{"id":21276,"date":"2026-06-25T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T23:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/?post_type=article&#038;p=21276"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:12:46","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T05:12:46","slug":"assistant-head-of-gioia-house-28","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/ssc\/article\/assistant-head-of-gioia-house-28\/","title":{"rendered":"Assistant Head of Gioia House"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CELEBRATING OUR ACTION GIRLS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, we proudly congratulate our Gioia House students for stepping up as true Action Girls who show respect, kindness and outreach in everything they do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across classrooms, playgrounds and community activities, these students have demonstrated what it means to act with heart. They\u2019ve supported their peers, included others during group work and on the playground, and shown maturity in the way they communicate and collaborate. Their willingness to look beyond themselves and uplift those around them has made a real difference in our school community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are incredibly proud of the way our Gioia House Action Girls continue to grow as role models. Their actions remind us that leadership isn\u2019t about titles, it\u2019s about the choices we make every day to show care, courage and compassion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Congratulations to the following Action Girls:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Samantha Ong<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charli Tam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ashley Chow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valeska Wijaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charly Merhi&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elisabeth Fajardo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kianna Lai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anna Voysey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amelia Tan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aria Leung<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Zanella<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charlotte Windon&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amelia Lin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helaina Lazari<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zara Zaika<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emma Debrincat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Action-Girls-16-June.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"709\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Action-Girls-16-June.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Action-Girls-16-June.jpg 709w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Action-Girls-16-June-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Action-Girls-16-June-286x150.jpg 286w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 100vw, 709px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SANTA FEST \u2013 KOPANANG CHARITY FUNDRAISER<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Gioia House students have demonstrated outstanding commitment to service through their recent Santa Fest fundraising initiative to raise money for the Kopanang Trust in South Africa and for the Dominican Sisters in Solomon Islands. Their collective efforts in preparing baked goods, organising the stall and volunteering their time throughout the event resulted in an impressive total of <strong>$1562 raised<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you to all the students who contributed generously by bringing in a wide variety of baked treats and assisting with sales during breaks and lunchtime. Their willingness to participate so wholeheartedly reflects the values of kindness, responsibility and community that we strive to cultivate at Santa Sabina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We extend our sincere congratulations to all Gioia House students for their exemplary conduct and meaningful contributions. Their actions have not only supported a worthy cause but have also strengthened our shared commitment to compassion and community service.<\/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\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"21493\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-2.jpg 875w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"21494\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-145x109.jpg 145w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/72\/2026\/06\/Bake-Sale-Santa-Fest-1.jpg 1343w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Wishing all our families a happy, safe and restful holiday break. May this time be filled with connection and the simple joy of being together with loved ones. Thank you for your continued support throughout the term, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the new term ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marisa Maks<\/strong><br>Assistant Head of Gioia House<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CELEBRATING OUR ACTION GIRLS This week, we proudly congratulate our Gioia House students for stepping up as true Action Girls who show respect, kindness and outreach in everything they do. Across classrooms, playgrounds and community activities, these students have demonstrated what it means to act with heart. 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