Today was a big day in our College, as we entered into the season of Lent as a Catholic faith community.
Ash Wednesday begins this season of Lent, a time for fasting, prayer and giving alms. During Lent, Catholics are called to choose something to give up (abstain from) in order to imitate Christ by spending 40 days in spiritual discipline before the celebration of Christ’s triumph over sin and death - that is, Easter.
The dust sprinkled on our heads today reminds us of the dust we were made from and of our humility before God.
Stay up to date with Lenten activities from our local parish: Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church - Rouse Hill
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25 Apr 2025
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College Captains, Aarya and Lachlan represented Santa Sophia at this morning’s Dawn Service at Riverstone, where they laid a wreath to honour those who have served. Lest we forget.
23 Apr 2025
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Congratulations to Sienna for collecting stamps to get quality time with Arlo, our school wellbeing dog! A well deserved reward for her hard work! #ArloRewardTime #PBS4L
18 Apr 2025
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On the final day of Term 1, students from the School of Connect and the School of Challenge participated in a powerful and prayerful depiction of the Stations of the Cross. This dramatic reflection invited students to walk alongside Jesus—not as spectators, but as pilgrims—opening their hearts to His love and the suffering He endured for our sake. As the Church celebrates the Jubilee of Hope this year, we are reminded that suffering and death are not the end of the story. At Easter, we rejoice in the Resurrection! Jesus’ journey to the cross is one of deep love—transforming suffering into hope, and death into life. ✝️🙏 #GoodFriday #JubileeOfHope #StationsOfTheCross #SantaSophiaFaith
17 Apr 2025
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Congratulations to these students for earning 50 stamps and trading them in for some fun with Arlo! 🐾 Arlo and the students had an amazing time together — a well-deserved reward for all their hard work! 👏 #PBS4L #ArloRewardTime
15 Apr 2025
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🌿✨ Year 8 Kindness & Gratitude Tree ✨🌿 Our amazing Year 8 students have come together to create something truly special—a Kindness & Gratitude Tree that reflects the heart of our year group! 💙💚 Each leaf represents an act of kindness shared or received and something they are grateful for. This beautiful display is a reminder of their Year 8 motto that "Kindness, honesty, and respect builds potential."
14 Apr 2025
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A big congratulations to both our girls and boys teams who started their Bill Turner campaigns with strong wins! ⚽️ 💪👏 Round 2 will kick off early next term — great job and good luck for the next stage! #SantaSophiaSport
14 Apr 2025
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In the final week of school, our Year 8 Japanese students embraced the spirit of spring in Japan by recreating their own hanami (cherry blossom viewing) experience. The students crafted their own cherry blossoms to set the scene, before indulging in a selection of unique Japanese snacks typically enjoyed during hanami celebrations.🇯🇵🌸 The special-flavoured Japanese Kit Kats were a hit among our students, with flavours like milk tea, matcha, and even wasabi being enjoyed.
13 Apr 2025
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As Term 1 comes to a close, we’re celebrating an amazing community effort in support of Project Compassion and the vital work of Caritas Australia! 💛 From soccer shoot-outs and guessing competitions to raffles, bake sales, and coin trails — our students have shown incredible enthusiasm, creativity, and heart. 💥⚽🎉 Thank you to everyone who got involved — students, staff, and families — for making this initiative so meaningful. Your generosity and joy truly reflect the spirit of compassion and justice we aim to live out every day. Let’s carry this momentum and kindness into Term 2! 🕊️✨
12 Apr 2025
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On Sunday, March 30, Chloe X. completed a 25km Walk Me Home coastal walk to support Ronald McDonald House Charities, raising an incredible $617 for sick and seriously injured kids. After over 6 hours of walking from Rose Bay to Randwick, Chloe was cheered across the finish line by families she helped support. A beautiful act of kindness and commitment! 💛
11 Apr 2025
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We’re incredibly proud to share that our Santa Sophia Strings have been awarded 1st Prize in the International Youth Music Competition for their stunning performance of Caccini’s Ave Maria. The IYMC is a US-based organisation with an international panel of judges, celebrating excellence in music across all ages and disciplines. 🌍👏 Congratulations to our talented students and staff for this remarkable achievement! 🎶 Watch the performance here: https://youtu.be/oOomdkMyYsk?si=bmMadpffBmY9SDls #SantaSophiaStrings
11 Apr 2025
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🎨 Year 10 Visual Arts – Surrealism in Action As part of their unit ‘Surrealism in Physical and Digital Spaces’, our Year 10 students visited the Art Gallery of NSW to explore the work of contemporary artist Cao Fei. From clay sculpture to VR with Open Brush at school, students have been diving into surrealism — and the Digital Utopias tour offered powerful inspiration. Seeing how Cao Fei constructs immersive digital worlds sparked fresh ideas for their own creative journeys. 🖌️🕶
10 Apr 2025
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Congratulations to our Stage 5 Boys Basketball team for winning the PDSSSC Grand Final against St Paul’s Catholic College this afternoon — with a nail-biting finish of 37–33! The boys secured the victory in the final minutes, making this a historic first-ever basketball championship win for Santa Sophia! 🙌🔥 A massive thank you to Mr Tiglao and Mr Bernardino for their incredible coaching and support throughout the season. Well done to the entire team! 🎉 #santasophiasports