As Mary Aikenhead Ministries educators we all work hard to sow robust values and life skills, both in and outside of the classroom, with an added emphasis on applied effort, resilience and mindfulness, participation has long been a trait of the Aikenhead House.

Engagement at all levels builds a strong community and Aikenhead is well represented in the co-curricular opportunities on offer at the College. Our students are aware of our collective desire to live above the line that elevates accountability and responsibility with effort and obligation over blame, denial and excuses. We strive to all be inclusive and involved so we may deliver many positive moments, more often.

Students and staff are all committed to making a positive difference and cherish the opportunity to go to the margins of selected aged care facilities on St Vincent’s Day to celebrate Aikenhead’s patron saint, St Vincent de Paul. His example of service and love was inspired by Mary Aikenhead to take him as the model for the schools and hospitals founded by the Sisters of Charity. Serving the aged deepens each Tutor group’s sense of social justice.

At Aikenhead we strive to be simply better people who advocate justice, respect and hope in a world yearning for stronger independent women of action. We are committed to making positive differences, to seek out happiness for all and nourish enduring relationships.

Mr David Woolbank is the Aikenhead Head of House. He has been with St Vincent’s College since 2014 and in this pastoral lead role since 2016. Mr Woolbank teachers Stage 6 Legal Studies and Stage 5 Commerce.

At Aikenhead we strive to be simply better people.
We respect ourselves and the whole person
- their rights, dignity and needs.
The challenge of trying harder, so we may be more, motivates us.
As mindful learners we’re not afraid of making unrepeated mistakes:
we know this enhances our growth.
Our world is a better place when we contribute, care and do more.
As courageous women of action
we are committed to making a positive difference.
We remember Mother Mary Aikenhead.
“God will, Amen.”

Aikenhead House Patron:

Sr Mary Aikenhead

Mary Aikenhead demonstrated enormous courage sending five of her Sisters from Cork, Ireland to the distant shores of Australia. Mary was responding to a need; a call made by Bishop Polding to provide care and support for the women and children in the fledgling colony of Australia.