Christmas: A Time for Giving
As we get ready to celebrate Christmas, let us pause for a while to look around us and recognise that …
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 8, Term 4, 2021
Here is our final Weekly Wrap Up for 2021. We’ve had lots happening with Awards, Future10, Christmas craft, Year 9 camp and lots more.
Empowering Our Year 10s To be Financially Independent
Future10 Activate kicked off this week and finished a year-long program focussing on career counselling, subject choices, academic independence, and financial literacy.
Sister Breda Sits for Visual Art Students
The Year 12 Visual Art students had Sister Breda sit for a photoshoot so the students could create portrait drawings based on the photos.
Facing Challenges and Overcoming Fears: Year 9 Camp
The Year 9 camp was the perfect chance for the girls to leave their academic studies behind and challenge themselves for three days.
Year 9s Transition into Senior School
As the year draws to a close, our Year 9s participated in the ‘Reason for Being’ program helping to prepare them for senior school next year.
Years 5 & 6 Students Achievements Recognised
Years 5 & 6 students were recognised for all their hard work and dedication this year, at their Awards Celebration.
Recognising Our Years 7 – 11 Academic Award Recipients
Congratulations to all students on their academic achievements throughout the year. The dedication and excellence of our Years 7 – …
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Thank You For Your Donations
Thank-you to everyone in our College community who contributed donations to our Give Write WA drive this term!
Preparing for Christmas: Advent
As Christmas approaches, most people rush with last-minute preparations. The Church asks us to prepare differently.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 7, Term 4, 2021
Here’s our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 7. There was lots happening this week from Year 9 camp to Christmas cooking.
Christmas Cook Ups
One of the best things about being in the Home Economics Department in Term 4 is the annual Christmas cook ups!
Girls Escape Through Knowledge
Year 8 students completed a geography themed Escape Room as a way to revise what they’ve learnt this year.
She Codes
Students were given the opportunity to attend She Codes, a program empowering women to pursue technical careers through learning coding.
Year 9 Students Trace Steps of Sisters of Mercy
Half of our Year 9 cohort trace the steps of the first Sisters of Mercy who arrived in Australia more than 175 years ago.
Year 9 Students Challenge Beauty Standards Using Photoshop
The Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students have spent time investigating the beauty industry and the negative impact it has on society.
2022 House Goals Part 1
Our House Captains from Byrne, Corbett, de la Hoyde and Dillon share their goals for their Houses for 2022.
Students Reflect on their Faith
Years 7 and 8 students enjoyed a day away from the classroom this week to reflect on their faith through a variety of activities.
Felicity Gooding: Change Maker
Felicity Gooding is inquisitive, loves working with intelligent people and enjoys challenges that frighten her.
Vale: Betty Smith-Gander
It was with great sadness we learnt of the passing of Betty Smith-Gander. Betty was a much-loved member of the Santa Maria College community.
Guitar Students Showcase their Talents
Guitar is just one of the many instrumental classes on offer at Santa Maria. The Music Department recently hosted a recital for our young guitarists.
2022 Reunion Celebration
Invitations are heading out soon to members of the classes of 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002 and 2012 for the 2017 Reunion Celebration.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 6, Term 4, 2021
In the Weekly Wrap Up this week we have cricket, languages, bucket drumming, Christmas cake decorating and much more.
Congratulations Bella & Jorja
Congratulations to Year 9 student Bella and Year 8 student Jorja who were selected to Under 13 Girls State Talent Development Teams for hockey.
Student Art Turned into Christmas Cards
The Mini Vinnies started a new fundraiser as part of their contribution to Santa4Santa Day and the Christmas Appeal, and it’s been a big hit.
ADF Future Innovators Award
We are delighted to congratulate Cosmia (Class of 2021) and Zima-Jade (Year 10) on receiving the 2021 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Awards.
Year 6 Cricket Gala Day
The Year 6s have been involved in a cricket program throughout Term 4. Students, Hallie and Hayley have written about the program and interviewed some of their classmates.
A New Way of Providing Mercy Service
Sister Breda O’Reilly writes about a different way to provide service through her teaching of English to refugees and asylum seekers.
A Little Bit of Improv
Over the past few weeks, students from all Houses across Years 7 – 11 have been participating in workshops for the annual Interhouse Drama.
A New Adventure Begins
It is the end of one adventure and the start of another for our Year 6 students, as they move into Year 7 in 2022.