Each St Aloysius student belongs to one of four houses; Fallon, McAuley, Scully or Verdon. These houses have been named after notable women across the College's rich history. In addition to creating opportunities for intra-school competition, leadership and experiences, the house system provides a strong sense of belonging and teamwork.

Each house has a cause and organisation for which it provides support through community service, funds and donations.

Fallon
McAuley
Scully
Verdon

Fallon

Fallon
Harriet Fallon was the first Sister of Mercy at North Melbourne, sailing from Ireland to Geelong in 1866. Harriet Fallon was the founding Principal of St Aloysius College, 1887 – 130 years ago.

Symbol - The Keystone: A central part at the top an arch, which holds a key position and prevents collapse; but is supported by other parts, completing and strengthening the whole.

Focus: A strong leader, key to the development of the school in its infancy – a central, stable figure that lead the school with compassion, creating an inclusive, safe education for all.

House Charities: Mercy Works and Aboriginal Catholic Ministry Australia.

McAuley

The first Sister of Mercy, Catherine McAuley responded to the needs of poor, unemployed girls without education. Along with a small group of women, Catherine established the Sisters of Mercy order in 1831 with some sisters travelling to Melbourne in 1857 continuing the works of Catherine McAuley.

Symbol - The Mountain & Pathway: The mountain which is symbolic of overcoming obstacles, and the path, which courageously weaves its way forward.

Focus: A great visionary, inspiring the Sisters of Mercy to follow a meandering path of uncertainty halfway across the world, overcoming many challenges along the way.

House Charity: McAuley Community Services for Women.

Scully

Clare Scully was one of the first pupils at St Aloysius College and later became President of the Past Pupil’s Association. She was known for her generosity and response to ‘calls to charity’, working tirelessly for Mercy Hospital, East Melbourne, St Joseph’s Foundling Home, Broadmeadows and St Anthony’s Home, Kew.

Symbol - Hands: The hands are symbolic of people offering support, reaching out, giving and receiving. The image of multiple hands arranged in a circle represents the never-ending cycle of helping one another.

Focus: A spirit of respect, hospitality, generosity, and charity.

House Charities: Catholic Mission and St Brendan's & Holy Rosary Parish Partnership.

Verdon

Lucy Verdon, born in 1887 and educated at St Aloysius College was the first catholic woman in Australia to receive the Bachelor of Science from the University of Melbourne. Lucy later joined the Sacred Heart Order and established a University for Nuns in New Zealand in 1950.

Symbol - Bay Leaf & Spiral: Leaves from the laurel tree which typically form a wreath - symbolic of achievement in education, have been composed as a spiral which suggests Verdon’s ongoing development in her faith and support in education. The spiral which appears in many fields of science, was also a source of inspiration.

Focus: Achievement in education and then her ongoing service in the Catholic ministry.

House Charities: Mercy Eco Communities and Catholic Earth Care.

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