There is much to celebrate at this mid point of the year, and as we approach the term break for students. The Looking for Learning tour that I have conducted this term, accompanied by students, and teachers from the Siena Innovation and Learning team,
18 June 2014
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
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
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
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
To top off what has been a great year on the golf course for Doey (Year 9) so far she starred at the NSW All School Golf Championships competing over 18 holes on Tuesday 6 May at Wentworth Falls and another 18 holes on Wednesday 7 May at
21 May 2014
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
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
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
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
Dear Santa Sabina Families I arrived home last week after participating in the Dominican Schools Pilgrimage for the previous three weeks. Led by Ms Margaret O’Shea, former Deputy Principal of Santa Sabina College, and accompanied by members of Dominican schools across Australia, we traced the journey of Dominic from his
7 May 2014
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