College News – 2 April 2026

The College community gathered in the Valley this morning, on Holy Thursday, to commemorate this sacred moment in the Church’s life through prayer, symbol and shared ritual. At the heart of the liturgy was the washing of feet, a powerful reminder of Jesus’ call to servant leadership and humble service to others. The celebration continued as we heard the story of the Last Supper, the foundation of the Eucharist in the Catholic tradition and the last meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his death on the Cross on Good Friday. 

Led by the Identity and Arts leaders, the liturgy invited all present to pause and reflect as we enter the Easter Triduum, reminding us that we are called to love, serve and journey together in faith, following the example of Jesus. 

The Stage 1 Outdoor Education class has been making use of the College rock climbing wall this term, learning skills in roping techniques and developing their general climbing technique. On Friday last week the boys put their skills into practice at Morialta Conservation Park supported by an instructor from Adventure Systems. 

This year, a group of aspiring Year 7 leaders will participate in the Charter Ambassador Program—a select initiative involving young students from across Adelaide, including Rostrevor College. Throughout the year, participants will meet regularly to highlight and discuss important issues affecting their local communities. 

Our student leaders will be encouraged to develop and implement innovative ideas and initiatives across the College. As part of the program, students will also have the opportunity to tour Government House with Her Excellency the Honourable Frances Adamson, and visit Parliament House, where they will engage with a number of Members of Parliament. On Monday this week, the group were welcomed into the program at Government House where they were presented with their Charter Ambassador pins before participating in their first workshop of the year at the Festival Centre. 

Mr Zac Richards’s Year 10 Specialist AFL class have been working on creating a series of Football-based activities for Junior School students this term. On Tuesday, they brought their lesson plans down to the Bungalow Oval to run a Football clinic for the Year 3 class. The activity saw the Year 3s have fun while learning new skills in an active setting, and the Year 10s develop their leadership and organisation skills while reinforcing their own understanding of the sport. It was also a fantastic opportunity for students from across the year levels to bond with one another.  

Our aim is to nurture capable young men of good character who confidently take their place in the world. We believe that for a student to thrive, he must balance his academic workload with time spent partaking in co-curricular activities, spiritual reflection and social justice pursuits. 

The Year 7s have recently harvested their Radish crop. They have been comparing different fertiliser rates and seeing how it effects the growth of the radishes. The Year 9s have just planted vegetables as part of their Horticulture unit. Throughout the semester they will be maintaining the plots, harvesting and marketing their produce with the aim of making a profit for themselves. 

The Year 10s are well into their Aquaculture unit with 60 juvenile Barramundi recently being acquired. Students have been testing water quality and developing feed rations with the hope of some plate sized Barra by the end of the year. See photos of our brand-new RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System). 

The Year 11s have been crushing grapes and learning all about fermentation in the early stages of their Winemaking topic. Thank you to the Blefari family for providing some extra Pinot Noir for us to use. Hopefully they’re able to produce another award-winning drop this year! The Year 12s are learning all about Soil Science, doing various tests on our farm soil, and making recommendations for improvement. They are also getting prepared to sow their crops early next term as part of their major investigation. 

Please be reminded that in Terms 2 and 3 all students switch to the Rostrevor College winter uniform. Families are encouraged to book in their Uniform Shop appointment for all their winter uniform needs as soon as possible. Families only needing a few items can purchase them online and pick them up in store.  

The Uniform Shop is open 8.00am - 4.00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. It will be closed for the first week of school holidays from 13 – 17 April.  

Uniform Shop Holiday Hours:

• Tuesday 21 April, 8.00am - 4.00pm 
• Wednesday 22 April, 8.00am - 4.00pm 
• Thursday 23 April, 8.00am - 4.00pm 
• Friday 24 April, 8.00am - 4.00pm 

We’re currently looking for parent/caregiver volunteers to help with upcoming Saturday Winter Co-Curricular BBQs and Community events. If you’re available to lend a hand—whether it’s flipping sausages or helping out at functions—we’d love to hear from you!  

Register your interest HERE.

Parents and caregivers of children with autism are invited to attend a series of online workshops hosted by Positive Partnerships. Beginning on 5 May, these sessions are an opportunity to listen, share and learn with others who support young autistic people from across Australia. For more information about these free workshops, click HERE. To register, click HERE. 

Please be aware that Campbelltown Council have advised they will be undertaking footpath works along the length of Moules Road between St Bernards Road and Glen Stuart Road, commencing 7 April, lasting approximately four weeks. Parking will be affected, and families are asked to please obey all new road signs and traffic coordinators. Please factor traffic delays into your drop-off and pick-up plans during this time. 

Congratulations to all students who donned the red & black on Saturday on the final day of the 2026 Summer Intercol. Students played spirited matches across Cricket, Tennis and Badminton against our friendly rivals from Sacred Heart College. Two notable wins came from the Second XI Cricket team who ended on 10/135 to SHC’s 10/74, and Rostrevor’s Badminton team who won eight of their nine games! 

Rostrevor’s Year 7 Soccer team walked down the hill today to play in the friendly Moules Road Cup against Morialta Secondary College. Now in its third year, the Cup is a great opportunity for our two neighbouring schools to come together for a community building-focused morning of fun and competition. Congratulations to our Year 7 team who came away victorious on penalties after a thrilling 3-3 draw!