Boarding Blog

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...

You might wonder what our boarders get up to outside of school. From socials to ice skating, shopping trips to...

Meet Annie, Head Boarder for 2024, as she shares her aspirations for the year ahead and provides a glimpse into...

Our Years 7 & 8 boarders enjoyed an evening of glow-in-the-dark volleyball with students from other Perth boarding schools.

The friendships and bonds formed at boarding school often transcend time and distance. Past boarders, Claire and Sue share their...

Our Years 11 and 12 boarders recently completed a Rural Fire Awareness Certificate course with Aquinas boarders.

In a show of determination, and support for a worthy cause, some of our boarders recently participated in the annual...

'Colour Me Home', a personalised mindfulness colouring book for our Year 7 boarders, aims to alleviate homesickness, foster connections, and...

Boarding Week launched at Santa Maria College this week, with a very special assembly hosted by our Boarding Leaders.

We were proud to have Rory (Year 12) and Sophie (Year 7) represent the College at the Equestrian WA Interschool...

Years 7 and 8 boarders enjoyed a recreation activity at Treetop Adventure Park in Yanchep. The girls put aside their...

Our boarding leaders recently attended a Boarding Leaders Forum at Perth College with students from other boarding schools.

Our Year 12 geographers returned from their annual trip to the Central Wheatbelt, visiting farms and the settlements of Cunderdin...

Jane Murray is stepping into a new role in 2023 as Director of Boarding. We interviewed Jane about this her...

2022 Head Girl Elouise delivered her first and final speech to the students and staff at Assembly on Mercy Day....

The boarding staff are more than just carers, they are role models who show our girls how to belong, care...