Xavier College

Thursday, July 18

Anzac spirit inspires students

Three Catholic school students are preparing for a study tour to Vietnam in September following their success in the annual Anzac Spirit School Prize.

Xavier old scholars inspire other young people

Old scholar Jess Maiolo (class of 2017) and current Year 11 student Ethan White were named joint Gawler Young Citizen of the Year for their efforts in inspiring other young people.

Faith-filled students honoured

The Mary MacKillop Awards for excellence for senior students were presented to 54 students from 27 Catholic schools at a Mass in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral on October 20.

Commissioner hears students’ thoughts on bullying

The Commissioner for Children and Young People Helen Connolly met with students at Xavier College recently as part of a Statewide fact-finding tour to gain young people’s perspective and understanding of bullying.

Tessa stays focused despite cancer diagnosis

Managing the after effects of surgeries to overcome a rare form of cancer would be reason enough for most students to put their Year 12 studies on hold. However, despite the physical and emotional strain of dealing with her health issues, Tessa McHugh was determined to finish her secondary schooling with her friends at Xavier College.

Setting high standards in many different ways

Glenelg parishioner and St Aloysius College graduate Clare Peterson had her work cut out for her in Year 12 but not just because of her studies.