2024 SACE results: Dux, Proxime Accessit announced
We are proud to share our 2024 SACE results with the wider Blackfriars community.
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Learn more about Blackfriars’ Learner Profile
Blackfriars families are receiving, or about to receive, their students’ Semester 2 reports via SEQTA. But what is the Learner Profile?
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Principal David Ruggiero on why schools should embrace AI
Artificial intelligence platforms have the ability to revolutionise teaching and improve student outcomes, according to Blackfriars Principal David Ruggiero.
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Intercol cricket: 2024 match report
In what was an extremely tight contest, Blackfriars has taken out the 2024 Intercol cricket match against Christian Brothers College (CBC). Thank you to Blackfriars Co-Curricular Administrator Gareth Cox for the following report.
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2024 Primary Award winners; Year 6 Graduation celebration
Congratulations to the Primary students whose commitment to the four pillars of Dominican life has been formally recognised.
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Overwhelming generosity on show for Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Christmas will be a bit brighter for more than 200 people in the local community, thanks, in part, to the generosity of Blackfriars families.
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2025 Head Prefect, Deputy Head Prefect announced
For just the second time in Blackfriars’ 71-year history, the son of a former Head Prefect has been elected to lead the student body.
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2024 Secondary Award winners announced
Well done to the Secondary students who have demonstrated significant commitment to the four pillars of Dominican life throughout 2024.
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Listen now: Blackfriars, OLSH join for social media podcast
As Australia moves to ban children aged under 16 from social media, students from Blackfriars and Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College have joined to discuss how the move might affect young teens.
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Arch D Awards: Blackfriars student’s Podcaster of the Year win
A Blackfriars student has taken out the top gong at the annual Arch D Radio & Podcasting Awards.
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Back to Blackfriars: Old scholar international student Eddie Cui
Back in 2006, a young Yu Chen (Eddie) Cui relocated from China to study at Blackfriars. Now working as a lawyer in Beijing, Mr Cui this month visited the school for the first time since his graduation.
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Year 1 student wins best garden in council competition
Year 1 student Younes has a real spring in his step after winning a local council’s Children’s Garden Award.
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Democracy comes to Blackfriars in a first for South Australia
South Australia has long been a trailblazer for democracy. Now, Blackfriars is blazing a trail in the teaching of the democratic process.
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Blackfriars marks Albert Centre opening, blessing
Blackfriars has celebrated the blessing and opening of the Albert Centre on the Feast Day of St Albert the Great.
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Celebrating our Children’s University graduates
Austin Crampton is only 6 years old, but he has already graduated from university. The Reception student is one of 13 Blackfriars boys who this week graduated from Children’s University Adelaide.
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Lest we forget: Blackfriars commemorates Remembrance Day
“This day reminds us of the high cost of conflict and our shared responsibility to pursue peace in our own lives and communities. As educators, we are called not only to remember, but to teach the importance of compassion, understanding and resilience.”
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ELC, Year 11s combine for cultural learning experience
A group of Blackfriars ELC students is taking a trip around the world, with the help of some senior Secondary boys.
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Move over, Melbourne Cup; the Race to High School is back
Forget the Melbourne Cup – the most important race of the year is right here at Blackfriars.
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Student leaders add voice to help end domestic violence
A group of Blackfriars student leaders has joined peers from around the state to help stamp out domestic violence and deliver generational change.
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Governor of South Australia’s message to our student leaders
When it comes to leadership, your actions will always speak louder than your words. That was a key message from Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, who yesterday made her inaugural visit to Blackfriars.
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Old scholar, radio star Matthew Pantelis delivers Occasional Address
Every weekday morning, Matthew Pantelis talks to an audience numbering in the tens of thousands. But, despite his high profile, Mr Pantelis was “humbled” to be asked to deliver the Occasional Address at Blackfriars’ 2024 Academic Assembly.
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Head Prefect Michael Ward’s 2024 Academic Assembly address
We’re pleased to share 2024 Head Prefect Michael Ward’s address to the Academic Assembly.
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Getting to know your 2025 Prefects
They are the incoming Year 12 students tasked with helping lead our school in 2025. But how well do you know our new Prefects? Never fear. We’ve asked them all the big (and some not-so-big) questions.
