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Our thanks to alumnae Emily Abrahams (Class of 2020), Isabella Punturere (Class of 2016) and Kristin Monteiro (Class of 2014) who spoke to our Year 12 cohort about the challenges of Year 12 and the transition beyond secondary school. Head of Senior Pathways, Anita Galli, asked our alumnae to reflect on what had motivated, surprised and challenged them during their VCE final year. Identifying your...

Siena musicians in Stage Band, Sisters of Swing and Canti Dolci participated in the Victorian All-State Jazz Championships over the weekend. All students performed exceptionally well in their divisions and we are proud to announce that Stage Band won B Division! Our Stage Band saxophone section were further awarded Best Saxophone Section, and soloists Angelene Kalafatis (Trombone), Grace Kim (Alt...

Our School Captains were recently featured in the Herald Sun, sharing their vision for Siena students in 2021.Chloe Barker, Harriette La Motte My vision for 2021 is to ensure Siena girls are achieving their goals in order to be the best version of themselves. No matter how big or small the goal may seem, it is important for each girl to feel as though they are supported. Whether this support is t...

Today we came together as a community for our traditional commemorative Anzac Day service, in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them.

On Wednesday our Years 10 and 11 students had the privilege of listening to five very special members of our alumnae community. Vanessa Barcellona (Class of 2001), Rebecca Dabbs (Class of 2000), Lisa Higgins (Class of 1993), Meg Law (Class of 1993) and Judith Potter (Class of 1973). Their message was consistent and inspiring to us all. They spoke of the importance of having a skills stack to bui...

Our thanks to alumna Vanessa Barcellona (Class of 2001) for an inspiring and motivating speech to our Year 10 and 11 students today. Vanessa heads up Professional Services (Australia and New Zealand) at Amazon Web Services and spoke honestly about the challenges of finding work/life balance and making time for personal wellbeing. Vanessa stressed the importance of "skills stacking", saying yes to...