Our South African Immersion group departed in the final week of Term 1. As a group, we had spent many hours preparing for the experience throughout the term. We learnt about the history and politics of South Africa, the origins of the Kopanang Project, the impact of HIV and AIDS on the people of Africa and the community with whom we would be staying. We planned lessons for the creche and for tutor...

Heide Museum of Modern Art and William Mora Galleries. Late in Term 1, the Year 11 and 12 Studio Arts students, Sr Shelia Flynn and myself spent time at Heide Museum viewing the Mirka Mora – PAS DE DEUX - Drawings and Dolls exhibition. Following this, we were then fortunate to enjoy the gallery space and presence of William and Anna Mora who shared their stories of Mirka. William spoke of h...

Excursion to Ringwood Magistrates’ Court - Student Reflection The Unit 3/4 Legal Studies excursion to the Ringwood Magistrates’ Court was extremely interesting and helpful to see what we have been learning placed into a real life scenario. Whilst many people wouldn’t necessarily find a court to be the most exciting place, we as legal students found it fascinating to see all diffe...

As we commence the enrolment process for students wishing to enter Siena College for Year 7 in 2021, we would like to remind any current families with daughters in Grade 5 to please ensure that you have submitted an enrolment form. Enrolments can be submitted via our website.

Year 7 and 9 NAPLAN NAPLAN testing at Year 7 and 9 will take place on 15, 16 and 17 May. Parents, guardians and students will have received letters outlining the schedule and the materials required for the tests. Further details are available from the NAPLAN website https://www.nap.edu.au/online-assessment/public-demonstration-site. All students have been given the opportunity to complete the NAPL...

On Wednesday, 3 April the Year 7 cohort and several staff members travelled to Camp Rumbug in South Gippsland. The camp provided the students with opportunities to meet girls from different houses and point groups, to continue to build their connection to the Siena Community. They participated in a range of activities that challenged them both physically and mentally, building their ability to pro...