Elizabeth Hanney
PrincipalPrayer for those affected by bushfire and drought
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingWelcome back to the 2020 academic year and a warm welcome to all of our new students and families. May I introduce the Senior Learning Leaders who are responsible for leading learning in ...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and Identity2020 College Theme: Who Do You Say I Am?
Bushfire Response
Year 7 Dominican Discovery
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingTalking About Bushfires
School TV at Siena College
Parking infringements
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersA warm welcome back to all students, staff and parents! As we commence the year there are many career hopes and dreams being formed and the fortnightly Siena Career News will keep all of...
Donna Laughlin
Director of Learning and InnovationOur Siena College Learning Framework and Lesson Framework provides an excellent foundation for strong learning opportunities for our students.
Our Learning Framework incorporates four ne...
Georgie Plasto
Head of Student Wellbeing CassiaEvery year the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority arrange a series of Top Class concerts that feature VCE students who have been awarded excellence in the Arts.
It is with grea...
Liz Merrett
Alumnae CoordinatorOur Siena College 80th Anniversary Celebrations will be held on Wednesday, 29 April 2020.
We will commence with Mass at 10.30am at St Patrick’s Cathedral followed by the Alumnae lunch a...
Tracey Kermond
Human Resources ManagerWe would like to extend a warm welcome to the following staff who joined Siena College at the commencement of the school year:
Three easy steps to online ordering at Siena College Canteen
Tracy Grobbelaar
Director of Development and Community RelationsAnnual school photos have now been taken.
To be able to view the images of your child and order photos, you will need to register online.
1. Go to https://order.arphotos.com.au 2. Enter t...
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsWe began the year with one hundred and thirty Year 7 students completing a two day Transition Program before all the other students returned to the College. This included various activiti...
Please log in to Siena Central, the Parent Portal, for updated advice regarding the Coronavirus.
PTV Student Pass forms requiring school authorisation may be dropped at Main Reception or Student Reception for processing and collected at the end of the day. Application forms are avail...
Our congratulations to the following students, deserving recipients of Honours Awards at last week's Academic Awards evening.
Congratulations to the recipients of this year's Notable Alumna Award, Community Award and the Dr Ursula McKenna Award, presented last Thursday at our Academic Awards evening.
We are thrilled to congratulate our Year 12 students on their outstanding results in the 2019 Victorian Certificate of Education.
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Siena Parents' Association Annual Raffle, drawn today by Tracey Grobbelaar, Director Development and Community Relations.
The VCAA exams have concluded and the school year is fast drawing to a close. We enjoyed a final celebration with the Class of 2019 at the Graduation Ball on Thursday evening at Leonda b...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityAwaiting Advent
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingYears 9 to 11 Examinations, 2020 Headstart, 2020 Booklists, End of Year Dates
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingWhat is Eco Anxiety?
Please return all raffle tickets, sold or unsold, to the College by Friday, 22 November 2019.
Congratulations to our Principal, Gaynor Robson-Garth who received an Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) Vic Fellowship Award last week.
2020 Bell Times
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicSummer Concert Reminder
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationAs one of our beautiful Christmas traditions, each House Group at Siena has been allocated the details of a family who access the services of St Mary’s House of Welcome in Fitzroy.
Paul Failla
Teacher - MathematicsVCE Examinations, Australian Mathematics Competition
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationLast week the Siena community and their friends were invited to gather together for our first Christmas Market. After a week of precarious weather, we were blessed with a beautiful eveni...
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationEach community can take from the bounty of the earth whatever it needs for subsistence, but it also has the duty to protect the earth and to ensure its fruitfulness for coming generations...
Melanie McKenzie
Learning EnhancementYear 9 Siena College students recently competed against gifted and talented students from various schools
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsThe Pastoral program in Term 4 has included sessions that have been spent as a house community electing 2020 house captains, as well as investigating a broad range of topics
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsOn Friday, 15 November we welcomed one hundred and thirty excited Grade 6 students for their Orientation Day.
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersWith the year drawing to a close Career events listed in the latest edition of Siena Career News focus largely on the school holidays.
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementThank you to all students who have attended the Home learning Club this year.
