From the P&F Association
Dear Santa Sabina College Community
As we approach the end of Term 3 we’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible sense of community displayed during our recent events. The Father’s Day Mass and breakfast saw an impressive turnout, showcasing the tight-knit bond of our Santa Sabina family. A special thank you to the mothers who went above and beyond in volunteering their time and effort for the breakfast: Sia, Christina, Alex, Trish, Babs, and Tatiana. Your commitment is a testament to the camaraderie and spirit we cherish within our community.
Equally memorable was the Year 6 High Tea. It was a joy to witness the students and parents come together, celebrating milestones and forging deeper bonds.
Looking ahead, we’re buzzing with excitement for the upcoming Colour Run! Expect a day of vibrant fun with a sausage sizzle, a live DJ setting the mood, delectable donuts, and a photographer to capture all those magical moments. And for our younger stars, mark your calendars for the Del Monte Disco, where they’ll dance the night away, shining bright in neon.
Events like these epitomise the essence of our College, emphasising the relationships we build and the memories we create. As we continue to mark these special moments on our calendar, the unity and support of our community remain our driving force. Thank you for being a steadfast part of our college journey.
Yours in friendship
P&F Committee
Father’s Day Volunteers
Year 6 High Tea Collage
UPCOMING EVENTS
Colour Run
Hey Santa Sabina families!
It’s Colour Fun Run time! 🎉 Get ready for an electrifying day packed with fun, food, and frolic. Here’s the quick lowdown:
🍔 1:00pm-2:00pm: Dive into the Del Monte Family BBQ. Let’s eat, mingle, and kickstart our colorful day!
🎨 2:00pm-3:00pm: The big event! Colour Run explodes onto the senior campus hockey field. Ready, set, dash!
🏃♀️ 3:20pm-4:00pm: Years 6-11, it’s your turn to shine and sprint amidst the colors.
🍩 Craving something sweet? Head to the donut store. 📸 Capture vibrant memories with our on-site photographer. 🎶 And groove to the beats with our DJ spinning live!
So far, we’ve dazzled with a whopping $17,500 raised. But we’re aiming for the stars with a goal of $30,000. Share your fundraising link, push those donations, and let’s smash that target!
Thanks for your incredible energy and effort. Let’s come together, celebrate big, and hit our goal. See you on the field! 🌟🎨🏃♂️🎶🍩
Del Monte School Disco – Shine Bright in NEON!
Let’s light up Del Monte Hall!
We’re excited to invite our Del Monte stars to the dance floor for an evening filled with music, dance, and neon lights. Details are as follows:
Date: 21 September 2023
Location: Del Monte Hall
Theme: NEON! Don’t forget to dress in your brightest colours.
Session 1: Prep, Kindy, and Year 1
Time: 4:45pm – 5:45pm
Click here to get your tickets for Session 1
Session 2: Years 2, 3, and 4
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Click here to get your tickets for Session 2
Tickets: $15 – Each ticket includes delicious pizza and a popper drink
Get ready to groove, move, and show off your neon vibes!
See you there, shining stars!
Santa Sabina Golf Day
A great opportunity for parents and friends to connect across the College community and grow friendships over a round of golf.
When: Tee off at 7:30am; Thursday 12 October 2023
Where: Strathfield Golf Club
Tickets: $189pp (inc. breakfast+18 holes + lunch + drinks).
LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
Any questions, please contact
George Ayoub: 0414 915 910; or
Joseph Gittani: 0400 413 431
https://www.trybooking.com/CJCTY
Year Group Catch Ups
Prep Family Catch Up on 15 September 2023
Reminder that Year 7 Parents Dinner & Drinks on 15 September 2023 has been postponed
Parent Education
R U OK? Day by Debra Brodowski
R U OK? Day is a national day of acknowledgement and action that is close to my heart. A conversation with someone about their wellbeing, can not only change a life, it can save a life. The theme for R U OK? Day 2023 is ‘Here to Hear’. R U OK? Day will always reinforce that whilst it is a national day of acknowledgement and action, every day should be dedicated to looking out and supporting the wellbeing of others.
For me, this year’s theme has many important elements for us in supporting our young people:
- Are we taking the time to tune in to our young people, what they are saying, how they are behaving, and noticing any changes that might be shifting in their wellbeing?
- Are we taking the time to ask R U OK? in a timely manner so that we can support them?
- When our young people are talking, are we taking the time to understand what’s going on for them? Not fix it for them, but be a sounding board to help them work through whatever challenges may be present for them?
- Are we hearing our own words when speaking with them? Our words can have a profound impact on the wellbeing of our young people; both positive and negative, the impact being dependent on the our own words used?
- Are we role modeling behaviours that are aligned with the ‘Here to Hear’ message. Do we stop and listen to others? Or are we thinking about our response, what we need to do next, what we want to hear? All of these lose the opportunity to really listen to what’s happening to others and how we can support.
Why is this all important? Poor mental health for our young people remain high; we have a powerful role to play to support them.
Wanting to ask R U OK? and not sure where to start? R U OK? Day have a wonderful acronym that we can adopt – ALEC:
Ask, in a quiet space, free from distractions, from a perspective of empathy and care ‘R U OK?‘ Listen. Listen not just to the immediate ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘I dunno’ response. Listen to what’s happening in their world; the challenges, the feelings, all of it. Take the time to listen.
Encourage action. It is so important to be the connector of support. This does not mean jumping in and doing something for them; it means asking ‘what’s a step that you could take to fix this?’ If stuck, I always like to say something like ‘What sort of things have you been learning about this to work through this?’ Our kids are switched on, they’re smart, they’re connected. Help them help themselves rather than jumping in and fixing something for them.
Check in. Because you care, because you want to see the best for your young person, keep checking in to see how things are going for them? Do they need a little more help? Connect them to other supports. Things are going great? Celebrate their resilience in working through the challenge with them and express your gratitude that they could speak to you about it.
Our kids are amazing, and we are all motivated to see them grow up to be equally amazing adults. Learning how we can be ‘here to hear’ and asking R U OK? at the right time will have remarkable positive benefits for our young people.
R U OK? Who will you ask today?