Some of our students along with new teacher, Ms Mardini, participated in the virtual launch of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement 2020-21, unpacking the theme for this year 'To Live Life to the Full: Mental health in Australia today'.
In the statement, the Bishops invite us to reject stigmatisation of mental health, and to call for policies and service provision that meets the needs of the poorest and most marginalised members of our community. We recognise the importance of this message, particularly during this time where the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the mental health of many members of our parishes, schools and communities.
Our community of Santa Sophia is committed to ensuring we are a place of acceptance, care and healing, and not a place of rejection, judgment or stigma when it comes to mental health!
Santa Sophia Catholic College
www.santasophiaboxhill.catholic.edu.au
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12 Aug 2026
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π¨ 2026 HSC Major Works Showcase | SAVE THE DATE Join us on Tuesday 18 August, 5β7pm in the College Hall as we celebrate the incredible creativity, talent and hard work of our Year 12 students! Our HSC students have spent the year developing their major works, bringing their ideas, vision and creativity to life β and now theyβre ready to share their work with our community. β¨ Whether you study a creative subject or not, this is an exhibition worth checking out! Come along, admire the incredible works our students have created and celebrate their dedication and achievements. π #HSCMAJORWORKS #Year12 #BodyOfWork #Timber
12 Aug 2026
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In Episode 3 of the Just Cause Podcast, we reflect on our recent Fiji Immersion Trip, hearing from students who travelled to Fiji during the July school holidays, as well as College Principal Mr Mark De Vries, who joined the journey. Together, they debrief on the experience and share their: β¨ Highlights and standout moments π Biggest lessons and takeaways π Moments that challenged and transformed them β€οΈ How the experience has changed their perspective π€ How they can give back and make a difference in their own community here in Australia The Fiji Immersion Trip was more than just a journey β it was an opportunity to connect with communities, learn from others and reflect on how we can live out our call to make a difference. And stay tuned until the end for a sneak peek at the destination for the 2027 Immersion Trip! πβοΈ #JustCausePodcast #FijiImmersion #SantaSophia #ImmersionTrip #StudentLeadership #MakingADifference
12 Aug 2026
From YouTube
In Episode 3 of the Just Cause Podcast, we reflect on our recent Fiji Immersion Trip, hearing from students who travelled to Fiji during the July school holidays, as well as College Principal Mr Mark De Vries, who joined the journey. Together, they debrief on the experience and share their: β¨ Highlights and standout moments π Biggest lessons and takeaways π Moments that challenged and transformed them β€οΈ How the experience has changed their perspective π€ How they can give back and make a difference in their own community here in Australia The Fiji Immersion Trip was more than just a journey β it was an opportunity to connect with communities, learn from others and reflect on how we can live out our call to make a difference. And stay tuned until the end for a sneak peek at the destination for the 2027 Immersion Trip! πβοΈ #JustCausePodcast #FijiImmersion #SantaSophia #ImmersionTrip #StudentLeadership #MakingADifference
12 Aug 2026
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Each year, Year 6 students from across the Parramatta Diocese take part in the Public Speaking Competition, challenging students to write and present a speech on an engaging topic with a strong message. Itβs a wonderful opportunity to build confidence, think critically and develop strong communication skills β and our Year 6 students have certainly risen to the challenge! Last week, eight talented students from across our Year 6 classes competed in the Grade Final. A huge congratulations to Justin and Scarlett, who have progressed to the next stage! π Theyβll represent Santa Sophia at the Youth Cluster Finals on Monday, presenting alongside eight students from four local schools. Weβre incredibly proud of all our Year 6 students and the confidence, preparation and enthusiasm they demonstrated. π Best of luck, Justin and Scarlett! Weβll be cheering you on! π #VoiceofYouth #YouthClusterFinals #PublicSpeaking
11 Aug 2026
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Year 7 Camp | Day 1 ποΈ Our Year 7 students had an incredible first day of camp adventure! They embraced a range of new activities, from BMX biking and kayaking to indoor archery, games, and plenty of marshmallow toasting around the campfire π₯. Thereβs been plenty of laughter, teamwork and engagement throughout the day, topped off with some delicious camp food! And itβs safe to say our staff are having just as much fun! π What a fantastic way to kick off Year 7 camp! πβ¨ #Year7Camp #Narrabeen #SydneyAcademyofSportandRecreation
10 Aug 2026
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Our Santa Sophia boys left everything on the field in last week's NSWCCC Knockout Quarter Final against Edmund Rice Wollongong. Showing incredible resilience, skill and true Santa Sophia fighting spirit, the team pushed the match into extra time despite playing more than three quarters of the game with just 10 players. While the result didn't fall our way, the determination, courage and teamwork displayed by our boys was nothing short of outstanding. We couldn't be prouder of their efforts and the way they represented our College. Well done, boys! ππ #NSWCCC #SantaSophiaAthletes #Football #Soccer
10 Aug 2026
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10 Aug 2026
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Welcoming Our Japanese Visitors We are honoured to welcome students and teachers from our sister school, Koka High School in Japan to our College. π―π΅π¦πΊ It has been wonderful to see the Japanese students and our student buddies building friendships, communicating in both Japanese and English, and sharing their cultures with one another. The smiles and laughter during recess and lunch have been a joy to see! ππ A heartfelt thank you to our generous host families, our caring student buddies, and our dedicated teachers for making our visitors feel so welcome. π Your kindness and support have made this exchange a truly memorable experience for everyone involved. π #InternationalStudents #ExchangeStudents #JapaneseExchangeStudents
10 Aug 2026
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10 Aug 2026
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As part of the visit from Koka High School, Miss Macpherson and Mr Djakovic brought together our Year 11 Society and Culture class and their Japanese peers for a meaningful intercultural exchange. π―π΅ As part of their current unit on Intercultural Communication, our students presented a PowerPoint showcasing Australian culture, our education system and life at Santa Sophia Catholic College. They then took part in small-group discussions, sharing stories, asking questions and learning about each other's cultures before enjoying a tour of the College together. This enriching experience allowed our Year 11 students to build new connections, broaden their perspectives and put their learning into practice. We thank the students and staff of Koka High School for visiting and making the experience so memorable. @koka_high.official #InternationalExchange #SocietyandCulture
10 Aug 2026
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A beautiful day in the city for our Year 11 Photography students! πΈπΏ As part of their Alternative Photography unit, students visited the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney to gather inspiration and photographic source material for their exploration of cyanotypes, anthotypes and botanical subject matter. From observing natural forms to documenting textures, patterns and light, the excursion provided the perfect opportunity to connect theory with practice in one of Sydney's most inspiring outdoor classrooms. π±β¨ #Photography #Art #RoyalBotanicalGarden #Sydney
10 Aug 2026
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Our Kindy students aged overnight as they celebrated 100 Days of Kindy! π To mark 100 days of learning, growing and getting smarter, our little learners arrived dressed as their 100 year old selves and they absolutely nailed it! From grey wigs and glasses to walking sticks and cardigans, their creativity (and their parents' efforts!) made the day extra special. A huge shout-out to our amazing parents for putting together these incredible costumes! What a fantastic job! π And an equally big thank you to our wonderful Kindy teachers for putting together such a beautiful celebration. All the planning, preparation and behind the scenes effort made the day truly unforgettable. Stay tuned... there are plenty more photos to come! πΈπ #100DaysOfKindy #Kindergarten2026 #SchoolofCuriosity