Paris Emsis, Carla Ayoub and I decided to attend Q&A in order to broaden our knowledge of current events and controversial topics that are the constant objects of media focus. We felt that today’s political climate is greatly lacking in both a logical voice of reason and also compassion for
30 October 2014
Year 5 Mini Maestros Instrumental Program – Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal This year each of our Year 5 learners has had the opportunity to learn an orchestral instrument (violin, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, trumpet and trombone). They have been working in small groups with Instrumental Specialists across the year to develop their playing
27 October 2014
Our Kindergarten small group team entry not only qualified for the 2014 National Maths Talent Quest, which in itself is a huge achievement, they received first place. Their entry was titled ‘A Carnival Of Centipedes’ and was facilitated by Mrs Emma McAulay. We are thrilled and extremely proud of these results.
27 October 2014
Year 1 has had the privilege of participating in a Strings Boot Camp these past two weeks. This has been very successful with all of our Year 1 children participating in small group lessons with instrumental specialists for 25 minutes each day. Our Boot Camp experience culminated in a special celebration on
27 October 2014
After attending a professional learning session run by Skye Tyler, House Co-ordinator for Mundawora, on Positive Education which addressed three key areas- happiness, gratitude and mindfulness, I now feel far more informed about this important aspect of our student’s health and well being. Initially, I was surprised by some of
24 October 2014
The health of young people shapes the future health of the whole population. (Eckersley, 2011). The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) places physical and mental wellbeing as a top priority in their key national indicators of young people’s health and wellbeing. Mental health can be defined as ‘a
8 October 2014
Santa Sabina’s goalkeeper Olivia Grace, was awarded the 2014 Goalkeeper of the year for the Strathfield Strikers Football Club. Congratulations on this great achievement.
1 October 2014
Congratulations to Bridget, Year 12, who was awarded an Archbishop of Sydney Award for Student Excellence at a Ceremony held at St Mary’s Cathedral. The award recognises the students’ exceptional achievements in a range of areas including school leadership, faith commitment, support for social justice and the environmental issues, academic
24 September 2014
24 September 2014
The Santa Sabina Youth Review Forum provided an opportunity for a group of Year 10 students, to discuss numerous novels that had been nominated for the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards in the Older Reader’s Category. The books explored a range of issues facing adolescents, introducing unfamiliar concepts and challenging
18 September 2014
Congratulations to our Santa 1 Team who were the winners of the 1B IGSSA Hockey Competition on Saturday. Good work girls. A well deserved result.
15 September 2014
2 out of 2 Friday night Indoor Soccer Champions: Congratulations to Santa RN(Right Now) and Santa 11WS who were our 2 senior teams in the Grand Finals of Indoor Soccer. They brought home the GOLD!! Great season to you all, well done Santa!!
15 September 2014