From the Principal – Issue #20, 2024

Acknowledgement of Country

The last fortnight has given us so many opportunities to gather with students, staff and families at the Year 6 Graduation Mass, SAC Spectacular, year level assemblies and the Primary Mass. At each of these events, I am reminded of the love and pride parents and guardians have for their children, and the desire in the eyes of every child to make their family proud. I am always very grateful for the supportive partnership that we share in supporting every student to flourish at SAC and our students remind us of the privilege it is to be an educator.

Celebrating the successes of our Year 6 cohort

Sem 2 Primary Mass and Awards Ceremony in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral

At Spectacular we celebrated the power of arts education to transform the hearts and minds of our students. The joy on children’s faces said at all, as they bounced across the stage of the Entertainment Centre last Friday night. Thanks to the many families and friends who came along – your presence is what makes the event truly spectacular!

the Power of Arts Education was evident at our 2024 sac Spectacular

In her Advent Reflection for Mercy Ministry Companions, Sr Annette Schneider reminded us that the preparation and anticipation of the birth of Jesus is a gift to all of us amid the stress and busyness of our working lives. When we take a moment in each day to reflect on where we are called to kindness and compassion, then we can recognise that God’s spirit works in ways we may not anticipate.

I would like to extend my thanks to you, the families and friends of St Aloysius College, for the kindness and compassion that you extend to me, my Leadership Team and staff of the College. May the God of Mercy bring joy to you all this Christmas season.

Ms Paddy McEvoy
Principal

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