The Walk in Wisdom Guide is the complete guide to life at Sancta.
It brings together the information, expectations and support pathways that help our community stay safe, respectful and connected. Whether you are new to Sancta or returning, this is the document to come back to throughout the year.
A shared standard for community life
Sancta is a home-away-from-home for students from across NSW, Australia and the world. The Guide explains what you can expect from the College, what the College expects of students, and how we look after one another day to day.
It covers practical life at College, academic and pastoral support, and the policies that protect the wellbeing of our community.
Inside the Guide you will find information about:
- The Sancta story and our values
- Key people and who to contact
- Pastoral care and the Resident Assistant (RA) program
- Academic life, tutorials and study spaces
- Student leadership
- Communication
- Food and dining
- Having guests at Sancta
- Spirituality
- College facilities
- Health and wellbeing supports
- What to do if things go wrong
- Code of Conduct and key College policies
- College map
- College lingo
What it means to Walk in Wisdom
The College motto, Walk in Wisdom, was chosen by our founders and has remained the mission of every generation of Sancta leaders since.
It reflects our commitment to empowerment, thoughtful leadership and a community built on respect and integrity. Drawing on the intellectual and spiritual heritage of the Catholic Sisters of the Sacred Heart, Sancta offers a warm welcome to students and staff of all faith and cultural backgrounds.
The Walk in Wisdom Guide brings this motto into daily practice. It sets out the shared expectations, responsibilities and supports that help our community flourish.
