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  Independent day and boarding school for boys in Adelaide, offering strong academics and co-curricular programs.

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• Early Learning Centre

  Welcome to the Early Learning Centre The best start At Prince Alfred College Early Learning Centre (ELC), we celebrate each ���

• Preparatory School

  Inspiring a love of learning The Prince Alfred College Prep School provides a caring and supportive environment for boys ���

• OSHC & Vacation Care

  A fun and enjoyable experience Designed with working families in mind, our programs provide children with a fun experience that they will ���

• Headmaster's Welcome

  Welcome to Prince Alfred College  Welcome to Prince Alfred College, one of Australia���s leading day and boarding schools for boys. ���

• Location & Facilities

  Location Prince Alfred College is located in Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia. It is a city of about one million people, ���

• Governance

  Governance at Prince Alfred College At Prince Alfred College, we practice ethical management in line with our Christian principles. The ���

• Employment

  Working at Prince Alfred College Prince Alfred College is one of Australia's leading day and boarding schools, educating over ���

• Enrol Now

  Applying for Enrolment  Thank you for considering enrolling your child at Prince Alfred College. Applications for enrolment should ���

• Fees

  The College Council has approved the following scale of fees and charges for 2026.  2026 Fee Schedule 2026 ���

• Scholarships

  Prince Alfred College Scholarships.  Applications for 2027 Scholarships are now closed. Prince Alfred College is proud to offer a ���

• Book a Tour

  Experience Prince Alfred College When considering a school for your child, a College tour provides a unique opportunity to see the ���

• International Students

  An international boys��� school in Adelaide, South Australia At Prince Alfred College, we welcome people from all cultural backgrounds ���

• News

• Publications

  Our publications are designed to provide current families, Old Scholars and the wider community with news from around the College. For ���

• Our People

  A friendly, welcoming and inclusive community Our leadership team The overall purpose of the leadership team at Prince Alfred College is ���

• Term Dates

  2026 Term 1 Year 7 Orientation Day, Tuesday 27 January 10:30am to 1pm Year 12 Commencement Day, Tuesday 27 January 11.00am to 4pm ���

• Enrolment Steps

  Enrolling your child at Prince Alfred College Thank you for considering Prince Alfred College for your child. We offer a well-rounded ���

• Request Information

  Enrolment enquires Do you have questions regarding your child���s enrolment or require additional information? Please compete the ���

• Indigenous Education

  Recognising, respecting and celebrating Indigenous culture Acknowledgement of Country ���Miyurna, yarta, ngadlu tampinthi��� We ���

• College Shop

  College Shop Our College Shop stocks new and used Prince Alfred College uniforms for students from ELC to Year 12. We also have a ���

• Why a Boys' School?

  Quality education tailor-made for boys For more than 150 years, Prince Alfred College has delivered high-quality education that ���

• Academic Support & Extension

  Developing the skills to become successful, independent, lifelong learners At Prince Alfred College, we encourage boys to develop their ���

• Outdoor Education

  Building independence, confidence and resilience The outdoor education journey at Prince Alfred College is an essential part of developing ���

• Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

  Individualised support, enabling every boy to flourish Quality pastoral care is a fundamental part of our responsibility to nurture the ���

• Boarding

  Adelaide's leading boarding school for boys At Prince Alfred College, we provide a welcoming and supportive place for boys to live and ���

• Discover our Boarding House

  Boarding House Our Boarding House provides a home away from home for 150 boys from rural South Australia, interstate and overseas.  ���

• Boarding Life

  An enriching and rewarding experience for boys Boarding life is about more than schoolwork and study. It is also about giving our boys ���

• Friends of PAC

  Friends of PAC Participation in school life provides enjoyable opportunities for parents to get to know one another, whilst enriching ���

• Grandies Club

  Grandies Club Welcome to the Prince Alfred College Grandies Club, founded in 1988 in recognition of the important role that grandparents ���

• Old Collegians

  Supporting a global network of Old Reds The Prince Alfred College Old Collegians' Association (PAOCA) was established in 1878 to maintain ���

• Princes' Men Gallery

  Recognising the lifetime achievements of our Old Scholars Over two hundred Old Scholars have been honoured by their inclusion in ���

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• Venue Hire

  The perfect venue for your event Located on 9.8 hectares of spacious grounds just 2.5 km from the centre of Adelaide, Prince Alfred ���

• Chapel Services

  Baptisms, weddings and funerals The Eric Freak Memorial Chapel is available for baptisms, weddings, funerals and other memorial services. ���

• Sporting Venues

  Hiring sports facilities at PAC Prince Alfred College has a range of world-class sporting facilities including: The RED CentreJohn ���

• Performance Venues

  A variety of performance spaces Located on the eastern edge of the Adelaide city centre, Prince Alfred College offers venue spaces ���

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• Princes Record

  Published biannually, the Princes Record is relevant to the whole school community and keeps readers in touch with Prince Alfred College. ���

• Student Success Stories

  Congratulations to the Class of 2025 We are pleased to extend our congratulations to Prince Alfred College���s Year 12 students for their ���

• Learning

  Educating boys since 1869 Prince Alfred College offers an outstanding educational experience, which puts high-quality teaching and a ���

• About

  Developing young men of character and purpose Established in 1869, Prince Alfred College is a leading day and boarding school for boys ���

• Community

  Our community, the heart of Prince Alfred College For over 150 years of the College���s life, a wonderful sense of community has ���

• String and Voice Showcase 2020

  Students from Years 2 to 12 took to the stage to perform in front of a packed house at Tuesday evening's Strings and Voice ���

• The RED Centre

  Welcome to the RED Centre The RED Centre is our flexible, multi-purpose sports and health facility. Opened in 2013, it features a ���

• Field Days

  Field Days  Each year, our Head of Boarding, Director of Admissions and students attend Field Days and regional events to meet ���

• Wambana Campus

  About Wambana Wambana is our purpose-built outdoor education campus at Point Turton on the Yorke Peninsula. Located on six acres of ���

• Scotts Creek

  About Scotts Creek The outdoor activities program takes place primarily in the tranquil environment of Scotts Creek Outdoor Centre. A ���

• Sport

  Sport for all Sport at Prince Alfred College is an essential part of our co-curricular offering. Our extensive sports program allows our ���

• Co-Curricular Programs

  Discover your passions and your purpose We believe that boys learn as much, if not more, beyond the classroom as they do inside ���

• Performing Arts

  Express yourself in the arts Delivering rich and diverse performing arts opportunities is an essential part of our commitment to educating ���

• Clubs & Activities

  Exploring your interests As part of our commitment to educating the whole boy, we encourage our boys to explore the various clubs and ���

• Service Learning

  Service Learning We teach our Princes Men to work hard and be kind in the pursuit of achieving the very best, not only for themselves but ���

• Tours & Excursions

  Experiences for life We offer a range of tours and excursions that build knowledge, confidence and capability in our boys. These ���

• House System

  Building collaboration and community Our house system encourages student camaraderie and a genuine sense of belonging. Through friendly ���

• Archives and Collections

  Where history comes to life The Prince Alfred College Archives is a significant and valuable collection of tangible cultural heritage, ���

• Sustainability

  Contributing to a more sustainable future As a school, we seek to develop students��� knowledge and understanding of their role ���

• Celebrating Lifelong Connections

  The boys and girls sang Happy Birthday and presented Mollie with flowers, and in turn she gave the room a beautiful selection of board ���

• Junior Primary Nativity

  Our Prep School families also generously provided food items to support UnitingCare Wesley Bowden - UCWB's emergency relief ���

• Overseas representatives

  Overseas Representatives  We work with many local and overseas representatives with a good knowledge of the College who can assist ���

• COVID-19 Digital Time Capsule

  This has been an unprecedented year globally. Followed by devastating bushfires earlier in the year, we are still feeling the effects of ���

• From the Headmaster

  As the school year draws to a close, I would like to wish all our families well for the Christmas break ahead. I hope that everyone is able ���

• NAIDOC Week 2020

  Reconciliation Action Plan Student Team During the week of Sunday 8 November to Sunday 15 November, NAIDOC Week was be celebrated around ���

• Prince Alfred College Foundation

  A Foundation for the Future For over 50 years, members of the Prince Alfred College community have come together through the Foundation to ���

• Gifts in Will

  Your enduring gift Leaving a gift to Prince Alfred College in your will, no matter the size, is an opportunity to make a tangible and ���

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• Alex Hill

  Alex Hill grew up on a vineyard and citrus farm in the Riverland of South Australia. He started his secondary schooling at Loxton High ���

• David Basheer

  David Basheer attended Prince Alfred College for eight years, from 1975 to 1982, following in the footsteps of a number of his cousins ���

• Senator David Fawcett

  David Fawcett commenced as a Year 6 boarder at Prince Alfred College in 1975, having returned from Thailand where his father was working ���

• Professor David Horner

  Son of an Old Scholar, the late Murray Horner, David Horner attended Prince Alfred College from 1961 to 1965. Interestingly, the seeds ���

• Jeffrey Mincham AM

  On Thursday, 27 August 2020, we were delighted to induct Old Collegian, Jeffery Mincham AM, into the Princes Men Gallery in recognition of ���

• Marcus Thompson

  Marcus attended Prince Alfred College from 1986 to 1990, and was School Captain in his final year. Marcus excelled in tennis. He played ���

• Peter Flavel

  Peter Flavel finished his schooling at Prince Alfred College in 1977, having commenced in the final year of the Preparatory ���

• Peter Kidd

  Peter Kidd entered Prince Alfred College in Year 6 in 1976, completing Year 12 at the end of 1982, and was Captain of the Prep School ���

• List of Scholarships

  List of our scholarships These scholarships are offered thanks to the generous support of our donors. Brett Gooden Space Science ���

• Playgroup

  Prince Alfred College Playgroup As of Term 3, 2024 the Prince Alfred College Playgroup will no longer be held at the College. Playgroup ���

• Login

  Parent Resources SEQTA Engage SEQTA Engage is the College���s Learning Management System, providing access to timetables, assessments, ���

• Sustainability Awards for our ELC Garden

  The ELC Garden was awarded the Mayor���s Award for best overall garden, and a commendation in the Community category. The judging ���

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• Bus Service

  Bus Service Bus services (Adelaide Hills, Eastern suburbs) will be provided by Kanga Coachlines and can be booked directly by contacting ���

• Library

  The Preparatory School and Secondary School each benefit from their own library with a wide range of resources.  Opening Hours Prep ���

• Old Reds recognised in Australia Day Honours

  In announcing the list the Governor General said, "The individuals we celebrate today come from all parts of our great nation and have ���

• Parent Portal

• SSO Confirmation

  Congratulations!  You have successfully completed the Single Sign-On setup process. You can now access the TASS Parent Lounge and ���

• The Eric Freak Memorial Chapel

  In 1968 the School became entitled to the proceeds of the Freak Estate. Robert Eric Freak (PAC 1929-1933), aged eighteen, had died from a ���

• Prince Alfred College Art Club

  The badges were found by chance this week by Nick Greb, PAC Events Team, who astutely forwarded the find to Archives. Neither of us ���

• History of the Old Gymnasium

  The newly rediscovered boards are auto-inscribed with hundreds of our boys��� names. The boys would have climbed a rope to the top of the ���

• Headmaster's Update

  First term progressOverall I believe that first term is progressing well. For the most part, new students and staff have settled in very ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  Ever since my first year of teaching, I have always felt a sense of anticipation and excitement, waiting for staff, students and parents to ���

• ELC Update

  For our ELC students the welcome wet weather meant spending a great deal of time in our vegetable garden, either planning for crops to ���

• Emeritus Awards

  It was a pleasure to welcome special guests and family members of prize recipients to the Emeritus Assembly hosted in the ���

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• Register for a College Tour

  Join an Open Tour Please complete the form below to register for a College Tour.  ���

• Register for a Personal Tour (R-12)

  Book a Personal Tour (R-12) Please complete the form below to register for a personal tour or call us on (08) 8334 1200. ���

• International Student Welcome Lunch

  The purpose of the International Student Reception Lunch is to extend a warm welcome to all of our international students as well as ���

• Celebrating Chinese New Year

  At Prince Alfred College we recognise the importance of this festival for our many international students and were once again keen to make ���

• ELC Update

  It has been a busy and fun start to the year in the four-year-old Angwin room. There have been many new beginnings and celebrations, ���

• Headmaster's Update

  I extend a particularly warm welcome to those who are commencing their journey at Prince Alfred College. EnrolmentsWe start the year with ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  New learning spaces were created in the Year 6 and Year 3 areas and a new art room has been installed. Two classrooms were remodelled to ���

• Friends of PAC Update

  Family Fun and Movie NightDespite the event being postponed due to bad weather, the night was a huge success, with the largest crowd to ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  At a recent assembly, I had the opportunity to speak with our students about my start to the new school year. During my address, I ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  It was a day of great competition and even better House spirit. The day began with a welcoming speech by our Sports Captains, Edward Marks ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Social mattersI am sure that most will have seen the recent media reports about the sexual assault of girls and young women, following the ���

• ELC Update

  Earlier in the term, Miss Georgia was putting one of our new pieces of equipment together in the Workshop when some of the Langley children ���

• Secondary School Swimming Carnival

  The increasing number of boys who are wearing the new House shirts has been fantastic to see and has largely contributed to the growing ���

• Women’s History Month at Prince Alfred College

  Prince Alfred College Archives acknowledges and celebrates the history and achievements of women at PAC. Over the years, countless hours of ���

• Indigenous News

  Yaitya TitaOn the evening of Monday 3 February, PAC hosted the Aboriginal Youth Program Yaitya Tita for their first meeting ���

• SSSSA A Grade Swimming Championships

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• Literacy at PAC

  For the past 5 decades research studies in both classrooms and clinics have repeatedly found that explicit teaching in foundational reading ���

• A Weekend of Music

  They performed to great acclaim last Saturday evening under the direction of Mr Tom Pulford at the high-profile ANZ Community Ball at the ���

• SAPSASA Swimming

  We took a team of 17 PAC boys from Year 4-7 who were selected based on their results from the Prep and Secondary swimming carnivals held at ���

• The Choir of Man Visit PAC

  ���Pick of the Fringe��� three years running, the large cast of eight singers performed popular music hit Save Tonight and Celtic classic ���

• Register for a Personal Tour (ELC)

  Book a Personal Tour (ELC) Due to increased demand, we are now conducting  ELC Tours by appointment only. To register for a ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  The workshops shared strategies and theory behind how the Preparatory School teaches reading and number skills. It also provided our ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  A parable is told of a farmer who owned an old mule. The mule fell into the farmer���s well. The farmer heard the mule ���braying��� or ���

• International Students' Social

  12 girls and 24 boys were meet in the PAC Dining Hall and gathered into teams to play a series of fun games. The first game ���

• Friends of PAC Update

  FoPAC Ladies in Red International Women's Day Lunch ��� Friday 5 MarchFoPAC, lead by Mary Read held our Annual International Women's Day ���

• ELC Update

  For the past week we have welcomed two visitors to our classroom. They are small, they have stripes and they both have a voracious appetite ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Respectful relationshipsFollowing my comments in the last E-newsletter, the working party led by Deputy Headmaster/Head of Secondary School ���

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• Better Together

  With the Red and White Formal approaching, a group of our Year 12 students reached out to local clothing retailer ORTC Clothing Co. to ���

• Headmaster's Update

  End of termAs the term draws to a close, I would like to thank all our families for your support during this first term. Overall, I think ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  On Friday 19 March, we held our annual inter-house cross country event. Children from our ELC to Year 6 competed in a fun-filled day. The ���

• Mathematics Faculty Update

  Along with welcoming new staff Mr Michael Hill and Ms Tayla Harradine to the team, we have spent Term 1 in competition mode. Boys have ���

• ELC Update

  The four-year-old children in the Chapple Room have been experiencing these skills this week in a variety of engaging forms. The use ���

• Character, choices and sweating the small stuff

  There may be a time when a parent thinks: ���My son knows what is right, but yet he still makes poor choices���. We have all probably ���

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• Rowing Parent Support Group

  Rowing Parent Support Group The Prince Alfred College Rowing Parent Support Group (RPSG) is dedicated to fundraising, friend-raising, and ���

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• Australian Space Forum

  With over 1000 participants and 70 plus exhibiting organisations - this was the largest edition of the event since its inception in 2016. ���

• Boarding Update

  Many of our boarders are particularly focussed on their sport and co-curricular commitments. As this is the start of the winter sporting ���

• PAC Careers Expo

  Exhibitors of local, national and international educators were in attendance, along with representatives across a variety ���

• Indigenous News

  The theme for 2021 National Reconciliation Week is More than a word. Reconciliation takes action. The week will commence on Thursday ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  On Friday 23 April, the Preparatory School Boys gathered in the College Chapel to remember the brave men and women from our country who ���

• Year 12 studies into Modern Chinese History

  Year 12 History students have been studying a brutal time in world history where society was turned upside down. The Great Proletarian ���

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• Wesley Cup Report

  It has been great to see the extensive support and participation in all completed events, along with the flourishing House spirit, passion ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  As you are aware, much has been shared in the media aimed at promoting better education around responsible sexual conduct and consent. Our ���

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• Grandies' Morning Tea

  One hundred and fifty Grandies' Club members watched the battle of the rolling pins as Thomas Catford (Year 11) and his Grandma Mary ���

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• Headmaster's Update

  Boys and SACEI would imagine many parents will have seen the article in The Advertiser earlier this week about boys and SACE, in which I ���

• Friends of PAC Update

  Mother's Day StallThank you to the many volunteers who helped out on Thursday with the wrapping of presents for our Mothers Day Stall.On ���

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  The information contained within this guide will assist you to navigate through the SEQTA Learn platform. The initial menu located on the ���

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• Indigenous News

  On Monday 10 May, we had 100 Aboriginal students attend from 10 different schools for the Aboriginal Youth Program (that we run) called ���

• ELC Update

  The role of the educator is to facilitate the child���s learning process by ���slowing down���, and to attentively observe, listen to and ���

• SAPSASA Cross Country Trials

  24 PAC students represented the College: Emerson Smith, William Gerlach, Charlie Bermingham, Archer Bermingham, Ted Antonas (Year 4), ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  These sessions aim to provide parents with simple strategies and games they can play at home to assist their children in consolidating the ���

• Mathematics Faculty Update

  The SMC is South Australia���s elite mathematics competition and arguably one of the most challenging of the competitions our boys take. ���

• A fantastic start to the debating season

  Our two Junior teams had a win and a loss debating the topic ���Schools should abolish tests.��� Our three Intermediate B teams were all ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Dr Tessa Opie WorkshopParents will be aware from previous communications that a working party under the leadership of Deputy Headmaster ���

• SA Schools Jazz Festival

  While nothing can replicate the GIJ experience in Mount Gambier, SA schools are very fortunate to now have this competition and celebration ���

• Giving to PAC

  The power of your gift to transform lives At Prince Alfred College, we believe in the power of education to shape not only futures, ���

• Gifts to Scholarships

  Providing life-changing educational opportunities Investing in scholarships can have a profound impact on the lives of young people and ���

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• ELC Update

  To get our brains thinking of the natural world we started our adventure on a nature walk around PAC. The children set off with their hats ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  "Mummy, where do babies come from?" "Mummy, where do babies come from?" For some of us as parents, this is a question we dread. It can ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  Parent Masterclass- Relationships and Sexuality EducationThank you to the many parents who attended the recent Parent Masterclass with Dr ���

• Film at PAC

  The crew includes Patrick Femia (Year 11) and Max Oswald (Year 10), as well as Tom Haden (Year 10). The team is currently creating a one ���

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• Law Society of South Australia Mock Trial

  The Year 12 team drew with Norwood Morialta, coming back after Thomas Mitev boldly committed to hanging the prosecution case on a single ���

• State Debaters start strong at Nationals

  Given that the team consists of only 7 debaters, chosen from around the state, this is in itself an excellent achievement and we wish them ���

• Headmaster's Update

  My resignationI would like to thank everyone for the many messages of support and appreciation that I have received since the announcement ���

• Indigenous News

  In terms of cultural learning, the month of May has been significant for the Prince Alfred College community. And whilst National Sorry ���

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• Meet our Team

  Staff Stories Our employees are some of our greatest assets and vital to our ongoing success. Around 300 people work and teach across our ���

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• ELC Update

  The children were fascinated with the way they looked and moved, leading us towards undertaking a mini inquiry into their lives. We then ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  From 27 May to 3 June we celebrated National Reconciliation Week, a week when as a country, we reflect upon how the decisions of ���

• Head of Secondary School Update

  ���PAC Assemble!��� It certainly has been a busy and productive term. Currently, our Year 8 students are enjoying a range of activities ���

• The Forktree Project

  Ten students and a range of committed staff made the College���s initial volunteer contribution to the significant sustainability and ���

• Indigenous News

  Reconciliation constitutes a significant part of student life at the College, knowingly or unknowingly. It aims to foster a more inclusive ���

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• Careers News

  As the end of Term 2 nears, many Year 12s are focusing on their transition out of Prince Alfred College and onto university, gap year or ���

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• Falling Short - Year 11 Drama Performance

  Falling Short is a collection of raw and gritty realism-style twentieth century American Drama performances written by Arthur Miller, Sam ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Strategic PlanI would imagine that most parents will have seen an invitation to the launch of our Strategic Plan for 2021-24, which is to ���

• Keith McBride

  Keith McBride comes from what has to be described as a leading Prince Alfred College family. Indeed, the McBride family was the first to ���

• Strategic Plan

  2025-2028 Strategic Plan Prince Alfred College's 2025-2028 Strategic Plan provides the College Council and Executive with the scope and ���

• Events

• Headmaster's Update

  End of termAs the term draws to a close, I would like to wish all our families well for the break ahead. I hope that everyone has the ���

• PAC Science Journal 2019

• Thursday 29 July, 2021

• Stock Journal

  For almost a decade, we have partnered with the Stock Journal to share stories of boarding and College life in regional South Australia. We ���

• Thursday 17 June, 2021

• Thursday 27 May, 2021

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• Thursday 25 February, 2021

• Titration Competition Success

  Princes fielded 19 teams in the regional phases of the competition, with three teams selected  to compete in the state ���

• Boarding Update

  HolidaysIt was wonderful to see the boarding house slowly fill over the weekend and to once again have the wings and common areas full to ���

• Mathematics Faculty Update

  The Presentation Night was held at Pembroke School on 23rd June, and the top 4 Junior students were also recognised in their classes, ���

• High School Mooting Competition

  It was impressive to see the growth in appellate advocacy achieved by these students in such a short preparation time, and this was ���

• Year 10 History Excursion

  The boys were impressed with the informative displays as two Jewish guides directed them through this tragic era. Talks were given by ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  Getting back to normal(ish)Term 3 did not begin as we had hoped. The Delta variant has added a new challenge to what should have been a ���

• ELC Update

  The Langley children demonstrated an eagerness to engage in the experience, the highlight, being able to use their hands as painting ���

• Blood Brothers

  The show must go on! In 2021, one of the most well-known West End musicals will premiere at PAC - Blood Brothers by Willy Russell. Widely ���

• Headmaster's Update

  COVID MattersOverall, I believe that we have emerged from the recent lockdown and other COVID restrictions reasonably well. All staff and ���

• ELC Update

   Our children have looked with great interest as the eggs have hatched and the young chicks have been transferred to the nesting pen. ���

• Boarding Update

  Life in the boarding house has been very busy since the return from the state lockdown and our boarders have been making the most of these ���

• Friends of PAC Update

  Father's Day Stall - Preparatory SchoolFoPAC are holding their annual Father's Day Stall. We are looking for volunteers to help with the ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  Over the coming few weeks, we recognise two important groups of people: the Preparatory School���s Support Staff and the Early Learning ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Winter Intercollegiate FixturesAt the time of writing, we have completed the first two days of the Winter Intercollegiate sporting fixtures ���

• Thursday 16 August, 2021

• Schools Knockout Football Competition

  Our first game was against the home team Henley with very wet and cold conditions confronting both teams. The first quarter was an arm ���

• Boarding Update

  The boarders did a fantastic job during Intercol week, representing their teams with excitement and skill on the field and enthusiasm and ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  The words of the fatherI am sure we can all remember some snippets of advice and wisdom that our fathers have imparted to us. Being a ���

• Senior Drama Update

  The Year 11 and 12 Drama students at Prince Alfred College have been busy this term preparing their final performance work and have had the ���

• Princes goes to Hollywood

  From big bands to rock bands, string ensembles to vocal groups, there will be something for everyone as you're taken through some of the ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Winter Intercol fixturesI would like to thank and congratulate the various staff involved in ensuring a highly successful round of winter ���

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• Friends of PAC Update

  Senior School Athletics CarnivalLast Friday, FoPAC ran its BBQ stall led by Rob Costanzo. Thank you to Rob and all the volunteers that kept ���

• Science Week

  All senior school students were treated to various in class activities during the week or had the chance to attend two lunchtime seminars. ���

• ELC Update

  After being led into the inquiry through weather activities and interactions from Week 1 (remote learning), children demonstrated ���

