Why a Girls' School? - St Aloysius College
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Why a Girls' School? - St Aloysius College
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Why a Girls’ School?
Dame Roma Mitchell – Australia’s first female Governor. Mary Tenison Woods – South Australia’s first female lawyer. Tegan Brink – Australia’s High Commissioner to South Africa. What might these three women, born decades apart, have in common? They each were educated at St Aloysius College.
Spanning a history of 145 years, SAC has earned a reputation for educating girls who become pioneering leaders. Girls who attend St Aloysius College are encouraged to pursue their passions. This support begins as early as Reception and continues through to the end of Year 12.
An abundance of opportunities are available to students, enhancing their confidence through
STEM
, the
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award,
physical education
,
the arts
, and
Justice and Mercy (JAM) initiatives.
Peer support programs connect students in Reception and Year 6, Years 3 and 8, Years 5 and 9 and Years 7 and 10, each with a specific focus. These opportunities enable older girls to be caring mentors who younger students admire.
Join us for our
Open Night on Thursday 26 March
and experience a welcoming community where curiosity and confidence are nurtured from ELC to Year 12. See our College in action and explore how girls climb higher together in a supportive and vibrant school environment in the heart of
Adelaide’s CBD.
“The personal development we’ve experienced since starting at SAC has been life-changing. Having a main focus on girls means that we have access to all the leadership opportunities available to students in school, and we are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones through extra-curricular and academic programs.”
“We are constantly empowered and reminded by the Mercy values that we as young women can make a difference. Personally, I feel that going to school in an all-girls’ environment has helped me focus more on my ambitions and given me confidence.”
Year 12 students Clodeta and Harnaaz
Research from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools
states that 93% of girls’ school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than coeducated peers and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school. Preparation for leadership starts in school, as showcased by this research.
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About
Welcome
Mercy Vision & Values
Why a Girls’ School?
History
City Location & Facilities
Strategic Plan
Masterplan
Reconciliation in Action
School Governance
Employment Opportunities
Child Safe Environments
Learning
Primary
Secondary
Student Opportunities
STEM
The Arts
Languages & Cultural Immersions
Student Leadership
Social Justice
Physical Education & Sport
Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Clubs & Activities
Student Wellbeing
Careers Education
Enrolment
School Tours & Open Night
Our Enrolment Process
School Fees
International Students & Study Tours
国际生
Scholarships
School Services
OSHC
Uniform Shop
Canteen
Online Payments
ELC
Catherine McAuley Library
Community
Latest News
Newsletter
Calendar & Term Dates
SAC Playgroup
Old Scholars
Volunteers
Quick Links for Families
Contact Us
Why a Girls’ School?
Dame Roma Mitchell – Australia’s first female Governor. Mary Tenison Woods – South Australia’s first female lawyer. Tegan Brink – Australia’s High Commissioner to South Africa. What might these three women, born decades apart, have in common? They each were educated at St Aloysius College.
Spanning a history of 145 years, SAC has earned a reputation for educating girls who become pioneering leaders. Girls who attend St Aloysius College are encouraged to pursue their passions. This support begins as early as Reception and continues through to the end of Year 12.
An abundance of opportunities are available to students, enhancing their confidence through
STEM
, the
Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award,
physical education
,
the arts
, and
Justice and Mercy (JAM) initiatives.
Peer support programs connect students in Reception and Year 6, Years 3 and 8, Years 5 and 9 and Years 7 and 10, each with a specific focus. These opportunities enable older girls to be caring mentors who younger students admire.
Join us for our
Open Night on Thursday 26 March
and experience a welcoming community where curiosity and confidence are nurtured from ELC to Year 12. See our College in action and explore how girls climb higher together in a supportive and vibrant school environment in the heart of
Adelaide’s CBD.
“The personal development we’ve experienced since starting at SAC has been life-changing. Having a main focus on girls means that we have access to all the leadership opportunities available to students in school, and we are encouraged to step out of our comfort zones through extra-curricular and academic programs.”
“We are constantly empowered and reminded by the Mercy values that we as young women can make a difference. Personally, I feel that going to school in an all-girls’ environment has helped me focus more on my ambitions and given me confidence.”
Year 12 students Clodeta and Harnaaz
Research from the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools
states that 93% of girls’ school graduates say they were offered greater leadership opportunities than coeducated peers and 80% have held leadership positions since graduating from high school. Preparation for leadership starts in school, as showcased by this research.
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PRIMARY EBOOKS
SECONDARY EBOOKS
GALE EBOOKS
GALE HIGH SCHOOL
GALE ONEFILE
GALE NEWS
INFOBASE ANCIENT HISTORY
INFOBASE MODERN HISTORY
BRITANNICA
INFORMIT
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