Held annually on 5 October since 1994, World Teachers’ Day commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation Concerning the Status of Teachers. This Recom...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentitySt Mary’s House of Welcome Outreach, Remembrance Mass
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingBuilding resilience
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementDuring Week 6 the Learning Enhancement staff will provide two lunchtime study sessions designed to assist students from Years 9 to 11 prepare for their exams. These sessions will include ...
Celebrate the festive season at Siena’s twilight Christmas market!
Georgie Plasto
Head of Student Wellbeing CassiaCongratulations are extended to the Siena College students who took part in this year’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. This collaboration with St Kevin’s College allowed our students t...
Asthma is a long term lung condition which can be controlled but cannot currently be cured. People with asthma have sensitive airways which are more likely to react to triggers. The lini...
Claire Al-Noah
Head of Arts and TechnologyOur recent Visual Arts and Technology Exhibition showcased some outstanding student work from Years 7 to 12.
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportAs we reach the midway point of Term 4, we have been really impressed with some excellent results in Basketball, Cricket and Junior Water Polo. With two more rounds to go until finals, w...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersSiena Career News has some useful information for Year 12s in particular this week, including important VTAC dates, information about university rankings and what they mean and Course Inf...
Our Year 8 History study design encourages students to investigate and examine how people lived in other times. This year, we have focused on life in the Middle Ages. Recently, four class...
Claire Moody
Head of Student FormationStudent Reflections
We launched our new ASPIRE program last week with tremendous success. The ASPIRE (Achieve, Shine, Play, Ignite, Reflect, Engage) program has been designed to allow local primary school s...
Congratulations to our Principal, Gaynor Robson-Garth who received an Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL) Vic Fellowship Award on Wednesday night. ACEL presents Fellowships ...
Six Siena students, accompanied by Principal, Gaynor Robson-Garth, Elizabeth Hanney and Head of Health and PE, Laine Rice, attended the inaugural Inspiring Positive Lifestyles breakfast t...
Join us for the Twilight Kopanang Christmas Market on 14 November
Today's commemoration ceremony for Remembrance Day was conducted by our Year 10 Politics and Legal Studies class. Year 9 and 10 students read moving diary extracts from four young people...
It has been a busy few weeks at Siena College with much focus on our Year 12 students who are about to commence their final VCE examinations. On Tuesday, students and staff farewelled th...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingTerm 4 is a hive of activity and preparation as the VCAA exams commence and our students in Years 9 to 11 prepare for their exams. Please remember that our staff and teachers are always a...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityIn 2020 Year 11 students have the opportunity to participate in what has been described as a life- changing and enriching immersion program in South Africa.
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingGraduation 2019
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingSiena College students from Year 10 have been working with a network of schools to develop programs for students and parents around Respectful Relationships. Harmonious Families – Changi...
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicCabaret Night, Upcoming Events
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationSiena students joined with students from Richmond High School to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child at the Collingwood headquarters of T2. The event was organised by Georgie O...
Alan Anderson
Teacher - Humanities/ScienceAccompanied by Ms Judd and I, twelve VCE Geography students recently participated in a fieldwork trip to Rippon Lea estate in Elsternwick to fulfil course requirements for Geography Unit 2...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementDuring Weeks 5 and 6, Learning Enhancement staff will provide three lunchtime sessions designed to assist students from Years 9, 10 and 11 to prepare for their exams.These sessions will i...
Heather O'Keefe
Learning EnhancementTwo Year 8 students, Renata Fanthome and Angelina Rodos, qualified for the Northern Star Schools’ State Chess Final which was held at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar on Wednesday, 16 Octobe...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersAs we farewell the Class of 2019, it has been rewarding to reflect on the many career related activities that they have participated in. Earlier this year the Year 12s were visited by al...
Don't miss all the fun at the St Cecilia's Fair on 26 October!
A warm welcome to Term 4.
I was privileged to attend a Dominican Conference in Invercarghill in New Zealand in the last week of the holidays. It was a great opportunity to reconnect w...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingYear 12 Trial Exams, Exam Timetables, Curriculum Writing Day
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingStudents Feel Safe at Siena
Earlier in the year, I wrote about a project that Siena College was invited to participate in by Catholic Education Melbourne, in partnership with the Institut...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityYear 12 students marked their final Religious Education class for the year (and their secondary schooling) with a Liturgy in the final week of last term.