• House Athletics Carnival Report

  We had excellent participation ��� and it was especially pleasing to see all the Year 12s competing for valuable house points. Many thanks ���

• International Student Social

  There were 36 boys and girls who attended the event. The evening was unforgettable. There were many fun and challenging activities ���

• Boarding Update

  Week 7 was an exceptional week for boarding with our four events being the best representation of our community in a number of years. I ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  Public Speaking All oratory is public speaking, but not all public speaking is oratory. Oratory has been called ���the highest art form��� ���

• State Titration Competition

  The boys were selected for their excellent performance in the school phase, and faced off against students of similar calibre from a range ���

• Chester Osborn

  Chester Osborn attended Prince Alfred College from 1975 to 1979. Chester tried his hand at a number of sports, including tennis, rowing, ���

• Special Guests Mitchell Butel and Finegan Krukemeyer

  Both Butel and Kruckemeyer spoke about the inception of ideas behind the production and the strong messages they wanted to evoke to the ���

• Park 9 Pavilion

  Support the Park 9 Pavilion Lighting Project  Opened in April 2023, the new Park 9 Pavilion is a magnificent facility that our Old ���

• Debating and Public Speaking Update

  King���s Speech ��� 10th AnniversaryFollowing on from the heats, which took place earlier in the term, there were ten boys selected to ���

• Editorial Guide

  Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviations should be listed in brackets after the full name in the first instance, i,e South Australian ���

• Boarding Update

  These musings of Winnie the Pooh, perhaps the most beloved philosopher, are particularly apt as Term 4 begins in the Princes boarding ���

• ELC Update

  The big boys were those who had previously attended the ELC when they were younger. They told us about how much the ELC has changed in that ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  Holding us togetherPaperclips, clothes pegs, elastic bands, staples. What do these items have in common? You may have guessed; they all ���

• Prefect Development Camp

  Prior to departure, the boy were visited by current 2021 prefects to talk about the next few days ahead. Over the camp, they had done ���

• Mathematics Competition News

  184 boys participated in this competition in 2021 with 72 achieving a Credit, 60 achieving a Distinction and 8 being awarded a High ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Valedictory EventsWe have just completed this round of Valedictory events for our departing Year 12 students. I am very grateful to Deputy ���

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• Thursday 28 October, 2021

• Princes Record 93

• ELC Update

  This has sparked discussions on what lines and attributes children know how to make and what images they can create by combining different ���

• SAFTA-Alliance Française school competition

  The competition tests reading, writing, speaking and listening using the international standards of the Dipl��me d���Etudes en Langue ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  You may have heard or even seen the Netflix TV series out of South Korea called Squid Game. This show features 456 contestants who ���

• Boarding Update

  There has been a definite swing in the vibe of the Boarding House in the past week. After a very successful period of celebration for the ���

• Sir Thomas Beare

  One of PAC���s earliest scholars (enrolment number 163), Thomas Beare studied at the fledgling University of Adelaide before winning an ���

• Frank Hambly

  Following completion of a Bachelor of Economics from Adelaide University, Frank Hambly worked for three years in the Commonweath Public ���

• John Keeves AM

  Not only did John Keeves attend our school, but he also taught here for two periods, from 1947 to 1949 and 1953 to 1961. He gained tertiary ���

• Russel Ward AM

  Son of former Headmaster JF Ward, Russel was a successful English student at Adelaide University, taking part in student politics and the ���

• Chris Bailey

  Chris Bailey and friends formed the band ���Tattered Soul��� at PAC, performing at school dances and city clubs. At university Chris joined ���

• Steve Gower AO, AO(Mil)

  Major-General Steve Gower attended the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and graduated with the Sword of Honour and the Queen���s Medal. ���

• Richard Thorne

  For twenty five years Richard Thorne has coached chess at Prince Alfred College. Richard���s link with the College commenced with his son ���

• Ben Tidswell

  Dr Ben Tidswell has served with distinction as chair of the College Council since 2009 and prior to this for eleven years on the board of ���

• Len Anderson

  Len Anderson and his twin Frank were the second set of twins to play Intercol sport against St Peter���s College, appearing in the 1928 ���

• Scott Dolling OAM

  Following studies at the University of Adelaide and Roseworthy Agricultural College, Scott Dolling worked as a scientist at the CSIRO���s ���

• Reg French

  On leaving Princes, Reg French undertook studies at Roseworthy Agricultural College, where he completed a Diploma of Agriculture. Later ���

• Sir Eric Smart OBE

  Eric Fleming Smart, a boarder from the mid north of South Australia, became the largest grain grower in the southern hemisphere and a man ���

• Air Marshall Sir Ronald Lees KCB, CBE, DFC, Bar

  The only successful applicant of 360 from South Australia who applied for RAAF training at Point Cook in 1930, Lees transferred to the RAF ���

• Flight Lieutenant Ross Stanford DFC, OAM

  Ross Stanford joined the RAAF in 1941 and was sent to England, where he trained to fly Lancaster bombers. He flew 23 operational trips ���

• Squadron Leader John Cock DFC

  John Cock served in Britain���s RAF and took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk, the Chronicle reporting he returned to England ���in an old ���

• Major Andrew Patten DFC, BS (USAF)

  Andrew Patten went to sea on leaving school, joining the US Navy in Colombo during WWII. Following discharge he attended Yale University ���

• Captain Piers Cambridge

  Piers Cambridge graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in 1991 and joined the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical ���

• Lieutenant General Sir Donald Dunstan AC, KBE, CB

  Donald Dunstan graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, and served in staff and regimental appointments in the South West ���

• Lieutenant Hugo Throssell VC

  Hugo Vivian Hope Throssell served in the 10th Light Horse. At Gallipoli he took part in the charge on the Nek with three fellow old ���

• Colonel Bill Waite DSO, MC

  William Charles Nightingale Waite was unique in that he served in three conflicts, the Boer War, WWI and WWII. Waite enlisted in 1899 and ���

• Bill Bundey

  George William 'Bill' Bundey was Dux and Captain of the School in 1934. A lawyer by profession, he enlisted as a private in the 2nd AIF and ���

• Alan Hobbs

  Alan Hobbs graduated in medicine at Adelaide University in 1922 and undertook further studies in Vienna. As an honorary surgeon at the ���

• Sydney Krantz

  Syd Krantz gained his medical qualifications in Adelaide and England and practised as an honorary surgeon at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. ���

• John Stephens

  John Stephens enlisted in July 1940 at the Show Grounds, Wayville West and joined the 2/3 Machine Gun Battalion commanded by Brigadier ���

• Simon Brown

  At the age of 21 Simon Brown identified a niche for an innovative and environmentally friendly recycler of demolition materials at ���

• Alan Hickinbotham AM

  In 1952 Alan Hickinbotham, a young Geelong Grammar School science teacher and Adelaide University graduate, left a promising career in ���

• Russell Trim

  Russell Trim began his schooling in Grade 1 at Prince Alfred College in 1953. He enjoyed all aspects of school life, particularly ���

• Bob Francis OAM

  Born in Egypt, Bob Francis came to Princes from the English school in Cairo, and in his final year was Captain of the Rowing VIII. The ���

• Jadynne Harvey

  Jadynne Harvey had a difficult start to life and did not attend school until he was eight years old and in the care of Sister Carmel ���

• Frank Heaslip

  A boarder from the mid north of South Australia, Frank Heaslip played cricket and football. He would later take up bowls and captain the ���

• Joseph Darling CBE

  The first of Joe Darling���s cricketing feats occurred at the 1885 Intercol. In the first innings Princes made 500, of which the ���

• Clement Hill

  In 1893, at the age of 16, Clem Hill appeared for South Australia in a match against Western Australia. It proved an inauspicious beginning ���

• Ian Chappell

  A right-hand batsman and right arm leg bowler, Ian Chappell played in the school���s 1st XI for four years, being awarded colours and the ���

• Greg Chappell MBE

  Greg Chappell succeeded his brother, Ian, as Captain of the Australian XI in 1975, a position he held until the advent of World Series Cup ���

• Chester Bennett

  Chester Bennett served as a prefect in 1936, was Captain of the School in 1937, and represented the school three times in intercol ���

• Greg Blewett

  Greg Blewett is the holder of a number of intercol cricket records, including the youngest batsman from either school to make a century and ���

• John Lill OAM

  John Lill���s cricketing career has encompassed both playing and administration. He played 64 first class matches and compiled 4109 runs, ���

• Tim May

  As an off-spin bowler and right-hand batsman Tim May played 24 tests (75 wickets @ 34.73) and 75 one-day internationals (39 wickets @ ���

• Richard Broinowski AO

  Richard Broinowski served as Australian Ambassador to Vietnam (1983 to 1985), Korea (1987 to 1989) and, from 1994 to 1997, Cuba and Central ���

• David Evans

  One of a handful of boys who have been Captain of the Preparatory School, Captain of the School, and Dux, David Evans undertook studies at ���

• Tom Holland

  Like many of his age, Tom Holland delayed his career to serve in WWII. On 7 May 1943 while piloting a Hudson aircraft near Gibraltar, ���

• John Menadue AO

  John Menadue is difficult to categorise: Diplomat, Public Servant, Chief Executive. For seven years in the 1960s Menadue worked as ���

• Sir Brian Hone OBE

  Brian Hone was Captain of Cricket and scored a century in each innings of the 1924 Intercol. Following his receipt of the 1930 Rhodes ���

• David Prest AM

  During his time at Princes, David Prest was a member of the Football Ist XVIII, Cricket Ist XI, Captain of the School, and Dux. Prest ���

• Frederick Ward OBE

  Fred Ward, as he is remembered by those who were taught by him, became the school���s fifth Headmaster in 1930 following the retirement of ���

• Frederick Wheatley CBE

  Following his education at Princes, Wheatley studied at Adelaide and Oxford Universities, returning to Adelaide where he was second master ���

• Hugh Angwin CMG

  Following studies at the University of Adelaide and the SA School of Mines, Hugh Angwin joined the Public Works Department in 1911 as a ���

• Sir Russell Dumas KBE, CMG

  Russell Dumas���s contribution to the field of engineering was made largely in Western Australia, where he was engineering head of the ���

• Sir George Fisher CMG

  George Fisher won a scholarship from Gladstone High School to Princes. A keen footballer, Fisher played in the intercollegiate match of ���

• Sir Herbert Gepp

• Duncan Chessell

  Duncan Chessell is the first South Australian to have reached the summit of Mt Everest, the world���s highest peak at 8848m, and he did so ���

• Cecil Madigan

  Cecil Thomas Madigan took a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Adelaide and a Master of Arts from Oxford, having been the ���

• Percy Correll

  Percy Correll also took part in the Mawson expedition to Antarctica of 1911 to 1914, in the role of photographer, and was the youngest ���

• John West

  John West graduated in medicine from the University of Adelaide in 1951 and became a resident at the Royal Adelaide Hospital the following ���

• Senator Grant Chapman

  Grant Chapman, first elected to the Senate in 1987, is currently the only old scholar serving in the upper house. Before this he had been a ���

• C.R. 'Bert' Kelly CMG

  From a well-known mid north farming family, Bert Kelly was prominent in agricultural affairs, including soil conservation, the South ���

• Rt Hon. Sir Philip McBride PC, KCMG

  Philip McBride became the Federal member for Grey in 1930, holding the seat until 1937 when he moved to the Senate. His abilities were ���

• Sir Harold Young KCMG

  Before entering the Senate in 1976, Harold Young was a primary producer who served as vice president of the South Australia Wheat and ���

• John Haigh

  In 1946 John Haigh commenced in the business established in 1915 by his grandfather, Alfred Haigh, in the Beehive Corner building. Half a ���

• d'Arry Osborn OAM

  At the age of 16 d'Arry Osborn left Princes to help his father Francis Ernest Osborn (PAC 1904-1908) run the family winery d'Arenberg, ���

• Max Basheer AM

  A solicitor by profession and a former member of the Ist XVIII, Max Basheer has been involved at senior levels of the South Australian ���

• Wayne Jackson

  Wayne Jackson served as Chief Executive Officer of the AFL 1996 - 2003 and had combined his skills as a businessman with his love of ���

• Ian McKay

  Following active service in the Second World War, Ian McKay was invited to train with the North Adelaide Football Club in 1946. Later the ���

• Henry Brose

  Henry Brose enjoyed a close personal friendship with Einstein and translated some of his works from German to English. This photograph of ���

• Lionel Logue CVO

  In 1926 the Duke of York, later King George VI, consulted the Harley Street Speech Therapist, Lionel Logue for assistance in overcoming his ���

• Sir D'Arcy Cowan

  In 1955 D���Arcy Cowan was knighted for services to medicine, particularly in relation to his pioneering work in the field of tuberculosis ���

• Emeritus Professor William (Bill) Griggs AM ASM

  Emeritus Professor William (Bill) Griggs, AM, ASM, holds an impressive array of qualifications, including an MBBS, a Postgraduate Diploma ���

• Dr Brian Sando OAM

  Sports Medicine became a particular interest for Brian Sando following his appointment as team doctor to the Norwood ���Redlegs���, a ���

• Herbert Basedow

  Herbert Basedow was a man of many talents - an anthroplogist, geologist, explorer, medical practitioner, director of and adviser to mining ���

• Sir Raphael Cilento

  Raphael Cilento made a significant contribution to the lives of refugees through his association with the United Nations during the closing ���

• Frederick Clindening

  In 1897 Dr Clindening (who had been boy number 373 to enrol at Princes) took the unusual step of purchasing a medical practice at Kiukiang, ���

• Cecil Mead

  One of the College's earliest students, Cecil Mead studied at the school for 10 years before winning one of the three scholarships offered ���

• Harold Darling

  In 1903 Harold Darling started work in the family milling and grain business, John Darling and Son. Eleven years later, at the age of 29, ���

• Sir Edward Holden

  On leaving Princes Edward Holden went to work at the family firm of Holden and Frost, makers of horse-drawn vehicles and fittings. With ���

• Sir Hugh Denison KBE

  Hugh Denison can best be described as Princes��� own media magnate. He established Sun Newspapers, at one time owned eight Sydney ���

• Sir Frank Perry MBE

  At the age of 16 Frank Perry, who was the son of a Methodist clergyman, joined his uncle, Sam, who owned a small foundry and forge in ���

• Hermann Homburg

  The son of a German immigrant who became Attorney-General and a Supreme Court judge, Hermann followed in his father���s footsteps by ���

• Graham Parker

  After leaving Graham Parker completed legal studies at Adelaide University, later lecturing there and undertaking a Master of Law. He ���

• Arthur Piper KC

  Arthur Piper arrived in Australia with his Bible Christian minister father in 1870. Following his education at Princes, Piper undertook ���

• Sir Geoffrey Reed KC

  Ben Chifley, Prime Minister of Australia, sent a directive in March 1949 to Mr Justice Reed of the Supreme Court of South Australia ���

• Des Colquhoun AM

  For many years the front page of the Advertiser was home to a column by Des Colquhoun. His observations on everyday life, the Adelaide in ���

• Rex Ingamells

  Rex Ingamells, the son of a Methodist minister, was born at Orroroo and lived in regional areas of South Australia before coming to ���

• John Ingamells

  John Ingamells, younger brother of Rex, was also a participant in the Jindyworobak Movement following its establishment in 1938. In 1941, ���

• Rex Jory OAM

  One of the most popular columns in the Adelaide newspaper the Advertiser is the daily contribution by Rex Jory. Rex commenced his career ���

• A.A. Simpson

  Mayor of Adelaide 1913 to 1915

• C.R.J. Glover

  Mayor of Adelaide 1917 to 1919 First Lord Mayor of Adelaide 1919 Further terms as Lord Mayor 1923 to 1925 and 1930 to 1933 ���

• Sir Wallace Bruce

  Lord Mayor of Adelaide 1925 to 1927

• Sir Lavington Bonython

  Lord Mayor of Adelaide 1927 to 1929

• Sir John Glover

  Lord Mayor of Adelaide 1960 to 1963

• Brian Hurn OAM

  Mayor Brian Hurn is President of the Local Government Association of South Australia, an organisation that represents the interests of all ���

• Nigel Bean

  Nigel Bean was awarded an Honours degree in Applied Mathematics by the University of Adelaide in 1989. Scholarships enabled him to ���

• Alan James

  Inspired by PAC staff members Mr Klose and Mr Ray Smith, Alan James enrolled at the University of Adelaide in 1941 to study mathematics, ���

• Richard Jarrett

  During his last 2 years at Princes, Richard Jarrett's maths teacher was Mr 'Jimmy' Duff, whose humility, respect for others and deep ���

• Renfrey Potts AO

  Ren Potts has an international reputation as a mathematician and his work has been honoured at the highest levels. He was a co-recipient of ���

• Irvine Noel Baker

  As a student at Prince Alfred College Noel Baker was encouraged in his interest in mathematics by Form VI master Mr ���Spenny��� Williams. ���

• Raymond Wilton

  As a student at Prince Alfred College Raymond Wilton was profoundly influenced by his mathematics teacher Mr Sidney Vanes, who recognised ���

• Richard Bennett AM

  Richard Bennett topped the University of Adelaide medicine class of 1953 and followed this success with surgical training in Adelaide, ���

• Major-General Colin Gurner AO, CBE, ED

  A third generation student at Prince Alfred College, Colin Gurner was a member of the First XVIII, First XI, and a Prefect. In 1936 he was ���

• Douglas McKay

  Douglas McKay is remembered by Princes boys who knew him in his capacity as School Doctor from 1953 to 1978. Dr McKay was known to ���

• Colin Schwartz

  Colin Schwartz graduated from the University of Adelaide with top honours in medicine in 1954. From 1959 to 1961 he served as Assistant to ���

• Ian Darnton-Hill AO

  Ian Darnton-Hill is a specialist in public health and is at the forefront of promoting and improving child and maternal health, ���

• Mervyn Smith CBE

  Mervyn Smith was a scholarship winner to Prince Alfred College. He initially trained as a pharmacist at the University of Adelaide before ���

• Graham Vimpani AM

  Graham Vimpani trained as a specialist in paediatrics and child health in Melbourne, Adelaide, Alice Springs and Edinburgh between 1968 and ���

• David Weller

  Professor David Weller is a specialist in the field of general practice and runs the department dedicated to this within the Division of ���

• Rev. Charles Perry ED

  The Rev. Charles Perry was appointed the school���s first chaplain by Headmaster Ward in 1945. In his history of the school, Mr Ward wrote: ���

• Rev. Gordon Young

  Following service as a Rat of Tobruk and in New Guinea, Gordon Young was demobilised in Rabaul where he joined the Methodist Overseas ���

• Rev. Don Catford

  The Rev. Don Catford, Moderator of the Uniting Church in South Australia 1998 to 2001, has served as Secretary to Synod and as ���

• Rev. Brian Polkinghorne

  A boarder from Maitland, Brian Polkinghorne has used his agricultural skills and commitment as a minister of the word for the benefit of ���

• Luke Dollman

  At the age of six Luke Dollman commenced playing the violin, twenty-one years later he is acclaimed as one of the world���s up and coming ���

• Jonathon Wibberley

  Singer and songwriter, Jonathon Wibberley was a boarder at the School from Tumby Bay, where he worked on fishing boats, in hotels, and on ���

• Geoffrey Douglas Madge

  Described in Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Composers and Musicians as an 'extraordinary Australian pianist', Madge studied at ���

• Vice Admiral Ian Knox AC

  Ian Knox, a boarder from Wilcannia, joined the Royal Australian Navy in 1947 and retired a Vice Admiral and Vice Chief of Defence Force (a ���

• Lieutenant Allen King

  A keen rower, Allen King was Captain of Boats in his final year at the school. On leaving PAC he commenced medicine at Adelaide University, ���

• Able Seaman Peter Laffer

  Educated at Queen���s College (North Adelaide) and PAC, Peter Laffer worked at the tobacco firm of WD and HO Wills. As a member of the ���

• Chaplain David Thiem

  David Thiem, Captain of the School in 1971, is a Minister of the Uniting Church and has served in parishes in Burra, LeFevre Peninsula, ���

• Ronald Gibbs

  When at PAC Ron entered the special essay competitions, which required research and presentation of an argument, the essential training for ���

• Brian Fricker AM

  Brian Fricker���s contribution to Prince Alfred College included playing football and squash for the old scholars, serving on the College ���

• Myer Solomon

  Myer Solomon took great pride in representing his school in football, tennis, rowing and athletics. He set a longstanding school record in ���

• William Bayly

  William Reynolds ���Bill��� Bayly joined the staff of Princes as a pupil teacher in 1883, the year after he completed his education at the ���

• Gordon Foulds

  Following dance studies in Adelaide, Gordon Foulds travelled to England where he undertook further studies and appeared in a variety of ���

• Sir Robert Helpmann CBE

  Robert Helpmann made his mark as the most successful classical ballet dancer and choreographer this country has ever produced. The likes ���

• Robert Dawe OAM

  The School���s choirmaster from 1992-2008, Robert Dawe has been responsible for developing the outstanding Chapel Choir and coaching our ���

• Robert Gerard AO

  The name Clipsal is well known to Princes students through the Clipsal Innovation Centre and the annual Clipsal Innovation Lecture. ���

• Jack de Vidas

  Jack de Vidas was born in Broken Hill and was a brilliant student. An entrance scholarship enabled him to attend Princes and was a prefect ���

• Harold Lord

  The eldest son of John and Mary-Ann Lord, Harold Vivian Lord was a member of a successful pioneering pastoral family with considerable land ���

• Maxwell Carter AO

  Maxwell Carter's ability to support a range of organisations came through the success of the family business Austral Steel. He was ���

• John Michell AM

  John Michell was one of the Prince Alfred College Foundation���s original directors. In 1980 he became the first old scholar to hold the ���

• Clare Pitt

  In 1913 Clare Pitt entered the recently opened Prince Alfred College Preparatory School. He remained at the school until the end of his ���

• Neil Smart

  Neil Smart was a boarder from the mid north of South Australia during the Great Depression, and his family was able to send him to Princes ���

• Douglas Allen

  Douglas Allen undertook studies at the University of Adelaide (BSc1935) and was Rhodes Scholar in 1937, studying at New College, Oxford, ���

• Roger Brissenden

  Roger Brissenden studied at the University of Adelaide and obtained a BSc (Hons) in Physics and Computing Science in 1985, and five years ���

• Robert Crompton AM

  As an undergraduate, graduate and later a staff member at the University of Adelaide, Robert Crompton developed techniques for studying ���

• Benjamin Varcoe

  Following his education at Prince Alfred College Ben Varcoe undertook a BSc (Hons) at Flinders University and from 1993-97 a PhD at ���

• Henry Kenneth FRY B.Sc., M.B., B.S., M.D.

  Henry Kenneth FRY B.Sc., M.B., B.S., M.D. graduated in medicine from the University of Adelaide and was awarded a 1909 Rhodes ���

• Howard Rayner

  Howard Luscombe Rayner (12 March 1896 ��� 13 June 1975) was an Australian first-class cricketer, Australian rules footballer, and medical ���

• Stanford Howard

  Stanford Howard studied at the University of Adelaide and served in France in the Australian Flying Corps during the First World War. ���

• Theodore Dorsch

  Theodore Dorsch was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Christ Church College, Oxford in 1933. He was Head of English at Wellington ���

• Roger Opie CBE

  Roger Opie was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship to Christ Church College in 1951. He subsequently pursued a career in economics in a variety of ���

• Michael Smyth

  Michael Smyth obtained a First Class Honours degree in Zoology from the University of Adelaide. He was awarded a Rhodes Scholarship in ���

• Peter Rogers

  Peter Rogers was Emeritus Professor in Biotechnology at the University of New South Wales, and has held a number of overseas visiting ���

• Garry Brown

  Garry Brown A.O., 1959Garry was Dux of School and graduated from the University of Adelaide with First Class Honours in Mechanical ���

• Stephen Wilkinson

  Stephen Wilkinson graduated from Oxford University with a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics and, on receiving a grant from the ���

• David Robertson

  David Robertson studied law and economics at the University of Adelaide, followed by a Bachelor of Civil Laws at Oxford. In 1987 he was an ���

• Llewellin Davey

  Dr Llewellin Davey is remembered with affection for many reasons: he was the School doctor for 25 years, he could be seen driving into ���

• Mervyn Evans

  Mervyn Evans made a century in the 1923 Intercol cricket and in 1925 was Captain of the School and Dux. He studied dentistry and ���

• Ross Johnston

  For Ross Johnston, a 2 years��� attendance at PAC in 1930-31 turned into a life-time commitment to the School and, more particularly, the ���

• Murray Olsson

  Murray Olsson had shown his commitment to Prince Alfred College in many ways. He served for 23 years on the PAOCA committee and on two ���

• John Bundey

  John Bundey is the longest living former Captain of the School having held office in 1941. John is a third generation student at the school ���

• Alan Crompton AO

  Alan Crompton was proud of his Princes heritage and was one of the longest serving Presidents of the Prince Alfred Old Collegians��� ���

