Siena College

Principal Elizabeth Hanney

Elizabeth Hanney has significant experience in educational leadership and a passion for providing a future-focused, faith-based education for young women. Elizabeth has worked in Catholic Education and Diocesan roles for the past 27 years and commenced at Siena in 2020. 815 Riversdale Road, Camberwell VIC 3124

Siena College is a Catholic school in the Dominican tradition, offering young women an education which will inspire and challenge them to make intelligent and responsible use of their personal gifts and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our students have a daily, lived experience of women as leaders at all levels, from a broad based Student Representative Council, to the women from past decades on whose shoulders we stand. Our patron, St Catherine of Siena, broke the bonds of what was expected of a woman in the 14th century by speaking truth. She challenged those in power and committed herself to a life of prayer and service of others.

Our Dominican tradition places emphasis on diversity and the unique gifts of every person. We are inspired by each other and find joy in our work, our learning and our community.

Our motto, Veritas, challenges us to search for truth through prayer and contemplation, a commitment to study and a strong sense of justice and outreach to others.

Siena College offers a richly stimulating and contemporary education that makes student learning exciting for young women. We encourage our students to engage in critical reflection on the world, we nurture their individual gifts and talents and build their self-esteem and sense of connectedness.

THE BASICS

Enquiries

+61 3 9835 0200 siena.vic.edu.au admissions@siena.vic. edu.au

Years

Years 7 – 12

Denomination

Catholic

Gender Girls only

Fees

Please refer to College website for 2021 fees

Boarding \ No

Scholarships \ Yes

CURRICULUM

Our learning program is dynamic and innovative, catering for each student’s spiritual, academic, social and emotional development. Students are inspired to be critical, creative and reflective thinkers with a respect for curiosity and an open mind.

STUDENT VOICE

We believe encouraging student voice strengthens academic achievement and fosters workforce readiness. Our students are encouraged to take up leadership opportunities, developing skills to shape their world for good.

COMMUNITY

Our students and wider community are passionate advocates for environmental sustainability and climate action. We promote social justice, inclusion and care for all, as one human family.

STUDENT LIFE

Secure and respectful relationships enhance student learning, allowing a comprehensive and enriching education. An extensive co-curricular program encourages students to explore their possibilities in music, sport, debating and performing arts.