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportTerm 4 GSV sport will commence this week with several Basketball, Cricket and Waterpolo teams in action. If parents could ensure they give permission for Term 4 GSV sports as soon as poss...
Claire Al-Noah
Head of Arts and Technology..
All families are welcome to join us at our Open Day on 19 October. Campus tours, Principal's presentation, faculty displays and much more!
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice Education'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has'.Margaret Mead
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice Education'You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.' John Bunyan
Heather O'Keefe
Learning EnhancementDuring the first week of Term 4, fifteen Year 8 students travelled to Kingswood College to compete in an Academic Challenge day that consisted of eight categories: General Knowledge, Engl...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersIn this edition of Siena Career News you will find information on important VTAC dates for Year 12s, new courses introduced by the universities, and information on a couple of great schol...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementStudents in Years 7 to 10 are invited to attend the after school Home Learning Club. This is a valuable opportunity for students to receive some assistance with their home learning.
The ...
Tracey Kermond
Human Resources ManagerA warm welcome to Tatyana Rugema, who joins us as an Arts and Technology Technician.
Please join us at our 2019 College Open Day. Campus tours, principal's presentation, faculty displays and much more!
Tickets are on sale now - light supper included. BYO drinks and glasses
Siena students recently joined with students from Richmond High School to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child at the Collingwood headquarters of T2. The event was organised by ...
Small ideas have the potential to grow and have significant impacts in ways unimagined when they are first conceived of. Siena’s ‘Night of Change’ is one such initiative that began in 20...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingParent Teacher Interviews, Trial Examinations, Term 3 holiday learning
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentitySiena has had a longstanding commitment to the St Vincent de Paul Society. This Catholic welfare and justice agency undertakes exemplary outreach and advocacy in our ...
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingThe Counselling Hub at Siena
The College Student Reception will be open during the second week of the school holidays, while the Trial Exams are in progress from Monday, 30 September to Thursday, 4 October. The Healt...
Dean Fleischer
Head of LanguagesThis term, our language students of Years 9 and 10 celebrated their engagement with the language that they learn at Siena College by sharing their favourite word.
All current and future families are warmly invited to our annual Open Day on Saturday, 19 October. Faculty displays, tours, food stalls and much much more!
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportTerm 3 GSV Update, Finals Night, Aeroschools results
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicAnnual Music Concert, Cabaret Night, Rising Stars, Examinations, Photo Orders, Term 4 calendar
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsR U OK? Day is a national day of action held annually to encourage and empower all people to regularly and meaningfully ask ‘are you ok?’ to support those struggling with life.
Student reflections
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersYear 12s are currently completing their VTAC preferences and making important decisions regarding tertiary courses and future careers. I have been meeting with our final year students to...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementStudents in Years 7 to 10 are invited to attend the after school Home Learning Club. This is a valuable opportunity for students to receive some assistance with their home learning.
The ...
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs we continue 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 ensur...
Due to low registrations, The Ark Styling Workshop has been cancelled
For a number of years now, Siena College has held the annual Antonio de Montesinos Public Speaking Award competition, which encourages girls to prepare and deliver a speech on a topic tha...
Our congratulations to Jemma Rigoni (Year 9) who was named female player of the year for her AFL representative club, Oakleigh Chargers. Jemma also won the Under 16 girls best and faires...
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportSiena College’s Aerobics Nationals team arrived back from the Gold Coast last week with some excellent results. Each team participated in their own category depending on their age and dif...
Tickets are now on sale for the Year 9 Play Romeo and Juliet performed by students from Siena College and St Kevin’s College.
We invite our community to the 2019 Visual Arts and Technology Exhibition
At Siena College, we aim to offer all our students a daily, lived experience of being empowered women and each year, we are so proud of the girls who put themselves forward to serve our c...
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingThe care and safety of our students is paramount. Many students are arriving at school very early in the morning before supervision can be offered. Formal supervision by staff commences ...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingSubject Selection, 2020 booklists, trial exams, Parent Teacher interviews
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingEvidence shows that children and adolescents who do not get enough sleep have more trouble learning.
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityYear 9 and 10 Reflection Days, Student Reflection - Year 12 Catholic Studies
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportAs we near the conclusion of Term 3 GSV Sport we can reflect on some excellent results which acknowledge all the hard work the students and coaches have invested.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationOver the past five weeks, a group of Year 9 and 10 students have worked with Sophie and John from Humankind Enterprises as part of the Story Collector program.
