The Igxperience program is designed to create an authentic outdoor education experience, providing students with an opportunity to grow and connect in a manner aligned with the College’s Wellbeing Framework. Through interactions and experiences in a different, challenging environment students will have the opportunity to further develop relationships with peers, mentor teachers, House Leaders and other staff.
Igxperience has been carefully designed, through a partnership with external provider Active Ed, to gradually enhance the level of challenge and breadth of new skills that students are exposed to each year. Not only are students gaining practical competencies but they are also learning more about themselves and their classmates through problem solving, collaboration and nightly reflections.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Approximate Cost
Students are provided with a journal and complete various entries based on their learnings for each day, new connections made, obstacles overcome and new skills learnt.
3 days, 2 nights at Aldinga
$350 - 450
Co-Curricular Experiences
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Generations in Jazz
Year
7-12
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year 8
Compulsory Camp
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Middle Years Igxperience Program
Year 8
The Igxperience program is designed to create an authentic outdoor education experience, providing students with an opportunity to grow and connect in a manner aligned with the College’s Wellbeing Framework. Through interactions and experiences in a different, challenging environment students will have the opportunity to further develop relationships with peers, mentor teachers, House Leaders and other staff.
Igxperience has been carefully designed, through a partnership with external provider Active Ed, to gradually enhance the level of challenge and breadth of new skills that students are exposed to each year. Not only are students gaining practical competencies but they are also learning more about themselves and their classmates through problem solving, collaboration and nightly reflections.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Approximate Cost
Students are provided with a journal and complete various entries based on their learnings for the day, new connections made, obstacles overcome and new skills learnt.
3 days, 2 nights at She-Oak Run, Finniss River
$500 - 600
Co-Curricular Experiences
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Generations in Jazz
Year
7-12
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year 9
Compulsory Camp
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Middle Years Igxperience Program
Year 9
The Igxperience program is designed to create an authentic outdoor education experience, providing students with an opportunity to grow and connect in a manner aligned with the College’s Wellbeing Framework. Through interactions and experiences in a different, challenging environment students will have the opportunity to further develop relationships with peers, mentor teachers, House Leaders and other staff.
Igxperience has been carefully designed, through a partnership with external provider Active Ed, to gradually enhance the level of challenge and breadth of new skills that students are exposed to each year. Not only are students gaining practical competencies but they are also learning more about themselves and their classmates through problem solving, collaboration and nightly reflections.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Approximate Cost
Students are provided with a journal and complete various entries based on their learnings for the day, new connections made, obstacles overcome and new skills learnt.
4 days, 3 nights at various locations
$900 - 1000
Co-Curricular Experiences
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Generations in Jazz
Year
7-12
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
JACSA Girls Sports Carnival
Year 9-12 (girls)
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
• Opportunity for girls to have a similar competition to Boys Jesuit Carnivals
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Annual carnival between Ignatius and Loyola College, Watsonia
• Location swaps between Athelstone and Watsonia each year
• 3-day carnival in Term 2 school holidays
• Selected based on trials
• Sports: Volleyball, Netball, Soccer and Football
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
Event Details
Student Selection
Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
JACSA Girls Sports Carnival
Year 9-12 (girls)
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
• Opportunity for girls to have a similar competition to Boys Jesuit Carnivals
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Annual carnival between Ignatius and Loyola College, Watsonia
• Location swaps between Athelstone and Watsonia each year
• 3-day carnival in Term 2 school holidays
• Selected based on trials
• Sports: Volleyball, Netball, Soccer and Football
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport and debating whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Bi-annual carnivals for Soccer/Cricket and Basketball/Tennis
• Annual carnival for Debating
• Shared hosting duties between Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney Jesuit Schools (Riverview, Aloysius, and Xavier).
• 4 nights during school holidays
Students selected through their sporting team – only applies to First or Open A team
$100 – 200 (when in SA),
$800 – 1200 (when travelling interstate)
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale 10 - 11
European Football Tour
Commencing 2025
The European Football Tour provides students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the world of European football while enhancing their cultural and spiritual connection to our Ignatian heritage. Throughout the tour, students will attend professional football matches, tour world class stadiums, play friendly exhibition matches against local teams of equal skill-level, and participate in professional coaching clinics. Beyond football, students will deepen their understanding of European history and culture by visiting significant historical and cultural sites, and they will have the opportunity to strengthen their Ignatian identity through spiritual visits to Montserrat, Manresa, and walking part of El Camino. This tour aims to be a holistic experience, fostering both athletic and personal growth while deepening their commitment to Ignatian values.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
The Tour enhances Ignatian formation by encouraging students to be reflective and discerning through daily journal entries, documenting their learnings and newly acquired skills, as well as fostering faith-filled growth by visiting significant historical and spiritual sites, deepening their connection to faith and our Ignatian context.
• Length 14 days, 13 nights
• Frequency: bi-annually
• Key Sites: United Kingdom and Spain (Manchester, London, Barcelona and Madrid)
• Only open to students who nominate to play Soccer for the College as their Co-Curricular commitment in 2025
• The Tour will cater to all soccer abilities
$9,500 - 11,500
Faith and Service Immersions
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Ikara - Flinders Ranges
10 (20 students minimum)
Provides students with a First Nations immersive experience. Gives students a deep reflective experience of Adnyamathanha culture and lore.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Assists with students being curious and wise, reflective, faithful and questioning of past indigenous treatment.
• Takes place in Term 3 Week 10
• 6 days, 5 nights based in Flinders Ranges. Working in conjunction with Wilderness Escapes and local elder Kristian Coulthard operating out of the Wadna base in Blinman.
• Guided experiences on country
• Visit significant Indigenous sites and experience Ediacaran Tour
• Locations: Rawnsley Park, Wilpena Pound, Alpana Station, Blinman
Students apply in Term 1 of Year 10 by submitting a written letter in which they outline their reasons for applying, their strengths, and any challenges they foresee. They are expected to demonstrate teamwork, openness to learning, respect for diversity, and a commitment to challenging stereotypes. A teacher’s endorsement as a referee is required. Families with outstanding school fees should address their accounts before nominating their child for an immersion program.
Students provide a written application considering:
• Why they wish to participate on the journey
• How their involvement in the College and wider community makes them an ideal candidate?
• Barriers impacting availability
• Leadership skills and initiative
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
• An empathetic, caring, and respectful personality
• Tolerance, both within and outside the College, of different cultural groups
• Suggestions as to how they will utilise the knowledge and experience gained from the journey to challenge peer attitudes that lead towards the stereotyping of Indigenous people
• Personal attributes that would make them a worthy companion and valuable member of a small and respectful group
• Students must have a teacher who is willing to act as a referee and endorse their application
$1500 - 2000 (Inclusive of a $500 non-refundable deposit)
The journey involves significant physical activity. Participants should be prepared for the immersion’s physical and emotional demands. Medical facilities may be some hours away, and students with significant mental or other health concerns must submit a GP-approved plan.
Culpra Milli/Lake Mungo Immersion
10 (20 students minimum)
Provides students with an indigenous immersive experience.
Assists with students being curious and wise, reflective, faithful and questioning of past indigenous treatment.
• 6 days, 5 nights based in Northern NSW, working in conjunction with Red Earth and local Barkindji, Muthi Muthi and Ngiyampaa Elders
• Accommodation individual tents.
• Visit significant Indigenous sites
• Program run by Red Earth
• Week 10 Term 3
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
Students apply in Term 1 of Year 10 by submitting a written letter in which they outline their reasons for applying, their strengths, and any challenges they foresee. They are expected to demonstrate teamwork, openness to learning, respect for diversity, and a commitment to challenging stereotypes. A teacher’s endorsement as a referee is required. Families with outstanding school fees should address their accounts before nominating their child for an immersion program.
Students provide a written application considering:
• Why they wish to participate on the journey
• Barriers impacting availability
• Leadership skills and Initiative
• Empathetic, caring, and respectful personality
• Tolerance, both within and outside the College, of different cultural groups
• Suggestions as to how they will utilise the knowledge and experience gained from the journey to challenge peer attitudes that lead towards the stereotyping of Indigenous people
• Personal attributes that would make them a worthy companion and valuable member of a small and respectful group
• An ability to maintain an open mind to difference and a desire to learn more about the world in which we live
• Students must have a teacher who is willing to act as a referee and endorse their application
$2500 - 3000 (Inclusive of a $500 non-refundable deposit)
The journey involves significant physical activity and camping in individual tents. Participants should be prepared for the immersion’s physical and emotional demands. Medical facilities may be some hours away, and students with significant mental or other health concerns must submit a GP-approved plan.
Cultural Educational Tours & Exchanges
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
European Cultural Tour
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The European Cultural Tour aims to enhance students’ knowledge and appreciation of the significant cultural landmarks of Western Europe. Students will engage with significant social/cultural, political and military events that have shaped Western civilisation. It will provide opportunities to visit sites linked to the History and Art curriculum as well as enabling students to experience firsthand the objects of their study.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own. Students will gain a deeper understanding of our Western Humanistic traditions from which the Ignatian faith has its origins, encountering key places associated with the Ignatian/Jesuit story. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two to three weeks every 2 years
Cities/town that may be visited: Rome, Berlin, Paris, Amiens. Key sites visited include:
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
• Church of Gesù, Ignatius’ Rooms, Colosseum, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi
• Sachsenhausen Memorial & Museum
• Berlin Wall, Stasi Museum, Brandenburg gate
• Villers Bretonneux, Adelaide Cemetery, Sir John Monash Centre
Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process.
$10,000 - 10,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Italian Language Exchange
10 - 12
The Italian Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Portoguraro in the Veneto region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with an Italian family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Florence and Rome. The key sites visited include:
• Venice
• Trieste / Verona
• The Uffizi Gallery
• The Colosseum
• The Vatican and Vatican Museums
• Jesuit Churches and St Ignatius’ rooms
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Italian in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
French Language Exchange
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The French Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Macon in the Burgundy region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with a French family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Paris. The key sites visited include:
• Annecy Lake
• Beaune
• Lyon
• Eiffel Tower
• The Champs Elysees
• The Arc de Triomphe
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of French in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
China Educational Tour
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
10 - 12
The China Educational Tour not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities. It provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching their intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. The cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks travelling in China and visiting the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.
The key sites visited include:
• The Great Wall of China
• Tiananmen Square
• The NanluoguXiang Ancient Ally
• The Grant Tang Mall Street
• The historical town of Tong Li
• The St Ignatius Cathedral at Xujiahui
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Chinese in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$5,000 - 5,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Humanities Exchange
Commencing in 2026
10 (Limited to 12-15 students)
This immersive opportunity offers Year 10 Humanities students a unique chance to engage deeply with the ‘NZ’ in ANZAC, reflecting on New Zealand’s role in shaping the ANZAC Spirit. It encourages stepping outside comfort zones, fostering inquiry, and exploring each nation’s Indigenous histories and perspectives since white settlement.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection
Criteria
Approximate Cost
The experience builds connections with students from another school, emphasising community, cultural exchange, and the Jesuit value of ‘generous hosting.’ Incorporating liturgies or Masses adds a spiritual dimension, ensuring a rich, holistic learning journey.
Approximatly 6 nights, 7 days departing in the second week of the Term 2 school holidays.
This immersion provides students with a meaningful opportunity to connect with peers from Jesuit partner school, St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College in Auckland. The programme includes days of collaborative learning focused on the ANZAC legacy, cultural perspectives, and outdoor geography activities, fostering a deeper understanding of history and environment.
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process.
• The application process will commence in Term 1 Week 1.
$5,000
Year 11 Generations in Jazz
Co-Curricular
Experiences
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Year 7-12
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
Event Details
Student Selection
Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
JACSA Girls Sports Carnival
Year 9-12 (girls)
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
• Opportunity for girls to have a similar competition to Boys Jesuit Carnivals
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Annual carnival between Ignatius and Loyola College, Watsonia
• Location swaps between Athelstone and Watsonia each year
• 3-day carnival in Term 2 school holidays
• Selected based on trials
• Sports: Volleyball, Netball, Soccer and Football
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport and debating whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Bi-annual carnivals for Soccer/Cricket and Basketball/Tennis
• Annual carnival for Debating
• Shared hosting duties between Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney Jesuit Schools (Riverview, Aloysius, and Xavier).
• 4 nights during school holidays
Students selected through their sporting team – only applies to First or Open A team
$100 – 200 (when in SA),
$800 – 1200 (when travelling interstate)
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale 10 - 11
European Football Tour
Commencing 2025
The European Football Tour provides students with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves fully in the world of European football while enhancing their cultural and spiritual connection to our Ignatian heritage. Throughout the tour, students will attend professional football matches, tour world class stadiums, play friendly exhibition matches against local teams of equal skill-level, and participate in professional coaching clinics. Beyond football, students will deepen their understanding of European history and culture by visiting significant historical and cultural sites, and they will have the opportunity to strengthen their Ignatian identity through spiritual visits to Montserrat, Manresa, and walking part of El Camino. This tour aims to be a holistic experience, fostering both athletic and personal growth while deepening their commitment to Ignatian values.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
The Tour enhances Ignatian formation by encouraging students to be reflective and discerning through daily journal entries, documenting their learnings and newly acquired skills, as well as fostering faith-filled growth by visiting significant historical and spiritual sites, deepening their connection to faith and our Ignatian context.
• Length 14 days, 13 nights
• Frequency: bi-annually
• Key Sites: United Kingdom and Spain (Manchester, London, Barcelona and Madrid)
• Only open to students who nominate to play Soccer for the College as their Co-Curricular commitment in 2025
• The Tour will cater to all soccer abilities
$9,500 - 11,500
Faith and Service Immersions
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Timor Leste Province Based Immersion
11 (Limited to 15-18 students)
• This immersion provides students an immersive overseas experience in a country that is our nearest neighbour.
• Students spend time in community and in Jesuit schools learning about Timorese customs, rich cultural traditions, way of life, and lore.
• Students connect with local students.
• Learn about the history of complex Timor Leste
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Assists with students being curious and wise, reflective, faithful and questioning of past indigenous treatment
• 12 - 14 days
• Departure date approximatly Week 10 Term 3 returning During the Term 3 holidays
• Students visit key sites in Dili significant to Timorese during the occupation
• A week will be spent in the mountain village of Railaco staying in Jesuit supported school NOSSEF. Students will work in classrooms, participate in feeding programs and the medical clinic.
• A week will be spent in Saint Ignatius de Loyola Kasait, a Jesuit run school in coastal village of Kasait, spending time in classes.
• It is expected that the successful students will take an active and public role in promoting the relationship with Jesuit ministries in Timor Leste and the community upon their return.
• The application will need to highlight an openness to new experiences, eagerness to learn about other cultures, interest in social justice, willingness to engage in activities such as singing, playing sport, teaching and most importantly, an openness to respectfully engaging with/accompanying others.
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• The application must state clearly why the applicant wishes to participate in the Immersion program and what skills and talents they will bring to the experience.
• Students should also be willing to fully participate in Ignatian prayer and reflection, as these are central to the experience of an Immersion.
Other Criteria:
• Students will make a commitment to sharing their experience with the school community upon return.
• Students must have made satisfactory academic progress in all subjects, as indicated by school reports.
• Students must have a history of satisfactory school attendance.
• Students and parents will need to sign a behaviour contract to ensure the rights of all individuals are protected while on the Immersion.
• Students who exhibit poor behavior in the lead up to the immersion may have their position withdrawn.
• Students’ families must be up to date with payment of school fees and levies.
• Students will be expected to have submitted any assessment tasks due by the end of Week 8 of Term 2 prior to departure.
• Students must have a teacher who is willing to act as a referee
$5500 (Inclusive of a $500 non-refundable deposit)
• This immersion may pose risks for students with anaphylaxis.
• The journey involves significant physical activity. Participants should be prepared for the immersion’s physical and emotional demands. Medical facilities may be some hours away, and students with significant mental or other health concerns must submit a GP-approved plan.
• Require a current passport vaild for 6 months past the date of the immersion return
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Cambodia Vietnam Immersion
11 (Limited to 12-18 students)
• This immersion provides students an immersive overseas experience in country with strong Jesuit connections.
• Students will spend time in community and in a Jesuit school learning about Cambodia-Vietnam customs, rich cultural traditions, and way of life.
• Students will offer time in service of those on the margins.
• Students will connect with local students.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
• This immersion assists with students being curious and wise, reflective and discerning, grateful and joyful, faith-filled and hopeful, loving and generous and just and courageous.
• Immersions of this nature address intimately every level of formation and our virtues.
• Being outside of their comfort zones, students grow and come to understand their place in the world.
