On Friday 4 December, the College held a day of support for 'Red November' initiative for the Catholic organisation ACN - Aid to the Church in Need to increase awareness of and support for suffering and persecuted Christians.
What many do not know is that the Church often requires urgent help in countries affected by displacement or catastrophe. In addition, more than 200 million Christians cannot freely exercise their faith, they suffer persecution and oppression or their love of Christ.
The community at Santa Sophia Catholic College has stood up in solidarity for faith and freedom; to gather and pray for those who suffer and are persecuted for their faith.
Together we were able to raise $400!
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17 Dec 2025
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Santa Sophia Catholic College is incredibly proud to congratulate Mankirat on achieving 1st place in the state for English Standard. 🌟 This outstanding achievement reflects exceptional dedication, perseverance and academic excellence. Congratulations, Mankirat! 👏
17 Dec 2025
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17 Dec 2025
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Congratulations to our Santa Sophia students for their hard work and dedication throughout the year. Last week, we proudly celebrated our 2025 School of Challenge, Connect and Curiosity Award Ceremonies, recognising students for their outstanding effort and achievements. As we wrap up 2025, we commend our students for their commitment and perseverance. More photos will be shared with families this afternoon—please check your Compass notifications and emails. #EndofYearAwardCeremonies #SchoolofCuriosity #SchoolofConnect #SchoolofChallenge Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
15 Dec 2025
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Stage 3 award recipients were recognised for their persistence, kindness, and dedication. Students received awards for completing the Premier's Reading Challenge. Congratulations to the students who have completed the challenge several years in a row. Stage 3 students also received awards for Most Improvement in Dance, ICAS awards, Bronze and Silver Awards. Congratulations to all of these students on your accomplishments.
15 Dec 2025
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Last week, we celebrated our 2025 K–3 Award Ceremonies! 🎉 Congratulations to all recipients of the Excellence in Attendance, Commitment to Learning, Academic Excellence, Learner Agency, and our Santa Sophia Major Awards — Wisdom, Faith, Hope, Love, and the Santa Sophia Award. Well done to all our awardees! 💛✨ More photos will be shared with families soon — stay tuned! Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
12 Dec 2025
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📅 Term 1 Dates for 2026 ✨ First Day Back – Monday 2 February • Year 5, 7, 11, 12 ✨ First Day Back – Tuesday 3 February • Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10 ✨ Kindergarten First Day – Wednesday 4 February We look forward to welcoming all our students back for an exciting year ahead in 2026 at Santa Sophia! 💛📚
12 Dec 2025
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🔋 ♻️ Big Battery Rescue 2025 Recycling Winner! ♻️ 🔋 Thank you K-4 parents and families for all your wonderful work bringing in batteries to recycle this year for the Big Battery Rescue Campaign. Santa Sophia is on top of the leaderboard for the school that has recycled the most batteries this year so far! 📣 We can announce the class that brought in the most batteries was..... KG & KN! 👏😄 🙏 Thank you to the Year 4 Battery Rescue Ambassadors for helping collect the batteries for recycling from classrooms throughout the year. We look forward to taking part again next year!
11 Dec 2025
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Students from the School of Curiosity and the School of Connect enjoyed a special Principal’s Afternoon Tea with Principal Mark De Vries, celebrating their hard work and positive contributions. Through earning stamps, students achieved this well-deserved reward — an afternoon of conversation, treats, and connection. A lovely way to recognise effort and commitment! 💛✨ #PBS4L
11 Dec 2025
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Upcoming Dates | Term 4, 2025 As we head towards the end of Term 4, please take a moment to note the key upcoming dates and events. Ending the year on a high, celebrating our students through award ceremonies across the College. A wonderful way to recognise effort, growth, and achievement. 💛✨
10 Dec 2025
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🎄❤️ Spreading Christmas Cheer at Blacktown Hospital! Recently, our Year 12 Social Justice students from Santa Sophia visited the Pediatric Ward at Blacktown Hospital, bringing smiles and joy with cuddly toys and essential baby goods generously donated during this year’s Christmas Appeal. These gifts will make a big difference for young patients spending Christmas in hospital and new parents caring for their little ones. A heartfelt thank you to our Santa Sophia community for your incredible generosity and support. Through your acts of charity and love, you’ve helped bring comfort, warmth, and festive spirit to those who need it most this Christmas Season. 🌟🎁 #SantaSophiaCares #ChristmasAppeal #CommunityKindness #SpreadingJoy Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
10 Dec 2025
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Meanwhile in the staffroom… 💛🎄Our Instructional Coach of RE, Mrs Carmen Rojo, led a beautiful Christmas initiative for teachers and staff to organise gifts for Indigenous children supported by the Baabayn Society. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Santa Sophia staff, 76 gifts were donated — bringing huge smiles to Naomi and her team at Baabayn, who were truly overwhelmed by the kindness shown. These gifts will reach children who may not otherwise receive a present this Christmas, and it’s moving to know that each one will help create a smile on Christmas morning. 🎁✨ Thank you to our amazing staff for sharing the spirit of generosity and community — you’ve helped make Christmas a little brighter for so many families. 💛 Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese #aboriginalcommunity #indigenouscommunities
09 Dec 2025
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🎬✨ What a night to remember at the School of Connect! Our Years 5–8 students came together for a festive evening filled with laughter, snacks, and the joy of the holiday season. Dressed in their Christmas best, they watched the beloved classic Home Alone with their friends, sharing smiles, stories, and plenty of festive cheer. 🍿🎄 A massive shoutout to our Year 9 Social Justice students, who organised this wonderful event from start to finish! Their dedication, creativity, and leadership ensured the night was not only fun but also meaningful, as all proceeds went to support the Vinnies Christmas Appeal—bringing hope and happiness to families in need this Christmas. ❤️ We also want to thank the parents for supporting the event, the supervising teachers for their care and guidance, and of course, all the students for bringing such energy and joy to the night. You truly made the School of Connect sparkle with the spirit of giving! 🌟 Together, we celebrated friendship, fun, and the power of community while making a real difference this Christmas. #ConnectCommunity #VinniesChristmasAppeal #HomeAlone #ChristmasSpirit #GivingBack #SocialJustice #StudentLeadership Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese