Thank You – Jennifer Oaten
As Principal of Santa Maria College, I wanted to thank you for your support during these difficult times. It is a tough time for all of us but I know we will come through this, even stronger, as a community.
Family Time Is Precious – Jennifer Oaten
Family time is precious. As parents, it seems that one minute we are holding a tiny baby and the next they are a teenager, with their license and their independence where mum and dad play a much smaller role.
House Spirit takes to the Pool – Jennifer Oaten
Principal Jennifer Oaten congratulates our girls on their House spirit, enthusiasm, and compassion.
Santa Maria College Opening Mass – Jennifer Oaten
Our Opening Mass provides time for us to ask for God’s blessing on our year and celebrate our community. We also reflect on the wonderful legacy that Catherine McAuley and the sisters have left us.
Welcome Back! – Jennifer Oaten
Welcome back to Santa Maria College for the 2020 academic year. What a start we have had! Here are some of my highlights from the week.
A Beautiful Celebration To End The Year – Jennifer Oaten
The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”. Advent, which begins the Church’s liturgical year, began on Sunday 3 December and encompasses the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas
First Stage of the College Master Plan Announced – Jennifer Oaten
A dedicated team has worked very closely with our Architects EIW in a comprehensive process over the past year to develop the College Master Plan 2019-2029 and we are delighted to share with you the outcome.
Mental Health Strategy Update
“To work together to ensure that all Santa Maria College students have the skillset to manage their wellbeing*, tackle challenges and thrive in school and life.” *Wellbeing = emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing
Farewell to Helen Chaffer
Today marks the end of an incredible era as we farewelled Helen Chaffer. Helen retires after 40 years of service at Santa Maria College and Mel Maria.
The Value of Student Voice – Jennifer Oaten
“At Santa Maria College, we are not only given the opportunity, but we are encouraged by our teachers and each other to voice our opinions, concerns and ideas—to continue moving forward as a school and as a community. Student voice is integral for growth, and allows for us, as students to have an active role in shaping our education.”
Weekly Wrap Up – Term 4, Week 5
Can you believe that it is the end of Week 5 and we only have three more weeks of school left for 2019? Another jam-packed week…enjoy!
Santa4Santa Day
Santa4Santa day is a day of Christmas celebrations to fundraise for those less fortunate. The money raised is combined with the donations and items collected for the Christmas Appeal and is donated to St Vincent de Paul, the Shopfront and St Patrick’s in Fremantle.
Santa Maria College Wins Innovation Award – Jennifer Oaten
Santa Maria College is one of 40 schools nation-wide to receive an Innovative School’s award and one of only 5 Western Australian schools to be recognised.
Farewell Class of 2019 – Jennifer Oaten
Our graduating class of 2019 were honoured at our recent Valedictory events. Many girls have worked exceptionally hard, shown great courage, demonstrated excellent leadership and graduate as fine Mercy women.
