Boarding Blog

Our Year 11 boarders swapped blazers for high-vis during an unforgettable trip to Fortescue’s Solomon Mine. From exploring massive machinery...

Bronagh, our newly appointed 2026 Head Boarder, is already making waves with her heartfelt vision for connection and inclusivity. Learn...

Our graduating boarders have finished their Santa Maria journey on a high, claiming 26% of all awards! Their effort, resilience,...

When Claire's family hosted one of WA’s biggest off-road racing events, it was not just a weekend of adrenaline, it...

What does boarding teach you about life, friendship and growing up? Our Year 12 boarders reflect on their favourite memories,...

One of our 2014 graduates has come full circle. Meg Flugge has returned to Santa Maria as part of our...

From peg-bidding wars to pop-up shop fun, our boarders turned fashion into fundraising at the Op Shop Swap. See how...

What’s it really like to be a boarder at Santa Maria? Head Girl Annika and Deputy Head Girl Scarlett joined...

Boarders took centre stage in this year’s Boarding Week celebration! From dodgeball drama to sheep shearing on the oval, discover...

Discover how Santa Maria College’s Year 7 boarders are embracing first-time experiences, building friendships, and finding a sense of belonging...

From Dowerin to Port Hedland, our boarders bring energy, diversity, and heart to campus life. Discover how Boarding Week at...

What happens when a Year 7 boarder follows in her great-grandmother’s 80-year-old footsteps? Discover the touching story of Charlotte and...

What’s it really like to send your daughter off to boarding school? Three Santa Maria mums open up about the...

Two Year 12 ACCESS students, Emily and Arabella, have earned top honours at the South Metro and South Regional TAFE...

Year 9 student Evelyn and her mother, Susan, took part in the first Kirup Camino, a 16km pilgrimage from Kirup...

This week, we celebrated our Year 12 boarders with a special long table dinner, a ‘Mama Mia’-themed breakfast, and an...

This past weekend, our Year 10 boarding students joined other Perth boarding schools for a river cruise filled with laughter,...

From early 2023 to mid-2024, Aimee Deane joined the Australian Boarding Schools Association Emerging Boarding Leaders program to enhance her...

In this insightful interview, Colleen McManus, the Academic Care Coordinator at Santa Maria College, shares her vital role in ensuring...

Santa Maria College boarders recently celebrated a heartwarming Christmas in July Liturgy and dinner with Aquinas, highlighting the strong bond...

Meet the Fowler family from Esperance, who have embraced boarding life at Santa Maria College. With three daughters boarding, they...

Back in the day, parents used to threaten children with being sent to boarding school if they were poorly behaved....

Boarding schools offer a unique blend of independence, social skills, and leadership opportunities for students. From early development of life...

In Australia, boarding schools offer unique opportunities for rural students who lack local secondary education options. This blog explores the...

Santa Maria College, in collaboration with TAFE WA, is excited to announce the trial of a new TAFE qualification in...

In an inspiring initiative to promote sustainability within boarding, Year 9 boarder Madison has taken a step towards reducing plastic...

Explore the evolution of boarding school dining, where nutritious, delicious meals have replaced uninspired cafeteria fare.

At Santa Maria College, we have over 150 boarders. This week, during Boarding Week, we celebrated them and everything they...

As part of Boarding Week, our boarders have presented the College with a remarkable art mural which adorns the walls...

Our Head Boarder, Annie and Deputy Boarder Maya are on a mission to create a vibrant and supportive environment for...