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IMPACT OF GIVING 2023 EDITORS George Ayoub and Victoria Harper DESIGNER Liza Chow CONTRIBUTORS Sabina Donnelly Yvette Graniero Paulina Skerman Brian Walker Impact of Giving is the philanthropy report of Santa Sabina College in 2023. Impact of Giving is published by Santa Sabina College 90 The Boulevarde Strathfield NSW 2135 PHONE +61 2 9745 7000 The entire contents of this publication are the exclusive copyright of the publisher. Written permission must be sought from the College Principal before any material from this publication, either in whole or in part, is published, broadcast, recorded, photocopied or otherwise reproduced in any way, for any purpose whatsoever.

Contents Message from the College Principal.................................. 2 Message from the Chair of our Foundation....................... 3 Message from the Director of Development...................... 4 A gift for the future............................................................. 6 Donors to Santa Sabina College in 2023........................... 8 Introducing George Ayoub - Director of Development..... 12 Business Directory........................................................... 14 Golf Day............................................................................ 14

Message from our

College Principal

Stage one will create space for balance, and contemplation, providing opportunities to disconnect from technology with the construction of a new Sports and Aquatic precinct on the Santa Sabina campus. With a triple court indoor facility and basement car park, the building will have dual functionality for sport and school gatherings, seating up to 2000 people. Separating the Sports Centre from the new Aquatic Centre will be Catherine’s Garden, inspired by Catherine of Siena who perceived the way of life and spirituality to be ‘very spacious, gladsome and fragrant, a most delightful garden.’ Mirroring Dom’s Plot, it will be a relaxing place for our students to gather.

n 2024 we will be celebrating our first 130 years of providing exceptional education to girls, boys and young women and looking to realise our new Master Plan. Our thoughtful, innovative and beautiful 25-year Master Plan will bring space, light and modern functionality to the College, all reflecting our Dominican spirit and Catholic faith. Our heritage buildings will be enhanced by modern facilities and spaces that foster curiosity, learning and collaboration. 2

Also, as part of stage one, we will construct a new covered area on the Primary campus. It will be a weather protected area for assembling, circulating down to the oval, with provisions for hopscotch, handball, netball and soccer. The playground area has been conceived as a Rosary Garden in recognition of the journey of prayer and its importance in the Dominican tradition. We are seeking the support of our entire community to help make this Master Plan a reality and provide our students with the best possible opportunities in life. Paulina Skerman College Principal

Message from the

Chair of our Foundation T

he past few years have proved challenging for all of us in many ways but the unwavering support of the community during this period has allowed us to advance the mission of the Santa Sabina College Foundation. The Foundation aims to raise funds to support academic achievement via scholarships and bursaries, our capital needs via the building fund and endowment which will provide long term financial stability for the College. Our annual appeal funds these endeavours. We were able to offer several named scholarships as well, which are detailed in the report of our new Director of Development,

George Ayoub, in this issue of Impact of Giving. We are delighted that George has accepted the challenge to focus on the philanthropic development of the Foundation. The Foundation is working to award more bursaries as we hope to raise funds to assist families impacted by the prevailing economic conditions. Our fundraising activities include the Slate Tile Restoration Project and the Building Fund. As the College is about to embark on major building works, we will be updating you on the contributions made by the Foundation to these projects. Santa Sabina College appreciates the commitment of our alumni, parents and friends who have supported the Foundation over the past 12 months. It is an acknowledgement of the commitment of the Santa Sabina community to support our Foundation, building a financial asset for the future. Sabina Donnolley Santa Sabina College Foundation Chair

Message from the

Director of Development Improved facilities

Sports

Donations can go towards building new facilities, renovating existing ones, or upgrading technology. This can create a more conducive and modern learning environment.

Donations can fund sports programs, facilities, and equipment, promoting physical fitness and teamwork.

Scholarships and support Many students face financial barriers to accessing education. Donations can fund scholarships and financial aid programs, allowing more students to attend the school and pursue higher education.

Enhanced educational programs

iving to Santa Sabina College can and does have a significant impact on our students, staff and the physical aspects of the College, as well as the community we serve. Donors have a critical role in shaping the future of Santa Sabina, and support provides a positive legacy that benefits our boys and girls. Here are some of the key ways in which giving can make a difference to Santa Sabina College.

Donations can support the development of new educational programs, such as STEM initiatives, arts programs, or co-curricular activities, all enriching the learning experience.

Teacher support Funding can be used to provide professional development opportunities for teachers, which can lead to higher quality instruction and better educational outcomes for students.

Community engagement Santa Sabina College serves as a community hub. Donations can support events and outreach programs that strengthen our ties to the community. 4

Endowments/bequests Donors can establish endowments that provide a consistent source of income for the school, ensuring its long-term financial stability. Becoming a member of the Orange Tree Society is a great way to support the College now and into the future.

Named Scholarships The College has been very fortunate to have the support of parents, past parents, ex-students and the community in providing education for students who may not have had the opportunity to gain a Dominican education. This year these named scholarships include: Sr Judy Lawson OP Scholarship for Leadership – named after our last Dominican Order Principal, Sr Judy Lawson OP, this scholarship is open to a girl who has demonstrated significant leadership within her school and wider community. The Maura Wilcox Scholarship – an ex-student of the College, Maura

along with her sister, Hillary, has been wonderful supporters of the College for many years. This scholarship supported by Hillary Wilcox celebrates Maura’s love of the College, especially the sciences, and is offered to a student in Year 11 who excels in the area of Science. The Veronique Sakr Scholarship – named after one of our students, Veronique, who was tragically taken from us, is awarded to a student who would otherwise not be able to attend Santa Sabina College. This scholarship has been funded by the very generous support of Bridget Sakr and Craig McKenzie along with their business partner Michael Tartak through their business Quartre Café in Strathfield.

house in a scrubby field with a roll call of seven students, to a thriving educational community. Mother Mary was also our first benefactor. She established the College’s first bursary in 1930 when she used the gift of £25 given to her by the Dominican ExStudents’ Association in recognition of her Diamond Jubilee to establish a fund so that a girl could complete her education at a Dominican secondary school. Our two-year scholarship covers 100% of tuition fees and

The Mother M Bertrand Walsh OP Scholarship – is named after a Santa Sabina College pioneering Sister who was the First Prioress of the Dominican Order of Eastern Australia (from 1882) and an outstanding educator of three generations of Dominican students. Mother M Bertrand Walsh OP and Mother M Pius Collins OP alternated terms as Prioress, bravely guiding the congregation for 30 years. Together they founded Santa Sabina College, building the school up from a solitary 5

commences in 2024 for a student in Year 11. Our 130th Anniversary Scholarship celebrates 130 years of Santa Sabina in 2024 and will support a student who may not otherwise be able to attend Santa Sabina College. This Foundation scholarship provides 100% of tuition fees for three years for a student in Year 10 in 2024. George Ayoub Director of Development

A gift for the

Future

You have the power to change lives.

emembering the College specifically in your will is a lasting gift; a way of expressing your appreciation and affection for Santa Sabina, making a valuable contribution to its future. A gift, whether large or small, is one way to give back to the school that helped you become the person you are – the best person you could possibly be. A bequest is an opportunity that will impact future generations of Santa Sabina students.

Honouring the past and making your mark on the future Throughout our history Santa Sabina students have enjoyed the generosity of those who came before them. A strong culture of philanthropy in our community ensures world class opportunities for today’s students Opposite: Members of the Ex-Students’ Association at Fra Angelico Festival selling marmalade made from the orange tree. This page: The orange tree is a focal point of our celebrations.

and for many generations to come. The Orange Tree Society has been established to honour and recognise members of our community for their generosity and foresight in making a bequest to the College.

How your gift will make a difference

potential, who otherwise would be unable to access our quality education.

