The Australian Defence Force is one of the world's leading military organisations. They fulfil key defensive roles as well as providing a range of peacetime services.
On Friday 19 March, we welcomed ADF to the College to present to Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10) on the wide range of career and study opportunities available in the defence industry, including engineering, aviation, medicine and health and cyber security pathways.
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02 Jun 2025
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02 Jun 2025
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Spreading Joy Through Music 🎶💛 Lorren (Year 9) and Emma (Year 4) have continued to live out the values of Santa Sophia through their recent acts of service. In April and May, they performed at two residential aged care homes and a special Senior Concert celebrating Mother’s Day and Parent’s Day. After each performance, they spent time connecting with residents — listening to stories, sharing conversation and checking in on their wellbeing. Their dedication, empathy, and leadership shine through every note. We’re so proud of their growing commitment to serve others through music! 🌟 Check out their beautiful performances here: ✨ https://youtu.be/ctdMxLgDWMo?feature=shared&t=411 ✨ https://youtu.be/XKjzqh10n2M?feature=shared&t=339 ✨ https://youtu.be/f8Qvh6uGVIw?feature=shared&t=3
30 May 2025
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In this first issue of our e-Newsletter for Term 2, 2025, join us as we delve into the following highlights: 1️⃣ Introduction & Recent Events Dr Chris Hayman and Mark De Vries discuss the election of Pope Leo XIV during this Jubilee Year. 2️⃣ From the Classroom Meet Miss Estelle Fragale, our PDHPE teacher and Australian Futsal Representative, who recently competed in the 2025 AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup. 3️⃣ Student Spotlight Year 8 student Beau Krebs is interviewed by CAPA teacher Mrs Natasha Swan about his musical achievements. Stay informed, inspired, and connected with our Santa Sophia community through this engaging newsletter! 0:00 Intro and Recent Events 1:40 Dr Chris Hayman and Mr Mark De Vries discuss the exciting news of our newly elected Pope Leo XIV 3:55 From the Classroom: Miss Estelle Fragale and Mr Dermott Morgan 8:50 Student Spotlight: Mrs Natasha Swan with Year 8 student Beau Krebs
29 May 2025
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An early start for an exciting adventure to Canberra with our Year 6 students! 🇦🇺🚌 A big thank you to all our amazing parents for the early drop-off yesterday morning. First stop: the Old Parliament House – Museum of Australian Democracy, where students learned about the design and purpose of our nation’s capital. 🏛️ The day continued with fun and learning at the National Electoral Education Centre and the Royal Australian Mint. So many valuable insights and great memories made! ✨ #Year6Camp #CanberraAdventures
29 May 2025
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Our Year 11 Ancient History students spent the day exploring the Chau Chak Wing Museum at Sydney University! 🏺📚 They had the opportunity to engage with a fascinating range of artefacts and deepen their understanding of topics connected to their Historical Investigation. A valuable and inspiring experience bringing history to life! 🏛️✨
28 May 2025
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Year 9 students had a fabulous first day at camp! The sun was shining for this afternoon’s activities which included canoeing, standup paddle boarding, archery, bike riding and rock climbing.
28 May 2025
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💼🎨 Careers Breakfast: Banking, Finance & Visual Communication On Tuesday 20 May, students took part in a Careers Breakfast exploring opportunities in Banking and Finance and Visual Communication. They heard from a Regulatory Reporting Senior Manager at Macquarie Bank, who shared insights on building a career in finance using the ABCDE approach: A – ATAR B – Build skills C – Choose a course D – Deliberately network E – Engage in internships & grad programs Students also learned about career paths in Visual Communication, including designing billboards, websites, VR games, and more. They explored degree transfer options and unique opportunities through UTS, including intensive international units. A big thank you to Jennifer and Tamsyn for inspiring our students and supporting their career journeys! 🌟
28 May 2025
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Last Friday we celebrate ‘Our Lady Help of Christians’ Liturgy which was led by our Kindergarten students ✝️ Their families were then invited into the kindergarten classrooms where they joined their children in a mini Geography lesson and drew a picture of a special place 🏠 Kindergarten also taught their parents how to play one of their favourite maths games 🎲
27 May 2025
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Well done to our Bill Turner boys on a great win over Kingswood! ⚽ Despite tough weather conditions, the team showed incredible skill and spirit to come away with a 5–2 victory. Best of luck in the next round, boys — we’re behind you all the way! 💪🔥 #BillTurnerCup
27 May 2025
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Exciting news from The DaVinci Decathlon! Our talented Year 5 and Year 6 students proudly represented our school at the Da Vinci Decathlon — an academic competition designed to challenge and inspire students in areas like engineering, mathematics, code breaking, poetry, art, philosophy, and more. With over 200 teams competing, this was our first time attending, and we couldn’t be prouder of the results! A huge congratulations to our Year 5 team, who took home first place in the Legacy section — an incredible achievement and a testament to their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. 👏🏆 Well done to all our students who took on the challenge with enthusiasm and determination. We’re so proud of you! 🌟 #SantaSophiaCatholicCollege #DaVinciDecathlon #LegacyWinners #AcademicExcellence Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
26 May 2025
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Our K–2 Athletics Carnival was a day full of fun, energy, and house spirit! 🏃♂️🎉 Students gave it their all in activities like javelin, egg relay races, running races, parachute games, and Rob the Nest. Even our amazing parents joined in the fun with a race of their own! Smiles, laughter, and team spirit were everywhere—what a fantastic day! 💛💙❤️💚 More photos to come 📸 #SantaSophiaAthleticsCarnival #SantaSophiaSport #HouseSpirit Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
26 May 2025
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Last week, our talented debating students competed in the 6th and final round of the CSDA Debating Competition against Loreto Normanhurst. We’re incredibly proud of all our teams, with special congratulations to our Years 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 teams who brought home well-earned victories! 🏆👏 Well done to all students involved — your confidence, critical thinking, and teamwork continue to inspire us! 💬✨