As part of the English course, students in Year 11 will view the film Million Dollar Baby to identify and analyse one of the film’s main themes, explain the director’s perspective on this idea, and provide evidence from the film to support their analysis.
Emailed: 28 July 2025
19.06.25
Students who are considering enrolling in a VET course in 2026 are required to attend the Try a Trade Day on Thursday 31 July. This event provides valuable hands-on experience and insight into a particular trade.
The day will be held at Port Augusta TAFE from 9.30am - 2.30pm. Registration is required via the provided link below.
We are excited to introduce CESA eForms, powered by EdSmart, to enhance communication between Caritas College and families in a secure, efficient way. This platform enables CESA schools to streamline parent communications electronically and provide important updates on school events, excursions, and other activities.
Please refer to link below for further details.
Emailed: 22 July 2025
27.06.25
In recognition of the Feast of Saint Joachim and Anne – Jesus’ Grandparents, the Reception to Year 3 students will be hosting a Grandparents and Grand-persons Day Liturgy on Friday 1 August. We acknowledge that all families are unique and therefore invite both grandparents and grandparent figures along with families to the celebration. The Liturgy will be held in the Tappeiner Room at Caritas College, commencing at 11:30am. Following the liturgy, guests will be invited in the Penola Building to spend some time in the child’s classroom, sharing and celebrating their learning.
At 12:30pm students and families will be welcomed out into the Nature Play area to share a simple lunch of a sausage in bread and spend some time exploring the play area during lunchtime.
A number of students have entered a project into the Oliphant Science Awards.
Final due date for some projects 29 July
Project judging commences 4 July - 31 July
Winning projects displayed Adelaide Showgrounds 2-3 August
Discounted tickets available to attend ScienceAlive! in Adelaide.
Please refer to the letter for further information.
05.08.25
The SA School Immunisation Program will be offered at Caritas College by Port Augusta Council Immunisation Program. The next visit by the Port Augusta Council will be on Tuesday, 5 August. This second immunisation is for Year 10 students and any Year 7 catch ups.
All Year 7 students will be offered;
All Year 10 students will be offered;
Students who are considering enrolling in a VET course in 2026 are required to attend the Try a Trade Taster Day on Monday 4 August 2025. This event provides valuable hands-on experience and insight into a particular trade. Please note that if undertaken in 2026 this will require one day away from school every week.
Students are required to arrange their own transport between TAFE and school. The Taster will be held from 10.00am – 1.00pm at the Port Augusta TAFE. A registration form is required to be completed and returned which has been emailed to students.
Emailed: 28 July 2025
Our Year 4 students will be representing Caritas College in the Hot Shots Tennis Carnival on Tuesday 5 August held at the Port Augusta Tennis Courts. The carnival will run from 9.30am-2.00pm in teams of 8. Students are expected to arrive to school at the normal time in preparation for AM home class. Students will travel to the tennis courts and return to Caritas by bus. Students will be dismissed from school at the regular time of 3:00pm.
Emailed: 24 July 2025
Our Year 5 students will be representing Caritas College in the Hot Shots Tennis Carnival on Wednesday 6 August held at the Port Augusta Tennis Courts. The carnival will run from 9.30am-2.00pm in teams of 8. Students are expected to arrive to school at the normal time in preparation for AM home class. Students will travel to the tennis courts and return to Caritas by bus. Students will be dismissed from school at the regular time of 3:00pm.
Emailed: 24 July 2025
Your young person has been selected to play or umpire in the SSSSA 11-12 Netball Carnival on Wednesday 6 August at the Whyalla Netball Courts. Students need to arrive at school at 7:45am (Woodforde St) and depart via bus to Whyalla by 8:00am. Students will return via bus at approximately 3:15pm (Woodforde St) where they can be collected from school or walk home.
Emailed: 24 July 2025
Each year our Year 11 students participate in a Leadership Day, which starts the process of determining how they can serve the school in their senior year.
The day will allow the student group to consider how they can individually, and collectively contribute to the functioning and direction of Caritas College in 2026 as the senior class. At the conclusion of the day students will also be invited to consider who they would like to nominate for Student Leadership in 2026. Students will be required to arrive at West Augusta Football Club by 9.00am and will be dismissed at 2.30pm from the football club. Students driving themselves must abide by their driving and passenger conditions of approval.
Emailed: 23 July 2025
02.07.25
Year 9 Camp links closely with the Year 9 Rite Journey Curriculum. Students will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of Indigenous perspectives and the connection between culture, respect, and peace for the environment. I
The camp will take place over two groups from Wednesday 13 August -Friday 15 August.
Group 1: Girls - Mrs Zubrinich, Mrs Kemp and Ms Freer: Wednesday 13 August - Thursday 14 August
Group 2: Boys - Mr Freeman, Mr Nistico and Mr Smith : Thursday 14 August- Friday 15 August
The aims of the Year 8 camp are to complement the pastoral care program conducted at school, to engage with the story of Mary MacKillop and to apply skills learnt in class in an outdoor setting. On Wednesday 27 August, students will travel to Adelaide and visit the Mary MacKillop Museum before travelling to Woodhouse Activity Centre in the Adelaide Hills. On Thursday students will engage with challenges and activities at Woodhouse Activity Centre that reinforce topics covered at school. On Friday, students will return to the college by 2.00pm when they can be dismissed or supervised until 3:00pm.
Emailed: 25 July 2025