Your contribution will enable building works, facilities, and programs or scholarships for girls with great

Benefits of a bequest Your generous support will: • help Santa Sabina College to continue to remain at the forefront of education in Sydney, building resilience and strength of character in our quest to deliver an outstanding learning experience which will prepare our students for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow • provide a legacy to serve as inspiration for others • change lives for generations to come.

A bequest may be in the form of money, real estate, stock, shares, artworks or goods. These gifts can be made as follows: • a percentage of the value of your estate • the residue of the estate ‘what is left of your estate’ after your family and other beneficiaries have been provided for • a specified amount of money • shares, insurance policies or property.

Donors to

Santa Sabina College in 2023 T

hank you to our donors who wish to be acknowledged. We sincerely thank the following donors to the Veritas Annual Appeal, Building Fund and Scholarship Funds who continue to make an impact through their generous gifts. We also thank the generous donors who prefer to remain anonymous.

Mr Batchelor & Ms Shakeshaft Mrs M & Mr N Beaini Dr G & Mrs R Beaton Mrs J & Mr A Bedford Mr C L & Mrs F C Behan Ms D & Mr J Beresford Mr S D & Mrs S M Beynon Ms S Blue & Mr R J Sullivan Mr T & Mrs M Bolger Mr A & Mrs Z BouAntoun Mr D J & Mrs K T Boulos Mr G & Ms B Bova Mr S J Brogan & Ms M C Mr E Bron & Ms V Comerford Mrs Jill Brooks

Mr D & Mrs K Abdallah Mr P Afonso & Mrs A P De Matos Mr Akash Ahluwalia Mr J & Ms E Amendolia Mr I & Mrs C Amore Mr R D & Mrs C Anderson Mr J Arena & Ms P Eastman Mrs A & Mr K Assassa Mr L & Mrs H Aunedi Ms R Awad & Mr F Nahas Mr M Ayoub & Mrs M Obeid Mr George Ayoub Mr B & Mrs V Bakhos Mrs B & Mr J Barnes

Mrs L Brown Mr G & Mrs T A Bucciarelli Mr A G & Mrs L M Burke Mrs Louise Burke Mr David Burton Mr D & Mrs F Calandra Mrs Margo Calavassy Dr G Cao & Mrs L Hou Mr A & Mrs M Capezio Mr J & Mrs D Caristo Mr J & Mrs S E Casonato Mr M Caulfield and Mrs J Mr C T & Mrs J W F Chan Ms S Chau & Mr A Young Mr R & Mrs R Chava Mr P Chen Mr K & Ms L Cheung Mr J Choi & Mrs J Lee Mr Y Choi & Mrs H Seo Mr J Chui & Ms S Haeusler Dr A Chung & Dr T S Y Lai Mr T & Mrs R Churchland Mr A & Mrs B Cicco Mr J K Cook & Mrs S Yospol Mr M Cooper & Ms L Rich Mrs Honorah Mary Cruickshank Ms Julienne Curteis Mr A & Mrs S D’Amico Mr R & Ms A Daoud Mr B & Mrs J Darkwa Mrs J Davis Mr J R & Mrs M M De Mattia Ms Elvyn Dear Mr D & Mrs V Deligiannis Mr V & Mrs D Delimitros

Mr J Deng & Ms Y Chen Mr X Di & Ms C Lu Mr J & Mrs L Di Mento Mrs Sabina Donnolly Dr M Dus & Ms B A Smith Mr P A & Mrs S M Eiszele Mr J & Mrs M El-Hachem Mrs T & Mr T El-Haddad Mr D B & Mrs A L Evans Mr H Fang & Mrs M Yuan Mr S A & Mrs B Ferla Mr A J Fonseca Mrs D & Mr P Forrester Mr S C & Mrs N Francis Mr P & Mrs S Frecker Mrs M & Mr J Garigliano Mr T Geagea & Ms G Zoughabib Mr B W & Mrs C A Gerges Dr F & Dr H Geronimo Mr A & Mrs M Gerrard Mrs V & Mr E Ghobrial Mr M Gill & Ms M Chan Mr J Gilmovich & Ms V Jacono Mr J & Mrs S Gittani Mr P F & Dr E A Giugni Mr K Gomez & Dr M Metledge Mrs Elizabeth Gralton Mr B & Mrs L Green Mr T A & Mrs C Grubisic Dr M Gu & Ms X Wang Mrs Kitty Guerin Mrs K Guo & Mr M Zhang Mr S Han & Mrs H Young Kyung

