I get the opportunity to work with the children – which I love – and in the office where it is buzzing with energy. The school that wins the majority of the shields is the overall winner of the Carnival and of the 'Mercedes-Ignatius' Shield. During these last twenty-two years, he has served as a year level coordinator, dean of students and administrative dean.
In 2014, with changes to the leadership structure of the College, Mr Coffey was appointed as head of the senior school, a role he has filled with great insight and commitment. St Ignatius College is made up of 7 schools, 5 primary schools, 1 middle school, 1 secondary school and 1 Learning Centre. Back Row L-R: Mr Kain Noack - Head of Studies and Innovation, Mrs Samantha Trenerry – Head of Business, Fr Peter Hosking SJ - Rector, Mr Phil Donato – Head of Senior School, Front Row L-R: Mrs Jacquie McCabe - Head of Ignatian Ethos, Mr Peter Coffey - Principal, Mrs Rosemary Allen – Head of Ignatius Early Years, Mr Nicholas Boys – Head of Junior School, School TV - Wellbeing Platform for Parents and Caregivers. Before JEA appoints a Chair, Deputy Chair and/or a director, it must seek the prior approval of the Provincial. Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide, is an independent co-educational day school located in Adelaide, South Australia, part of the international network of Jesuit schools which began in Messina, Sicily, in 1548. Opening in March 2010, the Campion Library is a new double-storey library at the Senior School, developed to replace the previous, smaller library building. Professor Suzanne Le Mire (Chair) "It's the spirit here that counts. The College has two campuses: the Junior Campus in Norwood, containing the Junior School (Reception to Year 6 students) and Early Childhood Centre (3 to 5 years old), and the Senior Campus in Athelstone, located across some 16 hectares of land, home to the Senior School (Year 7 to 12 students). Ms Paula Capaldo
The JEA representative has the ability to speak at board meetings but cannot vote on any decision. Australian Provincial Fr Brian McCoy SJ announced yesterday that a new principal has been appointed at Saint Ignatius’ College Adelaide. An alumnus of the College, Mr Coffey graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Economics and a Diploma of Education. The Chair, Deputy Chair and Directors of the Board are appointed by JEA, taking into account nominations from the Chair of the Board and/or the Provincial. [4], Today, over 1500 students are enrolled at the College's Junior and Senior Schools.[5]. A significant celebration and event in the College community is the annual Patronal Feast Day of Saint Ignatius. We heard the frogs in the creek that began as the tadpoles we have watched grow and change over time. Students prior to this year level were educated at Loreto College, St Joseph's Memorial School (the local parish school), or the local state schools. From 1971, the school accepted Kildare College enrolments from girls wanting to complete their secondary studies. [6], Aside from Junior and Senior School swimming and sports carnivals, another major event is the school's annual Distribution of Prizes, known as 'Speech Day', which all students from Years 3 to 12 attend. Saint Ignatius’ College is a ministry of the Australian Jesuits. From this time, he embraced Ignatian spirituality and Jesuit education with great passion.
34°52′37″S 138°41′50″E / 34.876853°S 138.697201°E / -34.876853; 138.697201Coordinates: 34°52′37″S 138°41′50″E / 34.876853°S 138.697201°E / -34.876853; 138.697201, Private, day school in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, Single-gender education beginnings and later developments, A co-educational Reception to Year 12 College, Sport, notable alumni and popular culture, List of Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide people. Alumni Armed Services. Our goal is to foster a love of Christ through both program experiences and education. Digital Agency - Deepend. The Campion Library contains more classrooms to accommodate the growing number of Senior School students, as well as more modern library facilities.