“Some of the sloppiest, shoddiest, most biased, least reproducible, worst designed and most overinterpreted research in the history of science purports to provide biological explanations for differences between men and women.” (Smithsonian Institute) Over 250 parents, teachers, educators and members of our local community were present for our Principal Dr
7 June 2013
Congratulations to our Senior Debaters, Kathryn Garsia, Olivia Fehon, Emilia Anderson and Anna Power, who have progressed to the Elimination round of the Catholic Schools Debating Association competition. The elimination round will be hosted by Santa Sabina on the 14th of June. Debates will commence at approximately 7:30pm. We warmly
7 June 2013
Year 11 Advanced English students are being encouraged to move beyond a simplified response to texts and develop a more sustained reflection of the texts’ value and to interact with each other and be inspired by others as part of their wide reading project. Fay Weldon, author, feminist and critic,
7 June 2013
Congratulations to Sabah Chamoun (Year 7). She has recently begun competing in the sport of weightlifting. At the State titles, she broke two records and is now NSW under 17’s champion for weightlifting. Sabah is now preparing to compete for a national title in October.
6 June 2013
The College Dinner was celebrated on Friday night at Le Montage. Staff and parents enjoyed a fabulous night and a special thank you to the P&F. [nggallery id=47]
4 June 2013
Year 7 Medieval Day has been held at Santa Sabina for decades and it has become a looked forward to tradition in Year 7. Students research and create their own Medieval costumes and prepare an authentic Medieval banquet to share. We are lucky to be able to have access to
3 June 2013
With over 60 children enjoying the beautiful sunny morning, the Jane of Aza playgroup was held on Friday 31 May. Ex-students and current and future families joined together for a morning of fun and friendship. Groovy Suzy entertained the children with face painting and balloon animals whilst parents, grandparents and carers
3 June 2013
Students from P-12 participated in a variety of activities to mark National Reconciliation week. The week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort. On Thursday 30 May, Santa Sabina
3 June 2013
Japanese teacher Kyoko Kusumoto has recently co-authored another Obento series. Obento is a fully integrated course in three stages written specifically for secondary school students learning Japanese in Australia and New Zealand and is innovative in its resource use and approach. After arriving in Australia in 1986, Kyoko has been teaching in both Primary
31 May 2013
Innovation at Santa Sabina College based on academic research in K-5 Mathematics Mathematics Parent Workshop On Tuesday 28 May, parents K-5 were invited to a mathematics workshop. It was a fantastic opportunity for parents to witness how students learn Maths through problem solving and investigation. Kristen Tripet, Consultant in Mathematics
31 May 2013
Congratulations to all staff and students K-12 who were involved in the music concert on Tuesday and Wednesday night and for their wonderful performances! [nggallery id=42]
23 May 2013
On 21 May 2013 Santa Sabina College was awarded an Apple Distinguished Program for Innovation, Leadership and Educational Excellence. This was based on the College’s innovative Compass Program submitted by Mrs Angela Thomas, Coordinator of Middle Schooling curriculum. We are one of only thirty schools in the country to receive this
23 May 2013