From the P&F Association

P&F Annual General Meeting

The P&F hosted the AGM on 12 November 2025.

We sincerely thank all our volunteers and Executive members for their dedication throughout the past year. We especially extend our heartfelt gratitude to our outgoing Executive Committee Members: Ben Middleton, Daniel Pace, Meaghan Aldridge, Janelle Powter, Debra Brodowski, Mary Reyes and Susan Chau.

The achievements of the previous team – from breakfasts and trivia nights to welcome drinks, WhatsApp chats, and colour fun runs – are a true testament of teamwork and community spirit. We are especially grateful to Ben and Daniel for their significant contributions during their time on the committee.Thanks to the efforts of this team, the P&F has grown stronger over the years, providing a solid foundation that allows us to continue building and growing as a community. 

To the other committee members that are leaving, your contributions have been remarkable. Thank you, Mary and Susan, for your ongoing commitment over the past few years. Debra, it has been a privilege to work alongside you and read your thoughtful columns in Veritas Voice. I know at times it was challenging to find material, but your pieces have always been insightful and relevant. Janelle, your creation of Sustainable Threads is truly outstanding, and we are grateful for starting an initiative that holds great promise for the future.

Finally, a special thank you to Meaghan – your invaluable role on the committee over many years, along with the countless hours you invested in ensuring the smooth running of every event, will be deeply missed.

On behalf of the P&F committee we would like to thank you all for your dedication, tenacity and commitment to both the school and our school community. 

New P&F Executive Team

It is with great pleasure and privilege to have been elected as the P&F President. I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself and the team, as we look forward to working with you over the coming years.

I am a mother of two girls, Sabrina in Year 3 and Natalia in Kindergarten. We began our Santa journey in 2019 at Mary Bailey House and the school community has been a big part of our lives since then. With 21 years of experience as a family lawyer, I am confident that the skills I have developed in my profession will support me in this role – approaching it with calmness, determination and humility. A phrase I heard recently, deeply resonates with me: ‘strong leadership is built on calm consistency, not constant noise‘.  It reflects exactly the kind of leadership I hope to offer.

I am excited for what’s to come and look forward to meeting more of our families, strengthening our community spirit and creating meaningful experiences for our children and families. 

Alissa Hunter – Vice President (Secondary)
Alissa is the proud mum of two, Charlotte in Year 12 at Santa and Cooper in Year 9. She has served the P&F over a number of years in a few different roles from Parent Representative, Communications and will continue on in the role of Vice President of Gioa House and Senior 2026. As a current Santa Sabina College parent, past student and daughter of an ex-student she loves giving back to the College community that has given so much to her family over four generations.

Linda Michael Courtelis – Vice President (Primary)
Linda is a mum of two – a son in high school and a daughter in Kindergarten. She has a background in online and social media marketing and serves on a non-profit organisation. She also manages social media for her church community and is excited to be joining the school community in her new role. 

Kathleen Magri – Secretary
Kathleen is a mum of two, a son in Year 3 and a daughter in Year 6. Since joining Santa Sabina, she has been actively involved in the school community as a parent rep, helping at various events and supporting in the classroom. With a background in Finance and Administration, she is excited to continue working with the school to help create the best possible environment for our students and the wider community.

Mick Sedgers – Treasurer
Mick is a retired banker and CPA. He is a father of Ashleigh in Year 8. Father of five, grandfather of three. He has recently retired from playing cricket for 50 years, 38 on the management committee, last 25 as Treasurer.  Other interests include playing golf, modelmaking, wine appreciation, Australian history and travel. Fun fact: he is a descendent of a First Fleet Convict.

Mark McIntosh – Assistant Treasurer
Mark has two daughters at the school and one son (not at the school), with Chelsea moving into Year 10 and Evie joining Year 5 in 2026. Mark is a Chartered Accountant and has a background in finance and accounting, and acts or has acted as a CFO, company secretary or a director of both private and publicly listed entities.

Daniella Tudehope – Social Coordinator (Primary)
Daniella is an Assistant Principal by profession and a mother of two children who attend the school. Her son is currently in Kindergarten, and her daughter is in Year 3. They have been part of the school community since 2018 when her daughter began her Santa Sabina journey at Mary Bailey House. She looks forward to working with the school community in organising and running the many events and experiences held at the primary school. 

Vittoria Delutiis Ajaka – Assistant Social Coordinator (Primary): 
Vittoria is mum to Christian, currently in Prep going into Kindergarten and Alessia, starting Prep next year. Outside of being a mum, she is the owner of a children’s wear brand. She is thrilled to join the P&F as  the Assistant Social Events Coordinator to get to know other families and create fun and meaningful events for our school community. 

Christina Metledge – Social Coordinator (Gioia House)
With four daughters across Mary Bailey House, Del Monte and Gioia House, Christina looks forward to welcoming new families and strengthening friendships with our existing families. With a background in education as a lecturer and high school teacher, she will continue to bring a teacher’s perspective to the P&F as well as the fun.  

Bernadette Bassil – Social Coordinator (Secondary)
Having worked as a high school teacher and in various charitable groups, her hope is that our gathering will be joyous, meaningful and Christ-cantered. She is here to help families connect and build a positive, supportive parenting culture. 

Angela Serafin – Communications
Angela is an ex-student (Class of ‘98), Year 3 parent rep and mum to Aria in Year 3 and Luca (Class of 2024). A marketing consultant with a background managing global retail brands, Angela looks forward to bringing her expertise to the role of Communications Co-ordinator. 

Kate Kenniff Assistant Communications
Kate is a parent with two daughters who began their journey in Gioia House. They are currently in Years 7 and 10. With 30 years’ experience across advertising, design and marketing and communications, Kate has spent the past 15 years running her own boutique marketing agency. In her role as Assistant Communications Coordinator, Kate enjoys supporting the Communications Coordinator and contributing her creative expertise to enhance the P&F Association’s communications and branding.

Fiona McGrath – Parent Educator
As a mother of four, medical sports scientist and educator, Fiona wants to assist families in navigating the school system and what is required of a parent engagement coordinator. She is currently an FE in SCS, works with neurodiverse children and families in a charity (Little Heroes Swim academy) and has just assisted NESA HSC trials and exams. Two of her children have graduated from SSC. She has a son in Year 11 at St Aloysius and her youngest child is in Year 9. She wishes to be more involved and give back to the school.

I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May this break give you time to rest, recharge and spend time with your loved ones and I look forward to catching up with you in the new year. 

Jumana Commisso 
P&F President 

Year Group Catch Ups

Year 6 Dinner Dance

Year 6 Gioia House celebrated with a spectacular dinner – it sparkled with joy and laughter as the girls enjoyed a vibrant atmosphere filled with music, face painting, a photo booth, balloon creations and live photography. A highlight of the day was the incredible slideshow showcasing the students’ journey from Kindergarten to Year 6. It was such a beautiful reminder of how much our daughters have grown.

To make the event even more memorable, a lucky door prize was organised. The draw featured over 50 gifts for attendees. Congratulations to all the winners! A heartfelt thank you goes to all the families who donated prizes, to the parents on the planning committee for their hard work, and the Canada Bay Club for their outstanding service.

We wish all the students the very best to the new chapter of life’s journey.