• Departs early December
• Approximately 19 days, 18 nights
• 4 nights in St Xaviers School Sisophon, spending time with the students in the school and local community
• Working with the Siem Reap catholic Church
• Spending time with New Hope for Cambodian Children, the Ponheary Ly Foundation and the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation
• Students visit numerous temples and sites of religious significance
• Will also include visits to other places of interest such as Angkor Wat, Land Mine Museum, The Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng
Student Selection Criteria
Students apply via written letter in Term 4 Year 10 addressing listed criteria:
• Students will make a commitment to sharing their experience with the school community upon return.
• Students must have made satisfactory academic progress in all subjects, as indicated by school reports.
• Students must have a history of satisfactory school attendance.
• Students and parents will need to sign a behaviour contract to ensure the rights of all individuals are protected while on the Immersion.
• Students who exhibit poor behavior in the lead up to the immersion may have their position withdrawn.
• It is an expectation of the College that families who are in financial arrears to the College would pay their outstanding fees before nominating their child to go on an immersion
• Students must have a teacher who is willing to act as a referee and endorse their application
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
$5000 (Inclusive of a $500 non-refundable deposit)
• This immersion may pose risks for students with anaphylaxis
• The journey involves significant physical activity. Participants should be prepared for the immersion’s physical and emotional demands. Medical facilities may be some hours away, and students with significant mental or other health concerns must submit a GP-approved plan.
• Require a current passport vaild for 6 months past the date of the immersion return
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale 11
Jarjum Redfern Caroline Chisholm Immersion
• Provide students with an interactive immersion experience with First Nations children in a school setting.
• Gain an understanding of the challenges faced by some First Nations students in an urban context.
• Engage with all College virtues on a deep level.
• Foster a connection with students at Jarjum School and deepen the College connection to our sister school in Redfern.
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• 4 students and 2 staff to spend 4 days working in Jarjum Jesuit School, Redfern Sydney.
• Working with the students and staff engaging in all school activities and assigned tasks.
• Afternoon activities including Redfern Orientation walks, Sydney walking tours for First Nations context and school excursions.
• Students engage in lead up activities and training for context and preparation for experience.
• Departs Monday 30 June and returns Thursday 3 July (First Week of Term 2 holidays)
Students apply via written application early in Term 1
Students need to address:
• What gifts and graces do they bring to the immersion experience
• How might the experiencer deepen their faith or understanding of faith
• What are the reasons they are applying to go.
• Students selected would be fulfilling the College requirements for the Caroline Chisholm service program
• It is an expectation that families who are in financial arrears to the College would pay their outstanding fees before
$1000 - $1500 Inclusive of flights, accommodation and meals.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Kairos Retreat
11 (November retreats only)
The Kairos Retreat aims to create an environment away, a moment in “God’s time”, in which the retreatants may be awakened to the ever-present love of God. Each one of us is called to fullness as a person and closer intimacy with God. Kairos seeks to proclaim and make real this relationship, as well as raise awareness of “God in all things”. Through peer ministry, retreatants experience Christian leadership, support, and community, retreatants are invited to grow in understanding of themselves and of how God can be found in all things.
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
4-day retreat at venues such as Nunyara Conference Centre, Belair, Woodhouse, Piccadilly or alternative sites. Runs four times per year:
• Mid-January (two weeks before Term 1 starts)
• April holidays
• June/July holidays
• November/December (Week 7, Term 4)
Students are selected through an application process. Ideal candidates consist of students who are:
• Open to hearing God’s message
• Cleared by the SS Wellbeing team
• Up to date with assessments
• Willing to volunteer holiday time
• Have consent from parents/caregiver
$200 - 250
Cultural Educational Tours & Exchanges
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
European Cultural Tour
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The European Cultural Tour aims to enhance students’ knowledge and appreciation of the significant cultural landmarks of Western Europe. Students will engage with significant social/cultural, political and military events that have shaped Western civilisation. It will provide opportunities to visit sites linked to the History and Art curriculum as well as enabling students to experience firsthand the objects of their study.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own. Students will gain a deeper understanding of our Western Humanistic traditions from which the Ignatian faith has its origins, encountering key places associated with the Ignatian/Jesuit story. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two to three weeks every 2 years
Cities/town that may be visited: Rome, Berlin, Paris, Amiens. Key sites visited include:
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
• Church of Gesù, Ignatius’ Rooms, Colosseum, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi
• Sachsenhausen Memorial & Museum
• Berlin Wall, Stasi Museum, Brandenburg gate
• Villers Bretonneux, Adelaide Cemetery, Sir John Monash Centre
Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process.
$10,000 - 10,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Italian Language Exchange
10 - 12
The Italian Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Portoguraro in the Veneto region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with an Italian family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Florence and Rome. The key sites visited include:
• Venice
• Trieste / Verona
• The Uffizi Gallery
• The Colosseum
• The Vatican and Vatican Museums
• Jesuit Churches and St Ignatius’ rooms
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Italian in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
French Language Exchange
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The French Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Macon in the Burgundy region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with a French family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Paris. The key sites visited include:
• Annecy Lake
• Beaune
• Lyon
• Eiffel Tower
• The Champs Elysees
• The Arc de Triomphe
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of French in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
China Educational Tour
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
10 - 12
The China Educational Tour not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities. It provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching their intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. The cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks travelling in China and visiting the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.
The key sites visited include:
• The Great Wall of China
• Tiananmen Square
• The NanluoguXiang Ancient Ally
• The Grant Tang Mall Street
• The historical town of Tong Li
• The St Ignatius Cathedral at Xujiahui
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Chinese in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$5,000 - 5,500
Year 12 Generations in Jazz
Co-Curricular
Experiences
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Year 7-12
• Generations in Jazz exists to provide an opportunity to compete and perform at a national level.
• Divisions range in skill from highly advanced through to beginner in stage/big bands, small jazz combos and small and large jazz vocal ensembles.
• This also gives an opportunity for our students to excel in their chosen instrument/voice type.
• Engagement — in a national competition and festival which exposes our students to musicians from other schools at varying degrees of ability and skill
• Belonging — as part of a Saint Ignatius’ College touring party
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
Event Details
Student Selection
Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Length 3 days, 2 nights over a weekend (Fri-Sun)
• Frequency: annually
• Key Sites: The Barn Palais and Function Centre, accommodation (various) Mount Gambier, SA
• Students in these ensembles are selected exclusively from audition.
• Auditions are held at the commencement of the school year with set pieces available from the end of the previous year.
$700 - 800
• Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
• Accessible only to those students who are successful at audition.
• Competition is held in farmlands outside of Mount Gambier. There may be some restrictions in regard to mobility.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Music Tour - Regional
Next offering 2026
Year 7-11
• To provide an opportunity for our students to share their gifts and talents to a wider audience beyond our College community.
• To provide an opportunity for our students to travel beyond the city, as a group, and engage with students/musicians in other communities.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Participation Accessibility/ Restrictions
• Growth — through rehearsal and performance
• Belonging — as part of a touring party of musicians
• Community building — with other schools and communities we encounter on the tour
• Length: 3 - 5 days
• Frequency: every 3 to 4 years (depending on the cohort or other events occurring within the College community)
• Students should be involved in the Co-curricular Music Program.
• Students nominate to be involved and then parental confirmation is sought.
• Students should be at a reasonable level in their chosen instrument/voice type to be able to maintain the demands of learning repertoire for a tour.
$300 - 500 (dependant on length and location)
Only open to students who sing or play a musical instrument.
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Jesuit Carnivals
First/Open A Teams
• Foster relationships with other Jesuit Schools through sport and debating whilst building on the traditions of past players and College involvement
• Enhance player development and provide ability to play against greater competition
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
• Bi-annual carnivals for Soccer/Cricket and Basketball/Tennis
• Annual carnival for Debating
• Shared hosting duties between Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney Jesuit Schools (Riverview, Aloysius, and Xavier).
• 4 nights during school holidays
Students selected through their sporting team – only applies to First or Open A team
$100 – 200 (when in SA),
$800 – 1200 (when travelling interstate)
Faith and Service
Immersions
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Kairos Retreat
12 (January, April and July)
The Kairos Retreat aims to create an environment away, a moment in “God’s time”, in which the retreatants may be awakened to the ever-present love of God. Each one of us is called to fullness as a person and closer intimacy with God. Kairos seeks to proclaim and make real this relationship, as well as raise awareness of “God in all things”. Through peer ministry, retreatants experience Christian leadership, support, and community, retreatants are invited to grow in understanding of themselves and of how God can be found in all things.
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
4-day retreat at venues such as Nunyara Conference Centre, Belair, Woodhouse, Piccadilly or alternative sites. Runs four times per year:
• Mid-January (two weeks before Term 1 starts)
• April holidays
• June/July holidays
• November/December (Week 7, Term 4)
Students are selected through an application process. Ideal candidates consist of students who are:
• Open to hearing God’s message
• Cleared by the SS Wellbeing team
• Up to date with assessments
• Willing to volunteer holiday time
• Have consent from parents/caregiver
$200 - 250
Cultural Educational Tours & Exchanges
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
European Cultural Tour
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The European Cultural Tour aims to enhance students’ knowledge and appreciation of the significant cultural landmarks of Western Europe. Students will engage with significant social/cultural, political and military events that have shaped Western civilisation. It will provide opportunities to visit sites linked to the History and Art curriculum as well as enabling students to experience firsthand the objects of their study.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own. Students will gain a deeper understanding of our Western Humanistic traditions from which the Ignatian faith has its origins, encountering key places associated with the Ignatian/Jesuit story. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two to three weeks every 2 years
Cities/town that may be visited: Rome, Berlin, Paris, Amiens. Key sites visited include:
• Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel
• Church of Gesù, Ignatius’ Rooms, Colosseum, Pantheon, Fontana di Trevi
• Sachsenhausen Memorial & Museum
• Berlin Wall, Stasi Museum, Brandenburg gate
• Villers Bretonneux, Adelaide Cemetery, Sir John Monash Centre
Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process.
$10,000 - 10,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
Italian Language Exchange
10 - 12
The Italian Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Portoguraro in the Veneto region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with an Italian family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Florence and Rome. The key sites visited include:
• Venice
• Trieste / Verona
• The Uffizi Gallery
• The Colosseum
• The Vatican and Vatican Museums
• Jesuit Churches and St Ignatius’ rooms
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Italian in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
French Language Exchange
Next offering 2026
10 - 12
The French Language Exchange program not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities, it provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. This cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks in the town of Macon in the Burgundy region, where students will attend school and enjoy day stays with a French family. Following this, students will enjoy a few days in Paris. The key sites visited include:
• Annecy Lake
• Beaune
• Lyon
• Eiffel Tower
• The Champs Elysees
• The Arc de Triomphe
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of French in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$6,500 - 7,500
China Educational Tour
Year Level(s)
Purpose/Rationale
How does it enhance Ignatian formation?
Event Details
Student Selection Criteria
Approximate Cost
10 - 12
The China Educational Tour not only benefits students’ linguistic capabilities. It provides opportunities to engage in cultural experiences and witness personal growth, leading to increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
Throughout their history, Jesuits have been noted for their openness to and close observation of cultures other than their own, as well as for their efforts at mutually enriching their intercultural dialogue through the study of foreign languages. The cultural experience offers a lens through which students can develop both their cognitive and human competencies.
Two weeks travelling in China and visiting the cities of Beijing, Xian and Shanghai.
The key sites visited include:
• The Great Wall of China
• Tiananmen Square
• The NanluoguXiang Ancient Ally
• The Grant Tang Mall Street
• The historical town of Tong Li
• The St Ignatius Cathedral at Xujiahui
• Following an information evening, students are selected through an application process..
• Priority is given to students of Chinese in Years 10-12
• Consideration is also given to other students of language who have committed to the study of a language in SACE Stage 2.
• Consideration may extend to other students, depending on the level of interest.
$5,000 - 5,500
Post School Opportunities
Cardoner Network
The Cardoner Network is a not-for-profit organisation, which provides opportunities for young adults to serve both locally and abroad within developing and vulnerable communities. These opportunities include:
Two Wolves Abroad This volunteer program places young people with overseas and Indigenous Australian partner communities, fully immersing them in the daily rhythm of community life. Placement periods are available for 3, 6, or 11 months. We also offer 3 week immersion opportunities to select locations.
Wolves in Action
Bellarmine House
Wolves in Action is an Adelaide based group for young adults (18 years or older) based on self-reflection, team bonding and leadership with aims to serve the wider community, guided by Ignatian and Catholic traditions. Involvement in the group leads to many opportunities for personal growth, strong friendships to form as well as service to the wider community.
Inspired by the sense of community and purpose experienced during immersions and volunteer placements, this shared residential community for young adults is located in the Sydney university precinct. Residents commit to up to four volunteer hours per week to serve and engage with local communities.
For information on how to become involved in The Cardoner Network, please contact Jane McCaffrey at jane.mccaffrey@ cardoner.org
