ITALY STUDY TOUR 2018

ITALY STUDY TOUR 2018

APRIL 28 Allora… ce l’abbiamo fatta! (We made it!) Our unforgettable adventure has come to an end with a truly exceptional group of young women. Throughout our time in Italy, they embraced the Italian culture, lifestyle and language with enthusiasm, open-mindedness and resilience. We are

17 April 2018

Clean Up Schools Day

Clean Up Schools Day

Environmental pollution is considered to be one of the greatest problems that the world is facing today. It affects all people in every part of our earth, with about 40% of deaths worldwide being caused by water, air and soil pollution. Australia contributes to this shocking reality, with the

12 April 2018

Year 6 outdoor education experience at Tallong

Year 6 outdoor education experience at Tallong

In March, Year 6 students participated in the Outdoor Education experience at Tallong. The Outdoor education program was carefully designed to encourage the girls to develop group problem skills, grow in confidence, build resilience, form friendships and enable them to experience a wide range of outdoor activities. Most

5 April 2018

Up close and personal at SBS

Up close and personal at SBS

Sophie and Kate from Year 11 recently visited the offices of SBS TV at Artarmon where they were guests of Janice Petersen, SBS World News Presenter and Journalist. They write: Our five-hour visit saw us seated in the newsroom studio during the live 6:30pm national news bulletin.

3 April 2018

Lessons from the innovators

Lessons from the innovators

On International Women’s Day 2018 our award-winning “young tech girl superheroes” presented at the Accenture conference “Creating a Culture of Equality” at the Sydney Hilton. Their session, “Lessons from the Innovators”, was the only session presented by school children at the conference.  Sophia from Year 8, one of the young

22 March 2018

Primary Years Eco Warriors

Primary Years Eco Warriors

Inspired by ABC’s War on Waste and the need to live more sustainable lives, Year 4’s Gardening Club and the Eco Leadership Team are determined to embrace and transform our community to be committed to stewardship of the earth and responsible citizens caring for creation. After applying for and

20 March 2018

IB Trailblazers support Relay for Life

IB Trailblazers support Relay for Life

Congratulations to all our Year 11 IBDP “Trailblazers” on exceeding their $5000 fundraising target for the Cancer Council’s Relay for Life on the weekend. Team captain Paula said that after the relay they “were very moved by the candlelight ceremony wherein cancer sufferers addressed participants and shared their stories with

19 March 2018

Kinematics in action

Kinematics in action

The Year 11 Physics class used some new equipment to conduct experiments to portray a practical demonstration of kinematics in action. The technology enabled us to accurately and precisely determine velocity and acceleration using the Ezilog software and photogates. We were able to conduct these experiments, which gave us an

8 March 2018

Santa’s trail blazers hit the ground running!

Santa’s trail blazers hit the ground running!

As a part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) students are required to take part in a variety of creative, active or service experiences in order to develop new skills and overcome challenges. These activities, in conjunction with the CAS group project, are meant to fulfill the seven learning outcomes

8 March 2018

Love Week

Love Week

“Health is not just being disease free. Health is when every cell in your body is bouncing with joy.” In recognition of the need for self love in the development of wellbeing, the Student Executive, with the help of their teachers and other captains organised “Love Week”. The slogan

6 March 2018

Lent begins

Lent begins

As a Catholic Dominican community, we recognise Ash Wednesday the first day of the Christian season of Lent, in the Roman Catholic tradition. We also recognise our broader Christian traditions represented by families within Santa Sabina. Clean Monday or Ash Monday is the beginning of Lent for Eastern Catholics and

15 February 2018

Sydney Youth Orchestras have moved in!

Sydney Youth Orchestras have moved in!

Listen carefully on weekends when you’re in Strathfield for the sound of music coming from our Hall, LER and other rehearsal spaces. Hundreds of talented young people from across NSW are gathering on the secondary campus every Saturday and Sunday. Santa Sabina is the new home of the acclaimed Sydney Youth

13 February 2018