Academic calendar
School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- School Year 2026-2027Relevant now
Campus language
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A
- AMDG
- Abbreviation for 'Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam' (For the Greater Glory of God), the Jesuit motto frequently cited in school life.
G
- GPS
- The Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of NSW, the sports conference the school competes in.
I
- Ignatian
- A term for a student or community member who embodies the Jesuit values of the school.
M
- Magis
- A Jesuit philosophy meaning 'the more,' used to encourage students to strive for excellence.
O
- ORU
- Old Ignatians' Union, the official alumni association for former students.
P
- P&F
- Parents and Friends Association, the primary parent volunteer and social organization.
R
- Regis
- The dedicated boarding house and campus for Year 7 and 8 (Middle School) students.
S
- SRC
- Student Representative Council, the student leadership and advocacy body.
T
- The Ref
- The Refectory, the primary dining hall where boarders and day students eat.
- The View
- A common shorthand nickname for the school, Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- Co-curr
- Short for co-curricular activities, encompassing all sports, music, and clubs outside of academics.
- Dalton
- The Dalton Memorial Chapel, the spiritual heart of the campus.
- House
- The pastoral care unit (e.g., Xavier, Loyola) that serves as a student's primary social and competitive group.
- st_ignatius_school_cafeteria
- St. Ignatius School Cafeteria
- The Diary
- The mandatory student planner used for tracking homework, merits, and daily schedules.
- The Examen
- A daily period of quiet prayer and reflection practiced by all students and staff.
- The Gartlan
- The Gartlan Centre, the main indoor sports complex and gymnasium.
- The Woods
- The Woods Centre, which houses the library and specialized learning spaces.
- Vaughan
- The Vaughan Building, a historic structure housing administrative offices and classrooms.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- School Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 26, 2026 – Jun 4, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 10 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.