Santa Sabina College has always been a haven for those in the creative arts, including musicians, artists and writers. In the 1930s and 1940s, students benefitted from the visits and teaching of poets Dame Mary Gilmore, Christopher Brennan, Poet Laureate John Masefield, best-selling author Ion Idriess and the great novelist
Introducing Melina Marchetta
Teacher Librarian
Staff Story: Ms Jane Sulis OAM Our long-serving Religious Education and Year 5 teacher and ex-student Jane Sulis was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the 2023 King’s Birthday Honours List for service to the community and to education. Jane Sulis, who is also our Outreach Coordinator, has
Order of Australia recognition for our inspiring Dominican
Staff Story: Jane Sulis OAM
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
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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
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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When dance season is upon us barely a weekend goes by without news of a swag of eisteddfod medals for Santa Sabina students. Behind our Dance Program success is Bryony Williams, Dance Coordinator and Year 5 teacher. ‘Miss Bryony’ has been dancing since she was ‘three or four’ and teaching
Introducing Bryony Williams, Dance Coordinator
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STAFF STORY One of the most popular adults on the Primary Years campus is our Learning Support Officer Joshua Saltos. He only started working with us at the beginning of this term, but Josh is well known to all the students, widely loved and respected. Immense energy and joy surrounds
Introducing Joshua Saltos, Learning Support Officer P-4
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STAFF STORY One of the most sought-after positions for a music teacher in Sydney is the position of Head of Music at Santa Sabina. And our new Head of Music (Curriculum), Ms Froukje Werlemann-Godfrey, just happens to be one of NSW’s most sought after music teachers. At the time of
Introducing Froukje Wertemann-Godfrey
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