Teachers and students at Santa Sophia Catholic College posing with their credentials. From left to right: Mark De Vries (Principal), Lisa Kalocsai (Head of School), Prabesh Rajbhandari, Nicole Bugeja, Anthony Theodosiadis, Chris Maguire (Leader of Innovation and Digital Learning).
Shaping Future Leaders: Santa Sophia Students Excel with the Australian Learner Competency Credential.
As Santa Sophia Catholic College prepares to celebrate the achievements of our foundational Year 12 cohort with their HSC results, we are thrilled to enhance their academic accomplishments with the Australian Learner Competency Credential (Australian LCC).
This pioneering initiative, led by the University of Melbourne’s Melbourne Assessment research unit, recognises vital competencies such as Agency in Learning, Quality Thinking and Communication.
Our participation in this groundbreaking programme, alongside eight other esteemed schools across Australia, highlights our commitment to a holistic educational approach. The Australian LCC complements traditional academic measures, offering a broader perspective on our students' abilities and potential.
Enterprise Professor Sandra Milligan, Executive Director of Melbourne Assessment, notes the Australian LCC will help students prepare for a rapidly changing future: “Traditional metrics of learning and schooling success report what a learner knows about a particular subject or topic, or what they can do under timed, high-stakes tests or examinations. But to thrive in a modern AI world, students need to demonstrate more than that. They need to be collaborative, build and maintain connections, act ethically, be entrepreneurial, be critical thinkers and reflective. These are the qualities the Australian LCC is designed to recognise.”
Nicole Bugeja, our 2023 College Captain, is pleased with the support from Santa Sophia Catholic College in developing “skills that are really fundamental for success,” and “really useful for the workplace.” Sholto Marti, a Year 12 student at Wurun Senior Campus in Victoria, has already secured an offer to the ANU for a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science through their early offer system, which considered his capabilities in Year 11 and 12. This type of entry to further study is enhanced by their engagement in new assessments.
The Australian LCC is more than a certificate; it's a reflection of our students' readiness to meet future challenges and opportunities. As Santa Sophia Catholic College continues to innovate in education, we remain dedicated to equipping our students with the skills for the workplace of the future.
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23 Dec 2025
From YouTube
0:00 From the Principal: A reflection from College Principal, Mr Mark Devries 3:43 Student Spotlight: An interview with Year 12 (2026) student, Talia Galardi, selected by her teacher Ms Emily Bailey in recognition of her outstanding achievements across her subjects. Talia shares insight into her study habits and learning journey. 11:27 From the Classroom: A look into the School of Curiosity (K–4), focusing on Mathematics teaching and learning, with Instructional Coach Mrs Rebecca Jones 15:18 Closing Message: Advent and Christmas reflections from Mrs Rachel Vecchio and Principal Mr Mark Devries
22 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Reflecting on our Christmas initiatives at Santa Sophia 🎄 As part of the Year 12 Community Service Program, students generously gave their time to support others within our school and the wider community. This year, our students continued their meaningful visits to Catholic Healthcare MacKillop House Aged Care Facility, while also expanding their service through inaugural visits to the Aspect School and the Ambrose Early Learning Centre. Many Year 12 students also supported our younger Santa Sophia brothers and sisters in Years 5 and 6, assisting with activities both in and out of the classroom. Through these experiences, students demonstrated leadership, compassion, and inclusivity—living out the true spirit of service this Christmas. #ChristmasSpirit #Year12 #CommunityService Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
18 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Today, our 2025 Year 12 students received their HSC results. It is with immense pride and gratitude that we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students in the 2025 Higher School Certificate examinations. These results represent the strongest HSC performance in the history of Santa Sophia Catholic College and mark a truly significant milestone for our young school. We are incredibly proud of every single one of you. Well done, Class of 2025! 🎓✨ #HSC2025 #ATAR Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
17 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Santa Sophia Catholic College is incredibly proud to congratulate Mankirat on achieving 1st place in the state for English Standard. 🌟 This outstanding achievement reflects exceptional dedication, perseverance and academic excellence. Congratulations, Mankirat! 👏
17 Dec 2025
Four Western Sydney Catholic School Students top the state in HSC
Four CSPD Schools are celebrating HSC students who have achieved First in Course.
17 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Congratulations to our Santa Sophia students for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Last week, we proudly celebrated our 2025 School of Challenge, Connect and Curiosity Award Ceremonies, recognising students for their outstanding effort and achievements. As we wrap up 2025, we commend our students for their commitment and perseverance. More photos will be shared with families this afternoon—please check your Compass notifications and emails. #EndofYearAwardCeremonies #SchoolofCuriosity #SchoolofConnect #SchoolofChallenge Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
15 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Stage 3 award recipients were recognised for their persistence, kindness, and dedication. Students received awards for completing the Premier's Reading Challenge. Congratulations to the students who have completed the challenge several years in a row. Stage 3 students also received awards for Most Improvement in Dance, ICAS awards, Bronze and Silver Awards. Congratulations to all of these students on your accomplishments.
15 Dec 2025
From Facebook
Last week, we celebrated our 2025 K–3 Award Ceremonies! 🎉 Congratulations to all recipients of the Excellence in Attendance, Commitment to Learning, Academic Excellence, Learner Agency, and our Santa Sophia Major Awards — Wisdom, Faith, Hope, Love, and the Santa Sophia Award. Well done to all our awardees! 💛✨ More photos will be shared with families soon — stay tuned! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
12 Dec 2025
From Facebook
📅 Term 1 Dates for 2026 ✨ First Day Back – Monday 2 February • Year 5, 7, 11, 12 ✨ First Day Back – Tuesday 3 February • Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 ✨ Kindergarten First Day – Wednesday 4 February We look forward to welcoming all our students back for an exciting year ahead in 2026 at Santa Sophia! 💛📚
12 Dec 2025
From Facebook
🔋 ♻️ Big Battery Rescue 2025 Recycling Winner! ♻️ 🔋 Thank you K-4 parents and families for all your wonderful work bringing in batteries to recycle this year for the Big Battery Rescue Campaign. Santa Sophia is on top of the leaderboard for the school that has recycled the most batteries this year so far! 📣 We can announce the class that brought in the most batteries was..... KG & KN! 👏😄 🙏 Thank you to the Year 4 Battery Rescue Ambassadors for helping collect the batteries for recycling from classrooms throughout the year. We look forward to taking part again next year!