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
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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
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
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
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
Industry partnership for authentic learning
Commerce, HSC Business Studies and IB Business Management students attended a Santa Sabina industry partnership learning initiative – the Business Breakfast Workshop. Students learnt how a pre-eminent multinational conglomerate organises itself for success. This was an authentic learning experience for students to understand the application of business theory into real
20 April 2023
Art trifecta
The artworks of students from across the years have been selected for awards and display in national and international competitions. Ava Anderson of Year 6 won her age category of the #SeaToSource Sea The Change Competition with her work, ‘Not the Orca’ (below left). Ella Hodge of Year 11 won
20 April 2023
Connecting students with tertiary and industry partners
As part of our careers Program, Year 12 student Olivia Churchland recently attended a Nurturing Aviation Day hosted by Sydney Flight College. Below is her reflection on the experience: On 25 February I attended the Nurturing Aviation Day held at Sydney Flight College. This was an enriching experience with speakers
15 March 2023
Australian Volleyball Schools Cup silver
Santa Sabina College sent six teams to the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup held on the Gold Coast from 7-14 December 2019. All six teams performed very well throughout the week. However, the stand-out performance was Santa 1 which earned a silver medal in Year 11 Division 1. Congratulations to all
16 December 2019
Santa Sabina Fair 2019
Come and experience our community spirit in action at the Santa Sabina College Fair – Saturday 23 November. We open our gates for the Fair every two years and welcome our past, present and future families and the wider community to celebrate with food stalls, student performances, fun rides, 9D cinema
25 October 2019
Santa Sabina European Music Tour
Bon voyage Santa Sabina European Music Tour departing 27 September 2019 for two weeks performing and learning in the music capitals of Europe! This is their official blog page. Post 1 – travelling to Budapest The first two days of our European Music Tour began with a bang as all
27 September 2019
Acrobatics gold
It is India Matheson’s first year of acrobatics after leaving the Artistic Gymnastics International development program. India, who is in Year 3, is now training in Acrobatics international development program and trains 21 hours a week – every afternoon – and six hours on Saturdays and has Sundays off.
26 September 2019