Community Service

Leadership through service

In light of the servant leadership model, all students are invited to lead. As part of the Ignatian tradition we are called to strive for the 'Magis' – a calling for more universal good, more effective means, more generous service to others and the greater glory of God.

It is in light of this calling that Saint Ignatius College will encourage members of our community to be men and women for others as we work toward creating a just society in the context of Christian faith (The Grad at Grad: Profile 2020, St. Ignatius San Francisco).

By considering the possibilities for being of service, students will develop their moral compass (conscience) and help to build a more just society. Students inherently make choices and they will be encouraged to strive for the 'Magis'. Students will also be encouraged to show compassion and take action where injustice exists.

In keeping with this essential nature of the Ignatian tradition we ask our students to complete, at least, 5 hours of service in Year 7 and, at least, 10 hours of service in Years 8-12.

Students are asked to find suitable forms of service in their local community.

We understand that age differences will impact on the types of service that students are capable of. With this in mind we recommend that students in the earlier year levels (7-9) participate in service activities ‘for others’. In the more senior year levels (9-12) students are challenged to find ways to, also, pursue service opportunities ‘with others’.

On leaving Saint Ignatius College, we will have, hopefully, engendered a commitment to serving others and Old Ignatians will intrinsically strive toward the Jesuit ideal of the 'Magis'.