Last Wednesday night via Zoom, the St Ignatius' Church, Norwood parish held its inaugural Catholic Leadership Program for young adults, with 15 Old Ignatians logging in. This leadership program is open to all recent Saint Ignatius' College graduates as a way to connect with their community and deepen their understanding of Ignatian Spirituality. The next meeting will be held via Zoom tonight, 27th of April at 7.30pm. If you are interested in joining, please contact office@norwoodparish.org.au.
Manresa Magazine
The latest issue of the Manresa has hit the post and is also available digitally from the College website. Make use of your time at home, pour a cup of tea, and enjoy the latest issue in the theme of “Careers”. Click here to view it online.
Please note, since the time of publication the 60 Year Reunion, Foundation Breakfast, National Careers Week events, Mother's Day Long Lunch and Gala Ball advertised in Manresa have been postponed for 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updates on other Reunions and Events will be communicated to the relevant audiences as updates become available. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Gill Owen Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations to Old Ignatian, Joel Dignam (Class of 2008) for winning the 2020 Gill Owen Scholarship! Joel is the Founder and Executive Director of Better Renting, a community of renters working together for stable, affordable, and healthy homes. This scholarship supports an individual to travel internationally to research innovative ideas and initiatives that will be relevant to improving outcomes for consumers in the Australian energy market. In the future he intends to visit California to learn about household electrification and the risks and opportunities for vulnerable households and renters.
Remote Learning
"In education you never stop learning, that goes for both students and teachers!" Saint Ignatius' College Teacher and Old Ignatian, Laura Brzezinski (Class of 2005) has adapted the way she delivers classes during the current climate, by adopting an online format. The Staff have been very creative, forming engaging content for our students and it has been a rewarding challenge.
Cookie Kindness
At the end of last term, in a kind and thoughtful gesture, our Parents and Friends Committee showed their gratitude by presenting every member of staff across our three campuses with heart shaped cookies and small chocolate eggs, beautifully presented in individual clear cellophane bags. We thank our P&F Committee for this generous act of kindness on behalf of our entire parent community. We are moved and inspired by the support of our parents during this time of profound change in the daily life of the College.
Ignatian Spirituality
“Churches are not being closed. Buildings are being closed. You are the Church! You are to remain open.” These days of uncertainty invite us to care for each other in the best way we can. Saint Ignatius' College has set up an "Ignatian Spirituality" section on the College Website. This has some Ignatian resources for people at this time with links to online Masses, prayers, wellbeing and other information.
Earth Day
“We are the guardians of creation” – Pope Francis
On 22 April, we celebrated Earth Day. Saint Ignatius' College is blessed to be surrounded by the beauty of our natural environment. The Senior School, in the Adelaide foothills with Black Hill as its backdrop and Fifth Creek lining the perimeter, is surrounded by wildlife and greenery. The Junior School and Ignatian Early Years too are blessed to be situated along Second Creek surrounded by leafy green trees and the eastern suburbs landscape.
From the Archives:
The construction of the Father Charles Dennett Centre in 1990 at the Senior School. Fr Charles Dennett SJ was a priest and teacher at the College for 34 years.
How can we help?
If your Ignatian Business is evolving, needs some advertising in our community or is looking for staff during this period, please email oia@ignatius.sa.edu.au.
Brightside Deli are putting together a range of amazing ‘isolation boxes’ filled with South Australian goodies for its housebound customers.
Delivery is available to anyone living within a 15km radius of Mawson lakes by sending an email to brightsidedelivers@gmail.com or phoning 0414 086 991 by 11am for a contactless drop off the next business day.
Holistic Sleep Mumma
During this tough period of physical distancing, we are spending a lot of time at home. Some of us with active little ones, so what better time to get your child's sleep schedule on track and address those bad sleeping habits they may have! The Holistic Sleep Mummais here to help. With these changing times, they are offering phone and email consultations as well as use of their online Sleep Guide. All of their consultations come with unlimited support.