Mr J & Mrs A Hanzikonstandis Ms Q Hao & Mr B Bu Mr R & Mrs S Hassarati Ms Y He & Mr J Li Mr P Healy & Mrs X Yu Mr P J Hickey & Mrs K E Mr T Ho & Ms K Kosac Mrs P Ho & Mr H Trinh Mr V & Mrs K Ho Ms Rebecca Hoad Mr D Hone & Mrs C Tran Mr J Hoogland Ms E Horvat & Mr T Mrs Madeline Howell Mr Q Hu & Mrs H Zhang Mr J & Mrs S Hu Mr L Huang & Ms O Yii Mr G Ibrahim & Mrs R Gerges Mr M & Mrs K Ingwersen Mr M Irwin & Ms G W Wallace Mrs R & Mr G Jaajaa Mr K & Mrs N L Jabbour Mr S C & Ms T D James Mrs J Jeong & Mr Y Choi Mr J Ju & Mrs Y Takasaki Mr J & Mrs M M Juarez Mr J W Jung & Mrs Y Xue Mr M & Ms V Kalotheos Dr A N & Mrs R Kaye Mr J Kearns & Ms N Rosin Mrs J & Mr J Kim Mr Y Kim & Mrs J Yun Mrs J & Mr J Kim Mr S & Mrs C Klar Mr W & Mrs N S Klein 9

Mrs & Mr Kochman Mrs A Kowlagi & Mr S Prakash Mrs H Kwon & Mr K Oh Mrs K & Dr R Lachlan Mr J G & Mrs S Lahood Mr I & Mrs V Lalani Mr Fuk Ping Lam Mr S Lan & Mrs Y Liang Mr R Lanser Mrs Loretta Lau Mr J Lee & Ms A Nam Mr G & Mrs D Li Mrs Marion Li Ms Y Liang & Mr G Yu Mr D & Mrs M Long Mr A & Mrs M Low Ms W Lu & Mr Y Wang Mr J N Luey & Ms B Leung Mr J Luo & Ms W Jiang Mr M H & Mrs A M Lutowski Mr T M Ma & Mrs L W Chen Ms J Ma & Mr B Jin Mr W & Mrs M Machaalani Ms Susmita Majumdar Mrs M Maks & Mr S Kaluza Mr A P & Ms E Matheson Mr N & Mrs J L Mavraidis Mrs E & Mr N May Mr D & Ms F McKee Ms M McKinley & Mr M Quinn Ms R Menhem & Mr M Samaha Mr C & Mrs R R Merhi Mrs M & Mr P Michael Mrs C Mikhael Mrs X Min & Mr P Zhou 10

Mr A & Ms B Mirarchi Mrs S Mon & Mr Z P O Cho Mr J P & Mrs C A Morgan Mr W & Mrs S Muhieddine Mr A & Mrs J Musca Mr P & Mrs N Nader Mr N & Mrs M Nasr Mrs P & Mr M Needs Mrs T & Mr V Nguyen Mr H T Nguyen & Ms T T N Vu Mrs A Nguyen & Mr V Ngo Dr J & Dr M Nguyen Mrs Z Ni & Mr J Graham Mr C & Mrs D Nohra Mr J Oli & Ms A Bajgain Dr J Olinga & Dr S Asio Mr G & Ms J Oong Mr Cristian Padilla Mr F A & Ms T Pangallo Mr B Park & Mrs S Kim Mr A E & Ms E N Pawley Mr R Pilley & Ms L Supapong Mr & Mrs Placanica Mrs Elizabeth Pooley Mr C K Poon Ms V Porter & Mr F Princi Mrs Elily Pow Mr D & Mrs S Prichard Ms Y Qi & Mr Z Zhu Ms Leanne Quach Mrs A Ragaven & Mr M John Mr N & Mrs E Rahme Ms V Rakich Mr K Read & Dr P Ferguson Mr A & Mrs A Rixon

