Maria Brings the Christmas Spirit to the College Cafe
Christmas has arrived at the College Cafe! We spoke to Maria, the person behind the magnificent display, to learn more.
Careers Blog
Enhancing the Workweek: Santa Staff Treated to Taco Tuesdays
As a part of the Thrive at Work Initiative, the Santa Maria Community has introduced ‘Taco Tuesdays,’ a communal lunch event for staff.
Carolyn Sharp (1986): From Santa Maria Student to Head of Admissions
In this blog, we sit down with Carolyn Sharp, the Head of Admissions, whose connection to Santa Maria College is truly special.
World Teachers’ Day 2023
Wishing a Happy World Teachers’ Day to all our dedicated, inspiring, and supportive teachers who are always making a difference.
Kristal Grace: From Corporate Career to the Classroom
We chat with Kristal Grace, a dedicated educator who transitioned from a corporate career to the Humanities & Social Sciences classroom.
Bonjour to a World of Benefits: The Advantages of Learning a Second Language
In today’s globalised world, learning a second language is not only more accessible but also more advantageous than ever before.
Pedalling For a Good Cause: Matt’s Tour de Kids Journey
We shine a light on the remarkable achievement of Science Teacher Matthew White and his journey with Tour de Kids.
Celebrating Our Mercy Heritage – Jennifer Oaten
Mercy Day brings our community together to celebrate Catherine McAuley, the Sisters of Mercy and the story of how Mercy impacts the world today through schools, hospitals, aged care and community service organisations.
Crafting Curiosity: A Glimpse into the World of Science and Woodwork Teacher Lauren
For our latest ‘Staff Spotlight’ we interviewed Science and Woodwork teacher, Lauren Thompson who tells us about her teaching career, inspirations and more.
From Student to Staff: Angela’s Journey of Growth and Change
We’d like to shine the spotlight on Angela Abercromby (Class of 2006), who is our newly appointed Senior Administration Officer here at the College. Welcome, Angela!
Recharge, Reflect, Reconnect – Jennifer Oaten
By fostering authentic connections among staff and providing a space for self-reflection, retreats empower individuals to better understand them-selves and others, resulting in a more united community.
A Conversation with Angela, Our Dedicated Home Economics and Religious Education Teacher
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Angela Vinci, one of our talented Home Economics and Religious Education teachers, to learn about her inspiring journey and teaching philosophy.
From Chemical Reactions to Sweet Creations: Elena Inspires Students and Tastebuds
Elena Comninos, a devoted Science and Chemistry teacher, brings boundless enthusiasm to her mission of making these subjects relevant and empowering girls to venture into STEM careers.
Student Surveys: Empowering Students to Shape Their Education
Santa Maria College recognises the transformative power of student feedback and fosters an environment where student voices are celebrated, respected, and used to inform future directions.
Cultivating Excellence in Learning: Unveiling Phase 3 of our Vision for Learning Strategy
In the pursuit of personal excellence for all, our school has embarked on a journey to shape a comprehensive Vision for Learning strategy.
Merryl Sequeira (2012): Empowering Women in Coding & ICT
Past student Merryl Sequeira (2012) has returned to her roots at Santa Maria this year as a Mathematics and Robotics teacher.
A Pilgrimage to Ireland
Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal of Teaching & Learning, recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Dublin. She shares her story with us.
Hannah Debuts in Western Force Women’s Team
In this blog, we sit down with Religious Education Teacher Hannah Palelei, who has been selected for the Western Force 2023 Super Rugby women’s team!
Marie Takes On Head Of Religious Education Role
We sat down with Marie to better understand her background, who inspires her, and what she hopes to bring to her new role.
Santa Maria Library Crowned Team of the Year
Our library received the fantastic news that the Western Australian School Library Association (WASLA) awarded them Library Team of the Year.
Professional Development: Making It Happen
Our support staff participated in a follow up session from their previous Professional Development Day, Fire Up The Future, with high-performance coach and psychological transformation expert, Vanessa Vershaw.
Susannah Takes on Head of Maths Role in 2023
In 2023, Susannah Daly took on the position of Head of Mathematics at Santa Maria, where she was also once a student.
Starting Strong with Jenny Cole
In the past two years, our Academic Council has worked with Jenny Cole, a Leadership Development Consultant from Positively Beaming.
Melissa Marshall Takes New Role: Director of Academics
This week we had a chat with the new Director of Academics, Melissa Marshall. We asked her a few questions, …
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Nurturing Our Staff
Santa Maria College’s suite of growth and development programs for teachers, offers invaluable support at every stage of their careers.
Introducing Elizabeth, Foundations & Alumni Officer
We are excited to introduce you to Foundations & Alumni Officer, Elizabeth Houwert (Walsh), who graduated from Santa Maria College in 2002.
HOLAs By Profession, Heroes By Passion Projects
Ailsa Harris, Head of Science, and Jayne Kingwell, Head of Humanities and Social Sciences, are fundraising for some incredible organisations within the wider Perth community.
Welcoming Lesley Nation as Head of Visual Arts
New to the College this year, Lesley Nation joins us as Head of Visual Arts. We asked her a few questions to get to know her.
Introducing Our New Head of English
Louise Robinson Lay was appointed our new Head of English this year. We put some questions to Louise to get to know her a bit better.
Melissa Steps into Director of Mission Role
Melissa Trolio stepped into the position of Director of Mission this year. She brings vast experience, having worked in Catholic schools for over 15 years and as Head of Religious Education at Santa Maria.