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STEM Symposium

STEM Symposium

The STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are an identified high priority of the Australian Government as it seeks to drive productivity and economic growth in Australia.  In recognition of the importance of STEM, the Association of Independent Schools is supporting independent schools to develop innovative projects within and beyond the curriculum.  The TAS

28 November 2016

Solomon Islands Immersion 2016

Solomon Islands Immersion 2016

Our short time in the Solomon Islands so far has enriched and deepened our understanding of the world and cultures that surround us, and the lessons that can be learnt from people we could never of dreamed of meeting before.   When we first got off the plane in

27 September 2016

South Africa Immersion 2016

South Africa Immersion 2016

Day 1 Sydney to Tsakane When we pulled up to the airport on Friday morning we were feeling nervous and excited yet ready for what we had been preparing for for the last six months. South Africa here we come, next stop Johburg… So we thought. A late night protest by custom

26 September 2016

Leadership Recognition of Service

Leadership Recognition of Service

Our College Assembly last week focused on recognising and thanking our outgoing Student Leadership Teams for their commitment of service for the Year 2015 – 2016.  

12 September 2016

Community Day 2016

Community Day 2016

Community Day on the Primary Campus is an annual event which celebrates Book Week, and brings learning and community together. The theme for 2016 encapsulated our sense of International Mindedness and global citizenship at the heart of both our College Mission and all IB Programmes. The community gathered to share

22 August 2016

STEM@SANTA Conference

STEM@SANTA Conference

The Yr 10 STEM@SANTA – The importance for women to be involved in STEM for a better future Conference was an opportunity for our students to understand the importance of being scientifically literate and curious about how their world works. The day was filled with key note speakers such as Dr Alex

16 August 2016

ABC Q&A

ABC Q&A

Year 10 and 11 students from Santa Sabina College headed to the ABC Studios for a live filming of Q&A. Catch up on the complete episode on ABC iview Questions from Santa Students on the night sparked great debate. Is it sufficient to spend

16 August 2016

Central Australia Immersion

Central Australia Immersion

I am one of seventeen extremely privileged students from Years 9 and 10 who had the opportunity to experience the Central Australia Immersion this year. I began this journey with excitement as well as nervous anticipation as I, and many others on the journey, found leaving home for nine days, with no

11 August 2016

University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

University of Sydney Sleek Geeks Science Eureka Prize

When Year 5 Santa Sabina College students Rosanna Cartwright and Elli Rugg wondered if red tinted lenses in swim goggles gave swimmers a competitive edge, they decided to test their theory. The experiments they conducted and the video that accompanied these experiments made them one of two finalists in the

1 August 2016

Journey – Dominican Jubilee Concert

Journey – Dominican Jubilee Concert

On Thursday 21 July, students in Years 5–8 as well as Choir and Ensemble members in Years 9-12, staff and Dominican Sisters, came together to celebrate and commemorate the Dominican Jubilee through Music at St Brigid’s Catholic Church Marrickville. The College commissioned 5 composers to create original scores to reflect the

27 July 2016

Australian Music Day

Australian Music Day

Santa Sabina College, in partnership with Limelight Magazine and Richard Gill OAM, will host Australian Music Day, a composition workshop, on Tuesday 19 July 2016. Over 200 students from Santa Sabina College and other schools across the state, including a large contingent from Tamworth, will work alongside professional musicians and experts in

12 July 2016