Give them a call today and sleep better tonight - 0415 569 918
Boutique Mon Ami
While Boutique Mon Ami continue to operate on online with 20% off Storewide* and Free Express Delivery, we will be opening our doors as of Saturday 2nd May 11.00am to 3.00pm. We miss seeing your beautiful smiley faces and in light of SA doing so well in keeping our coronavirus numbers down we thought it was time to connect with gal pals again from 1.5metres away! For now we will be opening Monday to Saturday, 11.00am to 3.00pm and we will be practising health measures such as social distancing, hand sanitising and general sanitising as well. (These hours are subject to change). Please keep an eye on our Website and Facebook for the latest updates.
The Physio Clinic
Physio Clinic is a family-owned Physiotherapy business. During this very difficult time, with Physiotherapy and other Allied Health services being considered an essential service, The Physio Clinic is still open for individual consultations in their Marryatville, Prospect and Blackwood locations, with increased distancing and fastidious hygiene measures in place. If you cannot leave your home and are concerned about an ache or injury, recovering from surgery, they are also able to offer telehealth consultations over a video link. The Physio Clinic also have dedicated staff who see people in their own homes for back/neck or other musculoskeletal injuries, physio for children and rehabilitation for older adults and those with disabilities. For more information, please visit: http://thephysioclinic.com.au/
Mydental
Mydental like to announce, that their practice is remaining open to assist the community. Under the ADA and government Level 3 guidelines, they are able to provide emergency and relief of pain dental care.
Should members of the Ignatian community find themselves without their regular dentist due to practice closure, the Mydental team are happy to assist.
Please call 8344 4022
Digital Getup
Digital Getup is currently providing solutions for businesses to update their website with COVID-19 information to retain current and potential clients and hold their positioning within the community. Not sure where to start? Contact Digital Getup today on 0437 361 034 or admin@digitalgetup.com.au to see how they can help your business during this difficult period.
Tony & Mark's
Tony & Mark's are now... ONLINE!
ATTENTION customers who Online shop with us - We are offering NEXT DAY delivery if you order before 3pm through our website. Any queries please contact us on 8338 3441 during trading hours or through enquiries@tonyandmarks.com.au https://shop.tonyandmarks.com.au/
Turner Real Estate
Turner Real Estate is a strong family business that has been trading for the 30 years and are here to help all families with residential property management and buying and selling services at fair rates during this tough time. Every Australian needs somewhere to live and Turner Real Estate are here for you https://www.turnerrealestate.com.au/
Meet the Mentors:
Tim Chia, Class of 2005
Chief Operating Officer, Clayton Church Homes (CCH)
Tim Chia graduated in 2005 and has remained heavily involved with the College. After captaining both Xavier House and the Drive Tennis Team in Years 11 and 12, he founded the Old Ignatians’ Tennis Club in 2008 and remains President. Tim also coached the Drive Team for 10 years, stepping down in 2018.
Tim believes that he owes a large part of his career success as an Executive in the Healthcare Sector to his involvement with the College, which not only provided him with the confidence and skills required to build a successful career, but also his first exposure to mentoring.
Tim recognises Peter Coffey (Principal) as one of his first mentors, noting in particular his passion for learning, ability to instill empathy in others, and his management style that models a balance of discipline and encouragement.
Tim also acknowledges his father, who has previously held State Government CEO roles and is the current Guide Dogs CEO, as one of the people that has helped shape his career.
After completing his university studies in Commerce (Accounting) and Property, Tim commenced his career as an auditor with Nexia Edwards Marshall, before transitioning to senior roles in commercial property and asset management; most recently at Cushman & Wakefield, managing all SA-based commercial assets within the Department of Defence (Cth) Portfolio.
In his current role as Chief Operating Officer at CCH, a provider of Residential Aged Care, Retirement and Home Care Services, Tim has responsibility for Strategy, Property Development & Acquisitions, Facilities & Asset Management, Retirement Living, ICT, Procurement & Contract Management, Sales, Maintenance & Grounds and Hotel Services (Catering, Cleaning & Laundry). Tim has recently led significant growth of the organisation, which now operates 16 sites across Metropolitan SA and the Adelaide Hills, supported by some 500 staff.
The Old Ignatian Mentoring Program is well underway in 2020. Watch this space for updates on the program and its participants.
