Our 130th Anniversary
Santa Sabina College is 130 years old in 2024. We reflect on 130 years of discerning scholarship and a holistic education supported by our Dominican commitment to service and social justice
26 March 2024
Latest news
Grant for student innovation
In 2023 we were proud to launch a new and exciting co-curricular activity – Santa Style – an award-winning student-led ethical social enterprise initiative which integrates community and sustainability. To disrupt the cycle of fast fashion students designed a profitable online business start-up. Santa Style in 2023 rescued 500 items
21 February 2024
Fourteen world premières from our College community – watch our Gala Concert 2023 in full.
The 2023 Gala Concert – Sounds from Santa: A Celebration of Women Composers – celebrates the rich musical heritage of Santa Sabina College and pays homage to the influential voices of women composers. The program is a testament to the College’s dedication to fostering creativity, empowering our students, and showcasing
12 February 2024
2023 HSC and IBDP Results
Huge congratulations to our Year 12 Class of 2023 who have achieved the strongest results in over a decade with almost 60% of our students achieving an ATAR of 90 and above and almost one in three receiving an ATAR over 95. We are also thrilled for Cece Addabbo
14 December 2023
Music makes the world go round
In the latest episode of Santa Dialogues, College Principal Paulina Skerman and the panel discuss the benefits of music education and music’s power to enhance learning, improve wellbeing and bring joy.
11 December 2023
Making big trouble – Service, Social Justice and Advocacy
Episode 3 of our Santa Dialogues Podcast – Making big trouble – Service, Social Justice and Advocacy –is now live on Spotify and YouTube. This episode features ex-student and current teacher Jane Sulis OAM, ex-student Sarah Dale, Principal Solicitor at the Refugee Advice & Casework Service and Year 12 students Ruby Bron,
17 July 2023
Principal of the Year finalist
Santa Sabina College is proud to announce that College Principal, Ms Paulina Skerman has been shortlisted as Principal of the Year in the Australian Education Awards 2023. This prestigious award recognises Ms Skerman’s exceptional leadership and the impact she has made to all facets of our community since her appointment
15 May 2023
Wellbeing matters
Our planned, multi-faceted, evidence-based approach to wellbeing permeates every interaction at the College. Learning is closely linked to wellness and if we want our students to flourish at school then we need to create the optimum environment for that to occur. Strong relationships are the foundation of good mental health, and physical fitness
8 May 2023
Playing for life
The second episode of our Santa Dialogues podcast series hosted by College Principal Paulina Skerman – Active girls are healthy girls – playing for life – is now available on Spotify: shorturl.at/uJT07 or watch below on YouTube. The need to engage girls in more active lifestyles has never been
24 April 2023
Rocket science
Our Year 12 International Baccalaureate Diploma students completed their research-based assignments in Term 1 by conducting practical investigations on a topic of their choosing. In Physics Olivia Nakhle chose to investigate the effect of a payload on the acceleration of rockets. This involved Olivia 3D-printing rockets, modifying a payload chamber
20 April 2023
Industry partnership for authentic learning
Commerce, HSC Business Studies and IB Business Management students attended a Santa Sabina industry partnership learning initiative – the Business Breakfast Workshop. Students learnt how a pre-eminent multinational conglomerate organises itself for success. This was an authentic learning experience for students to understand the application of business theory into real
20 April 2023
Art trifecta
The artworks of students from across the years have been selected for awards and display in national and international competitions. Ava Anderson of Year 6 won her age category of the #SeaToSource Sea The Change Competition with her work, ‘Not the Orca’ (below left). Ella Hodge of Year 11 won
20 April 2023