Exceptional People

Student leaders shaking the world

Student leaders shaking the world

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

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Staff experts in their fields

Staff experts in their fields

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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Introducing Rowan Freeman, Drama and English Teacher

Introducing Rowan Freeman, Drama and English Teacher

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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Re-introducing George Ayoub, Director of Development

Re-introducing George Ayoub, Director of Development

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

Introducing Matthew Mountford, Dean of Gifted Education

Introducing Matthew Mountford, Dean of Gifted Education

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

Introducing Luiz Ramalho, Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities

Introducing Luiz Ramalho, Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities

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

Introducing Ebony Russell, Art Teacher and Festival Director

Introducing Ebony Russell, Art Teacher and Festival Director

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

Introducing Reneé Andrews, Instructional Leader Primary Years

Introducing Reneé Andrews, Instructional Leader Primary Years

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

Introducing Joanne Giannini, Head of Primary P-4

Introducing Joanne Giannini, Head of Primary P-4

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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Introducing Jacqueline Pugh, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Introducing Jacqueline Pugh, Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

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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Introducing Lauren Imber, Dean of Studies

Introducing Lauren Imber, Dean of Studies

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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Introducing Dr Daniela Panico, Italian Teacher

Introducing Dr Daniela Panico, Italian Teacher

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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