• Donald Davies

  The son of old scholar and PAC senior master W.L. Davies MC, Don as a boy recalled watching school sport with enthusiasm and pride, ���

• Reginald Hall

  Reg Hall���s commitment to the governance or Prince Alfred College was a long term one, commencing with his election to the PAOCA committee ���

• Sir Shirley Jeffries

  Sir Shirley Jeffries was a leader in the Methodist Church in South Australia and participated in numerous church councils, boards and ���

• Robert Piper AO

  Service to Prince Alfred College had been a generational commitment for the Piper family. Bob Piper, like his father and grandfather, ���

• Angus Read

  Angus Read was born at Johnburg, the son of a farmer and from his school at Peterborough won the Arnold Davey Scholarship which enabled him ���

• Trevor Siegele

  Trevor Siegele loved being a student at Princes and excelled at rowing, athletics and football, and was a Prefect in his final year. On ���

• William Johnson

  A keen sportsman, Bill Johnson was school tennis champion in 1951 and 1952 and participated in the Old Scholars��� Football Club from ���

• Bruce Spangler

  Bruce Spangler has recently retired as the Chairman of the Prince Alfred College Council, a body comprising volunteer men and women charged ���

• W. Geoffrey Gerard CMG

  With his strong links within the business, industry, and Princes communities Geoff Gerard, whilst not an old scholar, was the logical ���

• Malcolm McLachlan

  Malcolm McLachlan served on the College Council for twenty five years from 1971 including ten years as school Treasurer, and was ���

• Robert Hancock OC

  Bob Hancock became interested in a career in microbiology when editing an article on the discovery of penicillin for The Science Journal. ���

• Ralph Parsons AO

  After completing engineering at Adelaide University, Ralph Parsons went to the English Electric Company in Stafford, England, in 1947. From ���

• Peter Schwerdtfeger

  A family move to Melbourne resulted in Peter studying Physics and earning an M.Sc. by helping to construct the university���s cyclotron. ���

• Brian Skinner

  At the University of Adelaide, which he entered in 1946, Brian Skinner studied chemistry, physics, and geology. He later earned his PhD in ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Boys and feelingsI have reflected further on the Valedictory events that took place in the second week of term for our Year 12 students. As ���

• Sir John Cleland CBE

  The name John Cleland is known to many through Cleland Wildlife Park at Mt Lofty and the J.B. Cleland Kindergarten at St Georges. As a ���

• David Hone

  David Hone received a PhD from the University of Adelaide in 1989 and is considered an authority on vaccine research, with more than 50 ���

• Norman Jolly

  Norman Jolly excelled as a cricketer, footballer, and rower. He also possessed a powerful intellect and was dux of PAC before commencing ���

• David Riceman

  During the 1940s David Riceman conducted experiments, using trace elements, which demonstrated that the copper and zinc deficient soils of ���

• Malcolm Buckby

  Matriculating at Princes, Malcolm Buckby undertook a Bachelor of Agricultural Science at Adelaide University and returned to the family ���

• Sir Newton Moore KCMG

  A boarder from Western Australia, Moore entered the Western Australian Parliament in 1904, becoming Premier two years later, aged 36. He ���

• Crawford Vaughan

  Our School has produced one Premier of South Australia, Crawford Vaughan, who held office from 1915 to 1917. With political ambition ���

• Sir Frederick Young

  Only two old scholars have been elected to the British Parliament. One of these was Frederick Young.  With a background in law, Young ���

• Don Candy

  Don Candy���s potential was apparent at school and he was arguably the best tennis player who attended Prince Alfred College. In 1947, the ���

• Eric Freak

  Eric Freak was an outstanding tennis player who, with sound coaching from longtime PAC master T.G. Luke, succeeded in school boy ���

• Gordon Schwartz OAM

  Gordon Schwartz was PAC singles champion in 1939. He enlisted in the RAAF during the Second World War and after a tour of operations in ���

• Sir William Ashton OBE

  On leaving Princes, where he had studied with his father, James Ashton, William Ashton travelled to the UK, where, like his contemporary ���

• Robert Hannaford AM

  In the catalogue for one his exhibitions Hannaford wrote: ���I have always loved drawing. Over the years this activity has literally opened ���

• Sir Ivor Hele CBE

  Ivor Hele showed early promise as an artist, and with encouragement left to study in England shortly after finishing at the School. WWII ���

• Hayley Lever

  Leaving Australia in 1902, Lever studied in England before settling in Cornwall, where he was able to develop his skill as a painter of ���

• Jamie Messner

  After leaving PAC in 1998, Jamie was awarded a Bachelor in Politics from the University of Adelaide and then a Masters of Science (Peace ���

• Lucas Lovell

  Lucas attended PAC from 2004 until 2009. In his last year he was School Captain. In 2010 he commenced a double degree in Law and ���

• Christopher Olver

  Chris attended PAC from 1992 until 2001 and was a regular participant in the school���s musical and drama performances. In Year 11 he was ���

• Simon Hackett

  Simon Hackett attended PAC from 1978 to 1982. Simon then graduated from Adelaide University with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science and ���

• Adam Liaw

  Adam attended PAC from 1983 until 1994. He went on to study Science and Law at the University of Adelaide, attaining two degrees before ���

• Edward Brockhoff

  Edward attended PAC on a full scholarship from 1997 until 2001, graduating as Co-Dux. He was then awarded a full scholarship to study Law ���

• Mark Hosking

  Mark attended PAC from 1996 to 2003, graduating as Dux of the School. Mark was awarded a scholarship to study Law and Commerce at the ���

• Christopher Davies

  Chris Davies attended PAC from 1996 until 2004. Chris was an outstanding student with a great interest in Mathematics. In 2007 he completed ���

• David Smith AM, CSC, DSM

  David Smith completed Officer training at the Officer Cadet School of New Zealand (OCS (NZ)) on exchange from the Royal Military ���

• David Motteram OAM

  Upon leaving school David joined the workforce initially at Kelvinator and then Johnson & Johnson where he rose from Cadet Sales ���

• Jock Statton AM

  Jock Statton has twice been honoured within the Order of Australia for service to the veteran community of South Australia. In 2003 he was ���

• Colin Dunsford AM

  Colin Dunsford studied economics and became a qualified chartered accountant and has used his professional experiences to the benefit of a ���

• Peter Woodruff AM

  Peter Woodruff���s Membership of the Order of Australia recognizes significant service to medicine, particularly in the field of vascular ���

• Neil Paterson OAM

  Neil Paterson was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to the community of Yorke Peninsula. His service to his local ���

• Yin Shu (Frederick) Chung

  Frederick ���Freddie��� Chung attended PAC from 1959 to 1964 as a boarder. He was one of the PAC���s first international students. After ���

• Ken Lord

  Ken Lord was a boarder from Balcanoona Station near Arkaroola where his primary education was from his Mother and School of the Air. ���

• John Olsson

  John Olsson was a schoolboy champion athlete and at sports day in 1949 won the Craven Cup as Senior School Champion, the H.H. Roberts Cup ���

• Robert Prest

  As a student Rob Prest was vice captain of the school, a house captain and captain of football, and excelled in athletics, swimming, cadets ���

• John Keeves

  John Keeves followed his father and other family members to Prince Alfred College and was a boarder from Mount Gambier from 1977 to 1981. ���

• Boarding Update

  Year 12s exams took focus throughout Weeks 4 and 5. This time of year is always one of mixed emotions for our Year 12 boarders: hard work ���

• ELC Update

  We began investigating the plants, birds and animals found on Kaurna Country and their importance to the Kaurna People. The children in the ���

• Numbers in Nature

  40 birds banded, 18 different species and dozens of intricate feeding habits, physiological features and glorious colours of native birds ���

• Head of Prep School Update

  Mothers and Sons On Friday 12 November, the Preparatory School enjoyed an exceptional evening, where the young men of Year 6 hosted their ���

• Headmaster's Update

  Parent vaccination requirementsI imagine that most parents would be aware of the Emergency Management Direction issued by the Commissioner ���

• Thursday 25 November, 2021

• Rodney Maynard

  Rodney Maynard, a boarder from Lameroo, was vice-captain of the Ist XVIII in 1983 (a side that included future league players Kym Russell ���

• David Pittman

  A prefect and member of the Ist XVIII in his final year, the 202 cm tall David Pittman made his AFL debut with the Adelaide Crows at ���

• Peters Waters

  Peter Waters ability as a pianist was recognised early, he began playing at eleven years of age, and was awarded the William Silver ���

• Mel Waters

  Professor Mel Waters is a highly talented musician, particularly at the organ console. He completed his tertiary education at both the ���

• Lewis Dawe MBE

  Lewis Dawe���s passion was for choral music, and throughout his life he was an active participant, teacher and promoter. In 1938 he won ���

• Rex Dawe

  Though a trained lawyer, Rex Dawe, better known as ���Wacca���, excelled as a comedian and producer of radio variety and quiz shows in ���

• Ernest Rowe

  Ernest Rowe won the South Australian State singles title in 1926 and 1927, following in the footsteps of his mother who was also a State ���

• David Rowe

  David Rowe played doubles with Don Candy during their years together at Princes and enjoyed convincing wins in intercol fixtures. Later ���

• Storytime

  It's Storytime! Join us in the Preparatory Library to celebrate Australian authors with stories and craft. Get ready, it's ���

• Laptop Configuration Guide

  The guides below will assist with setting up your MacBook. Select from one of the options below based on the macOS currently installed on ���

• Outstanding Year 12 IB Results

  We are pleased to congratulate our International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma students on their outstanding results - our best results ���

• Australia Day Honours

  Mr Stephen Charles HAINS AM (PAC 1955-1966)For significant service to local government, to education, and to the community. Professor ���

• Welcome Mr David Roberts

  David will replace Mr Bradley Fenner, who will retire at the end of Term 2 after an outstanding eight years with the school. David is ���

• What Makes Us Unique?

  To start these discussions, we have been looking into our facial features, and paying close attention to the features we all share, and the ���

• From the Gallery

  Looking very closely at naturally found objects is a great way for our boys to slow down and really begin to think about their world. ���

• Thursday 24 February, 2022

• Boy Skiers - The Buffalo Trip, 1939

  Richard is currently producing a book on the Sullivan family and he would like to warmly invite any contributions to the hard copy ���

• Rowing State Championships

  Last weekend, our boys competed in The South Australian Rowing State Championships held at the Alex Ramsay Regatta Course. Princes ���

• From the Gallery

  The first weeks of Term 1 saw the Year 9 students develop their drawing skills and completing tasks on classic basketball shoe designs. ���

• Exploring Portraiture in the ELC

  This week we went on an excursion to the Art Gallery of South Australia to explore portraiture. One of the children shared that a self ���

• Prince Alfred College Boaters

  B.A. Richard commenced in Form IIA as a boarder in the Preparatory School. He finished in 1944 in Form VIC at Leaving Standard.At the time ���

• James Thredgold Jeweller

• Sportsmed Physiotherapy

• Soal Sister

• From the Gallery

  Positive energy, creativity and developing confidence has been the main aim in the first half of this first term. Contour drawing using ���

• How to Talk with Children about Current Events

  How to talk to our children about current events School has been a safe place for children for the last two years. They have been able ���

• Stringybark Landscaping Pty Ltd

• Heard Financial

• Headmaster's Update

  COVID ResponseI would like to acknowledge all our families who have had to deal with COVID-related matters so far this term. We have now ���

• College App

  The Prince Alfred College app provides parents with easy access to College communications, including notices, news, calendar, links to ���

• Bleasdale Vineyards

• Bickfords Group of Companies

• Options Craft Liquor Merchants

• GISA WINES

• VinPost

• From the Gallery

  My Year 8 boys learnt how to create visually appealing merged sky effects. The Year 7 boys in my class have just completed impressive lino ���

• Tom Keane

  Tom Keane attended Prince Alfred College from 1989 to 1996, following in the footsteps of cousins and family members across multiple ���

• Mathematics Competition News

  They called it the ���Kangaroo��� to pay tribute to their Australian friends. Now known as Kangourou sans Fronti��res or ���Kangaroo ���

• Indigenous Student Welcome

  A feast of barramundi, kangaroo tail, an array of sausages & chutneys (from Something Wild) were enthusiastically consumed. This was a long ���

• From the Gallery

  During Term 1, the Year 9 students explored a variety of techniques and art practices. Lino printmaking was introduced towards the end of ���

• Maths Competition News

  Secondary School students competed in 3 categories, solving 20 questions in 90 minutes. We congratulate all participants, especially the ���

• National Simultaneous Storytime

  Fiona Howat, Preparatory School Literacy Coordinator, spent time with the Junior Primary students reading the book ���Family Tree��� by ���

• International Students Social

  Our International Student Captains Toby Zhao and Ivan Gao and the enthusiastic committee members designed and organised a series of ���

• School Sport SA Swimming State Championships 2022

  This competition had been postponed from Term 1, so many of the boys had not been training regularly. We were also heavily affected by ���

• PAC Supporter Wear

• David Hassell

  David Hassell joined the Architectural profession and, like his father Colin Hassell AO, worked on later stages of projects at the Adelaide ���

• Colin Hassell AO

  Architect Frank 'Colin' Hassell AO. His first contribution to the Adelaide skyline was the Westpac building on the corner of North Terrace ���

• Year 10 Production Gizmo

  Gizmo was an outrageous physical comedy that commented on our reliance on technology and outlined the dangers in the misuse and dependency ���

• Wild weather for re-wilding

  A group of ten committed Princes men from years 10 and 12 participated in the College���s fourth visit to the Forktree Project on the ���

• Library Fund

  Supporting Inspiring Learning Spaces  Your gift to the Prince Alfred College Library Fund will directly support the best learning ���

• Museum and Art Gallery Fund

  Supporting our Museum and Cultural Collections Thank you for considering a gift to the Prince Alfred College Archives, a significant ���

• From the Gallery

  We have the Year 7���s gorgeous ���Bumblebees and Butterflies��� prints ��� utilising the brown, unbleached paper, providing such a ���

• Building Fund

  Supporting Outstanding Learning Spaces More than just bricks and mortar, good buildings shape how we feel, learn and connect. ���

• Preparatory School Nativity

  A note from the Head of Preparatory School When the Nativity performance for a school comes around, it reminds us how quickly the year has ���

• State Cross Country Results

  A team of 16 boys from the Preparatory and Senior Schools competed well in the different age categories. 15 year olds ��� Oliver ���

• From the Gallery

  Working on a still-life theme, there have been a pleasing number of high-calibre coloured pencil drawings on a variety of card surfaces. ���

• Princes Record 94

• Horizon Commercial Finance

• ELC Update

  We were honoured that during this busy Reconciliation Week Uncle John could conduct Welcome to Country. He shared with us that it is ���

• Indulgence Food Design

• Morgans - Exchange Place

• Elders Insurance

• International Student Reception

  All of the international students, boarders and students who migrated to Australia with their parents, attended this event. Headmaster Mr ���

• 2022 International Boys’ School Coalition (IBSC) Conference

  The PAC staff who attended included Russell Thompson 2020-22 Boys and Technology IBSC Action Research Scholar, Andrew Edge 2022-23 ���

• Mary Read Designs

• From the Gallery

  Works and artists of the Archibald Prize were looked at in depth, and the students used a variety of materials to create a variety of ���

• MASA Quiz Night

  After preparing for this challenge in lunchtimes, our teams were ready to face their opponents and we congratulate all participants and ���

• PAC Chronicle 2019

• Thomas Clarnette

  Thomas Clarnette commenced at Prince Alfred College in 1976 in Year 6 following in the steps of his father David Clarnette (1952) and ���

• Accidental Death of an Anarchist

  This play was a political farce based on the true event of a police custody death in Milan, Italy in 1969. Playwright, Dario Fo, based his ���

• Beven D Young Automotive Books and Software

• Reds claim the John Bannon Shield

  The sentence that was ultimately debated - that we should abolish retribution as an element of the criminal justice system, saw PAC taking ���

• 1882 - One hundred and forty years ago

  On 30 January 1882, the Rev. Robert S. Caseley was elected President of the College for the ensuing year. The Robb Scholarship was ���

• Register for an ELC Tour

  Join our ELC Tours Please complete the form below to register for a group ELC Tour.  ���

• From the Gallery

  Positive and productive energy, activating our imagination and developing skills has been our focus. We have produced contour and tonal ���

• Taking Action on Solar Poverty

  As part of their Unit of Inquiry, ���Where we are in place and time���, the Year 3 boys have been busy learning about Australia and our ���

• Additional Year 4 Class in 2023

  Year 4 is a great time to start in a new school. It���s a formative time in a boy���s development, when new interests are formed and ���

• Mathematics Competition News

  Over 130 boys participated in this competition in 2022 with 46 achieving a Credit, 61 achieving a Distinction and 15 being awarded a High ���

• Candid Vietnam Vet

  Jock comes in regularly to talk to our classes and never ceases to surprise the boys with his honesty, candour and good humour. He was a ���

• King’s Speech Competition

  All boys were outstanding in their content and deliveries and should be commended on yet another convincing display of empathy, courage, ���

• Achilles Cup

  Sadly, our House Athletics Carnival was cancelled due to wet weather a few weeks earlier, so it was a difficult task nominating a team of ���

• College Communications

  Communication There is always a lot happening in and around the School. An overview of key communications is provided below to hep you ���

• Craig McKay Legal

• 2022 Prefect Development Camp

  To begin leadership development, on Day 1, we focused on team dynamics, where the boys underwent refinement of our purpose as a prefect, ���

• Giving

• Spectrum Clinic

• Rhodes Scholar, Max Kirkby

  Established through the Will of Cecil John Rhodes in 1902, the Rhodes Scholarship is a fully-funded, postgraduate award which enables ���

• Headmaster's Update copy

  COVID ResponseI would like to acknowledge all our families who have had to deal with COVID-related matters so far this term. We have now ���

• ROOM

• Princes Record 95

• DASH Architects

• PAC Chronicle 1960 (1)

• PAC Chronicle 1960 (2)

• Aube Projects Pty Ltd

• 2022 IB Awards Ceremony

  Certificate of Merit Recipients Certificates of Merit are awarded to International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme graduates who have ���

• SULLIVAN Consulting

• GJC Consulting Pty Ltd

• Norwood Commercial Kitchen (hire per hour)

• Owen Media Relations

• Alexander Real Estate

• Phoenix Lending Pty Ltd

• Adelaide Film Works

• Hays Recruitment

• Auto Masters Highbury

• Thursday, 23 February 2023

• Impact of Giving

  Your Support is Making a Significant Difference  More than 150 years ago, Prince Alfred College's founders came together to create 'a ���

• Support for Brighter Futures

  Niwili White Forrest (PAC 2006-2011) Receiving a scholarship to Prince Alfred College meant that artist Niliwi White Forrest was able ���

• A Portrait of Note

  A Portrait of Note Old Scholar Ben Tidswell (PAC 1964-1975) recently donated a magnificent portrait of his grandfather, Mr J.A. Martin ���

• A New Pavilion at Park 9

  A New Pavilion at Park 9 Thanks to grant funding and generous community support, a new Pavilion has been built to replace the aging club ���

• A New Metal Workshop

  New Senior Metalwork Area Each year, donations to the voluntary Building Fund as part of the annual fee schedule help support the ongoing ���

• Nature Play - Every Day

  Nature Play - Every Day With the generous support of Copyworld, our Preparatory School boys are building their ���

• The Power of Making Thinking Visible

  The Power of Making Thinking Visible The Brian Webber Fellowships were established in 2019 to provide opportunities for staff to undertake ���

• Furniture Design & Development Masterclass

  Furniture Design & Development Masterclass  The Brian Webber Fellowships were established in 2019 to provide opportunities for staff ���

• For the Love of Chess

  Richard Thorne Chess Scholarship Richard Thorne���s association with Prince Alfred College, as a parent, chess coach and grandparent, ���

• A Library for a New Era

  The Professor John P. Keeves Library A transformational gift from the late Professor John P. Keeves AM (PAC 1934-1942), as well ���

• Support for Brighter Futures

  Prince Alfred College Indigenous Scholarships  Our Indigenous Scholarship Program, and partnerships including the Indigenous Youth ���

• 'Paddock to Plate' Agricultural Careers Dinner

  Supporting Careers in Agriculture  Opportunities for students with an interest in primary industries, agriculture and related areas ���

• Supporting Tertiary Studies in Agriculture

  Torrie Chapman Scholarship The Torrie Chapman Scholarship, made possible through the estate of Mrs Torrie Chapman ���

• Photographing the Headmasters' Portraits

  Dawn Geyer Archives Fund Established through a bequest from the late Mrs Dawn Geyer OAM, the Dawn Geyer Archives Fund was established ���

• The Power of Volunteer Support

  Supporting our Community through Volunteering Volunteers are the heart and soul of our community. Their support, guidance, advice and ���

• The Power of Volunteer Support

  A New Era for the PAOCFC Jim Parkinson, Tim Hall and Michael Siciliano | Prince Alfred Old Collegians Football Club Lifelong ���

• Supporting Environmental Education

  Developing a Year 11 Sustainable Architecture Program Established through a bequest from the late Neil Smart, the Neil Smart Environmental ���

• Supporting Environmental Education

  Students Help Develop a Native Edibles Education Trail at Scotts Creek Established through a bequest from the late Neil Smart, the Neil ���

• Supporting our Graduates

  Supporting Tertiary Studies in Agriculture The Torrie Chapman Scholarship provides vital support to Prince Alfred College graduates ���

• Building our International Student Community

  Every term, the Prince Alfred College international students organise special social activities with the international students from other ���

• Celebrating Harmony Day at PAC

  My name is Tianyu Sun, I���m one of your 2023 prefects, and I���m proud to be a representative of the international community here at PAC. ���

• Our History

  Our history  A forward-looking school with a proud history and rich traditions. In the mid 1860���s a group of individuals with the ���

• Remembering Captain C.W. Hooper

  Every ANZAC Day, we at Prince Alfred College honour those of our Old Scholars who bravely served in War. We remember them with our Memorial ���

• Mathematics Achievements

  Participants solve 24 questions in 90 minutes, using their knowledge of the curriculum and problem-solving skills they have acquired in ���

• Opening of the Park 9 Pavilion

  A Magnificent New Community Venue On Saturday 29 April, we were delighted to welcome the Hon Peter Malinauskas MP, Premier of South ���

• Annual Giving

  You Can Change the Game Each year, through annual giving, we invite our community to support key projects that would not be possible ���

• Gifts in Honour or Memory

  Gifts in Honour or Memory A gift made in memory or celebration is a meaningful way to honour someone special while making a lasting ���

• Gray Matters Legal

• MyLiving Outdoors Pty Ltd

• Princes Record 97

• From the Headmaster | Strategic Plan Update

  It was clear, even on the day I first met with Richard Hockney (Chair of College Council), that PAC is a special place. As I walked through ���

• Prince Alfred College Pastoral Review

  Recently, we undertook a review of our pastoral care structures and programs to ensure the way we care for our students and help them to ���

• Boarders' Herald | 2022

• International Students' Reception

  Among the new students, seven students joined the Middle School, and five joined the Preparatory School. Nearly 100 EALD boys from all year ���

• Tim Hall

  Mr Timothy Hall is recognised for his distinguished career and exceptional service to community sports, particularly the Prince Alfred Old ���

• Establishing a Named Prize

  Recognising Outstanding Character, Service and Achievement  Each year, special prizes are awarded to boys who have displayed ���

• College Journals

  The tradition of publishing student journals is a unique cornerstone of the academic experience at Prince Alfred College. For decades, ���

• Princes Political Journal 2023

• PAC Science Journal 2020

• PAC Science Journal 2021

• PAC Science Journal 2022

• Shades of Red

• Shades of Red 2022

• Shades of Red 2021

• Shades of Red 2020

• Shades of Red 2023

• Political Journal

• PAC Science Journal 2024

• APSMO & Numerical Acumen Success

  APSMO Achievement - Aidan Chen Congratulations to Aidan Chen, Year 6, for receiving an Outstanding Achievement award in the ���

• Philosophical Journal

• Philosophical Journal 2015

• Philosophical Journal 2022

• Philosophical Journal 2011

• Philosophical Journal 2012

• Philosophical Journal 2013

• Philosophical Journal 2014

• History Journal

• 2023 History Journal

• 2020 History Journal

• 2021 History Journal

• 2022 History Journal

• Boarders' Herald | 2024

• Princes Record 96

• PAC Chronicle 2022

• A History of Generosity and Impact

  Celebrating 50 Years of the Prince Alfred College Foundation In 1974, a group of visionary Old Collegians and Parents came together with a ���

• Secondary School

  Secondary School We educate young men to live a life of purpose, make a valued contribution to their communities and have a global ���

• 2024 International Student Leaders Announced

  With great pride and enthusiasm, Ms White, the International Student Coordinator at Prince Alfred College, announced the new leaders for ���

• Field of Remembrance - Roll of Honour

  The Anzac Field of Remembrance Service at Prince Alfred College, Est. 2024 Aligning with the centenary of our Memorial Building (est. ���

• World War I Roll of Honour

  World War I Honour Roll Resources Prince Alfred College Archives; enrolment records and historical honour boards Gibbs, R. M., A History ���

• World War II Roll of Honour

  World War II Honour Roll Resources Prince Alfred College Archives; enrolment records and historical honour boards Gibbs, R. M., A History ���

• Douglas Bernard Mathew ADAMS

• John Johnston ADDISON

• Arthur Inkster BARNS

• Willoughby George BELL

• Francis Forbes BERRY

• Arthur Philip BILLS

• John Wesley BLACKET

• Nelson Lavercomb BOWEN

• Laurence James BRANSON

• Clive Eric BRICE

• Clive Britten BURDEN

• Richard BURKETT

• Colin Campbell CAMERON

• Walter Victor CAMPBELL

• Allan Hume CHAPMAN

• Frank Burley CHAPMAN

• Eric Harding CHINNER

• Lindsay Lewis Stirling CHIPPER

• Ross Richard Vivian CHIPPER

• Ralph Elesmere CLARIDGE

• Andrew Douglas CLARK

• Harold Myles CLELAND

• Thomas Gabriel COCKRUM

• Bertrum (Bertie) Ernest COLLINS

• Harry Gantlett H. COLLINS

• Herbert Youngman COLLISON

• Alfred Edward COOK

• Oscar Augusta COOMBE

• Allan Wallace COPLEY

• John Stanely COX

• Mortimer CUMMINGS

• Reginald Argyle DAVEY

• George Campbell DAVIES

• John Newton DAVIES

• Walter Stanley DAWE

• Edward Wilkinson DEANE

• Sanford Rhodes DELBRIDGE

• Geoffrey Bury DEWHIRST

• Cecil DUNN

• Huntleigh Albyn EAST

• Paul Albert Charles FORNACHON

• Sydney Fred FOWLER

• William Charles FRANCIS

• Henry Kenneth FRY

• Hubert Leslie FRY

• Richard Lindsay GADD

• Arthur Edward Carl GEPP

• William Charles GIBBS

• John Langsford GLASSON

• Bruce Lyle GODFREE

• John GODLEE

• Alick Ferguson GOODE

• Gordon Powell GOODE

• Sturt Charles GOODFELLOW

• Keith Waldemar GRANT

• Leonard GURNER

• Morris HAINS

• Frederick HARVEY

• Arthur Gilmour HARVIE

• Owen Centennius HAWKES

• Cecil Alfred HEMSLEY

• Thomas Andrew HEWISH

• Kenneth Harris HOBBS

• Cleveland Vivian HODGE

• Roy Norman Clare HODGE

• William Paton HOGGARTH

• Frank Bishop HOLLAND

• John Ulrich HOOD

• Charles William HOOPER

• Herman Fritz HUBBE

• Harold Gilmore HUGHES

• Harold William HUMPHRIES

• Kenneth INGLIS

• Bert (Bertie) JAMES

• Frederick Sampson JEFFERY

• Alan Edgar JOHNSON

• Julius August William KAYSER

• Samuel Stanton KEALLEY

• Garnet Francis KELLY

• Hugh Craine KELLY

• John Algar KELLY

• Nelson William KELLY

• William Charles KELLY

• Reginald Harold KNOWLES

• Gordon Brice LILLECRAPP

• Albert Ernest LOCK

• Lachlan Aitken aka Alec or Alex MARSHALL

• Hemsley Hurtle Stanley MARSHMAN

• Lawrence Philip MASCHMEDT

• Stanley Garnet MAY

• Allangange Wentworth McKENZIE

• James Horace McLELLAN

• Louis David George Warnecke McNAMARA

• Thomas Bruce MILLS

• Leslie Gow MORRISON

• Cedric James William MOWAT

• Arthur Restarick NIELD

• Fred Arnold NORTON

• Charles 'Charlie' Howard NURSE

• Edward Castle OLDHAM

• James Harry Smith OLIFENT

• Lawrence Edmonds PEARCE

• Raymond Holstien PFLAUM

• Roy Henry PITT

• Richard Barrier Kenneth PORTER

• John Alexander (Alec) RAWS

• Robert Goldthorpe (Goldy) RAWS

• Reginald Harper REID

• Allan Elmore RIX

• Eric Mervyn ROACH

• Alfred Mervyn George ROBERTS

• Gerald Ernshaw ROBERTS

• Sydney Beresford ROBERTSON

• Geoffrey De Quetteville ROBIN

• James Keeling ROBIN

• Frank Milton ROWELL

• Cyril Edward RUSHTON

• John Geoffrey SANDLAND

• Harry Gilbert SHAPLEY

• Thomas Alan SHEPLEY

• Norman Craig SHIERLAW

• Arthur Burton SHORNEY

• Arthur Nameby (Nameley, Namely) SHUTTLEWORTH

• Bryce SIMPSON

• William Frederick SIMPSON

• John Mitchell SINCLAIR

• George Liscombe Manuel SPILLER

• Francis Theodore STANTON

• Herbert Dawson STEPHENSON

• Sydney Clezy STOCKHAM

• Keith Lyall SWANN

• Charles Ernest TAYLOR

• Josiah THOMAS

• Andrew Jamieson THOMPSON

• Ivo Garfield THOMPSON

• Hugo Vivian Hope V.C. THROSSELL

• Frank Eric THROSSELL

• Keith John WADE

• George Gordon WATTS

• Mark Henry WILLIAMS

• Richard Leonard WILLIAMS

• Richard Lyndon BARRETT

• Francis Mayfield BEST

• Charles Forrester BETHUNE

• Gordon Roy BROOKER

• John Maxwell BROWN

• George William BUNDEY

• William BUNGAY

• Stanley Frank BURNARD

• Maxwell George CARMICHAEL

• Gilmore Sydney CATFORD

• David Harold Victor CHARLICK

• Eric CHENOWETH

• John Edward CHINNER

• Joseph Douglas CLARK

• Wilfred Francis Darwin CLARK

• James Raymond CLOSE

• Kenneth Ian COLE

• Joseph Arthur Gordon COOPER

• Robert Leonard COTTON

• James Trafford Castle COWAN

• Warren Frank COWAN

• Lincoln Clapcott DADDS

• Robert Howells DALL

• Alfred Mervyn DAVEY

• Robert Eric DAVEY

• Lewis Clement De GARIS

• William Snowden DeGARIS

• James Rodney Rushbrook DICKINSON

• Darryl R DOWNING

• Clive Colin DUNSTONE

• John Jerram EDEN

• Stewart William EDSON

• Alleyn (Allen) Grayson EDWARDS

• John Marsh EMERY

• Thomas Edward EXCELL

• Alan William FEUERHEERDT

• Bruce Edward Charles FORD

• George Swan Murray FOWLER

• John Howell FURNESS

• Joseph Francis GERMEIN

• Rex Edmund GERSCH

• Henry Lincoln GIBSON

• Colin Leslie GILBERT

• Jack Livingstone GILDING

• Thomas Bruce HAMILTON

• Ronald Thomas HAND

• Ernest John Keith HARBISON

• Harry Kenneth HARLEY

• Philip Wesley HART

• Geoffrey William HASSELL

• Allan Ross Lloyd HAWKE

• Creighton Charles George HAYWOOD

• Bronson Donald HEADING

• Geoffrey Gordon HOAD

• William HOUGH

• Ernest Charles HUTTON

• Brian Russell JAMES

• Alan Lloyd JOHNSON

• Clarence Archibald JONES

• Maurice Leopold JUDELL

• Joseph Colwyn KELLY

• Allan James KING

• Peter Morton LAFFER

• Ronald Herbert LINDO

• Stuart Lindsay LLOYD

• Keith Martin McBRIDE

• John Kenneth MARSHMAN

• Douglas Thorne MARTIN

• James Montrose MAUGHAN

• Graham Douglas MITCHELL

• John Norton MOSSOP

• Rex Louis MULLER

• Stuart Leader MULLIGHAN

• Wynton Scott MUNDAY

• Robert Ronald MUNRO

• Ronald Laing NICHOLSON

• Allan Howard ODGERS

• Leonard Arthur OMSBY

• Colin Albert PEAK

• William Shannon PEAKE

• Allan Edgar PEARCE

• John Ellis PEARCE

• William Theodore PEDLER

• Colin Harris PENALURICK

• John Elliott PFLAUM

• Hubert Gartrell PHILLIPS

• Alan Browning POMROY

• John Howell McLean PRICE

• Neil Keith RAYNER

• Douglas RICHARDSON

• Raymond Kenneth RICHARDSON

• Arthur Bradshaw RIDINGS

• Alan Barton ROSS

• Maxwell Robert ROSS

• John Harold ROWELL

• Francis Carstairs SANDERS

• Donald James SEEKAMP

• Murray Orme SHERMAN

• Garfield Lloyd SKINNER

• Alfred Geoffrey SMITH

• William Howard SNEYD

• Robert Henry STRATFORD

• George Alfred Badge TAVERNER

• Joseph Banks TIMPERON

• Leslie King TONKIN

• Victor TRELOAR

• Maxwell James TRENGOVE

• William Milton TRENGOVE

• Allan Oliver WALKINGTON

• John Braddock WARD

• William Garth WARD

• Beecher Noel WEBB

• Malcolm George WESTERN

• Derek Goldsworthy WICKS

• Walter Chantler WILLIAMS

• Robert John WILSON

• Rex Kerslake WILSON

• Maurice Garnet WOOD

• Leslie Turnbull WREFORD

• Mathematics Faculty

  Mathematics Mathematics possesses a power, value, and beauty that does not need to extend beyond the human mind. However, the applications ���

• Register for a Headmaster's Tour

  Join a Headmaster's Tour Please complete the form below to register for a Headmaster's Tour.  ���

• William (Bill) John NICHOLLS

• William Gordon CRAIG

• Foundation AGM & Members' Lunch

  Celebration and New Beginnings Thank you to everyone who attended the 49th Foundation Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Members' Luncheon ���

• English Faculty

  English At Princes, an education in English is about reading. However, this is not just about students reading literature and poetry, but ���

• Annual Giving

  Together, we can create brighter futures for generations of Princes' men. Each year, through annual giving, we invite our community ���

• Commerce, Law and Public Policy

  Commerce, Law and Public Policy Subject offerings in this faculty are suitable for students with a wide range of interests, including ���

• 100 Years of the Memorial Building

  Celebrating 100 Years of the Prince Alfred College Memorial Building and Hall of Remembrance. Designed by architect Edward Davies, ���

• Languages Faculty

  Languages Language is an integral part of human endeavour as it allows individuals to connect and communicate. Through the study ���

• Vocational Learning

  Vocational Learning For SACE students who are interested in pursuing future pathways with specialised skills not offered through SACE ���

• Health & Physical Education Faculty

  Health & Physical Education Our aim is ultimately to develop within each student a better understanding and greater appreciation of the ���

• GRACE SELECTED

• Princes Record 99

• Support for Brighter Futures

  Prince Alfred College Indigenous Scholarships Our Indigenous Scholarship Program and partnerships including the Indigenous Youth ���

• Supporting Active Students

  Game-Changing Projects to Promote Health and Fitness Over $75,000 was raised as part of this year���s Annual Giving for ���

• Supporting our Graduates

  Supporting Tertiary Studies in Engineering The Wilfred Cooper Engineering Scholarship was established by the Cooper family in honour of ���

• Opportunities for Country Kids

  Shierlaw Boarding Scholarship The Shierlaw Boarding Scholarship was established as the result of a gift in will from George Shierlaw (PAC ���

• Supporting Outstanding Teaching

  Nurturing Supportive Learning Communities The Brian Webber Fellowships were established in 2019 to provide opportunities for staff to ���

• Exploring the Night Sky

  Neil Smart Environmental Education Fund Established through a bequest from the late Neil Smart, the Neil Smart Environmental Education ���

• PAC in the Community

  PAC in the Community  Service is an important part of a Prince Alfred College education, helping to foster empathy, instil a sense of ���

• The Power of Volunteer Support

  Our community benefits from an incredible network of supporters ��� parents, Old Scholars and dedicated volunteers ��� who give generously ���

• What's in a Name

  A Tradition of Named Prizes Each year, special prizes are awarded to boys who have displayed outstanding character, service and ���

• A Gift of Roses

  A Gift of Roses Alongside the many gifts of time, talent and treasures the College is fortunate to receive each year, certain gifts are ���

• Brett Gooden

  Dr Gooden was born in 1943 and attended Prince Alfred College from 1953 ��� 1960. He has had two careers, one in the world of academia ���

• Supporting Outstanding Teaching

  Asian Theatre Immersion Experience in Singapore The Brian Webber Fellowships were established in 2019 to provide opportunities for staff ���

