The Agora Gardens were abuzz with energy on Tuesday as our Head of English, Kacey Pelle took on the courageous challenge of shaving her hair to support the Kopanang Community Project in South Africa. Siena College staff and students rallied together with enthusiasm, generously donating to cut or shave sections of Kacey's hair. The event was an overwhelming success with all funds raised directly su...

This week, Siena College had the honour of hosting Tozi Makoba from the Kopanang Community Project in Tsakane, South Africa. A beloved member of the Project, Tozi has warmly welcomed many Siena students as a host mother during past South Africa Immersion experiences. During her visit, Tozi shared heartfelt stories about life in Tsakane and the transformative work of the Kopanang Community Project....

Our talented Strings students put on a beautiful Lunchtime Soirée, where staff and students gathered to enjoy an enchanting selection of music. A special highlight was the appearance of our Chinese teacher, Wen Liang Tao, who joined the Soirée to perform on the erhu, a traditional Chinese two-string instrument often called the 'Chinese violin', and known for its haunting and expressive tones. Tha...

Last Friday, teams of Siena suppliers, friends, parents, staff and students gathered for the 2024 Siena Golf Day. Participants enjoyed a fantastic day of Ambrose golf, followed by a gourmet barbecue dinner, exciting raffles and on-course competitions. Our sincere thanks go to all the sponsors and attendees who made this event possible. A special thank you to our major sponsor, Berwick Volkswagen...

Last week, the Siena community gathered in the Hall to celebrate our talented Junior Musicians at the annual Rising Stars Concert. It featured captivating performances from the Junior Band, Junior Choir, Junior String Ensemble and Junior Guitar Ensemble, along with impressive solos, duets and small group pieces. It was a wonderful showcase of Siena's newest generation of performers, with each mus...

"We are excited to announce that the 2025 Veritas Team has officially adopted Leopold the Snow Leopard! In Term 2, our WWF-Australia fundraiser, 'Wear Your Favourite Scarf to School' raised funds to support this adoption. As a team, we are committed to carrying forward impactful initiatives that address climate change, social justice and humanitarian issues." – 2025 Veritas Leaders, Lily G, Asta...