Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Year in Reflection

As 2023 draws to an end, I am prompted to reflect on the past year. We have again had an extraordinary year of teaching and learning. Del Monte staff have dedicated the year to reviewing their programs. They moved from the PYP to the Australian Curriculum and NSW Syllabus while implementing the new English and Maths curriculum. We opened two new Food Technology labs, which have been booked ever since. The increased interest in this and many of our technology-based subjects is impressive. Santa Sabina Year 12 HSC Design and Technology students showcased their skills with 16 preselection nominations for the SHAPE exhibition. On the Santa Sabina Campus, we have opened two new Lumination Labs, which are taking our classroom experiential learning to the next level.  

In recent weeks, I was privileged to escort our four Tech Girls competition winners to the Microsoft STEM Day, where they toured the facilities and spoke to women in the industry. The Year 11 IB students led a Diploma Experience Day for the Year 9 students called the DCubed Day. It included taster lessons designed by the students and an interactive Trading Game session in the hall, which the students embraced. The Year 10 Encounter program is finishing this week with exciting learning opportunities in Financial Literacy, Car Maintenance and Positive Psychology, to name just a few.

I want to thank our dedicated staff, including the leadership teams, classroom teachers, and support staff in the background, for passionately educating our Santa Sabina students. I wish all our staff, students, and families a safe and restful break. 

Jacqueline Pugh
Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning