140 Years: A Legacy of Courage, A Future of Promise
In 2027, St Aloysius College celebrates a significant milestone: 140 years of providing education in the Mercy tradition in North Melbourne. The anniversary theme, A Legacy of Courage, A Future of Promise, reflects the faith and vision of the pioneers who established St Aloysius in 1887, the countless people who have shaped its history, and the ambition and hope for the generations who will follow. For 140 years, St Aloysius has been a place of learning, opportunity and belonging, guided by…
Father's Day Breakfast
This morning the College Community gathered for the annual Father’s Day Breakfast, celebrating the fathers, carers and father-figures who are such an important part of the St Aloysius College community. We were privileged to hear from St Aloysius parents, Professor Mathews Nkhoma, Scott Ellerton and Professor Ramon Spaaij, who offered profound reflections on the values of belonging and community, the power of self-belief and perseverance, and the importance of embracing challenges with…
Altiora Campus Officially Opens
Officially Open: St Aloysius College Altiora Senior Years Campus St Aloysius College has celebrated a defining moment in its history this morning, 4th August 2026, with the official opening of the Altiora Campus, a purpose-built Senior Years facility designed to support future-focused learning for generations of students. Located on the site of the former Boundary Road Gymnasium, Altiora represents the first stage of the College’s Masterplan and reflects a significant investment in creating…
Welcome Back to Term Three
Welcome back to Term 3. I trust that you and your families enjoyed a restful break. I am pleased to share that on Thursday, 9 July, the College officially received the keys to our new Senior Years Campus. It gives me immense pride to announce that our new campus will be known as Altiora, a name inspired by our College motto, Ad Altiora — Strive for Higher Things. Altiora captures the very heart of Mercy Education. It is a place where students will be challenged to think deeply, pursue…
End Of Term Two Message
Dear Parents and Carers, As we draw towards the conclusion of Semester 1, it is a wonderful time to reflect on and celebrate everything our students have achieved. This semester has seen our community demonstrate tremendous commitment, resilience and growth, and there is so much of which to be proud. Beyond the classroom, our students have thrown themselves into a rich and diverse range of co-curricular activities, from sport and music to debating, community service and much more. This…
Mary Farah named Excellence Awardee at the 2026 Australian Education Awards
St Aloysius College is proud to announce that Principal Mary Farah has been named an Excellence Awardee in the Secondary School Principal of the Year (Non-Government) category at the 2026 Australian Education Awards. This national recognition acknowledges Mary’s leadership during one of the most significant periods in the College’s 139-year history. Since joining St Aloysius College, Mary has guided the community through a profound transformation, leading the transition from an all-girls…
St Aloysius Students Attend The Ripple Effect Leadership Conference
On Tuesday 3rd March, members of St Aloysius College's student community, accompanied by English Learning Leader Pippa Mills, travelled to St Leonard's College to take part in the 2026 Student Leadership Conference: The Ripple Effect: Small Actions with Big Consequences. The annual conference brings together student leaders from schools across Melbourne, providing an opportunity to develop leadership skills and build connections with peers from other schools. This year's program featured a…
Celebrating our High Achievers
A warm invitation to the wider College community to hear the words from College Principal, Mary Farah, delivered at today's High Achievers' Assembly. Good morning and welcome to our first assembly for 2026. I hope you all have had a wonderful start to this academic year. There is a specific kind of magic in the air at the start of a new year - a blend of nerves, reunions, and a quiet promise of what is yet to come. We extend a special welcome to our distinguished guests, our dedicated parents,…
A Journey of Excellence
As we begin the 2026 academic year, I warmly welcome all families to St Aloysius College. The start of a new year invites us to pause, reflect and recommit ourselves to what matters most: the care, formation and flourishing of the young people entrusted to us. Mercy Education has always been committed to remaining responsive to the needs of the time. Today, that call includes supporting students to navigate an increasingly complex world—academically, socially and digitally—with wisdom,…