On Monday 8 February, Year 1 had an awe-inspiring time taking a trip into outer space.
With thanks to Starr's Planetarium, we were lucky enough that the planetarium came to us!
The kids 'ooh'd and 'ahh'd as the sun , moon and planets moved all around them, learning so much about them along the way. They even went on an exciting adventure to the moon and back with Tycho the dog!
Next time, we might even get to visit Mars!
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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
08 Dec 2025
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Henry in Year 8, proudly wearing his BNSW kit, after his first camp over the weekend — and what a great start it was! 🙌 Henry is part of the BNSW Developing Athlete Program (DAP), which includes training camps and weekly sessions across Terms 1 and 2. We can’t wait to see his basketball journey continue! 🏀✨
08 Dec 2025
From Facebook
From 10 December 2025, major social media platforms — including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube — will be required to take reasonable steps to prevent Australians under 16 from creating or keeping accounts. To support families in understanding these new age restrictions, the eSafety Commissioner has created helpful resources for parents and carers. Explore a dedicated parent webinar, short videos and fact sheets here: https://www.esafety.gov.au/parents/social-media-age-restrictions. Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
05 Dec 2025
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We are incredibly proud to announce that Isaac, from the Class of 2025, has been selected for the HSC SHAPE Showcase — a prestigious exhibition recognising outstanding student work in Industrial Technology, Textiles, and Design & Technology. This is a first-ever selection for Santa Sophia! Only 5–7 Industrial Technology projects are chosen statewide, making Isaac’s inclusion for his beautifully crafted woodworking bench an exceptional personal achievement and a significant milestone for our College. The SHAPE Exhibition will be held at UTS Main Campus from 16 March to 11 April 2026, and is free to attend. Congratulations, Isaac — what an extraordinary accomplishment! 💛✨ #ShapeShowcase #HSC
05 Dec 2025
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Our VET Year 12 Hospitality students launched their very first café service as part of their Certificate II course — and what an incredible debut! 🎉 They opened with a festive Christmas High Tea, complete with beautifully crafted savoury bites, sweet treats, and handcrafted beverages. The café was buzzing, with a full turnout and glowing feedback from guests. From the stunning presentation to the warm, professional service, our students truly shone — showcasing the skills and confidence they’ve been building throughout the year. We’re incredibly proud of their hard work and the wonderful experience they delivered. We can’t wait to see more amazing cafés in 2026! ✨🍽️ #VET #Hospitality #SchoolofChallenge Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese
04 Dec 2025
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CARLO THE CUTIE’S FIRST SCHOOL VISIT! 🐾 Today was a very special day at Santa Sophia Catholic College… Carlo the Cutie made his FIRST official visit to our school! 💙✨ To celebrate, we hosted a little party with 25 very excited winners of our Carlo the Cutie Colouring-In Competition! 🎨🐶 Each winner received their very own Carlo Showbag filled with fun surprises — and of course, plenty of pats, cuddles, and waggy-tail moments with Carlo. 💼🎁 Carlo loved meeting our Curiosity, Connect and Challenge students, and he can’t wait to visit again soon! Stay tuned for more Carlo adventures around the College! 💙🐾 #CarloTheCutie #SantaSophiaCatholicCollege #WellbeingDog #FirstVisit #ColouringCompWinners #OurCommunity #WaggingIntoWellbeing