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Blackfriars celebrates World Teachers’ Day
Today is World Teachers’ Day – a time to tip our hats to Blackfriars’ incredible educators.
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You’ve got a friend in me: Student launches new Mary Potter support group
Inspired by a desire to assist people receiving end-of-life care, student Nathan Bishop has launched Pals for Palliative Care, a new community group dedicated to supporting the work of The Mary Potter Foundation.
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How does your garden grow: Student project making a difference
It’s fair to say Year 12 student Mahdi Mohammadi has shown some real growth in 2024.
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A capital idea: Primary students head to Canberra
For the first time in Blackfriars’ history, a group of senior Primary students will visit our nation’s capital.
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Old scholar Senator Don Farrell pays Blackfriars a visit
“I credit my success in public life, law and trade unions and now through politics with the teachings I got here at this school.”
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Blackfriars welcomes international student agent delegation
More than 30 student recruitment agents from across the globe have visited Blackfriars to discover why our school is an ideal destination for overseas students.
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New sensory space offers students a place to ‘reset’
In the busyness of back to school, Blackfriars is bringing the calm.
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End-of-term address: Make sure everyone feels included
Diversity and inclusivity were the themes of our final whole-school assembly for Term 3, with students urged to find ways to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging at Blackfriars.
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End-of-year prep: Dr Giles’ top tips for exam success
As we enter exam season, we asked Blackfriars Psychologist Dr Kristy Giles to share some of her top test tips.
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Pedal to the metal: Hounds gear up for 24-hour race
It is the biggest human-powered vehicle race in the world – and Blackfriars is gearing up to be part of it.
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Blackfriars hosts inaugural Apple Learning Bus Tour
“We are the creators and we are making our learning come alive.” That was the message from Year 4 student Nikolaos, delivered to a group of educators as part of the inaugural Apple Learning Bus Tour.
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Students nominated for podcasting awards
Blackfriars students have earned a five nominations across four categories – including Podcaster of the Year – in the annual Arch D Radio Podcasting Awards.
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Year 12 survey: What advice would you give your past self?
If you could go back to the start of the year and give yourself one piece of advice, what would it be?
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Intercol 2024 in pictures
We are pleased to share the professional pictures from our 2024 Intercol with Christian Brothers College. Thank you to our photographers, Deb Curtis, Kelly Barnes and James Elsby, for capturing the action.
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Community at the heart of old scholar’s dedication
When asked why old scholar Michael Nong continues to give back to Blackfriars, his answer is very simple – community.
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Albert Centre kitchen passes the charity test
The commercial kitchen in Blackfriars’ newly opened Albert Centre has been put to the test – all for a good cause.
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Blackfriars hosts third annual Maths in Industry morning
The importance – and versatility – of maths beyond the classroom has been the focus of Blackfriars’ third annual Maths In Industry morning.
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Wear It BLUE! for prostate cancer research
Throughout September, to coincide with Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Blackfriars is selling blue shoelaces and blue scarves, with all funds going to Australian Prostate Cancer.
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Showcase of Apple learning coming to Blackfriars
Blackfriars’ innovative use of technology across our Primary School will be on full display next month, as part of a showcase of Apple technology in classrooms.
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Blackfriars takes 2024 Intercol victory
For the first time since 2016, Blackfriars has brought the Intercol trophy back to Prospect.
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Old Scholar Business Networking: The importance of connection
Almost 50 old scholars, whose graduating years span almost six decades, have attended Blackfriars’ Business Networking event.
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Overwhelming interest in food-based subjects on back of Albert Centre opening
The Albert Centre is paving the way for the introduction of Food and Technology, Food Science and Food and Hospitality – and the response has been incredible.
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Intercol 2024: Blackfriars, CBC ready to face off
Missing the Olympics already? Have we got a sporting contest for you!
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Early Learning Matters Week: A celebration of our ELC staff
This week is Early Learning Matters Week – a time to celebrate the importance of early learning and the work of early childhood educators.
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Teachers address national STEM conference
STEM is part of Blackfriars’ DNA. That was the key message from a pair of Blackfriars teachers who, last week, addressed a national education conference.
