older dispensation, with the title of Prefect of Studies replaced with Principal. 2014 saw the appointment of the College's first-ever lay principal with Mark Tannock being appointed to the role following the end of Chris Middleton's tenure. This break in tradition was due to the increased strain on Jesuit responsibilities due to the ongoing decrease in. : From 2003 until 2018, the roles of Headmaster and Principal were appointed concurrently. Jesuit education St Aloysius' College is conducted by the Jesuit Order and is part of a worldwide network of approximately 1000 Jesuit primary and secondary schools and universities. The first school was commenced by St. Ignatius Loyola, the founder of the Order, in 1548. A Jesuit education stresses the acquisition of skills and techniques in a purposeful and balanced perspective. While emphasis is placed on the development of intellectual and mental skills, attention is also given to other aspects of personal formation, such as character, attitudes, values and social interaction. The aim of a Jesuit education is as follows: "Our ideal is the well-rounded person who is intellectually competent, open to growth, religious, loving and committed to doing justice in generosity to the people of God." Its brother schools include Saint Ignatius' College, Riverview and Loyola College, Mount Druitt in Sydney, Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide in Athelstone and Xavier College in Melbourne. Sport St Aloysius' College is a member of the Combined Associated Schools (CAS). CAS premierships St Aloysius' College has won the following CAS premierships. Basketball (2) - 1999, 2022 Cricket - 1990 Cross Country - 2007 Rugby (3) - 1933, 1972, 1978 Soccer - 2017 Swimming (2) - 1932, 1935 Tennis Summer (5) - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2022 Tennis Winter (4) - 2009, 2010, 2011, 2019 Volleyball Summer (3) - 2004, 2010, 2011 Water Polo (4) - 2009, 2010, 2016, 2019 Notable alumni Alumni of St Aloysius' are known as Old Boys and may elect to join the school's alumni association, the St. Aloysius' College Old Boys' Union (SACOBU). See also List of Catholic schools in New South Wales Catholic education in Australia List of Jesuit schools References Further reading Strong, D. 1997. The College By the Harbour: The History of St. Aloysius' College. Hale & Iremonger, Sydney. . External links Society of Jesus, Australia Educational institutions established in 1879 Jesuit secondary schools in Australia Catholic secondary schools in Sydney Combined Associated Schools Boys' schools in New