Santa Sabina College in Strathfield, New South Wales | Public school

Santa Sabina College

Locality: Strathfield, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 9745 7000

Address: 90 The Boulevarde 2135 Strathfield, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.ssc.nsw.edu.au

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25.01.2022 Year 3 are experiencing nature and learning new skills at Tallong

25.01.2022 Our youngest students enjoyed sharing their knowledge on endangered species and habitats with Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley MP and Member for Reid Fiona Martin MP #confidentlyshaketheworld

24.01.2022 Our Athletics Carnival Championship events took place at Sydney Olympic Park on Wednesday and despite the rain, our students demonstrated great athletic ability and a number of College records were broken.

24.01.2022 Congratulations to our recently elected Primary Campus school captains Tom Constantinidis and Claire D'Souza. May our school captains and our leadership teams be blessed with hands that work together for compassion and justice as they lead our community in the year ahead. #ConfidentlyShakeTheWorld

24.01.2022 After a beautiful graduation ceremony, the whole school gathered in a guard of honour for Year 12 on their last day of school today. Ms Skerman farewelled the girls with ‘Go with God’s blessings, live a rich and purposeful life, seek and speak the truth and always know you are loved.’

23.01.2022 Congratulations Bella Merlino of Year 10 whose film Hermione has just won the 13-18 years class at the Katonah Classic Stage Film Festival in New York. Hermione is Bellas evocative interpretation of the vivid and anguished character in Shakespeares The Winters Tale. Closer to home, Bella is a finalist in the ATOM Awards Best Middle School Film Production (Aust and NZ) with her comedy, She Loves Me #fearlesslyshaketheworld

23.01.2022 During National Science Week, our youngest inquirers have been engaged in a range of hands-on activities learning about scientific concepts and methods including chemical reactions.

23.01.2022 Year 8 are enjoying their return to Tallong. They are particularly loving mountain biking, high & low ropes and Chef’s cooking. They are canoeing for the first time in ten years! A highlight for Ms Skerman was knowing the girls would catch her if she fell! #FearlesslyShakeTheWorld

23.01.2022 In today’s graduation presentation we launched our final video of the #SantaStrong Yr 6-12 Whole School Singing project which began in Remote Learning. Congratulations to everyone involved. We hope you enjoy this extraordinary and inspiring performance of ‘Thulele Mama Ya’ with Lisa Young!

22.01.2022 We were delighted to read this letter to the editor in todays Australian

22.01.2022 Year 3 students are enjoying their first trip to Tallong

22.01.2022 If you look closely enough you might spot one of our primary students (or six) and maybe even one of our fabulous music teachers.

22.01.2022 As their final week of school began, Year 12 experienced a Spirituality and Reflection Encounter where they were involved in discussions and activities that prompted them to engage with our theme: looking back to look forward.

22.01.2022 In news just in, congratulations to both Tatum and Lucia on IB Grade changes

22.01.2022 Warmest congratulations to Mariahna Mastro whose HSC Music 2 core composition was nominated for ENCORE, the NSW Education Standards Authority showcase for exceptional works. Mariahna’s piece, Recordare, Iesu (Remember, Jesus), is a choral piece for eight voices, inspired by a Latin inscription on the ceiling of Salzburg Cathedral which Mariahna saw while performing there with the College European Music Tour in 2019. ‘As we witnessed all the different artworks, sculptures, and... the beautiful altarI saw this text on an inscription on the ceiling', Mariahna said. ‘As a choral singer for most of my schooling life, I was highly inspired to write my core composition with the first half of the text, influenced by liturgical music through the centuries with characteristics from music of the last 25 years.’ Here is the text for Mariahna’s work: Recordare, Iesu, pie quod sum causa tuae viae: ne me perdas illa die. Mors stupebit et natura, dum resugit creatura Iudicanti responsura. Remember, Jesus, I am the cause of the way: Lest thou lose me in that day. Death is struck, and when it shall be Astonished, the nature of the creation Rises again to answer the Judge.