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St Dominic’s Day 2024: How well do you know Dominic de Guzman?
At Blackfriars, St Dominic’s Day is one of our most important annual celebrations. But how much do you know about St Dominic?
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Blackfriars 2024 Semester 1 Honour Roll (Secondary)
We are pleased to share the Blackfriars 2024 Semester 1 Honour Roll.
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Autism advocate with a real drive for success
Dorian Tisato is a name – and a voice – familiar to many South Australians. As a reporter the Australian Traffic Network, the Blackfriars old scholar appears almost daily on the TV news and his traffic updates are heard across multiple radio stations.
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Old scholar wins DJ spot at global electronic music festival
This time last year, Harry Boyd-Turner was studying hard for his final Year 12 exams. Today, he is preparing to DJ at one of the world’s leading electronic music festivals.
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Blackfriars’ Learner Profile showcased at international conference
An international education conference has heard about Blackfriars’ new approach to student recognition – where actions outside the classroom are valued, celebrated and formally acknowledged.
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Teacher’s emotional journey to offer hope in a war zone
Taking refuge in a bomb shelter, the sounds of air-raid sirens filling the air, Bob Becker was angry. Mr Becker has recently returned from war-torn Ukraine, where he volunteered with Catholic charity Caritas.
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A pawsome celebration: Albi turns one
Hip, hip, hooray! It’s Albi’s birthday and Blackfriars is celebrating.
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How soup is helping our ELC students learn about wants, needs
For many preschoolers, it can be hard to differentiate between wants and needs. But for the boys and girls in the ELC’s Purple Room, that differentiation has become a little easier.
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Students enter virtual world of career exploration
Virtual reality is helping Blackfriars students explore future career pathways without leaving the classroom.
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Vinnies Winter Appeal: Call for donations
As morning temperatures this week plunge to as low as 3C, our thoughts turn to those less fortunate in our community.
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Multicultural Day a chance to celebrate our diversity
Blackfriars’ rich cultural diversity has been celebrated during our inaugural Multicultural Day.
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Psychology reintroduced to Blackfriars curriculum
For the first time in a number of years, Blackfriars will, from next week, offer Psychology as a subject.
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Year 12 Retreat highlights the importance of family
The importance of family was a key message from last week’s Year 12 Retreat – a highlight of the annual Blackfriars calendar.
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Old scholar Kelsey Rypstra’s journey from Hound to Bulldog
Kelsey Rypstra (BPS’21) has become the 13th Blackfriars old scholar to make it onto an AFL list. Fellow old scholar and journalism student Hudson Cosgrove reports.
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STEM in focus: How the Albert Centre will benefit our students
Work on Blackfriars’ newest building is nearing completion and will welcome its first students within months. But how much do you know about the Albert Centre?
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Focus on wellbeing as Blackfriars hosts guest speakers
Blackfriars’ commitment to wellbeing is being brought into sharp focus, with a series of guest speakers covering topics ranging from safe partying to understanding period pain and endometriosis
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Greenfriars celebrates first anniversary on World Environment Day
Today, on World Environment Day (5 June), Blackfriars is celebrating one year since the formal launch of its environmental sustainability action plan, Greenfriars.
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School Sport SA, state team honours for Blackfriars students
We meet seven Secondary students representing their state on the national – and even the international – scene.
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Blackfriars hosts inaugural Old Scholars Business Networking event
More than 50 Blackfriars old scholars have attended the school’s inaugural Old Scholars Business Networking event. Find out how you can attend the next event.
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Walk for Love 2024: Blackfriars smashes fundraising target
Blackfriars has raised a staggering $6215 for The Mary Potter Foundation’s as part of the 2024 Walk for Love.
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Call to action at National Reconciliation Week Mass
“Reconciliation Week is a time for us to remind all of you that now, more than ever, we need you to be the generation that brings about real change.”
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Blackfriars marks National Reconciliation Week with Kaurna workshop, Mass
To mark National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June), Blackfriars has welcomed Aboriginal Elder Uncle Tamaru, who ran a Kaurna Language Workshop.
