For International Women’s Day 2023 we interviewed our student leaders who are already having an impact on society and shaking the world: ‘Being involved in state and local politics allows me to work in a conducive environment with other like-minded students who are driven to address community and broader issues
Student Leaders Shaking the World
Exceptional people
Our History and Geography teachers have been sharing their professional expertise with the broader educational community. Brigida Zagora was invited to present to teachers from independent schools from the perspective of a Senior HSC Ancient History Marker at the AISNSW History Conference 2023 – Expanding Horizons – Milestones of History
Staff experts
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When Rowan Freeman was in Year 11 in a regional Victorian school a car accident caused him to think carefully about his future. ‘I was not sure what I was destined to do’, he says. His mentor, the school chaplain, gave him some important advice – to follow his dreams.
Introducing Rowan Freeman, Drama and English Teacher
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Our new Director of Development, George Ayoub, is bringing fresh ideas to his vital new position which is helping to move the College forward. As Director of Development, his job is to build relationships and raise funds to bring much-needed projects to fruition. These projects will provide facilities and scholarships
Re-introducing George Ayoub
Director of Development
Advancing learning and providing opportunities which challenge our gifted and high potential students are fundamental concerns at Santa Sabina College. Our strong record of high achievement in enrichment activities, such as our students’ recent gold medals in the Middle School and Senior Ethics Olympiads of 2022, is just one of
Introducing Matthew Mountford
Dean of Gifted Education
Managing more than 20 sports and in excess of 80 other co-curricular activities is the responsibility of our new Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities, Mr Luiz Ramalho. Luiz grew up near Sao Paulo in a soccer-mad family and in a country, Brazil, which many would argue is obsessed with
Introducing Luiz Ramalho
Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities
Internationally renowned ceramicist Ebony Russell is our new Art Teacher in the Primary Years. She is also Festival Director of our forthcoming Fra Angelico Arts and Culture Festival (a twilight event for the whole community taking place late this year). Ebony teaches art to all our students from Prep to
Introducing Ebony Russell
Art Teacher and Festival Director
Helping our teachers and students of the Primary Years adapt to the NSW Education Standards Authority syllabus is our new Instructional Leader, Reneé Andrews, whose capacity, energy and enthusiasm are making their mark across Del Monte. With her wide-ranging background teaching students and teaching teachers to upskill, Reneé has come
Introducing Renee Andrews
Instructional Leader Primary Years
There is a new sense of excitement, joy, light and humour at Del Monte this year. Our new Head of Primary P-4, Joanne Giannini, has brought us immense warmth and energy and her influence is permeating every classroom. A lifelong Primary educator and administrator, Joanne has taught in Catholic and
Joanne Giannini, Head of Primary P-4
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STAFF STORY Our Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning is a true Renaissance woman. Jacqueline Pugh is proficient across a number of fields, with career and learning experiences acquired across the country and overseas. Jacqueline is an educational leader, an art teacher, a listener, an adventurer. She has been a business
Jacqueline Pugh, Director of Teaching and Learning
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STAFF STORY Our new Dean of Studies may be quietly spoken but she is resounding in her efforts to assist Years 7 to 12 students and their families as they navigate the complexities of study and learning in a COVID world. At Santa Sabina students have a diverse array of
Lauren Imber, Dean of Studies
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STAFF STORY The influence of Italian culture and language on modern Australia is undeniable and something for which so many of us are eternally grateful. We can thank Italian migrants for our love of coffee, pasta, pizza and football but they have also brought us their fashion, cars, art, music,
Dr Daniela Panico, Italian Teacher
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