Acting Co-Principals

Term 3 is off to a wonderful start and we look forward to the learning, growth and shared experiences ahead. 

We commenced the term with our Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews, welcoming families to engage in valuable conversations about Semester 1 learning. These sessions provided an opportunity for students to reflect, receive feedback and refocus on their goals for Semester 2.

We then proudly celebrated the achievements of our students through our Academic, Pastoral and Sports Awards Ceremonies across both Primary and Secondary Campuses. Each award was a testament to the dedication, resilience and effort of our students, supported by the encouragement of their families, teachers and peers. Congratulations to all award recipients – and to every student who strives to do their best each day.

Last Friday, our community came together in faith and joy to celebrate Dom’s Day, honouring the legacy of St Dominic. His commitment to truth, compassion and education continues to shape our college values. The day featured a moving liturgy led by Fr Mark O’Brien, the traditional Year 12 ‘Crowning of Dom’ and a lively student concert. It was a day filled with warmth, laughter and a true sense of the Dominican spirit.

A special acknowledgement goes to our Year 12 students currently undertaking their Trial IBDP and HSC Examinations. This is a pivotal moment in their academic journey and we encourage our entire community to keep them in their thoughts and prayers. We also extend our gratitude to the dedicated teachers who ran workshops during the recent holiday break to support student preparation. We wish our Year 12s every success.

As we approach the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop on 8 August, as Catholics, we prepare to honour Australia’s first canonised saint. Her life of service, courage, and unwavering faith continues to inspire us. Her words, ‘Never see a need without doing something about it,’ challenge us to act with compassion and purpose. On her feast day, we invite all students and staff to reflect on how we can embody her values in our daily lives.

Let us continue to support one another, celebrate our successes and live out the values that make our college community truly special.

​​Digital technologies are transforming all aspects of society, education is no exception. In response to the emergence of these technologies, Santa Sabina has developed a Digital Blueprint to provide the College with direction on how to move forward in this dynamic environment. As with all new technologies, how we use and apply them in practise is key.

The College ICT Committee has identified that in the next five years the focus of Technology at the College will be toward the following five areas:

• Artificial Intelligence
• User Experience
• Infrastructure
• Disruptive Technologies
• Human Interaction

Underpinning all technologies however, the College places a strong emphasis on the ethical considerations of using technologies, the learning and educational value of technology, teaching e-safe practices to our students and cybersecurity and the protection of our data.

Student attendance at the commencement of term has been disappointing, particularly for our Year 12 students preparing for their trial examinations. While winter is traditionally the time where viruses peak, it has been reported to the College that students are staying at home to study instead of attending classes.  There is no better environment for students to prepare for their examinations than at school where students can seek feedback from their teachers and be directed on how best to approach upcoming examinations.