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‘Volunteers don’t always have the time, but they always have the heart’
They are the quiet army, working behind the scenes to make our school a better place. To mark National Volunteer Week, we pay tribute to Blackfriars’ volunteers.
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Catholic Education Awards: Blackfriars teacher, old scholar honoured
A Blackfriars teacher has been named Early Career Teacher of the Year at the Catholic Education Awards.
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Encounter Youth drug and alcohol education keeping Blackfriars students safe
“As Year 12s approach adulthood, we continue to encourage them to make great choices and look after themselves and their mates.”
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KESAB-run Nude Food Workshop for Blackfriars parents, students
In a bid to reduce the amount of rubbish going to landfill, Blackfriars and environmental group KESAB will next month host a free Nude Food Workshop for our Primary families.
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Walk for Love: Call for students to join Mary Potter Foundation event
The Mary Potter Foundation’s Walk for Love is back in 2024. Find out how you can get involved.
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Read all about it: Blackfriars launches 2024 Annual Appeal
Blackfriars is seeking donations to our Annual Appeal. See how you can help.
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Wear it PINK! in May: Supporting breast cancer research
Blackfriars is turning pink. Find out how you can be involved.
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Old scholar Angelo Primavera named new Blackfriars Board Chair
Meet the new Chair of the Blackfriars Board, old scholar Angelo Primavera.
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Construction to cooking: VET courses take off at Blackfriars
Increasing numbers of Blackfriars students are getting a head start on their careers while completing their SACE.
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Spotlight on talent: Music diploma, athletics win for Year 11 student
Just days after being crowned Open Champion at Blackfriars Secondary Athletics Carnival, Year 11 student Jeffery Leung added another string to his bow.
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Students upbeat ahead of Generations in Jazz festival
A group of Blackfriars students is preparing to start Term 2 on a high note.
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Old scholars reopen North Adelaide’s Archer Hotel
A pair of Blackfriars old scholars is working to breathe new life into a North Adelaide landmark.
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Gather Round: Blackfriars’ AFL old scholars
As the eyes of the AFL world turn to Adelaide for the second Gather Round, we take a look at the Blackfriars old scholars who’ve played Australian Rules at the highest level.
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ELC learning takes flight
When ELC student Margot discovered caterpillar Minty living in her garden at home, she decided to bring her new friend in to show her classmates. Minty sparked a unit of learning that culminated in students recently releasing butterflies into the ELC garden.
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Tight lines: Blackfriars old scholar Jordan Saliba reeling in the followers
When covid forced the world to slow in 2020, then-Year 12 student Jordan Saliba went fishing. Mr Saliba has gone on to become one of South Australia’s higher-profile anglers.
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2024 Secondary Athletics Carnival results
Denifle/Jarrett have staged another come-from-behind victory to claim their fourth Secondary Athletics Carnival trophy in four years.
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Blackfriars introduces Catapult GPS athlete tracking system
Cutting-edge GPS athlete monitoring technology, used by top-level sports teams across the globe, has been introduced at Blackfriars.
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Blackfriars Greatest Shave 2024, supporting The Mary Potter Foundation
Once again, the Blackfriars Prefects – and a few brave teachers – are preparing to lose their locks (and some beards) to support the palliative care work of The Mary Potter Foundation.
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Harmony Week: Student shares his Ramadan experience
Mustafa Ali Khan is among approximately 15 Blackfriars students currently fasting for Ramadan. He shares his story.
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Farewell to Blackfriars Board Chair David O’Loughlin
More than four decades after he was elected Head Prefect, David O’Loughlin will this month retire as Chair of the Blackfriars Board.
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Students in pedal prix design comp; racing kicks off
As our pedal prix teams gear up for the first race of the year, our Primary boys have been challenged to put their own spin on the sport.
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Welcome to the Albert Centre
It’s the “younger, edgier” version of the Aquinas Centre and it’s set to transform Blackfriars.
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Italian Power Radio: Blackfriars old scholar’s cultural quest
Blackfriars old scholar Jake Giacchino Graziani is hitting the airwaves to keep Italian culture alive in Adelaide.
