Japan study tour – December 2018

Japan study tour – December 2018

Blog post 1 Written by Bridget Crick Kagoshima After a long flight (with surprising good plane food), we have arrived in Japan! Another flight, obento box and bus ride later, we are at our sister school, Immaculate Heart College, in Kagoshima. To our left, students in blue are

3 December 2018

Krystelle’s prize-winning History essay

Krystelle’s prize-winning History essay

Krystelle Boulos of Year 12 2018  has won second place in the History Teachers’ Association of NSW History Extension Essay Prize in the “Generation to Generation” category.   This award is co-sponsored by the Sydney Jewish Museum and is open to any History Extension essay related to the study of

29 November 2018

Santa on the Science Show

Santa on the Science Show

ABC Radio’s Science Show broadcast our National Science Writing prize winner, Preethika Mathan over the weekend. To hear the nine-minute broadcast featuring Preethika’s winning essay and acceptance speech listen here:  https://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/scienceshow/bragg-student-prize-for-science-writing-winner-preethika-mathan. /10548348

26 November 2018

Nominations for ENCORE

Nominations for ENCORE

There has been exciting news from the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA, formerly the Board of Studies). The performances of three of our HSC Music students have been nominated for possible inclusion in ENCORE, the showcase concert of the best performances and compositions from across NSW.

19 November 2018

Texstyle success

Texstyle success

The staff of the College’s TAS Department continue to achieve outstanding success with and for our students! Each year NESA selects the best student major works for Textiles and Design from across the state for public exhibition in Texstyle. The major works of Julia Agosti and Jemma Hayes have been

15 November 2018

Shape

Shape

Stunning news from NESA – 15 works nominated for possible inclusion in Shape 2018, the NSW showcase for HSC Design and Technology, Industrial Technology and Textiles and Design students. That’s 80 percent of the class! Congratulations Daniella Abal, Rebekah Akele, Mary Ayoub, Lily Cannon, Annabel Cowley, Stephanie Etcell, Isabella Howe,

14 November 2018

Introducing College Counsellor Tania Rugiero

Introducing College Counsellor Tania Rugiero

Balance. Making the most of your downtime as well as your study time. Taking a break from social media. Remembering and returning to what keeps you happy when you’re not stressed – these are the most important takeaways Ms Tania Rugiero gives our girls when they are stressed or

1 November 2018

The best in science writing – recognition from UNSW

The best in science writing – recognition from UNSW

Congratulations Preethika Mathan who has been recognised by the University of NSW as the best student science writer in Australia in 2018! Preethika has just been announced as the winner of the UNSW Bragg Student Prize for Science Writing 2018. Preethika, in Year 7, beat entrants from Years 7

9 October 2018

Solomon Islands immersion 2018

Solomon Islands immersion 2018

Blog post 1 Friday 28 September Written by Crystal Azzi Sydney to Honiara Our extremely long day began at 4:30am where we all met at Sydney Domestic Airport. Due to an hour’s flight delay, the group decided to grab some breakfast at the airport. As we

3 October 2018

South Africa immersion 2018

South Africa immersion 2018

Blog post 1:  Saturday 29 September  Written by Romy O’Keeffe Johannesburg: Constitution Hill, art Africa, Apartheid museum Today we started out relatively early – Emily and I were up at 7:00am. We then all then met up as

2 October 2018

Year 6 Superstar Coders named NSW champions!

Year 6 Superstar Coders named NSW champions!

Congratulations to our Superstar Coders of Year 6 who have just been named joint winners of NSW Tech Girls Movement 2018 competition. There were over 1000 entries in Australia including four teams from Santa Sabina College. The Year 6 Superstar Coders – Madeline Douglas, Rochelle Dias, Bronte Sprotte, Su Yee

10 September 2018

Announcement from College Board

Announcement from College Board

I write to inform you that Dr Herrett has advised the College Board that she has decided to retire as Principal at the end of the 2019 school year. By that time, Dr Herrett will have served as our Principal for seven years and together with her previous

6 September 2018