Mr L A & Mrs S Touma Mr A D & Mrs J Uzelac Mr T J & Ms C Valtwies Mr G Varatharajan & Ms N M Mr D & Mrs A Vigolo Mr V Vu & Mrs L Pham Ms I Vuk Mr A & Mrs N Wahbe Dr B & Mr T Wang Ms Tracey Maree Mrs J & Mr G Welsh Mr D & Mrs H Whitbread Mr A & Mrs S Williams Mr J and Mrs L Williams Mr D D W Wilson & Mrs B L Ms Jennifer Wilson Mr C M K & Mrs M Wong Mr Wong & Ms Park Mr C Wong & Ms S Wu Mr J C Y Wong & Ms H A Vu Mr C Wong & Ms S Wu Dr V Wong & Mrs Y Vu Mrs B Wu & Mr W Huang Mr W Xie & Ms Y Qian Mr N Xu & Mrs Zhang Mrs W Xu & Mr J Wang Ms L Xu & Mr L Liu

Mr B Rochester & Ms A Jackson Mrs Trudie Rogers Mrs Frances Rolfe Mr M & Ms L J Ryan Mr M M & Ms K M Rychter Mrs C & Mr B Saad Mr M Salahidin & Mrs R Santa Sabina Ex-Students’ Association Mr G & Mrs L Sarkis Mr A & Mrs L Sarlas Mr D Scott & Ms N Michael Mr S Seo & Mrs N An Dr N Sequeira & Dr R Saldanha Mrs R & Mr V Sharma Mrs R & Mr D Slaven Mr E & Mrs V Sleiman Mr A & Mrs H Sofy Mr M Song & Mrs J Lim Mr B Sparrow & Mrs S Mr C Sprotte & Ms E Beard Dr P & Mrs M Stanhope Mr P & Mrs M Stathos Mr J Sun & Mrs Y Wang Mrs V N Swain Mr G & Mrs C Tan Mr T & Mrs J Tang Mr Tang & Ms Xi Mr P & Mrs K Tannous Mr C & Ms P Tannous Mr B P & Mrs R M Taylor Mr S & Mrs S Thapa Mr J & Prof C Thill Mr D A Tita & Mrs J Kulczycki

Mr W Xu & Mrs Y Zhang Mr S Yam & Ms S Wong Mr C Yang & Mrs B Chi Mr H Yang & Mrs X huang Mr Y Yang & Ms Z Chen Mrs M Ye & Mr X Lyu Ms W Ye & Mr Y Zhu Mr C & Mrs A Yeung Mr H Yoo & Mrs J Park Ms & Mr Yoshimura Mr M & Mrs L Youssef Mrs H Yu & Mr E Wang Mr Q Zhang & Mrs L Qian Mr D & Mrs X Zhang Mr W Zhao & Mrs T Tian Ms X Zhou & Mr F Zhang

The Santa Sabina College Foundation has DGR status ensuring that eligible donations over $2 given to our Scholarship and Building Funds are tax deductible and can be received year round.

