In a unique turn of events, I was fortunate this week to attend three different celebrations of the Eucharist within our community. On Sunday afternoon at Norwood, many of our Year 4 students, a Year 5 and a Year 6 student, and two students from the Senior School received their First Holy Communion. There was a palpable sense of excitement amongst the students that was delightful to see, as was the...
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The theme of National Reconciliation Week is ‘Grounded in Truth: walk together with courage’. Australians have come a long way in coming to terms with our history. This helps us walk together where we understand, value, and respect each other. Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and men are faith-filled, inspiring, down to earth, and vulnerable. They place an emphasis on presence...
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This week is National Reconciliation Week and the theme for 2019 is: Grounded in Truth Walk Together with Courage Reconciliation must live in the hearts, minds and actions of all Australians as we move forward, creating a nation strengthened by respectful relationships between the wider Australian community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As we read through these statements, the...
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At our recent Mission Day celebrations, the focus was clearly on supporting the incredible work of the Jesuit Mission in Timor Leste, Cambodia, Vietnam, Daly River, Bathurst Island, and India. We were greatly moved by the reflection at the liturgy, given by our Liturgy Captain, Emily Flaherty, who informed us that “… 41.8% of people in Timor Leste live below the poverty line and have just...
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- POWER TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
- ETHICS OLYMPIAD
- TOURNAMENT OF MINDS
- TERM 2 WEEK 4 SPORTS REPORTS
- Artist in residence - Cedric Varcoe
- CABARET
- CHESS
- PUBLIC SPEAKING: ROSTRUM SEMI FINAL VICTORIES
- DEBATING
On Wednesday 29 May, students, staff and visitors gathered to hear Cedric Varcoe share his stories about his country and his culture and the influence this has had in his life and his artworks (he has painted over 800 paintings). His passion for his art making and the importance of sharing his culture through his stories was very evident during his presentation. So many of his stylised paintings...
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On Friday 24 May, the Senior School had their annual Mission Fete Day. Our focus for the day was serving, supporting and connecting with our international Jesuit community through Jesuit Missions Australia. Jesuit Missions works with overseas communities experiencing hardship, advocating for and encouraging cultural awareness and fundraising. Our focus this year was raising funds for education and resources...
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The demonstration will showcase nine aerobics teams and four Old Ignatian teams and is a great opportunity for the performance squad to practise their routines in the lead up to the State Finals. Everyone is welcome – come and see the vibrancy of this sport for yourself! Please contact Mrs Gabby Puntillo for further details: g.puntillo@ignatius.sa.edu.au
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TONIGHT, 6.30pm for 7.00pm start
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This week is National Reconciliation Week, which serves as a chance for all Australians to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. The 2019 theme is ‘Grounded in Truth – Walk together with Courage’. In beginning this week, we were lucky to have guest speakers from the senior campus including Mr Chris Toome who coordinates the Jarrumwani immersions, along with students...
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- YEAR 2 ROAD SAFETY EXCURSION
- TERM 2 WEEK 4 SPORTS REPORTS
The biennial Saint Ignatius Art Show is back again this year with over 85 South Australian established and emerging artists, including indigenous artwork from Kaltjiti Arts and Crafts, a community based, Aboriginal art centre in the community of Fregon in the APY Lands of South Australia. The Art Show has been a very special Saint Ignatius' College event since 2000 and is a wonderful opportunity...
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Last week was National Volunteers Week and I'd like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has volunteered and helped out with all the events that the Parents and Friends Committee put together. Firstly, the committee itself. The P&F is a volunteer based committee and I'm very grateful to all those on the committee who work so hard in putting together the events for the whole community...
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Year 5 Bottle and Plate Night Saturday 1 June Kindly hosted by Sheldon Chong and Bernadine Wee Reps: Year 5 Red Georgina Dantalis: georgina@qantumgroup.com.au Tiffany Prescott: tiffany.j.prescott@gmail.com Year 5 Gold Mary-Anne Gunther: mary-anne@intromedia.com.au Year 5 Blue Renee Whiteman: renwhiteman@gmail.com Melissa Britten-Jones: mbritten-jones@bigpond.com Year 4 Mum's Dinner Wednesday...
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Tuckshop Rosters Term 2: Junior School Please click HERE to view the Term 2, 2019 Tuckshop Roster. Senior School Please click HERE to view the Term 2, 2019 Tuckshop Roster. Tuckshop Menu Term 2: Senior School The Tuckshop have added some delicious winter warmers to the menu: Chicken and chips - $5.00 per serve Lamb yiros and chips - $7.50 per serve Chicken yiros and chips -...
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