The next phase of the College’s strategic directions, 2024-2028 was planned during 2023.
During the next five years, Aquinas seeks to consolidate its leading position as the residential option of choice for students who are studying at Adelaide’s tertiary institutions. The Collegiate experience of Aquinas empowers our students to be citizens of change, global stewards and community builders. With this in mind, we have set five overarching priorities- Identity, Students, Community, Sustainability and Offerings-to drive the College.
Since our opening in 1950, Aquinas has prided itself itself on offering an environment where there is a true sense of family. We offer an inviting culture that blends purpose and fun, scholarship, sporting and social activity, individual achievement and a spirit of service to others. Our College motto, Lucere et Ardere (‘to shine and burn’) is taken to mean, “to enlighten with knowledge and enliven with faith.” This motto, forged by our College founders, continues to inform and guide us. The plan is developed to honour this foundational work and position us to deliver outstanding opportunities for our students as we work towards our 75th Anniversary in 2025 and beyond.
Read about our plans and priorities here.