Director of Community Relations and Strategic Engagement

London Alumni Reunion

On 15 July, Paulina Skerman and I were delighted to host a special Alumni Reunion in London. The gathering brought together 18 ex-students and staff, with graduates representing every decade from as far back as 1972 through to 2024.

Held in the heart of London, the event was filled with conversation, laughter, and the sharing of memories from school days in Strathfield to the many life paths taken since. Guests spoke warmly of their time at the College and the enduring connections they still feel to the Santa Sabina community, no matter how far they have travelled.

The reunion not only provided an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones, but also to hear updates from the College and share in the pride of being part of a community that spans the globe.

The sense of community and gratitude for both the event and the College was evident, and attendees have already expressed a strong interest in making this a regular tradition for our UK-based alumni.

Invite your friends to discover Santa Sabina!

Our upcoming Discovery Tour is a wonderful opportunity for prospective families to experience the vibrant learning environment at Santa Sabina College. From our dynamic classrooms to our welcoming community, the tour offers a firsthand look at how we nurture each child’s potential.

If you know a family considering school options, we’d love for you to invite them to come along and see what makes Santa Sabina so special.

Father’s Day

We look forward to welcoming our fathers, grandfathers and carers at our celebrations for  Father’s Day on Thursday 4 September 2025.

Mass will be celebrated in the Santa Sabina Chapel at two different times with Breakfast outside the Chapel on the lawn for ALL families at 8:30am.

7:30am Mass – open to all
 This Mass is open to all families.

9:15am Mass for Years K–6 
This Mass is specifically for all Primary students K–6. If a student is attending the Mass with their family, they are invited to attend breakfast at 8:30am and then make their way to the Chapel for a 9:15am start. Students who do not have a family member attending Mass should come to school as usual and will be escorted to the Chapel by their classroom teacher.

9:15am Mass for Prep fathers
Fathers who wish to attend Mass with their Prep students may bring them over to the Chapel and return them to Prep at the conclusion of Mass. 

Bookings are essential for catering purposes.

Back to The Boulevarde

For alumni from the classes of 1985, 1995, 2005, and 2015 – we are looking forward to welcoming you at our special reunion on Saturday 20 September.

Reconnect with your Santa friends at this annual back-to-school celebration.

Enjoy drinks and canapés, tour the College grounds, explore the Museum, and catch up with former teachers and classmates. You’ll also have the chance to meet College Principal Paulina Skerman and members of the Leadership Team.

Gather your friends and book now to be part of this special evening.

Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award 2025

To recognise the exceptional achievements and contributions our alumni continue to make in the world, the College is pleased to give the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award again in 2025.

Last year the inaugural awards were presented to Professor Georgina Long AO, Joint Australian of the Year 2024 (Class of 1988) and Siobhan Toohill (Class of 1989).

This award recognises alumni who exemplify the Dominican values of study, community, service and prayer through their work in their communities, professions and other endeavours. 

This email to all ex-students is to invite you to self-nominate or nominate someone you know for the Award.

Eligibility:

• must be an ex-student of Santa Sabina College
• must have achieved in his or her chosen field at a high level
• must have demonstrated outstanding commitment to at least one of the following areas: academic excellence, community service or social justice in the years following his or her education at the College.

Criteria (at least one of these):

• Study:
  • engages in lifelong learning and encourages educational pursuits within the community
  • has achieved in academic fields that have contributed to the advancement of knowledge or education
  • mentors or supports current students or fellow ex-students
  • has been published or given presentations, or undertaken other scholarly activities that have had a positive impact on the community.
• Community:
  • fosters a sense of community and belonging, promoting unity and collaboration among diverse groups
  • advocates for social justice issues, including but not limited to, equality, human rights, and environmental sustainability
  • develops and implements programs or initiatives that address social justice concerns
  • collaborates with organisations or groups to promote social justice.
• Service:
  • actively participates in service activities that benefit others, embodying the spirit of selflessness
  • demonstrates significant impact on the community through volunteer work or service projects
  • works on initiatives that have led to measurable improvements in community wellbeing
  • fills leadership roles in community organisations or projects.
• Prayer:
  • demonstrates a commitment to spiritual growth and reflection, inspiring others in their faith journey.

Nomination process:

• Nominations should be made via this form.
• Nominations can be submitted by ex-students, staff, or community members.
• Ex-students can self-nominate.
• The completed nomination form must include a detailed description of the nominee’s contributions and impact.
• Supporting documents such as letters of recommendation, testimonials and evidence of achievements should be included.
• Nominations for 2025 close on 10 October 2025.

Selection process:

• A selection committee comprised of ex-students, staff, and community leaders will review all nominations.
• The committee will evaluate nominees based on the criteria outlined above.
• The winner of the award will be notified and invited to Speech Night (27 November 2025, State Theatre, Sydney), where the award will be presented by our guest of honour.

Yvette Graniero
Director of Community Relations and Strategic Engagement