Meet Our Staff: Jordan Andreotta
This term we welcome Perth artist, Lester Prize finalist, and teacher, Jordan Andreotta, to our Visual Arts Department.
News Blog
We care about our kids, so why don’t they know it?
The greatest protective factor a child can have is an adult who likes them and listens to them. Yet research shows a large percentage of kids don’t feel as though they have that. Why? And how do we change it?
Sleep, The Miracle Medicine
Sleep is a miracle medicine; it is free, has no side effects and has significant power to influence our lives. Sleep has a strong influence on our happiness and our positive outlook on life.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 1, Term 4, 2021
Here is our first Weekly Wrap Up for Term 4. From odd socks to chicken dissections! It’s been a great start to the term.
Mission Blog: Let Your Light Shine
As people of faith, we are asked to be beacons of light for others. When we shine our light, we can be signals of His life-changing hope.
Year 5 IGNITE: If At First You Don’t Succeed…
The Year 5 IGNITE class have been learning about the American cartoonist, Rube Goldberg before creating their own Rube Goldberg machines.
Matilda Receives Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award
Congratulations to Year 12 student Matilda who recently received her Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. We asked Matilda about the award.
Year 6: Solving Big Problems
Spark6 is part of our Enhanced Learning Program with a technology focus that develops the 3Cs – critical thinking, creative thinking, and collaboration.
Congratulations Grace
Grace Foster (Year 10) has had an amazing year of basketball being invited to try out for Perth Lynx, winning her grand final and being named as MVP.
Year 5s Sprinkling Kindness All Around
Year 5 students have been spreading kindness everywhere. The girls have been taking part in a pilot program titled The Kindness Challenge.
What a Term! – Jennifer Oaten
Much learning has occurred both in and out of the classroom during Term 3. Here are some of the highlights.
Servant Leadership
Our newly elected leaders attended their Leaders’ Seminar this week, learning about the role of servant leadership in a Catholic school.
Weekly Wrap Up – Week 10, Term 3, 2021
Here’s our final Weekly Wrap Up for Term 3. This week we have fishing at Rottnest, Leadership, Music, Year 12 ACCESS and more.
Accessing Life Beyond School
This week was the last on campus for our Year 12 ACCESS students and it was put to great use with their Transition Program.
Be like Greta – Write a Letter!
Year 7 HASS students are concerned and active citizens, with big ideas! The girls have been writing letters to their local members asking for change.
Dr Claire Jones Shares Insights into Bionic Body Parts
BrainSTEM students have been studying bionic body parts this term. The class enjoyed a presentation from Dr Claire Jones this week.
Students Speak For Their House
In the recent Interhouse Public Speaking Competition students displayed great confidence and courage speaking in front of their peers.
Happy Mercy Day – Jennifer Oaten
Today is Mercy Day, a day when we pay tribute to the hard work, commitment, and devotion of the Sisters and people of Mercy. Mercy Day is a celebration of our charism and rich heritage. It is a time to reflect on how fortunate we are to have such wonderful facilities and opportunities compared to many girls around the world.
Commissioning Our 2022 Leaders
It was with great pleasure the newly elected student leaders for 2022 were commissioned at an assembly in front of family and friends.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 9, Term 3, 2021
It’s been a very busy week with a number of large events happening at the College, finishing with Mercy Day today.
Implementing Change in Strive9
Each Year 9 Homeroom completed their social action project for Strive9 last week. Here’s a full round-up of what our girls achieved.
Perfect Score for Coding Students
Congratulations to six of our Year 8 coders who received a perfect score across the National Computer Science Schools Challenge.
Getting a Taste of the Health Industry
Year 10 students enjoyed the opportunity to get an understanding of the allied health industry at a Try A Profession Day.
Musicians Showcase Their Talents
It’s been a busy week in the Music Department with two events showcasing the talents of our amazing musicians.
Learning Comes to Life in Political & Legal Studies
Year 10 Political & Legal Studies students were given the opportunity of a lifetime when a highly experienced member of the WA Police Force visited the class.
Reach Students Become The Teachers
The Year 10 Reach Maths class have been studying volume and capacity. To connect their learning to life, the girls took over the role of teacher.
Spelling Bee Creates a Buzz
Four Santa Maria students compete at the Regional Spelling Bee after qualifying at the College Spelling Bee.
Starry Starry Night: Year 5 Astronomy Evening
Year 5 students looked to the stars this week, in an exciting visit from Rick Tonello, from the Gravity Discovery Centre.
A Great Day For Athletics
A gorgeous spring day met our athletes at the Perth Athletics Stadium as they went up against other Perth IGSSA Schools this week.
Let’s Go Fishing
As part of their Outdoor Education course this term, Year 11s have been sharing their new knowledge by teaching Year 6s how to fish.