Celebrating the magic of reading throughout Book Week

Celebrating the magic of reading throughout Book Week

‘Oh! The places you’ll go!’ Dr. Seuss once said. To celebrate Book Week in 2024 students from Years 5-11 took part in our inaugural Writers’ Festival, attending workshops and lectures by a range of acclaimed Australian authors and illustrators, and exploring new cultures, ideas and art forms.  Sarah Ayoub, author

29 August 2024

Santa Sleepout

Santa Sleepout

From 23-24 August 2024, we hosted our second on-site Santa Sleepout. This is an experiential event where students are given nothing more than a piece of cardboard and their sleeping bag and brave the cold for one night whilst learning about some of the harsh realities faced by those experiencing homelessness

29 August 2024

Santa Science Showcase

Santa Science Showcase

Now in its second year, our Santa Science Showcase held during National Science Week was an evening of inspiration and awe. The showcase delivered a TED Talks style event where distinguished professionals from our community – current parents and ex-students – spoke to the theme: ‘Species Survival – More than just Sustainability.’

27 August 2024

130 years of connection and community

130 years of connection and community

Our latest Santa Dialogues Podcast – Santa Sabina: 130 Years of Connection and Community – is now live. In this special episode, College Principal Paulina Skerman engages in conversations with members of our community about what Santa Sabina means to them. Together, they explore the College’s sacred spaces, cherished traditions, and rich

16 August 2024

Year 7 Outdoor Education Experience 

Year 7 Outdoor Education Experience 

In Term 1 2024, Year 7 students embarked on an unforgettable journey during their Outdoor Education Experience at our Tallong Campus in the Southern Highlands. This annual tradition saw our students engaged in a myriad of activities, fostering friendships, enhancing resilience and learning in new and dynamic environments. The Outdoor

27 May 2024

Future-focused Virtual and Immersive Learning

Future-focused Virtual and Immersive Learning

Students in History, Geography and Commerce classes and the History and Geography Clubs have been exploring future-focused and immersive technologies using the fabulous Santa Sabina Lumination Labs, VR headsets and augmented reality tools to learn virtually. They are accessing the earth’s topography, overseas natural wonders and UNESCO-preserved historical and cultural

21 May 2024

2023 HSC and IBDP Results

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

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

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

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

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

Rocket science

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