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2014 College Dinner

2014 College Dinner

The annual Parents and Friends College dinner on last Friday night at Curzon Hall was a wonderful community celebration. With approximately 350 people, including Sister Judith Lawson OP, Board members, families and staff present, our music students entertained the gathering guests with a rotation of three ensembles: strings, brass, and

3 June 2014

Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week

During Reconciliation Week this year, Cassandra Gibbs spent time walking with our College. Whilst on the Primary campus, Cassandra told stories and engaged our Kindergarten, Year One and Year Two students in learning about cultural singing and dancing. Years 3 and 4 learnt about the importance of language and sang

30 May 2014

Postcolonial history and the dismantling of coherent notions of identity

Postcolonial history and the dismantling of coherent notions of identity

English and History Teacher, Elizabeth Phipps’s major essay written for her Masters titled “Postcolonial history and the dismantling of coherent notions of identity” was published in History Initiates, a student journal published by the Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations, Macquarie University. Download

28 May 2014

Community Concert

Community Concert

Last night, members of our Santa Sabina community and residents of Cardinal Freeman Village were captivated by 97 students in various music ensembles performing in a Community Concert at Cardinal Freeman Village Chapel. The concert was the first of many community events where our musicians are able to share our music

22 May 2014

Golden Girls & Boys Reunion

Golden Girls & Boys Reunion

The annual Golden Girls & Boys Reunion was held at the College on Friday May 16 to celebrate our ex students from the Class of 1964 and beyond. There was over 200 old girls and boys in attendance to share mass and high tea together and reminisce of school days. ” Many, many

20 May 2014

Bronze Medal – FISAF NSW State Aerobics Championships

Bronze Medal – FISAF NSW State Aerobics Championships

Congratulations to Team Inescapable (Alicia, Kaitlan and Grace) on winning the Bronze Medal at the FISAF State Aerobics Championships. The team now qualifies for the National Championships in Melbourne later in July. Well done!   

13 May 2014

Reflection on Mother’s Day

Reflection on Mother’s Day

The College joyfully celebrated Mother’s Day last week. Three masses were held in the Chapel and mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends enjoyed breakfast, high tea and lunch on both the Primary and Secondary campuses.  The following is Dr Herrett’s Mother’s Day reflection: In reflecting on Mothers Day, we acknowledge and

13 May 2014

Beyond the HSC

Beyond the HSC

Students in Years 10,11 and 12 and their parents were part of “Beyond the HSC Careers Networking Evening” on Wednesday 6 May. A panel of University experts including; Dr Chris Walker, Professor Mary Spongberg, Rina Bernabei, Associate Professor James Curran and Dr Adriana Verges conducted a Q&A panel giving advice

7 May 2014

Volleyball NSW All Schools U16 Team

Volleyball NSW All Schools U16 Team

Congratulations to Katelyn & Clare Year 9 who have been selected in the NSW All Schools U16 Team Volleyball. Four other Santa girls were names as shadow players for the team, Kate Year 9, Laura Year 8, Alyssa Year 8 & Olivia Year 9, a testament to the depth of volleyball talent

6 May 2014

Santa Coaches lead Australian Junior Volleyball Teams

Santa Coaches lead Australian Junior Volleyball Teams

Santa Sabina Volleyball Coaches Nam Pham, Chris Todd and ex-student Anna Phillips are currently in Thailand coaching the Australian Junior Teams at the Thailand U21 Junior Volleyball Championships. Chris is the Head Coach of the Australian U19 Teams and Nam assisted by Anna are coaching the Australian U17 Teams. Both

5 May 2014

Diving Squad

Diving Squad

Congratulations to our Diving Squad who were the Champion School in the CGSSSA Diving Competition today at Homebush. Special congratulations to Sarah (Yr 12) and Isabella (Yr 10) who have been selected in the NSWCCC Diving team and will compete at the NSW AllSchools Competition next Monday.

30 April 2014