Introducing George Ayoub

Director of Development 12

ur new Director of Development, George Ayoub, is bringing fresh ideas to his vital new position which is helping to move the College forward. As Director of Development, his job is to build relationships and raise funds to bring muchneeded projects to fruition. These projects will provide facilities and scholarships for current and future generations of Santa Sabina students. For the last seven years George has been our popular Director of Sport and Co-curricular Activities. His change to the field of development is new for us but not new for him – in the past he was, for five years, the Director of Development at Trinity School, setting up their fundraising program from scratch. His top achievement there was raising enough funds to build an underground pool and new gymnasium. ‘My job is to connect with the whole community and encourage everyone to engage in some way, whatever is possible for them individually’, he says. Apart from the Veritas Annual Appeal and raising funds for scholarships, he also has his sights set on several longer term projects: a covered outdoor learning space on the Primary Campus,

improvements to our swimming pool, and ultimately an extensive new sports precinct with state-of-the-art facilities. He has been delighted to find that our culture of giving is already strong – ex-students have been providing generously for scholarships for several years. Business sponsorship is a new avenue George is also looking at for future support. George’s background is as a teacher of History and English and he continues this aspect of his career in 2023 as a teacher of the Year 11 IB subject, Theory of Knowledge. ‘This is a great subject which encompasses all disciplines and where we get to discuss things happening in the world’, he says. ‘Our lessons are very much discussion based – students lead, the teacher leads – either way it’s a very good way of gaining knowledge.’ Well known to many of us is George’s career in Rugby which has punctuated his teaching career and involved high profile professional work for Rugby Australia and Japan Rugby. He was Australia’s top TMO – Television Match Official – also known as the video

referee. Prior to this, he was the Rugby NSW Referees Manager. Already well-connected in our community, George is the husband and father of Santa Sabina students (Barbara Ryan, Class of 1980 and Olivia Ayoub, Class of 2020) and he has a long history with our families having grown up locally, attending St Patrick’s College and remaining in the Strathfield community to bring up his own family. When not at work, George works daily on his fitness, watches Rugby (of course) and is also a volunteer surf lifesaver, rostered every three weeks on a beach on NSW’s Central Coast. In a surprising escape from his sporting interests, George recently completed a Master’s in International Security, focused on cyber security and counter terrorism, which we hope will never be needed! Advancing the interests of our students and community is always at the forefront of George’s mind – give him a call on 9745 0232 if you would like to help him provide the best we can for our students.

Golf Day

Business

A collaborative fundraising event

n 2023 the Santa Sabina College Development Office worked with the Parents and Friends’ Association to arrange a day on the golf course. The SSC Golf Day was a community event where our parents and friends of the College came together to enjoy each other’s company, have fun and support the College. Partnering with Strathfield Golf Club was a great way to bring our community together at a first-class venue. Celebrated former golf professional Doey Choi, a College ex-student from the Class of 2017, joined us at tee-off. Over 70 Foundation supporters played golf and enjoyed lunch afterwards. This annual event is not to be missed.

Directory he Santa Sabina Business directory allows the Santa Sabina community of parents, ex-students and supporters of the College the opportunity to advertise their business, service, firm or trade to our community allowing you greater potential for growth while supporting our College. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for as many businesses in our community as possible, advertising spaces that generate funds, provide a service to our community and create an information hub for all in our community.

Benefits of the Business Directory There are many benefits of advertising your business in the Santa Sabina Business Directory. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Amplify your presence. Improve your local visibility. Be discovered more. Increase brand awareness. Strengthen your business reputation. 6. It’s an inexpensive way to advertise.

Giving Form W Yes, I/we would like to support Santa Sabina College Foundation

I/we would like to donate the following amount to the Santa Sabina College Foundation $25 $250 $2500 $10,000

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Please direct my/our gift to The Building Fund (tax deductible) The Scholarship Fund (tax deductible) The Sr Judy Lawson OP Scholarship (tax deductible)

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Payment options Online via the College’s secure website: www.ssc.nsw.edu.au/giving/donate-online Direct Deposit BSB 012 245 ACC 8333 15541 A cheque made payable to Santa Sabina College Foundation Ltd Please deduct my/our contribution from my/our credit card: Mastercard VISA AMEX

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Name on card Expiry Date Card number CVV Signature Name of donor (person or company name)

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Phone Email FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: George Ayoub – Director of Development Santa Sabina College – 90 The Boulevarde Strathfield NSW 2135 Ph: (02) 9745 0232 Email: giving@ssc.nsw.edu.au