21.01.2022 Congratulations to all our HSC students, including these high achievers recognised on the HSC Merit Lists. We also look forward to sharing our IB results in early January. #WeWillShakeTheWorld

20.01.2022 We are thrilled to announce that Santa Sabina College has been named NSW Volleyball Schools Cup Champion gaining the most points of any school in the competition! Huge congratulations to all players and coaches and special mention to: Santa 4 - Yr 10 Division Champions Santa 2 -Senior Honours Silver Santa 1 - Senior Honours Bronze We are so proud of these awesome achievements. #BoldlyShakeTheWorld

20.01.2022 Book now! www.trybooking.com/657272

20.01.2022 The school holidays is the perfect time to register for our Colour Fun Run that's taking place on Friday 30 October. There are loads of prizes on offer too! it’s really easy to register, just visit https://www.schoolfunrun.com.au/. and 1. Create a profile 2. Select Santa Sabina College 3. Select your child's class

20.01.2022 The Kindy children were very excited to share their weekend stories with Ms Skerman when she called in to say hello today. At the moment, the class has silkworms, hermit crabs and tadpoles in the classroom so there were a few interesting smells which had the children in fits of laughter. Ms Saba said the learning from the living creatures has been wonderful, so the smells are a small price to pay. The Year 2 girls also stopped to chat which made Ms Skermans day!

19.01.2022 Our Primary students are using their mathematical skills to solve some big problems and two teams were recently awarded first place in the Mathematical Association of New South Wales (MANSW) competition. Congratulations to our Year 4 small group with their winning entry on Where to stand on the service-line in Tennis and our Year 1 class entry Home is a Hollow An investigation into Native Micro-Bats and their Homes. We wish them well as they move into the National competition.

18.01.2022 Congratulations to two of our Drama students for being nominated for HSC Drama showcase OnSTAGE for their individual performances: Olivia Ayoub for Prima Facie by Suzie Miller and Isobel Burkhard for Elizabeth, Almost by Chance a Queen by Dario Fo Being a Drama student has enhanced my creative and collaborative passion. The Year 12 major work monologue has been an enriching creative process which has both challenged me and rewarded me with a better understanding of character..., staging and creative confidence. Isobel Burkhard Becoming a Drama student has unlocked my love for the arts. After starting Drama in Year 10 with Ms Ellis-Windsors passion and guidance, Ive realised my goals for a career in the creative arts. My Year 12 monologue has challenged me as an actor and enhanced my creativity and confidence. This nomination is a privilege and I am so grateful for my drama class, the school, and especially Ms Ellis-Windsor for the continual guidance and ongoing support. Olivia Ayoub

18.01.2022 Into the deep blue: How might we innovate to protect and preserve the future of our oceans? For the Young ICT Explorers Competition students engaged in a design thinking workshop to explore a range of issues impacting the worlds oceans linked to the global goals. Issues included waste, pollution, tourism, animal endangerment and coral bleaching. Students worked collaboratively to identify an issue they are passionate about and designed an innovative response to the challenge... using digital technology. Some built and designed their innovation with coding and robotics while others used AR and VR software to design interactive worlds. Students also used Makey Makey and littleBits electronics kits to create interactive diroamas and claymation to capture their innovative ideas. It was wonderful to see students develop their authentic STEM problem solving and collaboration skills as they explored ways to innovate and protect/preserve the future of our oceans.

18.01.2022 Examining bacterial disease under the microscope has been just one of the ways our secondary students have spent lunchtimes during National Science Week this year. #ScienceWeek #BoldlyShaketheWorld

18.01.2022 Our HSC Major Works exhibition featured a dazzling array of original works and compositions from students of Visual Arts, Music, Design & Technology and Textiles & Design. Bravo girls!

18.01.2022 Congratulations to our Year 4 learners who used technology to design and communicate their solutions to environmental threats in our STEM Showcase

16.01.2022 Good Luck Year 12 #Santastrong

16.01.2022 And bravo Mehthini for her Honourable Mention! Art Gallery of New South Wales

16.01.2022 Our College Principal Paulina Skerman has been invited to join tonights panel on ABC The Drum discussing COVID-19 and its impact on schools, as well as what schools are up to during Science Week. Tune in to ABC TV at 6pm!

