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Wellbeing Week at Siena College was a vibrant and engaging celebration, featuring activities that fostered community spirit, mindfulness and fun. Highlights included friendship bracelet making in the Learning Centre, quality time with therapy dog, Rooey in the Agora Gardens, a lively House debating competition and an exciting Year 12s versus staff dodgeball match. This week served as a fantastic r...

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Sr Frances Caine OP, OAM (Class of 1944) passed away yesterday evening. Siena College was in its second year when Sr Frances Caine joined from St Dominic’s Primary School at the start of Year 8. At that time, the College had only thirty-two students. Sr Frances enjoyed school immensely and rarely missed a day. After graduating, Sr Frances en...

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 History and Music Teacher, Stephanie Leslie to uncover her path into teaching which started at nineteen. Her love for music and a life changing volunteer experience in Cambodia cemented her dedication to edu...

Recently, our Year 9 and 10 Chinese language students attended Chinese Culture Day at Box Hill Town Hall. Organised by the Chinese Consulate in Melbourne and the Chinese Language Teachers’ Association of Victoria, the event highlighted Chinese culture through painting, calligraphy, musical instruments, dancing, Han costumes, tea ceremonies, cakes, games and cosmetic makeup. The excursion was a hit...

This morning, our College community gathered within the sacred walls of St Dominic's Church to celebrate St Dominic's Day with heartfelt words, vivid imagery and uplifting songs. We extend our gratitude to College chaplain, Fr Kevin Toomey OP for leading the Eucharist celebration, and to our talented choir and musicians for enriching our worship with their beautiful melodies. Together, we honour o...

Year 10 students have been studying Arthur Miller's The Crucible in their English classes, examining its critique of McCarthyism and blacklisting through the metaphor of witch hunting. Students enjoyed an abridged performance of the play by staff during Enhancement. A big thank you to all the staff involved especially those outside the English faculty, for making this experience possible.