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  • ABOUT
    About
    Santa Sophia Catholic College is the perfect choice for your child. Learn more and enrol today!
    Why Us?
    • Principal's Welcome A welcome message from Santa Sophia Principal, Mark De Vries.
    • Our Story Transforming the learning of each student every day.
    • Dedicated Teachers Inspired learning starts with highly motivated and professional teachers.
    • Facilities and Resources Take a 360° virtual tour and discover our amazing facilities.
    • Policies and Procedures The framework in which our school operates.
  • WHY US?
  • SCHOOL LIFE
    School Life
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    • Student Wellbeing Student happiness and safety are our top priorities.
    • Our Faith Journey Connecting faith, learning and life.
    • Learning Contemporary learning preparing students for whatever the future holds.
    • Early Learning A world of discovery through play based learning for children 2-5 years.
    • Beyond the Classroom Extracurricular opportunities to unlock potential or pursue a passion.
    • School Uniform Uniforms guidelines and purchasing.
    • Parents as Partners Learn how you can help support your child’s learning.
    • Before and After School Care Quality out of school hours programs that kids love.
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    Take a 360° virtual tour and discover our amazing facilities.
    Facilities and Resources
  • NEWS & EVENTS
    News & Events
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    • Latest News Browse our latest news articles and social posts.
    • What's On Current promotions and events for Santa Sophia Catholic College
    • Term Dates School terms dates as well as NSW public holidays.
    • Gallery View our photos showing school activities.
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School Life

Information about learning, extracurricular programs, student wellbeing, our faith journey and how our school works.

Student Wellbeing



We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools that enable healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success. This includes our wellbeing dog, Arlo, a groodle puppy who joined our school in 2020.

How we support student wellbeing

Student Wellbeing

Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill students with Arlo the wellbeing dog

Learning at Santa Sophia

Santa Sophia is a place where curiosity, imagination and love of learning thrive through working together to provide the most effective, engaging and challenging learning experiences for students.

As one of the 80 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, we’re working together to transform learning for students in Greater Western Sydney. This means reimagining and refreshing learning and teaching for today’s world and today’s learners.

The purpose and promise of a Catholic education is to inspire each learner - student, teacher and family - to discover a meaningful and flourishing life.

Our approach to learning
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The Learning Stages in a Student’s Life

School of Genesis - 3 to 5 year old (Early Learning) Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill Early Learning students

School of Genesis - 3 to 5 year old (Early Learning)

Our youngest learners come filled with curiosity and wonder about their world. We provide environments that enable learners to feel safe and supported in their explorations.

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School of Curiosity - Kindy to Year 4 Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill students smiling and playing

School of Curiosity - Kindy to Year 4

This stage of learning provides each child with the social and academic skills needed to interact and explore the world as confident and effective learners.

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School of Connect - Years 5 to 8 Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill students learning in science labs

School of Connect - Years 5 to 8

Students in these years are at a stage of development where they are primed to make connections of concepts, knowledge and skills across different subject areas.

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School of Challenge - Years 9 to 12 Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill students chatting in booth

School of Challenge - Years 9 to 12

In this stage of the learning journey students are connected to the real world, prepared for success as lifelong learners and future professional engagement.

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Our Faith Journey

Santa Sophia is a great place for students to grow in faith and learning. We value each student as an individual and share the values of the Gospel to help them discover the hope that is within and to experience a meaningful and flourishing life.

Our Religious Education Program

Our Faith Journey

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Beyond the Classroom

We believe it is important for students to pursue interests to find what they are passionate about. Our school gives them exposure to a range of exciting opportunities to unlock their creative potential, develop a talent or follow a passion.

Extracurricular activities we offer

Sport

Sport is a valued part of a school’s curriculum, contributing to the development of the whole child by providing a vehicle for social, physical, emotional and moral learning. Participation, enjoyment and skill development are the cornerstones of school sport. Representative pathways are also available through the Parramatta Diocesan Primary and/or Secondary Schools Sports Council.

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Sport

Santa Sophia Catholic College Box Hill soccer team
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Student Devices and Digital Portfolios

Our college has a BYOD program for students from Year 5 and up, we also use digital portfolios to showcase student work. Our Parent Support Hub has all the information you need.

Parent Support Hub
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Careers

Our Careers Portal has information, resources and links to help students make decisions about their future career and their life beyond school. The portal includes parent resources, VET information, virtual job experience, bookings for an appointment with the Careers Office, and more.

Careers Portal
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Pathways

Students in the School of Challenge (Years 9-12) have the opportunity to create their own, unique pattern of study. Students can choose a pathway that caters to their interests and ambitions for the future. Our Personalised Pathways Portal explains the process.

Personalised Pathways Portal
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School Uniform

Our students are ambassadors for Santa Sophia and wear their uniforms with pride. Learn about our school uniform and how to make a purchase.

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Before and After School Care

Ambrose School Aged Care, located on the school grounds, offers flexibility and convenience for parents. Specialist staff provide active, engaging and fun programs for children in years K-6. Care is available before, after school, and on pupil free days.

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Parents as Partners

We recognise parents and carers as each student’s most influential, primary and essential educators. It is the mission of the college to form strong partnerships with all parents and caregivers to work together in helping all students grow and be the best version of themselves.

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    • ABOUT
      • Principal's Welcome
      • Our Story
      • Dedicated Teachers
      • Facilities and Resources
      • Policies and Procedures
    • WHY US?
    • SCHOOL LIFE
      • Student Wellbeing
      • Our Faith Journey
      • Learning
      • Early Learning
      • Beyond the Classroom
      • Sport
      • Our Library
      • School Uniform
      • Parents as Partners
      • Before and After School Care
    • ENROLMENT
      • School Fees
      • Financial Assistance
    • NEWS & EVENTS
      • Latest News
      • What's On
      • Term Dates
      • Gallery
      • Compass Parent Portal
    • CONTACT US
      • How to Find Us
      • Positions Vacant
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