Liz Merrett
Alumnae CoordinatorBookings are open for Alumnae reunions
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationStudents in Year 8 were challenged by participating in a workshop called 'Just Society' facilitated by High Resolves. Definitions of justice, equity and equality were discussed as studen...
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationCome along and join us for Night of Change
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationLast week Siena students and staff enjoyed celebrating Book Week. In House Groups, students participated in an Emoji Book Challenge and a Book Week House Quiz, with Dianella taking out t...
Christine Miller
Religious Education TeacherThe ‘Building Bridges in Schools’ (BBIS) program `is committed to promote mutual understanding, respect and ethical behaviour across the cultural and religious diver...
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicBook your tickets now for the Annual Music Concert - don't miss out!
The Year 11 Politics class, along with some Year 10 Civics students recently attended a Model United Nations (UN) simulation day on the topic of Indigenous peoples cond...
Assimina Semertjis
Head of ScienceTo celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, the theme for National Science Week this year was ‘Destination Moon: More Missions, More Science’. We started the week...
Student Reflection
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ArchivistsOccasionally a family will come across a letter or photo from the past that, in its simplicity, is deceptive of the importance or impact it would have had on those it concerned. The same ...
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsThe Siena College Writers Club, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Team and the Learning Centre, are proud to announce that the first issue of Speak! will be available next week on Siena Central. Speak! is a student led, quarterly publication that contains pieces of writing and artworks th..
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsDuring a recent Tuesday afternoon professional development session, Siena teachers who have been members of the Catholic Education Melbourne Wellbeing Project showcased the work they have...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersThe latest edition of Siena Career News has information especially relevant to Year 12s as they complete their VTAC preferences and make decisions about which tertiary course they will pu...
Tracey Kermond
Human Resources ManagerWe would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new staff who will commence with the College this semester. Sarah Miller Casual Library Technician Maddie Moore Casual receptionist ..
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs we continue 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 ensur...
I am delighted to report that our first ever 24 Hour Giving Day was a huge success. Due to the overwhelming generosity of our community, our initial target of $80,000 was surpassed and w...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingSubject Selection, Parent Teacher interviews
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingOnline safety
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityOn Thursday, 8 August we celebrated the Feast of St Dominic with a College Eucharist in St Dominic’s Church.
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Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsThe importance of education as a means to changing one’s opportunities is generally widely valued in society.
Grab some friends and join us for a fun evening of fashion tips
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Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicVictorian School Music Festival, Music Camp, St Mary's Adelaide
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersEach edition of Siena Career News is packed with useful information to assist students with decisions regarding subject choices and their preferred tertiary course. At this time of year,...
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationAs the Learning Centre prepares to celebrate Book Week 2019, it is timely to reflect on the importance of literacy in the lives of our students and at the same time acknowledge that illi...
Heather O'Keefe
Learning EnhancementLast Wednesday we hosted over one hundred and twenty students from Scotch College, Kilvington Grammar, Mackillop College, Billanook College, Melbourne Grammar, Marian College, Northside C...
Claire Moody
Head of Student FormationStudent reflections
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs we continue 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 ensur...
Four exceptional young women, Adrienne Duray, Laura Griss, Ella Gurry and Bridget Hoy, nominated for the role of 2020 College Captain. We thank them for their willingness to serve the Si...
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Girls night out! Join us for a fun night of fashion and styling tips
Tickets on sale for this fabulous Siena College production!
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Sr Sheila Flynn’s image of St Dominic, ‘Hope bearing companion, dark scattering edge walker', hangs above the fireplace in my office as inspiration and reminder of our Dominican calling...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingIt’s hard to believe we are already three weeks into Term 3. The subject selection process is moving along smoothly and the Senior Pathways Information Evening was an exciting and informa...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityYear 8 Reflection Days, Care for our Common Home
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingHeads of Student Wellbeing have been working with individual teachers to embed some of the Berry Street Educational Model strategies in their classrooms...
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsTerm 3 is a busy time for all members of a school community but particularly for Year 12 students, who are embarking on their final term of formal secondary education.
