On Thursday 10 December, our Year 8's had an end of year 'Blessed' Youth Retreat, an opportunity to pause and reflect on this year of change.
They reflected on different aspects of their lives, including God's plan and blessings in the events of the past year, God’s love, forgiveness and healing, developing Christian friendships with Jesus as our model and entering the Advent season with hope.
Thank you to the YFC youth leaders who helped facilitate the day and Chris Lee from Sydney Catholic Youth for being one of our guest speakers.
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03 Jul 2025
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🎹 Meet our talented Year 4 music prodigy, Chloe L.! She performed Sonata No. 50 in D Major, Hob. XVI:37 by Joseph Haydn at our recent Soiree — a beautiful and impressive solo piano performance. Bravo, Chloe! 🌟🎶 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
03 Jul 2025
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In this segment 'From the Classroom' Mr Tim Adams and Mr Chris Maguire share insights into Santa Sophia’s experience with NAPLAN Online this year. 🎥 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/tVLuykz_OVo 📰 Read more in our latest newsletter: https://issuu.com/santasophiacc/docs/2025_enewsletter_term_2_issue_2?fr=sODA3Yzg0MzEwNDM
03 Jul 2025
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A huge congratulations to Joshua and Autumn for being selected by their peers as Year 7 Grade Leaders for 2025. 🎉 Our new leaders received the leadership badges at our Year 7 assembly this week. We are thrilled to welcome to the student leadership team and look forward to the positive contributions they will make throughout the year. #StudentLeaders #Year7Leaders
02 Jul 2025
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Happy Grandparents Day! 👵👴 Thank you to all the grandparents who joined us for today’s special celebration at school. It was a beautiful day to honour and appreciate you. “Thank you for your love, your prayers, the things you’ve given—how could we ever recount all that you’ve done on this side of heaven…” 💛 We are so grateful for you. #HappyGrandparentsDay
02 Jul 2025
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We’re excited to share the first issue of our Term 2 eNewsletter! ✨ Take a moment to watch or read the latest updates and stay connected with everything happening at Santa Sophia Catholic College. Youtube Link — https://youtu.be/tVLuykz_OVo 📖 Read the Newsletter — https://issuu.com/santasophiacc/docs/2025_enewsletter_term_2_issue_2?fr=sODA3Yzg0MzEwNDM
02 Jul 2025
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Counting down to Timor-Leste! 🇹🇱✈️ Our Immersion pilgrims—Abby C (Year 11), Natalia L and Kaely K (Year 12), and Mr Loyola—received a special blessing from Fr Carlos during Before School Mass as they prepare for their 10-day journey. They’ll be immersed in culture, community, and service alongside Marian Catholic College Kenthurst and St Andrews college, Marayong. Please keep them in your prayers as they embark on this life-changing experience! 🙏🌏 #TimorLesteImmersion #FaithInAction #GlobalCitizenship #SantaSophiaCares #PrayForOurPilgrims Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
01 Jul 2025
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Our Year 10 History students recently visited the Sydney Jewish Museum as part of their study on The Holocaust. 🕊️ This powerful excursion gave students the opportunity to deepen their understanding through expert talks, guided tours, and viewing historical artefacts. Most profoundly, they heard a first-hand account from a Holocaust survivor, making the experience both meaningful and deeply moving. We are grateful for the opportunity to engage with history in such an impactful way. #SydneyJewishMuseum #HolocaustEducation #LivingHistory
01 Jul 2025
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In this final edition of our Term 2, 2025 e-Newsletter, we reflect on some of the key moments that brought our Santa Sophia community together: 1️⃣ Introduction & Recent Events Mr Mark De Vries shares some highlights from Term 2, and honours the lives of Zane Belista and Demi Tsanadis. He recounts the touching Mass of Remembrance held with their families, friends, and teachers. 2️⃣ From the Classroom Mr Tim Adams and Mr Chris Maguire discuss the school’s experience with NAPLAN Online this year. 3️⃣ Student Spotlight Year 9 student Eli Mateo sits down with Mrs Lisa Kalocsai to share his journey and achievements in Taekwondo. 4️⃣ Closing Segment Mr Ralph Loyola and Dr Chris Hayman discuss Social Justice initiatives at Santa Sophia during Term 2, including updates on the Vinnies Winter Appeal and how our students are making a real impact in the community. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with the life of our school through this special video newsletter. ⏱ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro & Recent Events 1:34 – Blessing of the Memorial Garden & Mass of Remembrance for Zane Belista and Demi Tsanadis 3:38 – From the Classroom: Mr Adams & Mr Maguire on NAPLAN Online 9:43 – Student Spotlight: Interview with Eli Mateo and Mrs Lisa Kalocsai 14:38 – Closing Segment: Social Justice Initiatives and Vinnies Winter Appeal with Mr Loyola & Dr Hayman 📖 Read the PDF Newsletter here: https://issuu.com/santasophiacc/docs/2025_enewsletter_term_2_issue_2?fr=sODA3Yzg0MzEwNDM
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01 Jul 2025
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Feel the joy with our Jazz Band and Choir! 🎷🎤 Check out their vibrant performance of 'Happy' at the Term 2 Soiree—an upbeat, feel-good moment featuring our talented singers and musicians. Such an energetic highlight of the night! 🌟🎶 #SantaSophiaSoiree #JazzBand #ChoirPerformance
01 Jul 2025
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Mr Tim Adams and Mr Chris Maguire discuss the school’s experience with NAPLAN Online this year.
30 Jun 2025
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Congratulations to our Year 9 and 10 students who earned their White Card, Statement of Attainment and SafeWork NSW Statement of Training! 🎉 This qualification is essential for entering construction sites and shows that our students understand key health and safety practices—opening up exciting opportunities for work experience and future careers in construction and engineering. 🏗️⚙️ Throughout the training, students explored real-world scenarios and learnt how unsafe practices can impact not only individuals but entire communities. Their behaviour, focus and maturity were outstanding. 👏 A big thank you to Steve from Coastal OHS Services for delivering such an informative and engaging program. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese