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A culture of meaning is focused on genuine engagement and learning.  It provides the skills and knowledge that best serve an individual student. How do we create a culture of meaning at school [...]

Year 11 ATAR students complete their Semester 2 exams and Work Placements in Weeks 1 and 2 of Term 4. In Week 3 they review their exams, have a short break and return to the College in Week 4 to [...]

Enjoy the Santa Maria College Weekly Wrap Up for the first week of Term 4.

Year 12 student Isabella Robertson, has completed more than 400 hours of community service over two years (Years 11 and 12) and has been nominated for two awards in recognition.

Our Year 12 Applied Information Technology students were very happy to receive exam tips from former student Sarah Ciccarelli today.

Our Year 12 Applied Information Technology students were very happy to receive exam tips from former student Sarah Ciccarelli today.

Civics and Citizenship is the current Humanities learning concept this term, in Year 5. The girls experienced hands-on learning with representatives from the WA Electoral Commission.

On their Professional Learning Day, teachers received training on Special Learning Difficulties. They were given practical strategies to help children in their classes with dyslexia and dysgraphia.

We wish all our Year 12 girls the best of luck over the next few weeks and for the future.  I hope they achieve all they hope for.Congratulations to all students for their dedication to their [...]

Enjoy the Santa Maria College Weekly Wrap Up for the last week of Term 3. 

There has been some very good information published for both students and parents about preparing for exams.  This article looks at how advice can be applied specifically to boarders.

We've had a great experience so far, making friends for life. The boarders are all so unique and welcoming and make this feel like home. 

The Year 12 ACCESS Transition Program is a unique opportunity for our students to participate in workshops, which will assist their transition to life beyond school.

Last week we raised an amazing $23,000 through Mercy Day celebrations. We asked girls from different year groups what they love about Mercy Day?

Last Friday, for the very first time, the boarders held their own 'Fresh from the Farm' stall at the Mercy Day celebrations.

The Year 9 social justice program, Strive9 culminated in a presentation to parents this week. It was a great chance to reflect on what has been a challenging but highly worthwhile experience.

Mums from Santa Maria College and Aquinas College spent a day together in spiritual reflection recently looking at their connection with God, others and self.

Congratulations to the 2020 Boarding Councillors who were commissioned in front of the College community at an assembly last week.

The Year 5 classes have been creating artworks that represents the Holy Spirit. They’ve come up with some amazing stuff!

Year 12 Boarding Leaders approached the College recently with a submission to have an artwork installed in the Boarding School raising awareness of mental health.