Empowering Our Boarders: Boarding Week
National Boarding Week runs from 16 – 22 May. It’s a time to celebrate our boarders and appreciate the value they bring to Santa Maria.
Boarding Blogs
Annalise Awarded EJ Connellan Award
2020 graduate Annalise Pearce, was recently awarded the EJ Connellan Award. We did a Q& A with Annalise to find out more about her award and what this means to her.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 9, Term 1, 2021
We hear from Tracy Webster, Head of Boarding about what is happening in the Boarding community as we wrap up for the term.
What’s Happening in Boarding : Week 9, Term 1, 2021
Read on to find out the latest information from the Boarding Community.
Big Sister, Little Sister
We have a wonderful program in Boarding titled Big Sister, Little Sister, which provides support and friendship, paving the way for an easier transition.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 7, Term 1, 2021
We hear from Tracy Webster, Head of Boarding at what is happening in the Boarding community.
What’s Happening in Boarding : Week 7, Term 1, 2021
Read on to find out the latest information from the Boarding Community.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 5, Term 1, 2021
We hear from Tracy Webster, Head of Boarding at what is happening in the Boarding community.
Boarding School and Homesickness
Homesickness is one of the greatest concerns for parents of boarding students. Tracy Webster shares her experience and advice in this interview.
Ella’s Rare Remote Health Experience
In the January holidays, Year 12 student Ella Lydeamore completed a work placement in Broome as part of her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
What’s Happening in Boarding : Week 5, Term 1, 2021
Read on to find out the latest information from the Boarding Community.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 3, Term 1, 2021
Read on for what’s been happening in our Boarding community this week as we start a new term.
What’s Happening in Boarding : Week 3, Term 1, 2021
Here are some reminders in regards to what is happening in the Boarding Community.
A Day In The Life Of a Boarder
Head Boarder, Sage Murphy tells us what it’s like to be a boarder at Santa Maria.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 8, Term 4, 2020
Read on for what’s been happening in our Boarding community this week as we wrap up for the year.
Boarding Recreation Activities, Week 8, Term 4
The Boarding girls have been enjoying some final recreation activities before they go home for the summer holidays.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 6, Term 4, 2020
Read on for what’s been happening in our Boarding community this week.
Boarding Recreation Activities, Week 6, Term 4
Read on for the recreation activities the girls have been involved in recently.
From Our Deputy Head Boarder
We hear from our Deputy Head Boarder, Indiana Squiers and learn a little bit more about her.
Meet Our 2021 Liturgy Captain Chelsea
Introducing 2021 Liturgy Captain, Chelsea, who is passionate about promoting the liturgical side and strong faith of the College in her role.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 4, Term 4, 2020
Here is the latest news from SMC Boarding in our fourth week of term.
Boarding Recreation Activities, Week 4, Term 4
Read on to find out the past and upcoming recreation activities the boarders have been involved in.
From Our Head Boarder
We hear from Head Boarder, Sage on her parting words for our Year 12 graduates.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 2, Term 4, 2020
There have been lots of exciting things happening in Boarding as 2020 draws to a close. Our Head of Boarding gives us an insight.
Boarding Recreation Activities, Week 2, Term 4
Read on to find out the past and upcoming recreation activities the boarders have been involved in.
From Our Head Boarder
We hear from our Head Boarder, Sage Murphy on what she aims to achieve in her new role.
From The Head of Boarding: Week 10, Term 3, 2020
The Year 12 boarders had a busy weekend to celebrate their time at Santa Maria. Read on to find out what they got up to.
Farewell Year 12
Our Year 12 boarders are nearly finished on their Santa journey, here are the speeches and what the girls thought of the event.
Jasmine Norrish – One of Our Talented Artists in Boarding
My artwork, titled ‘Distance’, explores the need for privacy and seclusion from the outside world.
Boarding Recreation Activities
Last weekend, our Year 7 boarders tackled a ninja warrior course for their recreation activity. Read on to see how they did.