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Prepare for take off: Japan on the horizon for language students
A group of Blackfriars students is getting ready to say konnichiwa to Japan.
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Parent seminar: Managing stress and anxiety
“The past few years have put pressure on everyone, and we believe helping students build strong mental habits is a crucial part of our wellbeing program.”
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Blackfriars celebrates International Women’s Day
“IWD24 encourages us to work together towards a gender-equal world, reinforcing that gender equality is a fundamental human right and a necessary foundation for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world … the world God intended.”
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When learning is a load of rubbish
There’s no such thing as rubbish. That’s the message from Lee Harrison, who today helped the Primary students conduct a bin audit.
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Niche sport gains a foothold at Blackfriars
When it comes to the sport of lacrosse, Blackfriars is scoring some big goals.
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Students get fired up for The Torch
From a way to stay connected during covid lockdowns, to a co-curricular activity with surging interest, podcasting at Blackfriars is going from strength to strength.
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2024 Secondary Swimming Carnival results
Aquinas/Horten have made a splash at the 54th annual Secondary Swimming Carnival, taking their second win in two years.
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Welcome to the MacKillop Centre
Mary MacKillop devoted her life to education and service to others. Now, her name will live on at Blackfriars.
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Digging deep: Blackfriars’ fundraising efforts win praise
When it comes to school-based giving, the Blackfriars community is among the most generous in South Australia.
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Students honoured at 2023 Laureate Assembly
Congratulations to all the students who were formally recognised at our 2023 Laureate Assembly.
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Four Pillars of Dominican Life: Jordan of Saxony Award recipient’s address
We are pleased to share the 2023 Jordan of Saxony recipient Reuben Calleja’s address to the annual Laureate Assembly.
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2023 Dux Kevin Dang addresses Laureate Assembly
“We have demonstrated that true success isn’t just about acing exams; it’s about embracing challenges, adapting to change and growing as individuals.”
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Year of the Dragon celebration with our international students
Blackfriars has marked the Year of the Dragon with a Lunar New Year lunch for our international students.
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Step back in time: Memories from our last Blackfriars girl
When Marianne Watchman graduated high school in the mid-1980s, she never imagined she was making history.
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Receptions receive lemon trees in Rite of Welcome
Blackfriars has celebrated two Rites of Welcome to mark the start of the 2024 school year.
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Finding your ‘why’: Students attend leadership conference
When it comes to leadership, two of our Prefects have been challenged to find their “why”.
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Female students join Year 12 cohort at Blackfriars
For the first time in almost 40 years, Blackfriars has welcomed female secondary students.
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Getting to know you: Meet our 2024 new staff members
Blackfriars is pleased to welcome a number of new staff in 2024. We’ve asked them all the big questions – and the not-so-big questions – to help you get to know them.
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Mr Todman’s top tips for successful learning
Blackfriars’ Director of Teaching, Learning and Pathways Carl Todman has shared his advice for successful learning.
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Head Prefect Michael Ward’s inaugural address
Newly elected Head Prefect Michael Ward addressed today’s R-12 assembly. We’re pleased to share his speech here.
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Welcome to 2024: Principal David Ruggiero’s message to students
Principal David Ruggiero has used the first assembly for 2024 to issue our students a call-to-action.
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Mad March comes to Blackfriars
Love the Adelaide Fringe? Have we got an event for you!
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Meet Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club’s A Grade coach, Mike Cini
There’s a new top dog – or, more appropriately, top Hound – at Blackfriars Old Scholars Football Club.
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By the numbers: Class of 2023 university offers
We’re pleased to provide an update on the tertiary offers for the Class of 2023.
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Meet your 2024 International Student Captain, Reach Chay
Chanrithyreach “Reach” Chay only came to Blackfriars in mid-2023. In 2024, the Year 11 student will lead the international student cohort as International Student Captain.
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Graduate secures prestigious St Andrew’s College scholarship
Class of 2023 graduate Nathan Sewart is packing his bags for Sydney, after receiving a prestigious scholarship.
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Class of 2023 graduate on track for athletics success
Just weeks after farewelling Blackfriars for the final time, Class of 2023 graduate Johann Dissanayake is racing to the future.
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