The Star Newsletter

Thursday 29 October

Emerge and Create Exhibition (Secondary Campus 6pm)

Thursday 5 November

Italian Day - Secondary Campus

Memorial Mass (Secondary Campus Founders Hall 7pm)

Wednesday 11 November

Remembrance Day

Friday 27 November

Primary Christmas Concert

Please be advised that the enrolment Submission due date for Reception Term 1 & 3 and Year 7 2029 is 1 December 2026.

Please view our College Calendar for events and Important Dates to stay up to date.

Our community is warmly invited to come together for our annual Memorial Mass, a special time to remember and honour family, friends and Old Scholars who are no longer with us.

Join us as we gather in prayer, reflection and remembrance, united as a St Michael’s community.

We hope you can join us for this special evening.

It’s a time to celebrate the creativity, innovation and achievements of our Year 12 students at St Michael’s College ✨

Emerge and Create, the 2026 Year 12 Exhibition, marks a special moment in our students’ final year, bringing together original works across Visual Art, Textiles, Design Technology and Digital Technology.

Join us as we recognise the talent, dedication and hard work behind their creations and share in this important milestone.

📅 Thursday 29 October

📍 LEC, Secondary Campus

⏰ 6.00pm–8.00pm

We warmly invite our College community to come along and experience the exhibition.

Join us at the Primary Campus on Friday 27 November for our Christmas Concert!

Bring your picnic blanket and enjoy an evening filled with festive fun, music and celebration.

🎧 Student DJs and Pre-Show Entertainment from 5pm

🎤 Concert begins at 6:15pm

If you would like to join our Parent Committee for 2027-2028, and haven’t already done so, please complete the short form below by no later than 27 October 2026:

Primary - Parent Committee Nomination Form

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving a brief bio, about you, that can be emailed in confidence to primaryadmin@smc.sa.edu.au

Our Parent Committee Charter is available here.

At the end of Term 3, all of our Year 10 students attended RAA Street Smart High at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for a powerful and thought-provoking day focused on road safety

Through real stories, live demonstrations and first-hand accounts from crash survivors and emergency service workers, students were challenged to consider the consequences of the choices they make on the road.

It was an impactful experience that reinforced the importance of making safe, responsible decisions as drivers, passengers and future road users.

A big thank you to RAA and everyone involved in delivering such an important program for our students.

What began as an idea among a group of passionate staff members has grown into one of St Michael's College's most exciting sustainability initiatives.

The St Michael's Beehive Project commenced in 2024 when staff began exploring the possibility of introducing a beehive to the College and how it could be integrated into the curriculum to provide authentic, hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Today, the thriving hive is providing students with unique experiences that connect Science, Design and Technologies, STEM learning and sustainability education in a meaningful way. Located within a secure purpose-built enclosure, designed and constructed by the Design and Technology team, the hive and surrounding facilities continue to be maintained through the collaborative efforts of staff and members of the Eco Squad.

Students who have successfully completed a beehive safety induction have the opportunity to suit up and work alongside trained staff to inspect the hive, monitor bee activity and learn about hive health. As the colony continues to thrive, students can also participate in honey harvesting, gaining firsthand experience of sustainable food production.

Leader of Learning: Design & Technologies Coordinator Greg Cloy said, "The beehive project gives students a unique opportunity to see sustainability in action. It encourages curiosity, responsibility and a genuine appreciation for the natural world."

Special guests from the Adelaide Botanic Gardens have also visited the College, sharing their knowledge and helping students deepen their understanding of sustainable beekeeping, biodiversity and environmental stewardship.

Our Years 8, 11 and 12 Italian students recently took their language learning beyond the classroom, attending special screenings as part of the Italian Film Festival at Palace Nova.

The experience gave students the opportunity to experience Italian language and culture in an authentic setting, while gaining an insight into contemporary Italian life and bringing their learning to life.

For our senior students, the day continued with a pizza lunch alongside students from St Aloysius College and St Mary’s College, followed by opportunities to practice their speaking skills, build confidence and strengthen their Italian.

A great day of learning, culture and connection!

Congratulations to our Year 12 Drama students on their hilarious production of Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest', audiences were delighted! We wish all students the very best for their end of year assessments.

Congratulations to our SMC Year 9 Green Debating Team who recently won the Debating SA Year 9 Grand Final at Parliament House!

In a rematch of the 2025 Grand Final against Emmaus Christian College, where SMC narrowly finished runners-up, Ava, Giorgia and Sophia, supported by timekeeper Martina, turned the result around to claim the 2026 championship.

Arguing the negative case that "The Peanut Butter Floor should not be considered art", the team tackled a debate inspired by Pindakaasvloer ("Peanut Butter Floor"), the famous artwork created entirely from peanut butter. Their outstanding performance showcased exceptional critical thinking, teamwork and persuasive speaking.

A huge congratulations to the students, their families, and coaches Mr Soriano and Mrs Smith on this fantastic achievement.

We also congratulate all SMC debating teams and coaches on another outstanding season. Your dedication, preparation and passion for debating continue to build a strong culture of public speaking, critical thinking and respectful argument at the College.

From runners-up in 2025 to champions in 2026. What a result!

Congratulations to Ella G (Year 10) who recently represented the U16 Australia Girls Team in the Indoor Cricket Junior World Series in Pretoria, South Africa.

The girls come away as World Champions, only losing one of twelve games total. In the World Cup Grand Final they played England, beating them 103 to 66. Congratulations on this incredible achievement Ella!

Congratulations to Kyran M (Year 7) who recently won the Junior Heavy class at the Australian Dirt Kart Titles in Loxton!

Congratulations to Old Scholar Zara Kannane (2024) who has been announced on the lineup for A Day in the Gully Music Festival in-front of 10,000 people along with Peking Duk, The Veronicas and Ruel.

Performing as Zara Chantelle, Zara is supported on stage by Sam Mills (2024) and Alyssa Meade (2025) and credits her pursuit of music to the SMC music department who continually encouraged her to pursue music as a career.

Zara is joined by Old Scholar Adam Versolato (2007) on DJ support for the day as Vyce Verso. Best of luck to all Old Scholars!