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportAll Term 3 Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) fixtures have now commenced with some excellent results so far.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationOur Eco Warriors were pleased to meet with Mr Michael Mimmo from the Siena Canteen to hear him speak about the canteen's work towards sustainability.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationThe 2019 South African Immersion students in collaboration with the Student Representative Council (SRC) are looking forward to hosting our annual fundraiser for the Kopanang Community Pr...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersMany students have been dropping into the Careers Office to chat about subjects, tertiary courses and careers over the past fortnight.
Marissa Joyce
Head of EnglishOn Monday morning all Year 12 students attended a performance of Photograph 51 and The Penelopiad. The performance was designed to assist English students as they prepare for their final ...
Heather O'Keefe
Learning EnhancementOn Tuesday, 23 July, representatives from the Siena Chess Club attended Chess Victoria Secondary Girls Zonal, at Penleigh and Essendon Grammar.
Tracy Grobbelaar
Director of Development and Community Relations..
Claire Al-Noah
Head of Arts and TechnologyLast week students celebrated The Arts and Technology week with many varied activities held across the school.
Dean Fleischer
Head of LanguagesYear 10 Italian – una giornata culturale! (A cultural day)
Student Reflections:
The Victorian Teachers of Italian hosted a cultural and activity-filled day for Year 10 Italian students ac...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementStudents in Years 7 to 10 are invited to attend the after school Home Learning Club. This is a valuable opportunity for students to receive some assistance with their home learning.
The ...
Catholic Education Melbourne School Improvement Surveys (CEMSIS): 2-20 September, 2019
Throughout each year, we pause to listen to our students, families and staff to gauge how our learni...
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs we continue 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 ensur...
Please find a link to the latest Catholic School Parents Victoria SPV newsletter for your information.
If parents would like to subscribe to the newsletter or provide CSPV with feedback ...
School terms follow a special rhythm with periods of intense activity and then time to step back and reenergise.
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingSubject Selection Process, Senior Pathways Evening, Siena Central Digistorm App
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityReflection Days, Building Bridges, Plenary Council 2020 update
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingPositive Parenting - SchoolTV
On Thursday, 15 August 2019 we will hold our first ever 24 Hour Giving Day, providing the gift of a Siena education to three needs based students.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationIt was an enormous pleasure to welcome back Humankind Enterprises to work with our Year 9 students on Monday.
Marissa Joyce
Head of EnglishSubmissions for the 2019 edition of ‘Shared Stories’ are now open. Students from all year levels are encouraged to submit a piece of writing on the theme ‘Gratitude’.
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportWe congratulate all Term 2 Girls Sport Victoria sports teams that made the finals. There was a wide representation across most sports and a strong result in the GSV Cross Country Carnival...
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicTerm 3 Music Dates
Congratulations to Year 10 student Eloise Docherty who has been selected for the finals of the prestigious Ballet Teachers Workshop competition.
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersWelcome to Term 3! This is the busiest time in the careers calendar as students in Years 9 and 10 are selecting their subjects for 2020 and often need guidance with navigating university...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementStudents in Years 7 to 10 are invited to attend the after school Home Learning Club. This is a valuable opportunity for students to receive some assistance with their home learning.
The ...
Tracey Kermond
Human Resources ManagerWe would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new staff who will commence with the College this Semester.
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs we continue 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 ensur...
Lord, send out your Spirit and renew the face of the earth Psalm 103 (104):1, 24, 29-31, 34 The holy day of Pentecost, celebrated on Sunday, 9 June, commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem. The gift of Pe..
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingTuesday Professional Practice Time
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityPentecost – the birth of the Church
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingGrowth Vs Fixed Mindsets, Exam Stress, Cabrini Emergency discount
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationSRC Week, Pillars Leadership program
James Houghton
Head of Cocurricular SportSiena College has had a strong finish to the Term 2 Girls Sport Victoria (GSV) Program. We had two Senior Netball teams, two Junior Netball teams, the Junior Hockey A team and the Senior ...
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicVictorian Flute Guild Ensemble Competition, Borooondara Eisteddfod, St Mary's College visit Siena
Alan Anderson
Teacher - Humanities/ScienceOn Friday, 31 May, the Year 9 Semester 1 Geography classes travelled to Toolangi State Forest. The purpose of the field trip was to participate in data gathering to support our unit on B...
