Our Catholic and Jesuit/Ignatian School – why?

OUR CATHOLIC AND JESUIT/IGNATIAN SCHOOL – WHY?

We are here because of and for:

1. Jesus 2. St Ignatius 3. Our students

1. Jesus - his life/his role model

1. St Ignatius – his life/his role model

Four Pillars of Jesuit Culture

Self-awareness: “To order one’s life” (Understanding our strengths, weaknesses and values; self-reflection; learning)

Ingenuity: “the whole world will be our house” (Innovating and adapting; ready to respond)

Love: “with greater love than fear” (Respecting, valuing and trusting one another)

Heroism: “eliciting great desires” (Searching for something more, greater — the “Magis”)

1. SICG VISION AND MISSION

Saint Ignatius College is a Catholic community in the Ignatian tradition, that is learning-centred and supportive.

The College is committed to the education of the whole person

and the development of young adults of competence, conscience and compassion

who will be of service in the community.

We strive to recognize God’s presence in all things, to celebrate the pursuit of personal excellence

and to live with hope and respect for all creation.

4. OUR STUDENTS

Women and men for others – humble service to others.

‘Our present students will, in time, assume various roles… in service to others, in the administration of justice,

in medical and education fields, others in all sorts of responsible occupations…the young people of today are

the adults of tomorrow, so their good formation in life will benefit many others… to the greater glory of God’

(Saint Ignatius)

“In the footsteps of Ignatius” “Humble service to others”

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet

by Sieger Köder

Kind regards

Paul Lewis

DP: Identity and Co-Curriculum