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REELise Film Festival Winner

REELise Film Festival Winner

Congratulations Bella Merlino of Year 7 who has won Best Junior Film at the REELise Film Festival over the weekend.    Bella’s film, Dear Brother… is the story of a loving sister whose family is torn apart when her brother becomes the victim of cyberbullying. As part of her prize

3 April 2017

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Wikipedia Edit-a-thon

Year 11 helps address Wikipedia’s gender imbalance Wikipedia has a diversity problem. Women make up just 12% of Wikipedia contributors and only 16% of individuals profiled. But it is a problem that can be fixed.  On 28 March, five students from Year 11 Legal Studies were given the opportunity to

3 April 2017

Harmony Day 2017

Harmony Day 2017

Harmony Day was colourful and exuberant at Santa Sabina last week. All ages from Prep to Year 12 came together for a lunchtime celebration of cultural diversity, organised by the Social Justice Leaders.

27 March 2017

Determination, dedication and ambition

Determination, dedication and ambition

As a member of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia, Santa Sabina College students derive the immense benefit of the Student Alliance Network. With students from other girls’ schools, our girls explore and reflect on issues concerning women in today’s modern society. In 2016 we focused on issues such as

22 March 2017

HASSE Senior Space School

HASSE Senior Space School

HASSE Senior Space School: Have a giant goal and believe in it On Thursday December 8 2016, the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia sent 54 students from across Australia on an unforgettable journey to Senior Space School in the USA. The program, organised by iVicon and the Houston Association for

15 March 2017

Recognition from UNSW as a “truly exemplary research partner”

Recognition from UNSW as a “truly exemplary research partner”

Representing Santa Sabina College, Dr Maree Herrett received the UNSW School of Education Community Engagement Award at a special ceremony this month. Scientia Professor Andrew Martin had nominated Santa Sabina College for the award. Here is the citation: Santa Sabina College, under the leadership of Dr Maree Herrett and with support

15 March 2017

A new face in History

A new face in History

Mr Briscoe is Santa Sabina College’s new Head of History. His passion for history has remained unabated since he was a small child learning about dinosaurs. From the spark of paleontology he moved on to prehistory and ultimately ancient and modern history via university and then his teaching career. His

14 March 2017

The X Factor in Drama

The X Factor in Drama

It is often said that an actor’s stage presence – or charisma – is innate and cannot be taught. Our new Head of Drama and Visual Arts, Ms Nicole Ellis-Windsor, however, believes otherwise. Last weekend she shared her expertise in this aspect of teaching with other drama educators on the

14 March 2017

Once On This Island Musical

Once On This Island Musical

  Santa Sabina College in partnership with St Mary’s Cathedral College presents a production of Once on This Island, a musical by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Tickets are selling fast – don’t miss out! ​ NIGHT 1 TICKETS Featuring Year 7 musical ensemble Friday 31 March 2017 Performance starts

10 March 2017

High Achievers Assembly

High Achievers Assembly

The High Achievers of Santa Sabina College’s Class of 2016 gathered back at school on Thursday 9 February for reunion, celebration and advice just prior to embarking on their tertiary study later this month.

10 February 2017

Tallong Open Day

Tallong Open Day

The annual open day for our Tallong Outdoor Education and Retreat Centre was enjoyed by many members of our community. Parents, students and staff enjoyed the facilities and the amazing hospitality of our Tallong staff.   [nggallery id=89]

7 February 2017

Santa at NASA

Santa at NASA

HASSE Senior Space School: Have a giant goal and believe in it During the Christmas holidays, the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia sent 54 students from across Australia on an unforgettable journey to Senior Space School in the USA. The program, organised by iVicon and the Houston Association for Space

4 February 2017