From the Principal

I am delighted to announce the launch of our new podcast Ignatius Talking. This is an exciting medium we look forward to exploring as a new communication channel for our community in the future.

Our first podcast produced in the lead up to International Women’s Day features three extraordinary women from our Ignatian community.

Watch the full episode below:

We are very proud of Olivia Savvas, Old Ignatian, a politician who is making the world brighter. Olivia is the youngest member of the South Australian Parliament and the youngest woman ever elected to the House of Assembly. She is intelligent, articulate, brave, kind and strong. She is a true example to all of us about what is possible when we have courage, a sense of service, and can achieve beyond the boundaries of societal stereotypes. In our first episode of Ignatius Talking, Olivia was interviewed by two of our remarkable Year 11 students, Gaby Elias and Mehar Bains, who as prize recipients in the 2023 Premier’s Anzac Spirit School Prize competition, will join with eighteen other students in a 12-day study tour to Vietnam in April to coincide with Anzac Day. Here we see three women living out our College vision to set the world alight.

International Women’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to inspire us all, celebrating remarkable stories that show courage and fortitude. In highlighting these stories, we can reflect on the strength and unity that exists with diverse representation in leadership roles and access to opportunities in all industries and sectors.

Since stepping into this role, I’ve been struck by the powerful realisation that here at Saint Ignatius’ College, there are no ‘ceilings’. In our classrooms, in the aspirations of our students, in matters of gender equality - there are no boundaries. Regardless of gender, everyone has the same opportunities to lead, explore, evolve and embrace their true selves. Here at Saint Ignatius, everyone is empowered to dream boldly and set the world alight.

We foster a culture where courage is celebrated, barriers are dismantled, and personal excellence is encouraged for all. When I consider why this may be, I think of a beautiful passage by Pope Francis exploring the Jesuit term ‘magis’ - meaning greater, deeper, that which leads you, more meaningful.

To all those that have seen ceilings not as an end point, but as something to break through with bravery and courage - thank you for the example and inspiration to us all.

Happy International Women’s Day.

Lauren Brooks
Principal