• 2025-2028 Strategic Plan Released

  Over the last six months the College Council and College Executive have been working together on the development of Prince Alfred ���

• PAC Chronicle 2023

• Master Plan

  INTRODUCTION Creating New Traditions Guided by our vision to be the leader in boys��� education with exceptional people, programs and ���

• Stage 1 - Preparatory School Redevelopment

  The Preparatory School redevelopment marks the first stage of a bold program of campus renewal. The Preparatory School Campus ���

• Stage 2 - Prince Alfred College Carpark

  Feedback from our parent community and reviews of traffic management and pedestrian safety on campus, has informed our vision to remove the ���

• Stage 3 - Multi-purpose Sports Field

  The Multi-purpose Sports Field is an exciting addition to the superb facilities offered at Prince Alfred College. Designed with ���

• FAQs

  The Preparatory School campus redevelopment marks the first stage of an ambitious program of campus renewal at Prince Alfred College. ���

• Prince Alfred College Announces Master Plan

  For some time, the College Council has been considering the future of the Prince Alfred College Kent Town campus and its critical role in ���

• Master Plan

• Boarders' Herald | 2023

• ProRealty Pty Ltd

• Preparatory School Rose Garden

  It is believed the roses were planted not long after the 1937 building was complete. According to early photographs in our Archives, there ���

• Goldway Cleaning

• Grinbin Photo Booth

• Master Plan

• Device Recommendations

  Bring Your Own Device Prince Alfred College operates a Bring Your Own Device program for students in years 7-12. This provides access to ���

• Steed Form

• Princes Record 98

• Theatre Project Promotes Sustainable Practices

  The inspiration for the collaboration came with the opportunity to apply for funds for an educational project relating to the ���

• Twilight College Tour

  Join a Twilight College Tour Please complete the form below to register for a Twilight College Tour.  ���

• Building Contractor Appointment

  In late November 2024, the College, announced it had appointed its building contractor for Stage 1 of the Master Plan - the Preparatory ���

• College Policies

  At Prince Alfred College we are committed to nurturing each boy to develop into well-rounded young men of character. Our policies and ���

• Prep School Redevelopment Gets Underway

  Key works undertaken during this six week period include: Demolition of the effected Robertson buildings completed and rubble ���

• PAC Science Journal 2023

• MGA Insurance Brokers - Clare - Matt Ward

• Athol Park Wreckers

• PAC Boarders Swing Into Action

  Installed over the recent summer holidays, the boarders are now the proud beneficiaries of three practice hitting nets where they can hone ���

• Robert Harvey ANNELLS

• Bruce Ferguson BUTCHART

• Evan Ralph KELLY

• Clifton M LATHLEAN

• Weston Hugh LEAK

• Robert John LETCHER

• Jack Alexander LONG

• Robert Carl MUECKE

• Kenneth Lewis SLADE

• Boer War Roll of Honour

  Boer War Honour Roll Resources Prince Alfred College Archives; enrolment records and historical honour boards Gibbs, R. M., A History of ���

• Peter MURRIE

• Stanley R JONES

• Privacy Statement

• Master Plan Update April 2025

  Preparatory School RedevelopmentOur staff and boys arrived back at the end of January to a reconfigured classroom set up for students in ���

• Reid Gavin PARK

• Warren Frank Cowan MG

  Warren Frank Cowan MG Born: 12th May 1911 Died: 22nd July 1942 Prince Alfred College Day Boarder: 1921-28 In the chronicles of World ���

• Master Plan Update May 2025

  Preparatory School Redevelopment The foundation works are well underway with the majority of the building footings now installed. The ���

• Princes Record 100

• Inaugural PAC Giving Day

  On the day, our goal is to raise $500,000 in support of the Preparatory School redevelopment - a transformational project that will deliver ���

• S1: Episode 1: Georgina West

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Series Launches

  Prince Alfred College is excited to announce the launch of the Prince Alfred College Podcast series! The series focuses on conversations ���

• Celebrating 50 Years of the PAC Foundation

  A Remarkable Legacy 2024 marked the 50th anniversary of the Foundation, a cornerstone of support for Prince Alfred College. Over five ���

• Year 12 Learning Commons

  Creating Flexible Learning Spaces for our Senior Students  Each year, contributions to the voluntary Building Fund play a vital role ���

• Four Seasons Community Garden

  A Living Classroom at the Heart of our Preparatory School The Four Seasons Community Garden has become a thriving hub of sustainability, ���

• Non-Routine Problem Solving in Mathematics

  Rich and Dynamic Learning Experiences for a Broader Range of Students A generous donation from an Old Scholar in 2024 enabled us to ���

• Scholarship Recipients

  Creating Brighter Futures Investing in scholarships can have a profound impact on the lives of young people and their communities. It is a ���

• Exploring Sustainability Through Drama

  An Informative Theatre Performance to Inspire Change Sharon Reynolds | Head of Drama It���s Getting Hot in Here was a unique project ���

• From Chickens To Recycling

  How Our Boarding House Is Going Green Eddie Lock | Year 12 Boarding Prefect Since receiving the Neil Smart Environmental Education Grant ���

• New Knowledge Centre

  A Vibrant and Welcoming Space for Cultural Exchange Thanks to the generosity and vision of an Old Scholar, 2024 saw the opening of the ���

• The Power of Volunteering

  Our community benefits from an incredible network of parents and Old Scholars who give generously of their time, skills and experience to ���

• Named Prizes

  Inspiring Excellence Through Named Prizes Each year, special prizes are awarded to boys who have displayed outstanding character, service ���

• Generous Donation of Ashton Watercolours

  Margaret Young, her sister Jane, and brother Sam Warwick Inglis (PAC 1957-1962) have donated four watercolours by James Ashton to Prince ���

• SACE

  SACE The South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) is a modern secondary school qualification designed to equip students with the ���

• Years 7-10

  Years 7-10 Growing in confidence and character In Years 7 to 9 at Prince Alfred College, our boys continue to explore their place in the ���

• Preparatory School Redevelopment

  Building for Tomorrow The Preparatory School Redevelopment is the first major step in Prince Alfred College���s new Master Plan ��� a ���

• Master Plan Update June 2025

  Preparatory School Redevelopment For those of you who travel past Prince Alfred College along Dequetteville Terrace, you will have seen ���

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Episode 2

  For the second episode in the Prince Alfred College Podcast series, Year 12 students, Marco and James were bold in their ambition ���

• Foundation Board

  Foundation Board

• Drama Faculty

  Drama Drama aims to develop the physical, emotional and social aspects of every student. The collaborative nature of Drama encourages ���

• Shades of Red Journal

  In Term 2, the 2025 Shades of Red visual art and poetry journal was published at an event held in Anzac Hall. This 16th edition of the ���

• IB Diploma Programme

  IBDP Preparing students for success in a global environment We are proud to be an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, part of ���

• An Afternoon with Geography

  Expanding Educational Horizons  Geography dares us to ask the big questions - about our planet, our future, and our place in it. In ���

• Design Technology Faculty

  Design Technology Studying within the Design and Technology faculty allows students to experience hands on learning in creative and ���

• University Programs

  University Programs For SACE students who achieve excellent results in their Year 11 subjects at the college, tertiary study can replace ���

• Science Faculty

  Science A science education at Prince Alfred College will provide a boy with a well-rounded, holistic understanding of key chemical, ���

• Music Faculty

  Music Music is a universal language that allows us to more deeply understand and connect to ourselves, and the people and cultures around ���

• Humanities Faculty

  Humanities When a Prince Alfred College student finishes their humanities education, they understand the world around them; how it has ���

• Giving Day 2025

  Celebrating the Spirit of Giving  On Thursday 29 May, our community came together to celebrate the College���s first-ever Giving Day ���

• Shades of Red 2024

• Shades of Red 2025

• S1: Episode 2: Peter Malinauskas

• Leading The Way in Research-Informed Education

  Last week, we were privileged to host educators from around South Australia for a full day workshop on the topic of ���Becoming a Better ���

• PAC Chronicle 2024

• Master Plan Update August 2025

  Preparatory School Redevelopment We are now nearing the halfway point of our Preparatory School redevelopment and it is a thrill to see ���

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Episode 3

  Welcome to the third episode of the Prince Alfred College Podcast. In this captivating conversation, Year 12 students, First XI Vice ���

• S1: Episode 3: Mr Greg Chappell AO MBE

• Mathematics at Prince Alfred College

  From Year 7 to Year 12, students have stepped confidently into the spotlight, showcasing their mathematical skills through a series of ���

• Scholarship FAQs

  General Questions Not all scholarships are offered each year. The awarding of a scholarship is determined by the number of students ���

• S1: Episode 4: Jess Stenson

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Episode 4

  In our fourth episode of the Prince Alfred College Podcast, Year 12 students, Lachie and Charlie sit down with highly decorated long ���

• Boarders' Herald | 2025

• Master Plan Update September 2025

  Preparatory School Redevelopment Last week, PAC staff joined representatives from our architects and building partners for a walk-through ���

• City of Adelaide Chess Champ

  On Tuesday, 16 September 2025, Tarush, Year 7, completed the remarkable achievement of winning the open-age City of Adelaide Championship - ���

• Staff Spotlight: Dr Julian Ferraretto

  Staff Spotlight: Dr Julian Ferraretto Andrew Edge | Director of Music From being a featured guest artist at the Prince Alfred College ���

• Thank You

  Thank you for getting in touch. Your form has been successfully submitted and we look forward to meeting you. ���

• Sustainability in Action

  Prince Alfred College has long been committed to delivering high-quality education while preparing students to be thoughtful, responsible ���

• PAC Science Journal 2025

• Year of Entry Calculator

  Calculate your child's year of entry by selecting their date of birth. For boys commencing in Reception, we also offer a mid-year intake, ���

• Thank You

  Thank you for submitting a Scholarship application to Prince Alfred College for entry in 2027. Our Scholarship Selection Committee will ���

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Episode 5

  Aussie Frontline was founded by first responder Mali Briggs and former Army SAS member Dr Dan Pronk, who shared a passion for ���

• Master Plan Update October 2025

  Celebrating a Milestone: Preparatory School Topping Out Ceremony The topping out ceremony celebrates the completion of the building���s ���

• S1: Episode 5: Mali Briggs

• Princes Record 101

• Social Media Minimum Age

  We know that delaying access to screens and smart phones benefits the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of children. ���

• Prince Alfred College Podcast Episode 6

  In the final podcast for the year, Headmaster David Roberts and our 2026 College Captain, Thami, discussed the highlights of 2025 and ���

• S1: Episode 6: David Roberts and Thami

• The Power of Singing

  It was late summer, and a crowd was gathered in Adelaide���s Botanic Gardens for the Chihuly Glass exhibition. A jazz trio was playing to ���

• Master Plan Update January 2026

  We are pleased to share with you an update on our Preparatory School redevelopment, and wider Master Plan activities. Preparatory School ���

• Podcast S2 Ep1: Athletic Development at PAC

  Welcome to the first episode of the Prince Alfred College Podcast for 2026.  As we count down to opening the doors of our ���

• S2: Episode 1: Scott Baker - Head of Athletic Performance and Development

• PAC student recognised in Teen Parliament

  Year 12 student, Ethan, recently represented Prince Alfred College in The Advertiser Teen Parliament, an annual initiative that brings ���

• International Student Reception

  Held on campus in the Piper Pavilion, the lunchtime event brought together more than 130 students and staff in a vibrant presentation of ���

• Science Curriculum Recognition

  Prince Alfred College is proud to be recognised as a 2026 SASTA Science Active School, an honour awarded to schools that demonstrate a ���

• LJ Hooker Commercial Adelaide

• Prince Alfred College Boarding

  PAC Boarding Welcomes Families from the South East For generations, boys from the South East have made Prince Alfred College their home ���

• Our Boarding Experience

  Our Boarding Experience Choosing to send your four boys to boarding school is big life decision. For the Nolan family from ���

• Podcast: S2 Ep2 Service Learning

  Welcome to the second episode of the Prince Alfred College Podcast for 2026. Join Year 11 students Harry and Tom, as they explore the many ���

• S:2 E:2 Melody Marshall – Service Learning at Prince Alfred College

• Summer Intercol 2026

  Welcome to Summer Intercol 2026 Welcome to the fields and courts of Prince Alfred College. Whilst our two great schools have been ���

• Old Scholars’ Membership

  Red Centre Facilities Memberships for Old Scholars Membership to the RED Centre facilities is available to PAC Old Scholars and PAOCA ���

• Our Boarding Experience

  Our Boarding Experience Choosing to sending children to boarding school is big life decision. For the Nolan family from Naracoorte, ���