Why Reading Impacts School Success – Jennifer Oaten
Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.
Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.
We gathered today to acknowledge past policies and practices which caused dispossession and loss of identity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Year 6 Camp, Workplace Learning, the Seek7 Nearer to Nature excursion and Sisterhood Lunch Series were just some of the things happening this week!
Our Year 6s headed off to Kerem Adventure Camp this week, where they engaged in rock climbing, high and low ropes courses, archery, orienteering, and more!
Past student Merryl Sequeira (2012) has returned to her roots at Santa Maria this year as a Mathematics and Robotics teacher.
This week our Year 7s had an excursion at Point Walter to learn about water in our local environment. They spent the day taking part in many hands on activities.
Our Year 9 students have been participating in stage combat sessions, learning to perform choreographed fight scenes.
In a show of determination, and support for a worthy cause, some of our boarders recently participated in the annual HBF Run for a Reason.
Following many jobs in the media industry, Kristy Hall Harper (1994) is now a Senior Publicist at Paramount and Network 10.
Introducing Jessica Hooker, a 2005 graduate of Santa Maria. We caught up with her recently to delve into her journey since departing the College.
Our families are one of the most important parts of our lives. Human beings are social creatures, and families provide not just basic needs for young people but also emotional needs
Sister Breda is preparing students to receive the Sacraments this year. Why are these sacraments important to us as Catholics?
This week’s wrap up features photos from Year 9 Drama Stage Combat, Sisterhood Lunch Series, Interhouse Soccer, Year 11 Workplace Ready Program, and more!
Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal of Teaching & Learning, recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Dublin. She shares her story with us.
Eight Year 9 students, attended the Archbishop’s Official LifeLink Day Launch for secondary schools this week.
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!
Art Technician Marilyn Morin, recently hosted our parent-daughter pottery classes recently. We spoke to Marilyn about her story.
Year 11 ACCESS students took part in the College’s Work Ready Program, which aims to provide support and guidance as they navigate this new chapter in their lives.
Our Year 5s had the chance to perform an experiment in the Superlab, exploring how animals insulate themselves.
‘Colour Me Home’, a personalised mindfulness colouring book for our Year 7 boarders, aims to alleviate homesickness, foster connections, and promote understanding amongst the group.
As we approach Mother’s Day, let us reflect on the incredible value our mothers and the special women in our lives bring.
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honour Mary. Not just a day in May but the entire month.
This week, we had the Year 10 Reflection Day, Boarding Week Assembly, Mother’s Day Liturgy, Interhouse Public Speaking competition, and more.
Students in the Years 7 and 8 Introductory Woodwork course have recently completed their first woodworking project, an animal desk organiser!
Year 10 students learned about embodying love more fully in their lives and how they can be love for themselves and others at their Reflection Day.
Boarding Week launched at Santa Maria College this week, with a very special assembly hosted by our Boarding Leaders.
On Wednesday, our Music community gathered to watch co-curricular ensembles perform songs they have been rehearsing this year.
Our Women in Business students showcased their businesses to students and staff at the Mother’s Day stall this week.
In June this year, Marissa will donate her ponytail to Wigs for Kids, a charity that creates wigs for children who experience hair loss during cancer treatment.
Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students were fortunate to take part in an excursion to Huzzard Studios, one of Australia’s most prominent photographic studios.