Congratulations to students in Years 2, 3 and 5 who were awarded with three first places for group projects submitted in The National Mathematics Talent Quest (NMTQ). This competition brings together the winners of state and territory competitions recognising students’ work on extended mathematical projects. The Del Monte students were among tens
8 October 2013
The many and varied graduation events that marked the completion of schooling for Year 12 students at Santa Sabina culminated in a day of celebration on Thursday 19 September. After a special breakfast in St Elizabeth’s Courtyard for the girls and their teachers, the whole College Community came together to farewell them at
20 September 2013
English Teachers Jennifer Pullen and Elizabeth Phipps submitted an abstract for and were selected to present at the 4th Cultures of Thinking Conference at Bialik College, Melbourne (August 24-27 2013). The conference was sponsored by Harvard’s Project Zero and featured key-note presenters Mark Church and Ron Ritchard from Harvard University.
20 September 2013
During Terms 2 and 3 we have engaged in a unit of work entitled “How do we respond to Human Rights issues?” This unit of work has challenged our thinking, developed our organisational skills and has raised our awareness of some of the injustices that exist in our world. We
17 September 2013
With beautiful Spring sunshine, Santa Sabina’s annual College Fair was held last Saturday 7 September. There was great community spirit as people met to chat as they waited for their ‘number to come up’ on the Chocolate Wheel or perused the offerings of the stalls – or indeed as families enjoyed the delicious food,
9 September 2013
Congratulations to Gabrielle, Year 12, who was awarded an Archbishop of Sydney Award for Student Excellence at a Ceremony held at St Mary’s Cathedral on Tuesday 3 September. The award recognises the students’ exceptional achievements in a range of areas including school leadership, faith commitment, support for social justice and
4 September 2013
Special Guests Anna Garsia Author & Illustrator of Put the Baby Back in my belly, and Balloonist Groovy Suzy entertained a crowd of future families, Alumni and their children last Friday. A beautiful morning for mums and dads to socialise and children to play. The next event for the community
2 September 2013
Father’s Day was celebrated this week on both the Del Monte and Secondary campuses with a fantastic breakfast hosted by the P&F followed by Mass in the Chapel. [nggallery id=56]
2 September 2013
Good luck to Hannah in Yr 6 who is off to Tasmania today to compete in the School Sport Australia Cross Championships. Hannah is competing in the 11 year old, 3 kms championships. All the best Hannah!!!
29 August 2013
As part of Santa Sabina’s Immersion Program, during the July holidays, nineteen year 9 and 10 students together with three Santa Sabina teachers spent ten days journeying through the APY lands (Anangu, Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands) of Central Australia. The Immersion Journey to Central Australia is focused firmly on relationships. This
27 August 2013
The children and staff from Santa Sabina’s Primary School, Santa Maria del Monte, have celebrated the joy of reading by dressing as their favourite book characters. ‘Old’ favourites such as Wally, Harry, Hermione and Madeline were joined by characters from the books shortlisted for the 2013 Children’s Book Council Awards
27 August 2013
We were very excited to receive news that Bridget, Year 5, had won a Creative Young Stars Program Grant from the Australia Government. The Creative Young Stars Program encourages, supports and celebrates creative, cultural, academic and community achievement throughout Australia by students and young people and Bridget is a fitting
21 August 2013