Our Year 7 History students have been creating and investigating ‘archaeological dig boxes’ in small containers, containing layers of natural material (such as dirt, sand, stones or tanbark) and numerous 'artefacts' (such as paper clips, buttons or coins). A fruitful session was had by all, learning about the critical roles that historians and archaeologists play to impact the world we live in tod...

Internationally renowned performance poet, Joel McKerrow visited Siena College last week. It was a marvellous opportunity for our Year 7 students to witness Joel's poetic performance talents and storytelling abilities, as well as to develop their creative writing and speaking skills.

We recently welcomed students from St Bridget's Primary School to work with our Scientist in Residence, Siena alumna Dr Lorien Parker (Class of 1999) on STEAM based activities, alongside our student mentors. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) education is an integrated curriculum designed to equip students with knowledge in these five disciplines whilst gaining valu...

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During our weekly Staff Professional Learning, Director of Formation, Sr Sheila Flynn OP led us in a session on 'Our Dominican Story' and how it all ties in with our 2023 College Theme, Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. This year’s College Theme encourages each one of us to look into our hearts, lean into our potential and live into our promise. As Dominicans, we need to pay attention...

Siena College staff and students gathered in their House Groups for prayer services on Ash Wednesday. To mark the beginning of the Lenten season, ashes blessed at St Dominic's Parish were distributed and the 2023 Caritas Australia Project Compassion campaign was also launched. This year's theme, For All Future Generations reminds us that the good we do today extends to impact the lives of generati...