Principal’s Message

Dear Friends of St Ursula’s

Welcome to our second issue of Piazza for 2025.

I am delighted to share with you a celebration of the many community events that have taken place this term.

Serviam in Action

We held two highly successful fundraisers this term that you can read more about in this newsletter:

Girls Night In

The term began with Girls Night In, our annual fundraiser for breast cancer. It was an extraordinary success and set the tone for an inspiring Term 2. Our senior students went above and beyond to ensure that this event on the College calendar was more than just a night of fun and connection, but also about raising both awareness and funds to support women’s cancer research and initiatives.

Vinnies Sleepout

Approximately 100 staff and students braved the cold and slept overnight in our Merici hall to raise money for Vinnies Winter Homeless Appeal.

Both events generated a significant amount of money for the charities. St Ursula’s College is a giving community and our motto, Serviam, is part of our fabric and was certainly witnessed at these events. I am very proud of all members of the community involved in both of these events.

Student Spotlight

I am thrilled to share that Year 12 student Jacinta Drumond has been selected as the winner of Sydney Catholic Schools’ Jubilee 2025 Songwriting Competition! Jacinta’s beautifully composed song captures the essence of hope, renewal, and unity—the very spirit of this Jubilee year. As part of her prize, Jacinta will collaborate with renowned international producer Philippe-Marc Anquetil to professionally record and produce her song. It will be featured at key Jubilee 2025 events and shared widely across the school network, celebrating her incredible talent and artistic vision.

College Musical – Matilda JR

Our highly anticipated 2025 College Musical “Matilda JR” was a resounding success with audiences wowed by the talent and professionalism of our actors, singers, dancers and musicians. The sell-out production not only showcased the talents of our performers but of all the students working behind the scenes, whether it be in set design, hair and make-up, backstage, lighting and sound, front of house or hospitality. We are extremely proud of all students involved. The production would not have been possible without the wonderful staff who dedicated their time and efforts into putting it all together.

Please click here to view a highlights reel of this wonderful production.

Upgrade to facilities

We are pleased to announce that our Student Amenities Block near the Canteen is being refurbished. The builders will begin the task from next week and it will take approximately ten weeks to complete. The students are very excited about this project and I cannot wait to see their happy faces once the Amenities Block is complete. It will be beautiful.

Visiting Ursuline Sisters from Rome

Earlier this term we had the pleasure of welcoming Sr Leone Pallisier, former Principal of St Ursula’s, along with two Ursuline Sisters—Sister Claudine and Sister Neusimar—who are currently serving at the General Council in Rome with Mother General Sue Flood. It was a joy to show them around the College with the assistance of Sr Fran Milledge. Given that Sr Sue Flood is an alumna of St Ursula’s Kingsgrove, they will no doubt be eager to share their experience of visiting her former school upon their return to Rome.

College Inquiry and Review

This term, the College underwent a process of Inquiry and Review. This process is conducted by Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS) and is an important part in the life of every school in the Archdiocese of Sydney. A panel of SCS staff and colleague Principals visit the school for two days and hear parents, students and staff reflect on our College achievements over the last five years as well as identify areas for growth. It was very affirming and the panel presented the staff with many commendations. They will produce a report for the College and we will share the highlights with you in our next edition. The College will now begin the process of creating the next Strategic Improvement Plan for 2026 to 2029.

As Term 2 draws to a close, we are enormously proud of all that has been accomplished this term and we look forward to sharing our Term 3 events with you next time. We love to hear about the achievements of our ex students, so please make contact with us if you have a story you would like to share.

Regards