Siena Catholic College

🎉📚 QHTA History Week 2026 – A Fantastic Celebration of Learning! 🏛️✨

From 18-22 May, Siena Catholic College proudly celebrated QHTA History Week 2026, and what an incredible week it was! 🙌 It was fantastic to see so many students getting involved, bringing energy, curiosity and a spirit of friendly competition to every activity 💡🔥

Throughout the week, students took part in a range of fun and engaging lunchtime challenges:

🕵️‍♂️ Monday – Guess Who?
Students became history detectives, identifying famous figures using clever clues

🌍 Tuesday – WebQuest History Challenge
A fast-paced scavenger quiz exploring different time periods and places around the world

🧩 Wednesday – Historical Criss Cross
A fun challenge tackling key terms, people and events

🌴 Thursday – Local Sunshine Coast History Challenge
Students explored important local stories and connections to our region

👗 Friday – Dress Up Day
One of the highlights of the week! Students and staff showcased amazing creativity, dressing as historical figures and eras

📚 Our Library also featured a Historical Fiction Display, inspiring students to dive into the past through storytelling and discover new reads 📖✨

A huge thank you to our dedicated teachers and Year 12 Student Convenors for their enthusiasm, leadership and support, your passion truly brought History Week to life 🙏💙

🏆 Final House Results:
5️⃣ 5th - Catherine House
4️⃣ 4th - MacKillop House
🥈 2nd - Bernardino & Ozanam Houses (equal 2nd)
🥇 1st – Teresa House!

Congratulations, Teresa House – our 2026 “Champions of History”! 🎉🏅

Thank you to everyone who participated and made the week such a success, we can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🙌

What's on this week at Siena Catholic College 📅

📢 Reminder: Enrolments are open for Year 7 2028

If you’re looking for a high-quality, holistic education where students are valued, supported and inspired to thrive, now is the perfect time to apply.

📅 Applications close Friday 26 June

👩🏼‍💻 Apply online: https://www.siena.qld.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-application

🌐 Learn more: https://www.siena.qld.edu.au/enrolments/enrolment-overview/enrolments

We look forward to welcoming your family into our Siena community 💙

Brisbane Catholic Education

✨ 30 AMAZING prizes to be won at this year’s Year 12 Benefit Ball with over $8,000 worth of prizes up for grabs! ✨

Thanks to our wonderful community of incredible local businesses and families who have donated prizes for the 2026 Year 12 Benefit Ball Multi-Draw Raffle, your generosity is truly appreciated! 💖🎁

Don’t miss your chance to win some fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause! All funds raised will be donated to the Class of 2026’s chosen charity, WILVOS (Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc) 🐨💚

🎫 Tickets: $5 each

📍 Available from the College Office or via BPay

🔗 BPay Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/4tzQ6ps

⏰ Online sales close: Friday 29 May at 3:00pm

🎉 Final tickets will also be available at the Benefit Ball

Have you got your tickets for the Year 12 Benefit Ball Multi-Draw Raffle yet? 🎟️✨

Don’t miss your chance to win some fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause! All funds raised will be donated to the Class of 2026’s chosen charity, WILVOS (Wildlife Volunteers Association Inc) 🐨💚

🎫 Tickets: $5 each

📍 Available from the College Office or via BPay

🔗 BPay Ticket Link: https://bit.ly/4tzQ6ps

⏰ Online sales close: Friday 29 May at 3:00pm

🎉 Final tickets will also be available at the Benefit Ball

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful families and local businesses for their generous donations,this year’s raffle is shaping up to be sensational! 🌟

All In for National Reconciliation Week.

National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May, marking the anniversary of the 1967 Referendum, to 3 June, commemorating the historic Mabo decision recognising the land rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

This year’s theme reminds us that reconciliation is not a single moment - it’s an ongoing commitment to listening, learning, and taking meaningful action.

Every step forward helps build a more just and connected future.

Let’s walk together with openness, understanding, and hope.

Brisbane Catholic Education

We stand together this National Sorry Day.
Today we acknowledge the strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations, their families, and their communities.
National Sorry Day is a reminder of the deep hurt caused by past policies, but also of our shared responsibility to listen, learn, and walk together toward healing.
May we continue to acknowledge truth, show compassion, and commit to meaningful reconciliation - today and every day.

Brisbane Catholic Education

What's on this week at Siena Catholic College 📅

🌟 Celebrating Excellence at Siena Catholic College 🌟

We are proud to recognise our 2026 BCE Excellence Awards nominees, dedicated staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and our Siena community each and every day 💙

👏 Congratulations to our nominees:

⛪ Excellence in Strengthening Catholic Identity Award
- Sharon Collins, College Principal

🗣️ Excellence in Championing Student Voice Award
- Joan Prasser, Campus Minister

🤝 Excellence in a School Based Non-Teaching Role Award
- Michelle Powell, Executive Assistant

Thank you for your passion, leadership, and commitment to nurturing faith, learning, and community at Siena ✨

🏃‍♂️ Coastal District Cross Country 🏃‍♀️

Our Siena Catholic College students showed incredible grit and determination at the Coastal District Cross Country, taking on muddy conditions with outstanding attitudes and perseverance!

A fantastic effort from all 45 students who competed, your commitment and team spirit made us proud.

Congratulations to our top finishers:
13yr Boys – Callum T. – 🥉 3rd
15yr Boys – Jake T. – 🥈 2nd
15yr Girls – Olivia G. – 4th
16yr Boys – Will B. – 6th
17yr Boys – Rory O. – 🥇 1st
17yr Boys – Scott S. – 5th
17yr Boys – Oliver H. – 6th
17yr Girls – Porscha T. – 🥈 2nd
18yr Boys – Liam O. – 🥇 1st

A special acknowledgement to these students who have qualified for the District Cross Country Team and will compete at the Regional Cross County trials, we wish you all the best! 👏