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersOn Friday, 7 June, the Year 12 Study Block became a mini tertiary expo with representatives from RMIT, ACU, VU, Torrens University, Defence Force and Latittude GAP year programs visiting ...
On Monday, 20 May, a group of enthusiastic Year 7 students travelled to Camberwell Grammar School to participate in the Da Vinci Decathlon. This is an academic interschool gala day run in...
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ArchivistsRecently, Siena hosted a network meeting for thirty-five Victorian archivists.
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs 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 ensur...
Dominican Education Australia (DEA) held their annual general meeting at Siena College on Thursday, 6 June.
The Boroondara Library Service is hosting a number of events for secondary aged students in June and July:
Lit at the Library Ashburton Library, 5pm to 7pm on the following dates:Monday 2...
Siena alumna, Emma Yee (Class of 1999) participated in the Vinnies CEO Sleepout last night to raise money for the St Vincent de Paul Society.
It is always a great pleasure to welcome back our alumnae to discuss career pathways with our current students in Years 9 to 12. Thank you to all those who so generously gave their time ...
“The best tools we can give our students for their wellbeing are the skills they need to pull themselves out of troughs.
Minna Denholm, Leader of Wellbeing Programs
I was privileged to attend the 2019 Catholic Secondary Principals’ Conference in Marysville last week and to be inspired and challenged by ...
Bernadette Donnelly
Deputy Principal Learning and TeachingThis year NAPLAN testing was done online for the first time with all of our Year 7 and Year 9 students completing their tests over three days. We are very pleased to report ...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityThe Ascension – Sunday, 2 June
In the Acts of the Apostles, the disciples are questioned for 'standing there looking up to the sky.'
Looking up to the sky is often easier than looking at...
Antonella Rosati
Deputy Principal WellbeingThe weather has turned very cold and we need to start looking after ourselves to avoid catching coughs and colds at this very busy time of the year.
Tony Grant
Business ManagerThe College has had a number of complaints recently from our neighbours in Hocknell Street regarding parents parking across driveways and in some cases refusing to move when asked.
Clare Timmins
Head of CareersThis is time of year when the Siena Career News is jam packed with valuable information for students in Years 10-12.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationNational Reconciliation Week provides all Australians with the opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to ex...
Donna Laughlin
Director of Learning and InnovationStaff Professional Development, Siena Central Password reset instructions
Georgie Plasto
Head of Student Wellbeing CassiaVCE Drama Performance Evening – Tales from the Tower of London
Student Reflection
Kerryn McGillen
Director of MusicSiena’s Galway Flutes, participated in the Victoria Flute Guild Ensemble Competition for the first time on Sunday 26 May at MLC.
Alan Anderson
Teacher - Humanities/ScienceOn Friday, 17 May, ten Year 11 Philosophy students represented Siena College at the inaugural Australian Senior School Ethics Olympiad, held at Scotch College.
Student reflections
Assimina Semertjis
Head of ScienceLast Wednesday, 22 May, our Year 8 Science Team scheduled the first ever Siena Grand Prix.
Alan Anderson
Teacher - Humanities/ScienceOn Friday, 24 May, Year 11 Geography students participated in a day-long set of fieldwork activities as part of their studies of Unit 1, Hazards and Disasters.
Bronwyn Ilott
Head of Justice EducationOn Mondays in the Learning Centre, students are invited to participate in gaming activities. The lunch time sessions are facilitated by Learning Centre staff member and Library Technicia...
Minna Jewell
Leader of Wellbeing ProgramsOn Monday, 20 May Humankind Enterprises worked with the first two of our five Year 9 English classes to begin a program that has a multi-faceted focus...
Belinda Duncan
Head of Religious EducationIt’s been a busy time for the students this term in Religious Education. From the whole school celebration of St Catherine’s Day to excursions and showcases, the girls have been working...
Jennifer Levett
Deputy Principal Mission and IdentityOn Friday, 24 May, Sr Sheila Flynn OP and our Year 11 South African Immersion participants visited St Dominic’s Primary School to thank students and staff for their generous donation to t...
Ansalie Hanrahan
Learning EnhancementHome Learning Club
Students in Years 7 to 10 are invited to attend an after school Home Learning Club. This is a valuable opportunity for students to receive some assistance with their ho...
Tracey Lawson
Head of AdmissionsAs 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 ensur...