{"id":11611,"date":"2024-06-25T14:12:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T04:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&p=11611"},"modified":"2024-06-27T14:58:03","modified_gmt":"2024-06-27T04:58:03","slug":"head-of-primary-p-6-10","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/head-of-primary-p-6-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Primary P-6"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As we come to the end of yet another bustling school term, it’s time to take a step back and reflect on the remarkable efforts and accomplishments of our students over the past nine weeks. Santa Sabina College is a unique place where students immerse themselves in rich academic, pastoral, and co-curricular experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all students for their unyielding commitment to learning and enthusiastic participation in a range of sports, music, and co-curricular programs within and outside of the College. Our spirits soared witnessing our students come alive on stage during the College Gala concert this week. It was more than just a concert, it was a symphony of world-class performances, where every student stepped into the spotlight. The air was filled with the harmonious chords of instruments, the melodic echoes of singing, and the rhythmic sway of dancing. With numerous Del Monte and Gioia House students taking part in multiple performances throughout the night, the Gala was an exemplary display of the collective talent of our students and music faculty, serving as a source of immense joy for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Safety on Carrington Avenue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ms Skerman and I have repeatedly written to our families to request your cooperation in respecting the private properties around our school, including not using the neighbouring Uniting Church car park or parking in private driveways. Unfortunately, we continue to witness instances where families disregard traffic rules on Carrington Avenue, such as making illegal turns and blocking walkways. Such practices compromise the safety of our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For everyone\u2019s safety, please use the designated crossing on Carrington Avenue. It is crucial to remember that our children are observing and learning from our actions; adhering to these guidelines sets a positive example and teaches them the importance of safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We acknowledge that many families have children participating in after-school activities at the Community Halls, such as Kumon and dance classes. Parents of students enrolled in these activities are permitted to park in the church car park. To facilitate coordination between the Uniting Church and the College, we ask these families to obtain a parking sticker from the Del Monte Reception. Please display this sticker on your family\u2019s Kiss and Ride sign to be allowed parking access during after-school activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also contacted Strathfield Council to request that rangers be dispatched to ensure the safety of our students on Carrington Avenue during drop-off and pick-up hours. Please be aware that any parent who parks illegally or violates traffic regulations risks receiving a fine or having their vehicle towed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We appreciate your ongoing cooperation and support in maintaining a safe environment for our students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gioia House Junior Ethics Olympiad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our young philosophers recently took part in the Junior Ethics Olympiad. This unique platform provided our students with an excellent opportunity to navigate the challenging yet fascinating world of ethical dilemmas. It was a great experience for the participants, as they exercised their critical thinking skills, embraced collaborative discussions, and explored varied ethical perspectives. The passion and diligence demonstrated by our students were truly remarkable, making it a day of valuable learning and intellectual growth. We congratulate all participants for their commitment to lunchtime training and commendable performance, and we look forward to more such enriching experiences in the future. I also want to acknowledge all the hard work of the Senior student coaches, Kate Pitman-Fernandez, Emily Hirschhorn, and Eve Ardagna who generously shared their time and expertise with the Gioia House teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to the Ethic Olympiad Blue Team for achieving second place and Black Team receiving an honourable mention from the judges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blue Team <\/strong>
Michelle Ho, Jorja Matthews, Sophie Ash, Rachel Michael and Elizabeth Saade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Black Team <\/strong>
Valentina Dal Pra, Alannah Jabbour, Isabella Grasso, Alexandra Nakhle, Lillian Mackey and Petra Lam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Semester 1 Academic Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Semester 1 Academic Reports will be made available to parents on Wednesday 26 June. You will notice the improvement we have made to the reports, designed to provide parents with more comprehensive information about how their child is achieving specific learning outcomes. Semester reports allow us to honour students\u2019 learning journeys. We invite you to read the teachers’ observations and celebrate your child’s accomplishments. Furthermore, we encourage a collaborative approach towards any proposed recommendations to further enhance your child’s progress. A huge amount of time goes into writing each student’s report. I thank each teacher for the considerable out of hours time put into these reports. Our commitment to your child’s learning goes beyond the academic reports. Our teachers will continue to reach out to you directly if there are any concerns or updates regarding your child’s progress in the classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope the recent parent-teacher-student interviews have given you further insights into your child\u2019s progress. Additionally, Year 3 and 5 parents will receive their child’s NAPLAN Individual Student Report at the beginning of Term 3. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Del Monte Semester 1 Dominican Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to all our students for their dedication and commitment, whether in the classroom, on the sports field, or on the performing stage. We celebrate every achievement, big and small, and are immensely proud of the progress each student has made. A special congratulations goes out to the recipients of the Dominican Award for Semester 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessed Jane of Aza Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Isabelle Ghobrial<\/strong>
Year 1 Mansoura Taouk<\/strong>
Year 2 Melody Caesar Cho <\/strong>
Year 3 Mark Khawaja<\/strong>
Year 4 Dohhyun Park<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blessed Fra Angelico Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Olivia Tang<\/strong>
Year 1 Lucas Nguyen<\/strong>
Year 2 Chanel Nasr<\/strong>
Year 3 Alicia Wu<\/strong>
Year 4 Daphne Nguyen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Thomas Aquinas Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Braydon Zhang<\/strong>
Year 1 Serena Dong <\/strong>
Year 2 Gabriella Abbonizio <\/strong>
Year 3 Irene Jung<\/strong>
Year 4 Scarlett Ghossein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Martin De Porres Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Madison Maralit<\/strong>
Year 1 Chanel Seely<\/strong>
Year 2 Samuel Van Hore<\/strong>
Year 3 Esther Sophia Ghobrial<\/strong>
Year 4 Alexandra Polycarpou<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Albert the Great Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Leo Deng<\/strong>
Year 1 Sooah Cho<\/strong>
Year 2 Oscar Kochman<\/strong>
Year 3 Isabelle Lee<\/strong>
Year 4 Elijah Au<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Catherine of Siena Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Matthew Korb-Wells<\/strong>
Year 1 Chloe Nguyen<\/strong>
Year 2 Aria Serafin<\/strong>
Year 3 Chloe Cruz<\/strong>
Year 4 Alexandra Manconi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Dominic Award<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kindergarten Oliver Ghobrial<\/strong> 
Year 1 Darren Chang<\/strong>
Year 2 Ollie Bezzina<\/strong>
Year 3 Yousseff Taouk<\/strong>
Year 4 Riha Han<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gioia House Semester 1 Academic Awards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We look forward to acknowledging the Gioia House Award recipients on Tuesday 23 July at 10:30am in the College Hall. Parents of students receiving awards will receive an invitation to join us at this special assembly to celebrate their children’s achievements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Term 3 key events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

St Dominic’s Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On Friday 2 August<\/strong>, the College will gather as a community to celebrate the Feast of St Dominic, marking a special moment in our community and our shared heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

St Dominic founded the Order of Preachers in the 13th century, choosing the motto Veritas \u2013 Truth for his new religious order of friars and sisters. Dominic preached as Jesus had done and studied to be well informed about the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year is particularly momentous as we also celebrate 130 years of Santa Sabina College and honour the pioneering Dominican Sisters who established the first Dominican foundation in Australia from Ireland. We are pleased to have our Archbishop, Most Reverend Anthony Fisher OP, presiding over our Mass.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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