to have such a positive and supportive parent community. For many of these families, this marks the end of a 13-year journey together, but we know that we will always stay connected through the SAC Old Scholars Association (SACOSA). We look forward to sharing news of their achievements beyond school via our newsletters.

A group of adventurous students and staff will depart for Cambodia this weekend. The girls have worked extremely hard in the lead-up to this trip, and they will take with them a significant donation to the work of Sr Denise Coghlan RSM at the Metta Karuna Reflection Centre in Siem Reap, where Sister Denise has lived and worked for over 30 years. These immersion experiences have an enormous impact on the participants, and whilst there will undoubtedly be some nervous parents at the airport, we know that the girls will return with new understandings of how mercy can shape the lives of people across the world.

I look forward to seeing you at the many events in the next fortnight, especially the Year 6 Graduation Mass, Primary Mass and SAC Spectacular!

Ms Paddy McEvoy
Principal

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