15.01.2022 Huge congratulations to Neridda Hutchison our Property & Facilities Manager who has been awarded a Rotary Club of Strathfield Pride of Workmanship Award 2020 this evening. This award is designed to recognise outstanding qualities in approach, attitude, dedication and commitment to work. She is a truly deserving recipient. #WeWillShakeTheWorld

15.01.2022 Before our Year 12 girls graduated and walked out of the College gates yesterday, they spent the morning celebrating and reflecting on their time together at Santa. We wish them all the best as they prepare for their final exams. #boldlyshaketheworld

15.01.2022 Our Year 10 entrepreneurs have been selected as regional finalists from over 800 teams and 2500 entrants in the Tiger Global Case Competition. They will compete for a place in the global finals this Saturday. Good luck girls! https://www.casecomp.org/

14.01.2022 Congratulations to Georgia-Marie Elias who was today awarded the Archbishop of Sydney Award for Student Excellence. Georgia-Marie is highly engaged in the faith life of Santa Sabina College. She has been very active with fundraising to support our sister school in Sth Africa and for the Solomon Islands. She also gives of herself to serve through supporting the St Vincent de Paul Society Night Patrol.

14.01.2022 Thank you NSW Rural Fire Service for all you do!

13.01.2022 Wishing all of our fathers, grandfathers, uncles and carers a wonderful Fathers Day.

13.01.2022 Our Year 5 students celebrated their learning in this years PYP Exhibition. The students engaged in the inquiry cycle and shared their understanding through both a written and creative response. This year, the PYP Exhibition looked and felt a little different, however, the students embraced the experience and worked incredibly hard to share their learning journey.

13.01.2022 Book now for our Christmas Tennis Camp https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=685650&

12.01.2022 This year, more than ever, it is important to ask R U OK? Watch the video from Ms Skerman to learn how you can be a part of the Colleges initiatives for R U OK? Day this year.

12.01.2022 Today we are excited to announce our newly appointed College Leaders for 2020/2021. Congratulations to our College Captains Emma Graham and Sophia Juarez as well as our newly appointed Prefect body and House Captains. We look forward to their official commissioning next Thursday. #ConfidentlyShaketheWorld

12.01.2022 We are very proud of our serving Dominicans Gabriella Morkos, Verina Tadros and Sophia Tadros who have been praised by @KidsGivingBack for their enthusiastic volunteering last term. The students helped prepare and distribute meals and resources to vulnerable people, making a significant difference in the community. #GentlyShakeTheWorld

11.01.2022 Book now for our school holiday tennis camps: https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=657272&

11.01.2022 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be willing to support those around us.

11.01.2022 See our Yr 12 girls, our school and read Ms Skermans comments featured in The Australian newspaper this weekend. We are very proud of how our Yr 12 cohort has navigated this challenging year and we look forward, with excitement, to celebrating later in the year.

11.01.2022 Santa Sabinas ready for spring!

10.01.2022 Ms Skerman dropped in to see SSC 1 in action at the NSW Volleyball’s Cup today. Mr Ayoub says all teams are in medal contention. Finals tomorrow! Wishing all of our teams the very best. #FiercelyShakeTheWorld

10.01.2022 Today was ‘Moving Up Day’ for our 2021 Year 12 cohort. Our girls enjoyed a variety of experiences focussed on academic care and wellbeing, academic and careers sessions, student led interviews with teachers and House liturgies where students received their Year 12 badges. Much thanks to Mrs van der Meer & Mrs Thomas for organising this wonderful day. #ConfidentlyShakeTheWorld

10.01.2022 It was all systems go across The Boulevarde as our students returned excited to commence Term 4.

09.01.2022 Holidays have not quite started for 28 of our Year 10 students who are completing their qualifying hike for their Silver Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The girls are thoroughly enjoying the beautiful waterholes and wildlife at the Royal National Park and have demonstrated their perseverance and teamwork when faced with adversity. #FearlesslyShakeTheWorld

09.01.2022 Today all Year 6 students were involved in STEM deeper learning day in collaboration with UTS: University of Technology Sydney. The girls were mentored by engineering students, two Year 8 girls, Inez and Rochelle, and teachers to build robots with the purpose of addressing issues caused by natural disasters. They were inspired by ex-Santa student Amelia to think about STEM and how she applies her creativity in a range of problem solving.

09.01.2022 Our principal, Ms Skerman has been invited to join the panel on The Drum again tonight. Tune in at 6pm on ABC TV.

09.01.2022 Holidays at Santa Tennis Camp

08.01.2022 Two teams from Year 10 and Year 11 have been named as state finalists in this years Microsoft AI for Good Challenge for their creativity and practical applications using artificial intelligence (AI). The Year 10 App, DeskBot, aims to provide support for students with ADHD. Year 11s app Drive is aimed at reducing fatalities on the roads and was inspired and developed as a tribute to Veronique Sakr. #AI #MicrosoftEDU #aiforgoodau

08.01.2022 Indias Yr 12 major textile project is almost ready for her HSC submission on Monday. How beautiful and detailed is her smocking? We love it and we are so proud of her extraordinary skills in fabric manipulation. #WeWillShakeTheWorld

08.01.2022 Our Year 11 girls have spent the last two days on a Spirituality and Reflection Encounter designed to Find the face of God in all Things. They have had time in House group rotations to pray, reflect and discuss.

08.01.2022 Our Drama students are still creating imaginative theatre! Even though COVID means there are no external audiences, Year 10 Drama will present their adapted version of 'As I Lay Dreaming' by Catherine McKinnon to other invited elective classes in Term 4.

08.01.2022 On Early Childhood Educators Day we acknowledge the valuable work of our early years educators. Mary Bailey House is rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard and our educators are passionate, creative and caring and uphold an image of the child as being strong, competent, full of potential and co-constructors of their own learning. #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay

07.01.2022 As we approach Christmas day, we will be sharing with you some carols performed by our talented musicians. We wish everyone in our community a happy and holy Christmas. O Come O Come Emmanuel - Piano and Two Cellos

05.01.2022 During Science week Stage 4 students have explored the Deep Blue by learning about the Barrier Reef, the effects of climate change, the importance of Corals, how and why bleaching occurs, and what we can do to slow down the effects of increased levels of carbon dioxide. Students, in groups then create a 60second video about the Great Barrier Reef where they could choose their focus; Coral Bleaching or How we can help the reef? The videos needed to be informative/educational or persuasive "call to action". National Science Week video by Olivia and Madryne (Year 8)

05.01.2022 Congratulations to our two Australian winners in the National Mathematics Talent Quest! Year 1 for Home is a Hollow native microbats and their homes and Harlow and Christiane of Year 4 for Where to stand on the service line in tennis. #boldlyshakingtheworld

05.01.2022 We have another winner in the Mathematical Association of New South Wales (MANSW) state-wide maths competition! Year 3 won their section which required them to examine their carbon footprint. Students amplified their mathematical thinking skills through a STEM approach to design an energy-saving house, which would reduce our carbon footprint.

04.01.2022 See what our fearless Year 7 girls have been experiencing during their stay at Tallong this week! #BoldlyShakeTheWorld

03.01.2022 Dannielle Miller from Enlighten Education has launched her Dear Danni column with Womens Agenda to help parents support their childs mental health and wellbeing. The College is proud to be working with Dannielle to help create our new Wellbeing Framework that we hope to launch in 2021. https://womensagenda.com.au//we-need-to-ask-and-answer-qu/

01.01.2022 Congratulations Ava our Young Archie finalist! Art Gallery of New South Wales

01.01.2022 Our Santa Rep Netball team in action in their Finals game. #FearlesslyShakeTheWorld