{"id":18255,"date":"2025-09-16T10:54:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T00:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=18255"},"modified":"2025-09-16T14:06:48","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T04:06:48","slug":"director-of-sport-and-co-curricular-18","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/director-of-sport-and-co-curricular-18\/","title":{"rendered":"Director of Sport and Co-curricular"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrating a term of passion, pride and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Term 3 draws to a close, it\u2019s time to celebrate the incredible energy, commitment and spirit shown by our Santa Sabina community across Sport and Co-curricular activities. Whether on the field, court, stage or sidelines; students, staff and families have come together to create something truly special.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Years 7 and 8 Basketball team, SAN03, has shown remarkable resilience \u2013 bouncing back from a tough Term 2 to earn their place in next Saturday\u2019s Grand Final. Meanwhile, our Hockey team, SAN01, delivered a thrilling semi-final performance, narrowly missing out by just one goal against the top team in their pool. On the Football pitch, our players have been giving everything, contesting every ball to secure a top-four finish in their competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the IPSHA domain, our touch footballers have not only learned the game but embraced it with courage and joy, proudly living out the College values each Saturday. Their growth and enthusiasm have been a highlight of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our netballers and dancers have already made headlines, representing Santa Sabina with excellence in the IWNA Competitions and Eisteddfod seasons. Their performances have filled our community with pride and admiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last weekend, our Tennis players took to the courts in Albury, facing off against some of the best school athletes in NSW. Their grit and determination were evident in every rally, every match \u2013 leaving nothing behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, our volleyballers who took the court in the last two weeks at the Indoor VNSW Schools Cup who left their hearts on the court getting some great results (one Silver and one Bronze Medal).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None of this would be possible without the tireless work of our Sports Department. From planning and coaching to logistics and care, their dedication ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive and shine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As we look ahead to Term 4, we carry forward the momentum, the memories and the magic of a term well played.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Individual student and team achievements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SAN08 (Year 7) Volleyball Team came second in the VNSW Indoor Schools Cup in early September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAN02 (Year 10) Volleyball Representative team came third in Year 12 Division 1 at the VNSW Schools Cup in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elyssa Jeitani, Holly Cupples, Ashley Duigenan and Olivia Wu, as runners up in the NSWCCC Tennis Tournament, were invited to play the First Tennis Australia NSW High School Championships in Albury from in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"18423\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Ashley-DuigenanJPG.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Romee Lee in Year 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Romee achieved significant results swimming in the 2025 NSW Youth Championships, held at SOPAC in September:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50m Backstroke \u2013 1st place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100m Backstroke \u2013 2nd place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50m Butterfly \u2013 3rd place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100m Butterfly \u2013 3rd place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>50m Breaststroke \u2013 2nd place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>200m Individual Medley \u2013 2nd place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA-725x1024.jpg 725w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA-768x1085.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA-106x150.jpg 106w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/Romee-LeeA.jpg 1004w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Co-curricular reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports Registrations have closed for Term 4 competitions for IPSHA, IGSA, Rugby Sevens, Futsal and Invitational Volleyball. We can still accept late registrations to some of the activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please email <a href=\"mailto:sport@ssc.nsw.edu.au\">sport@ssc.nsw.edu.au<\/a> if you wish to join one of the teams playing in Term 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co-curricular Clubs registration: Fencing, Athletics, Strength and Conditioning (Years 9-11), Fit Club (Years 5-8), Mandarin and Boxing Registrations are still open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IGSA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IGSA Football is heading into their final round this Saturday (after a very wet term), with three of our teams currently sitting in the top four. We wish all three teams playing this weekend the best of luck in their final round game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAN01 Hockey played in the semi-final on Saturday 13 September. They played a strong game, but unfortunately lost by one point in a very closely contested match. Congratulations on a great season and your fourth place finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SAN03 Basketball also played in their semi-final on Saturday 13 September. They managed to pull off a convincing win of 17-4 over SCEGGS, securing them a spot in the Finals this Saturday, 20 September. We wish them the best of luck for their final game against Wenona, who they only lost to by one goal last time they came head to head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Term 4 IGSA sport team lists will be posted by the end of Week 10. We do still have space in our senior Touch Football and Water Polo team. If you are interested in joining either of these please email <a href=\"mailto:sport@ssc.nsw.edu.au\">sport@ssc.nsw.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18428\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-145x109.jpeg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-290x218.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Football.jpeg 1276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"18430\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-145x109.jpeg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-290x218.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final-200x150.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN01-Hockey-Semi-Final.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"809\" data-id=\"18429\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final-1024x809.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final-1024x809.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final-300x237.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final-768x607.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final-190x150.jpeg 190w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2025\/09\/SAN03-Basketball-Semi-Final.jpeg 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Representative Dance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have come to the end of our Dance season and it has been an outstanding season for all! Our dancers took to the stage a total of 51 times and placed in 41 of these which is an amazing achievement. We thank our dancers, coaches and families for their continued support this season. We also held our annual awards breakfast on Monday morning and for the first time, we awarded \u2018Dancer of the Year\u2019 for each team. Our Dancer of the Year recipients were as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infants \u2013 Mila Demayne<br>Primary White \u2013 Isabel Horwood<br>Primary Black \u2013 Allira Djordjevic<br>Primary Hip Hop \u2013 Sydney Truong<br>Senior Jazz Red \u2013 Isla Socratous<br>Senior Hip Hop Red \u2013 Olivia Hone<br>Senior Jazz Black \u2013 Lana Mihalic<br>Senior Hip Hop Black \u2013 Isabella Ferla<br>Senior Contemporary \u2013&nbsp;Xylah Bamji<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also awarded our annual Dedication to Dance Perpetual Award to a dancer who has shown incredible commitment and dedication to the program for numerous years. The recipient for 2025 is Chloe Eiszele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Luiz Ramalho<\/strong><br>Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrating a term of passion, pride and performance As Term 3 draws to a close, it\u2019s time to celebrate the incredible energy, commitment and spirit shown by our Santa Sabina community across Sport and Co-curricular activities. 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