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Inspiring minds Igniting hearts

Go, set the world alight.

Our Vision

Centuries ago, Ignatius of Loyola sent his friend Francis Xavier on his Asian voyage to inspire and grow the Jesuit mission. Ignatius said to Xavier, ‘Go, set the world alight.’

It encapsulated the extraordinary heart and soul of an Ignatian –that education is not for the self, but for others. Education is our vessel to go out and make the world brighter.

We still live and breathe this vision at Saint Ignatius’ College today.

School Motto Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (AMDG)

‘For the Greater Glory of God’

To live Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam is a way of life that influences our thoughts and deeds. It recognises the divine presence in all things and places service and servant leadership at our core.

It embodies a resolute commitment to a faith that does justice, offering one’s heart, hands and whole self.

It’s a call to action – to see the good and possible in every situation. It brings us together at one table, with strength and unity in our diversity.

Our Virtues

Curious and wise

Attentive to the sign of the times

Just and courageous

To seek a faith that does justice

Grateful and joyful

To appreciate all you have given to us

Loving and generous

To be men and women for others

Reflective and discerning

Contemplatives in action

Faith-filled and hopeful

To find God in all things

Curious and wise

Just and courageous

Grateful and joyful

Loving and generous

Reflective and discerning

Faith-filled and hopeful

Our Story

Saint Ignatius’ College is a strong community steeped in more than 73 years of learning and growth. This vibrant college is part of a global network of Jesuit schools and universities, drawing upon 500 years of innovative educational practices. Teaching and learning at Saint Ignatius’ College promotes a culture of intellectual rigour and high academic standards.

We are a Catholic school deeply embedded in the Jesuit tradition, committed to forming young people who look beyond themselves. Our nurturing environment is focused on developing strong character for a better world and a faith that promotes justice. The College’s philosophy of education embraces the fast-paced, digital era, emphasising the importance of instilling confidence, wisdom, agility, excellence, and joy in our students.

Our Strategic Plan is a testament to this commitment, aiming to continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of the world. Saint Ignatius’ College is dedicated to holistic development, intertwining growth in spirit, joy in learning, and deep understanding of self and others, guided by the Jesuit principle of cura personalis (care for the whole person).

As a vibrant, co-educational college, it offers students real-world experiences, nurturing their wellbeing and fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. The College’s approach to education is underpinned by deep faith, imagination, reflection, discernment, and respect for diversity, ensuring each student achieves excellence in learning and teaching.

Present

Saint Ignatius’ College is stronger than ever, well-positioned for an exciting and promising future.

As we embark on this new phase of strategic planning, we acknowledge the growing uncertainties in the world around us. Through robust governance and leadership, our college has established a solid foundation for sustained growth to navigate our future.

The advent of disruptive technologies, global challenges, and unforeseeable events underscores the necessity for our college to not only preserve this foundation but also to embrace agility to respond to the coming changes.

Looking Ahead

Saint Ignatius’ College is on an ambitious journey with its new Strategic Plan for 2024 – 2028, which aims to integrate Jesuit mission and Ignatian spirituality into modern contexts while continuing to innovate to optimise the development of young people.

The Strategic Plan is the result of deep consultations with students, staff, parents, governance and members of our community, reviewing key pillars of learning, student wellbeing, co-curricular activities, and mission. This process has equipped the College to enhance and invigorate the future with fresh, forward-thinking ideas that will greatly benefit students in their lives beyond the College.

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Strategic Pathways

Mission Learning

Together we forge a hope-filled future, inspiring our community through a connection with God and the Church, embodying Christian virtues through the Jesuit traditions, and generous dedication to service and justice.

Together we create a learning environment that fosters curiosity, openness to growth, and engagement that positively impacts the world.

Wellbeing Stewardship

Together we cultivate a community that demonstrates kindness, care, and respect, where each person is known, loved, and affirmed, so we can actively engage in a rapidly changing world.

Together we prepare for the future through responsible stewardship and sustainability.

Mission

Together we forge a hope-filled future, inspiring our community through a connection with God and the Church, embodying Christian virtues through the Jesuit traditions, and generous dedication to service and justice.

• Nurture Catholic mission and contemporary identity through witness, dialogue, intellectual engagement, and faith formation

• Align our culture, policies, and decision-making to deepen the connection with Church, the living Catholic tradition, and Ignatian spirituality

• Actively promote human dignity and development through solidarity, reconciliation, and global awareness

• Broaden international network collaboration with cross-sectoral partners to strengthen our commitment to social justice and the bursary program

Together we create a learning environment that fosters curiosity, openness to growth, and engagement that positively impacts the world.

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• Grow a pedagogical culture which focuses on contemporary learning principles

• Broaden students’ learning experiences aligned with contemporary learning principles

• Provide flexible learning environments that support the implementation of contemporary learning principles

• Develop a college-wide* culture of life-long learning

• Develop a college-wide* leadership culture that displays a commitment to excellence, reflection, innovation and collaboration

• Offer diverse experiences for students that develop opportunities and foster connections to community and industry

• Embed competencies aligned with the Learning and Teaching Framework (*Students, staff and community)

Together we cultivate a community that demonstrates kindness, care and respect, where each person is known, loved and affirmed, so we can actively engage in a rapidly changing world.

Stewardship

Together we prepare for the future through responsible stewardship and sustainability.

• Grow a common understanding of wellbeing and its connection to optimal learning

• Develop an integrated approach to the care of our community

• Equip the community to promote safety, belonging, engagement, and growth

• Elevate effective practices that develop resilience and emotional intelligence

• Cultivate an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and acts ethically to nurture the whole person

• Foster a community that understands changing youth culture and advances student agency and engagement

• Engage with all stakeholders to strengthen and inform our policies and strategic initiatives

• Build staff capability through embedding a culture of collaboration, growth in leadership opportunities, and contemporary professional learning experiences

• Develop and implement a robust Master Plan to ensure the sustainable use of

resources while navigating the changing needs of the future

• Ensure financial sustainability through increased philanthropic culture, fiscal responsibility and foresight in succession planning

• Practice contemporary governance ensuring robust procedures, transparency and professional accountability

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