Director of Sport and Co-curricular

A Big Week of Energy, Achievement and Community Spirit

As we head into the King’s Birthday long weekend, a quick reminder to our community: only two teams will be competing — SAN02 and SAN04 (SSC Rep Volleyball) in the Sydney Volleyball League on Sunday.

No other teams (including IPSHA, IGSA, Monte Volleyball or IWNA) have scheduled games this weekend.

Junior Sport: Growing Skills, Confidence and Passion

Our IPSHA Years 3–4 Boys Football Program is in full swing, and the energy on the field is infectious. Our dedicated coaches from GKU Academy are doing a phenomenal job nurturing the boys’ love for the game while building their skills as developing athletes.

Senior IGSA Sport: A Standout Performance

A huge congratulations to the SAN03 Basketball team, who secured second place in their division after a commanding 28–20 victory over Ravenswood last weekend. Their teamwork, grit and determination were on full display.

Athletics Carnival 2026 – Champions Report (Years 7–12)

Santa Sabina College proudly recognises the outstanding achievements of students at the 2026 Athletics Carnival. The following students demonstrated excellence, determination, and sportsmanship across their respective age groups. On Tuesday 26 May we gathered at the College Assembly in the Senior Hall to celebrate the students below and the whole of our Community for a great day (14 June) at SOPAC.

Age Champions

The Age Champion awards acknowledge the top-performing athletes in each age division, based on cumulative performance across events.

12 Years Champion: Emily Korb-Wells
Runner-Up: Saura Tewari
Third Place: Bella Ayoub
13 Years Champion: Sarah Hickey
Runner-Up: Stella Cordony-Jones
Third Place: Lillian Ayoub
14 Years Champion: Chloe Symonds
Runner-Up: Keira Toal
Third Place: Victoria Zhong
15 Years Champion: Chelsea McIntosh
Runner-Up: Layla Antico
Third Place: Natalie Bechara
16 Years Champion: Valentina Gibson
Runner-Up: Scarlett Chidiac
Third Place: Verena Gerges
17 Years Champion: Allegra Musca
Runner-Up: Amelie McKee
Third Place: Mira Nguyen
18 Years Champion: Olynda Lebeau
Runner-Up: Arianna Harris
Third Place: Lila Ferko

Divisional Champions Awards

These prestigious awards recognise the leading athletes across broader school divisions:

Junior Athletics Champion (2026): Sarah Hickey
Intermediate Athletics Champion (2026): Valentina Gibson
Senior Athletics Champion (2026): Mira Nguyen

Major Carnival Awards

Overall College Athletics Champion (2026): Sarah Hickey
Open 100m Champion (2026): Sarah Hickey

House Awards

Overall House Points Champion (2026): Kurrawa
House Spirit Award (2026): Yetinga

Santa Sabina College congratulates all participants for their commitment and effort. Special recognition is extended to the 2026 champions for their exceptional performances and contribution to the spirit of the Carnival.

Co‑curricular Clubs: Term 3 Registrations Now Open

Term 3 brings an exciting lineup of clubs designed to spark curiosity, build skills and strengthen friendships. Students can now register for:

Athletics Club — Mondays before school, Years 2–12
Fencing Skills — Mondays before school, Years 4–12
Strength & Conditioning — Mondays & Tuesdays before school, Years 7–12
Volleyball Skills Club (Formerly known as Multi Sport Fit Club) — Wednesdays after school, Years 5–6
Mandarin — Wednesdays after school, Years 5–12
Badminton Skills — Thursdays after school, Years 5–12
Boxing Club — Fridays before school, Years 7–12
Mandarin (Del Monte) — Thursdays & Fridays after school, Years 1–4
Dance — Years K–10, multiple genres

For Del Monte Co‑curricular enquiries, please contact Mr Ryan Dunlop at r.dunlop@ssc.nsw.edu.au.

How to Register

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You can also register via the College Sports VO Page or the College App under:

Co‑curricular → Registration → Co‑curricular Term 3 – 2026

Debating & Public Speaking: Voices That Inspire

A heartfelt thank you to Ms Evangelia Stivactas and Ms Jane Sullis for their leadership and dedication to this vital program.

Each week, around 85 students represent the College in the CSDA and Archdale competitions — a powerful testament to their commitment and confidence in public speaking.

Individual Student Achievements

We proudly congratulate:

Olynda Lebeau (Year 12) — 1st
Mina Ju (Year 11) — 3rd
Freya Ingwersen (Year 8) — 2nd
Charlotte McCarthy (Year 8) — 6th

These students excelled at the CGSSSA Cross Country Carnival on Friday 15 May and will now represent the Association at the NSWCCC Championships. Outstanding effort and resilience.

Representative Volleyball: A Season of Strength and Momentum

Our Representative Volleyball teams continue to shine:

SAN02 — 3rd on the U17 Div 2 ladder (Sydney Volleyball League)
SAN04 — strong performances in the U15 SVL Division
SAN05 — 2nd place in the Intermediate Division at the Monte St Angelo Competition
SAN03 — currently 3rd in the Senior Division at Monte St Angelo.

This year also marked our debut at the Volleyball NSW Beach Schools Cup, where our athletes made a spectacular impression:

Natalie Bechara & Katie Stratigis — 3rd (Year 10 Division)

Emily Morgan & Violet Addabbo — 1st (Year 11 Division)

A brilliant achievement for all involved.

A Final Word

Our students continue to demonstrate passion, teamwork and excellence across every field, court and stage. Thank you to our families, coaches and staff for your ongoing support — it truly elevates our community.

Luiz Ramalho
Director of Sport and Co‑curricular Activities

Primary Sport

Sydney Catholic Schools Netball Championships

On Tuesday 19 May, Our Gioia House Representative Netball team attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Conference 2 Netball Championships at Cintra Park, Concord. The team finished the day winning three of their five games, narrowly missing out on progressing through to the inter-conference play offs. The girls should be extremely proud of their efforts and the way they represented the College.

Sydney Catholic Schools Football Championships

On Monday 1 June, Our Gioia House Representative Football team attended the Sydney Catholic Schools Conference 2 Football Championships at Strathfield Park. The team played tremendously well throughout the day finishing 1st in their pool with four wins and one draw. The team will now attend the Inter Conference Play offs on Monday 15 June at Heffron Park Maroubra.