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Catholic Independent School
Co-ed P–4 | Girls 5–12

Holistic Education in Sydney’s Inner West

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Principal’s Update

Episode 15: College Principal Ms Paulina Skerman wraps up Term 1 2026.

From its vantage point, for almost 120 years, our lamp post has watched the comings and goings of the College. Term after term, year after year.

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Career Women’s Network – Legal Careers Showcase
Career Women’s Network – Legal Careers Showcase

Over three engaging sessions, our Legal Careers Showcase gave students in Years 10 to 12 valuable insight into the many pathways into law, from university study to professional practice and the broad opportunities a legal career can offer. Ex-student Nicola Colagiuri, a social justice lawyer at the Justice and Equity Centre, spoke about her journey…

The Warm, Expressive Culture of Italy
The Warm, Expressive Culture of Italy

In our recent Italian lessons on the Primary Campus, students have been busy mastering the art of introductions, blending language skills with the warm, expressive culture of Italy. Through interactive games and role-playing, students have been learning how to introduce themselves and have been gaining confidence in asking questions of their peers. Students also engaged…

Guiding the Next Generation of Santa Sabina Women
Guiding the Next Generation of Santa Sabina Women

In an increasingly competitive careers market, students benefit enormously from tailored career initiatives that provide access to mentors, real world experiences and professional networks. These opportunities not only help young people explore future career pathways, they help open doors to future opportunities. At our Career Women’s Network Breakfast, ex-student Rahni Sadler (Class of 1989) joined…

Athletics at SOPAC
Athletics at SOPAC

House spirit was on full display at our Athletics Carnival at SOPAC last week. A wonderful day of energy, colour, competition and community.

Academic Excellence on the Rise: 35% of Santa Sabina Students Earn Pro Summa Diligentia Awards
Academic Excellence on the Rise: 35% of Santa Sabina Students Earn Pro Summa Diligentia Awards

A record 35% of students were recognised for outstanding academic rigour, work ethic and behaviour in Term 1. Santa Sabina continues to demonstrate the strength of its academic culture, with an outstanding 35% of students in Years 7–11 named Pro Summa Diligentia Award recipients this year — an increase on 2025. This significant achievement reflects our strong…

Santa Sabina Leads Music Education with Record-Breaking Australian Composers Day
Santa Sabina Leads Music Education with Record-Breaking Australian Composers Day

Santa Sabina recently hosted our biggest Australian Composers Day yet, welcoming more than 330 delegates for a day celebrating creativity, collaboration and the future of music composition. Students from across NSW came together under this year’s theme, #WhatWillYouSay, exploring how young composers can pursue technical mastery while grounding their work in authentic human expression. We were…

Santa Sabina Showcases Leadership in Service Learning at International Girls’ Schools Symposium
Santa Sabina Showcases Leadership in Service Learning at International Girls’ Schools Symposium

Santa Sabina College was proud to be represented on the international stage at the International Coalition of Girls’ Schools Symposium, hosted this year at MLC Melbourne. Deputy Principal Mission and Pastoral Care, Melanie van der Meer, presented a breakout session celebrating the depth and impact of Santa Sabina’s distinctive approach to Service Learning – the…

Year 12 Retreats at Santa Sabina
Year 12 Retreats at Santa Sabina

Living Dominican Values Through Service and Grace At Santa Sabina College, our guiding pillars of Faith, Scholarship, Wellbeing, Community and Momentum shape the holistic education we offer every student. We believe education is not only about academic success, but about forming young people of character, compassion and purpose who are ready to flourish in the…

Why Should Young People do Outdoor Education?
Why Should Young People do Outdoor Education?

At Santa Sabina, we are in the fortunate position of owning a unique 97-hectare bushland property in the NSW Southern Highlands where our students undertake outdoor learning. The expansive natural campus – Tallong – provides students with immersive, hands-on learning experiences that foster resilience, leadership and environmental stewardship. Experiential Learning in Nature From Year 3…