The True Meaning of Christmas
With so much pressure and preparation that goes into making a perfect Christmas, it is paramount to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
What Brings Us Joy
Being the last day of 2022, we asked our students what bought them joy this year. Here’s what they had to say.
Financial Literacy: A Vital Skill For Our Students
Future10 provides financial literacy education to students so they can make informed and effective financial decisions.
From the President: December 2022
Christmas is fast approaching. Here is the final report from Old Girls’ Association President Gemma Varone for 2022.
Celebrating Years 5 & 6 Achievement in 2022
Years 5 and 6 students were recognised for their hard work today in front of their families and friends at their annual Awards Ceremony.
Santa Maria Library Wins Innovators Award
We are excited to share that the Santa Maria library is this year’s winner of the School Libraries Association of Victoria Innovators Award.
2022 Recognising Our Award Winners Years 7 – 11
Our Years 7 – 11 students were recognised for their hard work and determination at the annual Awards Evening this week.
Australian Emerging Designer of the Year: Gabi Fountain
Gabi Fountain (2011). was recently named Australian Emerging Designer of the Year at the Australian Graphic Design Association Awards.
Eco Sisters Involved in Revegetation of the Local Area
Our Eco Sisters have been invited to work alongside local community groups and the Melville City Council to revegetate the woodland around Point Walter.
A Cultural Experience Through Mercy Service
Sister Breda teaches English to refugees at the Edmund Rice Centre, and this month, decided to teach them about poets and poetry.
Excellence in Direction Award for Drama Class
We are very excited to announce one of our Year 9 Drama classes is joint winner of the Excellence in Direction Award at the 2022 Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival.
Santa Maria College Achievements 2022 – Jennifer Oaten
We have much to be proud of in 2022. In her blog this week, Principal Jennifer Oaten looks back over our proudest accomplishments.
Following in Their Steps
The first of two groups of Year 9 students followed in the footsteps of Ursula Frayne and her companions as part of their Year 9 Reflection Day this week.
Howzat! Cricket Gala Day
Year 6 students have been taking part in a cricket program run by instructors from the WACA throughout Term 4.
Transition Smoothly To High School – Santa Maria College
The transition from primary to high school can be daunting for children. What can we do to make sure they are prepared and the transition is easy?
Grief – Santa Maria College
Grief is commonly linked to death of family or friends, but it can also happen when you lose something of value.
Sara Finalist in Business xCellence Awards
Sara Barron (2011) owns Bear Agency and is a finalist in the Business xCellence Awards. We caught up with Sarah this week to find out more.
A Day of Art & Inspiration
Art Encounter Days give our Visual Art and Design students an opportunity to work with, and learn from, professional and highly acclaimed Western Australian artists and designers.
Mission Blog: When Prayers Go Unanswered
Have you ever prayed for something, and your prayer went unanswered? How did that make you feel?
Supporting Those Less Fortunate: Santa4Santa Day
Santa4Santa Day is another way we raise funds for our Christmas Appeal and the valued agencies supporting those less fortunate.
IGNITING Their Passion
IGNITE is our Gifted and Talented program which focuses on developing skills rather than just content knowledge.
Showing Kindness to the Community
In the lead-up to Christmas, our Year 7s have been preparing gifts for people in the community who are vulnerable or who do so much for others.
SpongeBob the Musical
The fun musical production Spongebob recently played at the Regal Theatre in Perth with two Santa Maria alumni taking part.
Mission Blog: Positive Self Talk
Genesis 1.27 says, In His image and likeness, He created you. This week’s Mission Blog looks at the effects of negative self-talk.
School Grounds Become Shakespeare Set
The Middle School production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream took place last week with a cast of 62 students from Years 7 – 9.
Rottnest Island Bound
Our six Year 9 Outdoor Education classes ventured to Rottnest last week to explore the beautiful snorkelling locations for themselves!
Ruth Returns to School
Ruth Loveridge (2015) is back at the College for a three-week practicum as she completes her Master of Teaching.
Mission Blog: Christian Meditation
Christian mediation is a wonderful way of understanding the goodness that comes from placing oneself in the total presence of God.
Out Of This World!
The 2022 theme of the Art Exhibition and Fashion Parade, ‘Out of this World’, was inspired by the ideas of …
Removing the Stigma Around Periods
Lucy Peach, author of the best-selling book Period Queen, spoke to Year 11s this week in a talk sponsored by the Parent Council.