Sancta Sophia College has been a home away from home for female undergraduate students in Sydney for close to 100 years. In 2025, we invite year 11 and 12 female students to join us for the 5th Annual Sancta Sleepover.
Come and experience what it’s like to live at College as an undergraduate student in the heart of Sydney’s university precinct.
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On the same weekend as the University of Sydney and Sancta Open Day, year 11 and 12 women have the chance to sleepover at Sancta. The Sancta Sleepover is in its sixth year in 2025 and provides young women considering Sancta the opportunity to meet other students and experience life at College first-hand.
3:00 pm, Saturday 30 August 2025
to 10:00 am, Sunday 31 August 2025
Registrations for the Sancta Sleepover will open in July 2025
Since 2018 (with the exception of 2020 and 2021), we’ve hosted over 95 students from 25 different schools for the Sancta Sleepover, including:
Abbotsleigh All Hallows’ School, Brisbane All Saints’ College, Maitland Ascham School, Edgecliff Burwood Girls High School Calderwood Christian School Calrossy Anglican School, Tamworth Canberra Girls Grammar School Dickson College, Canberra Gosford High School Kincoppal-Rose Bay | Kincumber High School Kinross Wolaroi School, Orange Launceston Grammar School Loreto Kirribilli Mackillop College, Bathurst Mercy Catholic College, Chatswood Merewether High School Newcastle Grammar School Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology Rooty Hill High School Roseville College | Smith’s Hill High School Snowy Mountains Grammar School St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls, Perth St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, Brisbane St Mary Star of the Sea College, Wollongong St Vincent’s College, Potts Point Springwood High School Terrigal High School Trinity Catholic College, Auburn Wenona School, North Sydney Woolooware High School |
In 2025, we look forward to being joined by even more future undergraduates from across Australia.
Careers advisers and students are encouraged to reserve spaces at our 2025 Sancta Sleepover as soon as possible.
What’s included?
 | Socialise and dine with current Sancta undergraduate students The Dining Hall is a place where friendships are made, and culture is strengthened. Our Student Ambassadors will join you for all your meals while you are at Sancta.
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 | Enjoy a Meet & Greet High Tea with Sancta staff and students After checking in, students join Principal Fiona Hastings and Sancta’s dedicated Student Ambassadors for high tea followed by a discussion on ‘Choosing Courses and College Life’.
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 | Visit university open days across Sydney (before the Sancta Sleepover) The Sancta Sleepover coincides with the open days of the University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, and the University of Notre Dame Sydney. Students can visit their chosen university Open Day independently or with their parent/carer before arriving at Sancta for Sleepover.
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 | Meet other students from across Australia who are coming to Sancta
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 | Enjoy a movie night and entertainment organised by current Sancta undergraduate residents A fun evening of activities has been planned just for you. Join our Student Ambassadors after dinner to get involved.
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The Sancta Sleepover is a lot of fun! But don’t just take our word for it
“The Sancta Sleepover Student Ambassadors were an amazing group of supportive girls. They made the sleepover at Sancta a fun and welcoming experience.” – Georgina, Year 12 Student, 2023
“I really enjoyed meeting everyone, and my favourite part was the paint and sip (with herbal teas). Sancta felt like a true community. Everyone was so kind, and it was a wonderful environment to make new friends and learn about each other.” – Harper, Year 12 Student, 2023
“I enjoyed the painting activity on the rooftop. I liked the conversations we had. I loved the movie we watched. I loved everything about the experience.” – Annabella, Year 12 Student, 2023
“The student ambassadors were super lovely and engaging! They answered tons of questions and made it clear how close-knit the Sancta community is.” – Talisa, Year 12 Student, 2023
“The student ambassadors were all super nice and welcoming. They gave great advice and insights into what university and living on campus are like. Their support made the experience even better.” – Emily, Year 12 Student, 2023
“I really enjoyed all the activities, including afternoon tea, paint and sip, trivia, and the movie! I loved getting to know some of the other girls through these activities. It was such a fun experience that I wouldn’t usually get to have.” – Eleanor, Year 12 Student, 2023
“The Student Ambassadors made a concerted effort to act as friends, not just ambassadors. Their openness and honesty helped confirm my decision to choose Sancta.” – Samantha, Year 12 Student, 2023