I think that we all understand the potential power and influence of symbols in a community. We sometimes talk about statements being symbolic or even individuals symbolising something greater than themselves. Whatever of that, the symbols that we display at our College are significant for what they convey about us and what we view as important. I refer to this here because last week at our IEY, the...
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One of the Jesuits murdered 30 years ago last week in El Salvador was Ignacio Ellacuría. He was the Rector of the University of Central America and a respected philosopher and theologian. He put forth a vision of a university in an address at Santa Clara University in 1982. It struck me how the vision is still contemporary and can apply to any educational endeavour including our College at Saint...
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- Gratitude leads to Generosity
On Wednesday night we had the presentation of the sports awards for Year 3 to 9 students at the Norwood Town Hall. Our guest speaker was Nathan Dignam who is an Old Ignatian from the class of 2014. After he had left school, he took up ultimate frisbee and went on to represent Australia at the recent world championships. He shared a bit about the sport. If there is a dispute, the players discuss the...
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- Middle School Ethics Olympiad
- TERM 4 WEEK 5 SPORTS REPORT
- ROWING REPORTS
The College is currently inviting expressions of interest from parents/caregivers for students who would like to attend the January 2021 USA Music Tour. If you have a child that plays a musical instrument/s or sings; is in Years 9, 10, 11 or 12 in 2020 and would like to experience art, music and drama, visiting and performing in schools and churches in America, in places such as San Francisco,...
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- SAE CREATIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE OPEN NIGHT
- Aerospace Careers – Jobs of the Future STEM careers
- Defence Industries Pathways Program (DIPP17) Course Details
- SACE / SATAC Diary Dates
- TAFE DATES
Would you have noticed the star in the sky? Or would you have been too busy and distracted? Under the shade of our trees and with a fresh morning breeze, our outdoor liturgy this week focused on Advent as a time of expectation, preparation, and hope. Amidst the pageants of Adelaide and Norwood and all that needs to be done in the lead-up to our own family Christmas preparations, we might ask what all...
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- REMEMBRANCE DAY - YEAR 6
- TERM 4 WEEK 5 SPORTS REPORT
St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree The St Vincent de Paul Giving Tree in the library is looking fabulous with lots of generous gifts already donated. Many children enjoy buying a gift for a child their age that they would like themselves. Please choose a tag from the tree and donate a present to a child in need. We are also collecting food in classrooms and Ignatius Early Years are collecting pyjamas...
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Dear Parents and Caregivers The new Parents and Friends Committee for 2020 will hold their first meeting together on Tuesday 3 December, 7:00pm at the Junior School. This meeting will be a planning meeting to start looking at all the events for 2020. By now you should have received a survey asking for volunteer helpers at the P&F events, as well as a call out for Parent Reps for 2020....
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The Gift of Entertainment is a new Digital Membership valid for 12 months from the day of activation. It is available in a Single City or Multi City Membership and 20% of the sale from each Membership supports the College. Click HERE to buy now.
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Dear Families, The December/January Vacation Care program is out now and filling fast! Remember bookings close strictly Friday 29 November. You can find a booklet at the OSHC desk, or click HERE to view the program. A reminder that Vacation Care bookings will not be accepted without the consent/booking forms and payment. Verbal bookings will not be accepted. Please consider the number of bookings we...
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- TERM 4 ROSTER - JUNIOR SCHOOL
- TERM 4 ROSTER - SENIOR SCHOOL
- STOCK - RUN DOWN MODE
- WALKERVILLE NETBALL CLUB
- POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS) RESEARCH STUDY