Term 1, Issue 01 | Siena College
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Term 1, Issue 01

February 2023

newsletter

From the Principal

Elizabeth Hanney

Principal

We commend all students on their start to the academic year at Siena, grateful for the support of families and staff.

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Mission Matters

Jennifer Levett

Deputy Principal Mission and Identity

Our 2023 College Theme echoes the words of poet, Mary Oliver in her piece, Instructions for Living a Life.

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Learning and Teaching

Donna Laughlin

Deputy Principal Learning and Teaching

Updates from the Learning and Teaching Faculty.

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Wellbeing Updates

Antonella Rosati

Acting Principal

Updates from the Wellbeing Team.

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Year 7 Transition

Minna Jewell

Acting Deputy Principal Wellbeing

On Wednesday, 1 February we welcomed one hundred and twenty-one Year 7 students to Siena College.

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Student Formation

Peta Mackintosh

Head of Student Formation

The collaboration of our 2023 student leaders commenced on Friday, 9 December 2022 with our Student Leadership Day taking place at St Kilda Football Club in Moorabbin.

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Year 7 Religious Education Reflection

Laura Ridley

Head of Religious Education

In Religious Education, Year 7 students have commenced their learning by getting to know their classmates and discussing what it means to belong to our Siena community.

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Music News

Kerryn McGillen

Director of Music

A special welcome to all new students and families! We look forward to seeing you at future concerts and music events.

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Scientist in Residence

Nicholas Harvey

Head of Science

I am happy to share that Siena alumna, Dr Lorien Parker (Class of 1999) will once again be joining the College as a Scientist in Residence in 2023.

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Top Class Drama 2023

Sandra Siapantas

Teacher

Jessica D has been selected to perform her solo performance examination in Top Class Drama 2023, as part of the VCE Season of Excellence presented by the Victorian Curriculum And Assessment Authority (VCAA).

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Maths Help

Nick Roussidis

Head of Mathematics

Maths Help will once again be running in 2023!

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Year 9 Chinese Dragon Parade

Wen-Liang Tao

Teacher

The Year 9 Chinese class performed an eye catching Chinese dragon parade on Thursday, 2 February to celebrate the start of the new school year as well as the Lunar New Year.

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The Emotional Power of Reading

Roxanne Summer

Head of Learning Centre

Reading is one way we can better understand our world and our place in it. At Siena College, students have access to and are encouraged to read from a vast variety of genres.

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Siena Alumnae Wall

Imma Boubouras

Alumnae Coordinator

The Siena Alumnae Wall is a special tribute to our alumnae. Register now to have your name inscribed on the Alumnae Wall.

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Win a Flight Centre voucher (RRP: $14,990)!

Dreaming of your next holiday destination?

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Career News

Clare Timmins

Head of Careers

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all new students and parents of Siena College.

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Limited Spots Available for Year 7 2024 Enrolments

Tracey Lawson

If your daughter is currently in Grade 6, we strongly recommend you submit an Enrolment Application for Year 7 2024 as soon as possible.

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