This term, our Primary students discovered that learning Italian is about much more than vocabulary and grammar. Through the beloved story of Pinocchio, they explored Italian culture while developing important values including truthfulness, kindness and bravery. As part of their Italian studies, students embarked on a journey to Tuscany, the birthplace of Carlo Collodi’s famous…

Santa Sabina College’s talented VEX IQ Robotics teams have achieved outstanding success at the recent VEX IQ Robotics Competition, bringing home four major awards and securing a third-place overall finish against strong competition from schools across Sydney. Held at Loreto Kirribilli on 14 August, the competition challenged students to apply their engineering, coding and problem-solving…

We were recently delighted to welcome Dr Ji Hyun Kim from Albion College, Michigan (USA) to the Santa Sabina College Music Department. Across rehearsals, Q&A sessions, chamber music masterclasses and individual coaching, Dr Kim generously shared her expertise, artistic insights, and international experience with our students. Her warmth, encouragement and commitment to excellence was inspiring, and enriched…

Beyond the Classroom: 43 Year 9 Students Discover New Strengths at the Inaugural Winter Academy Our inaugural Winter Academy saw 43 Year 9 students make our Southern Highlands Campus, Tallong, their home for three weeks, embracing a unique experience that brought together academic learning, adventure, independence and connection. From classroom lessons and collaborative projects to…

Congratulations to Donna from Year 9 Philosophy and World Studies, who has been shortlisted in the highly regarded John Locke Institute International Essay Competition for her essay, Is Free Speech the Enemy of Science? This outstanding achievement places Donna among a select group of talented young scholars from around the world. The John Locke Institute Essay…

Our Years 3-6 VEX IQ Robotics students have achieved outstanding success at their first VEX IQ Robotics Competition, with one team taking home the prestigious Inspire Award at Trinity Grammar on Wednesday 29 July. The Inspire Award is the highest recognition presented at many VEX IQ events and celebrates teams that embody the values of…

After 100 days of school, our Kindergarten students reflected on what they had learned – some of it unexpected!

Our Grandparents Day was a joyful opportunity to celebrate with those whose love, wisdom and witness have helped shape our community. In his message for the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Leo reminds us that the Church is called to ensure that no one is forgotten and encourages us to cherish the…

Year 8 students Emily and Lucy have achieved an outstanding result in the 2026 Australian Geography Competition, placing in the top 1% of Year 8 entrants across Australia. The Australian Geography Competition is one of the nation’s leading academic competitions, attracting more than 47,000 secondary students from over 700 schools across Australia. Sponsored by the…