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Year 10 student Julie Zhu has been shortlisted for the Philosophy Category of the John Locke Institute 2025 Global Essay Prize, an internationally recognised competition that received over 60,000 entries from students around the world. Julie’s shortlisted essay tackled the provocative question: ‘When civilians are the main target, there’s no need to consider the cause. That’s terrorism; it’s evil.’ Is this…
Congratulations to Louise Thill of Year 8, who has achieved equal First in NSW in the 2025 Australian Geography Competition. This outstanding result places Louise among the top geography students in the state for her Year level, reflecting her strong analytical skills and deep understanding of geographical concepts. What makes Louise’s achievement even more impressive is her approach to learning….
Twelve Santa Sabina students spent their winter break from school on the adventure of a lifetime as part of their Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award – an eight-day sea kayaking expedition through the stunning Whitsunday Islands. Starting at the iconic Whitehaven Beach, students paddled alongside turtles and dolphins, snorkelled vibrant reefs, and camped under the stars. The journey tested their resilience, teamwork, and adaptability,…
Bringing academic brilliance to the classroom Meet Calista Camarda – Santa Sabina’s youngest teacher and a rising star in education! With multiple academic awards from the University of Sydney and a passion for creativity, Calista is inspiring the next generation every day. Calista Camarda may be at the start of her teaching career, but she’s already…
Santa Sabina College students have wrapped up a remarkable semester of social justice initiatives, led by the passionate Prefects team and supported wholeheartedly by the College community. From creative fundraisers to joyful celebrations, students and staff came together to make a meaningful impact – raising over $16,500 for causes that matter. Term 1: carrying compassion with Caritas…
Mia Bek of Year 10 is preparing to become a specialist doctor – perhaps an anaesthesiologist, paediatrician, or even a specialist in emergency medicine. Alongside her, 63 other students in Years 10, 11, and 12 are on a similar journey, exploring life as future doctors and dentists. For these budding medical professionals, a new co-curricular…
Meet Xylah Bamji, a Year 9 student at Santa Sabina College, whose dedication to outreach is taking her on an extraordinary journey. The Dominican ethos at Santa Sabina deeply ingrains a commitment to service and social justice in every student and staff member. Our community prioritises the wellbeing of others and the stewardship of our…
On Monday 16 June 2025, College Principal Paulina Skerman warmly welcomed special guests including members of the College Board, DEA Trustees, the Dominican Sisters, our generous donors, and members of our broader Santa community as we celebrated the official opening and blessing of our new primary rotunda, playground, and Rosary Garden. Fr John Hayes blessed…
Earlier this year, Santa Sabina College Principal Paulina Skerman joined colleagues and leaders from Dominican schools across Australia and the Solomon Islands on a pilgrimage through Spain and France, tracing the footsteps of St Dominic. What began as a journey through history quickly became a deeply personal and professional encounter with the heart of the…