As the 2023 Caritas Australia Project Compassion campaign drew to a close, the Student Representative Council organised a 'Siena Blind Auction' and a 'Siena Chalk Walk'. During lunch, students guessed the value of ten auction items which were hidden from view. Lots of fun and laughter were had by all when the correct values were announced. Students also visited the concrete path in the Agora Garde...

A highlight of the College calendar, Siena’s Night of Jazz returns to the Manningham Hotel for 2023. Once again, the Grand Ballroom will transform into Siena’s own Jazz Club, and we invite families and friends of the Siena community to book tickets and enjoy this special event. Siena's Night of Jazz celebrates the achievements of our Jazz ensembles and many senior musicians, and features an exc...

In our Term 1 wrap up video, Director of Students, Minna Jewell, provides us with an update on student wellbeing initiatives here at Siena College. We also recently featured Minna's teaching journey and her passion for enhancing students' growth in an ongoing series, Spotlight on Siena Staff. Lastly, we take this opportunity to wish our Siena community a happy Easter and a safe, restful holida...

Spotlight on Siena Staff is an ongoing series of short videos and articles capturing the reflections, motivations and advice from some of our amazing Siena College staff. Today, we interview Director of Students, Minna Jewell on her teaching journey and her passion for enhancing students' growth; academically, emotionally and socially. How did you get involved in teaching/working as an educator...

Students were recently treated to a Rugby Sevens clinic and information session, run by Australian Rugby Sevens sister act, Maddison and Teagan Levi. Students learned about the superstar players' experience as paid full time elite athletes and the preparation that goes into competing in the upcoming Paris Olympic Games.In Term 3, we look forward to offering Rugby Sevens to our students and the opp...

Last Sunday, Dominican representatives: Siena College Principal, Elizabeth Hanney; Director of Formation, Sr Sheila Flynn OP; staff and students; as well as Dominican Sister, Sr Margaret Fields OP attended the 2023 Palm Sunday Peace Walk to advocate for justice for refugees – permanent visas for all, fair processes and income support for people who are seeking recognition as refugees. The Cath...