Director of Development

In my role as Director of Development at Santa Sabina College I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to meet and engage with students, parents and ex-students along with our staff to explain what has gone before us, what our vision for the future is and how we can support the College for this and future generations of boys and girls.

I was very lucky to have been invited to attend the International Women’s Day dinner held on Wednesday night at Le Montage. How lucky we are to have many inspiring women in our midst who are articulate, engaging and passionate about a gender-equal future. The theme for 2023 ‘Cracking the Code’ emphasised the importance of bold, transformative ideas, inclusive technologies and accessible education in combating discrimination and the marginalisation of women globally. Our students at Santa Sabina are encouraged to continue to break down the boundaries of discrimination and courageously go out into the world to influence change.

Ms Skerman and I recently met with Ms Bridget Sakr, mother of Veronique who sadly passed away along with her three cousins in 2020. Ms Sakr has been an inspiration and leader in her work in helping those in grief while also being a great supporter of Santa Sabina College.

This support has culminated in Bridget’s desire to assist a young girl to attend Santa Sabina College who might not otherwise be able to afford a Dominican education. We are so pleased to announce that a Scholarship in Veronique’s name is being provided for a student entering Year 10 through to Year 12. Further information about this scholarship can be found here.

If you know someone who would like to apply for this scholarship please share this information with them.

In my recent readings, I stumbled upon a wonderful quote from an inspirational woman, Mother Teresa, who gave her life to helping the underprivileged and marginalised in society.

We know only too well that what we are doing is nothing more than a drop in the ocean. But if the drop were not there, the ocean would be missing something.

Mother Teresa

I mentioned in the previous Veritas Voice that we will be providing information on how you can support us in providing much-needed funds for our College. Our Veritas Annual Appeal will be launched late in April, so I urge all members of our community to get behind this appeal for the benefit of our students.

I am looking forward to speaking with as many families in our community as possible during 2023.

George Ayoub
Director of Development