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What does Harmony Week mean to us as Catholics
Australia is one of the world’s most successful multicultural countries, and our cultural diversity is at the heart of who we are.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 8, 2023
Week 8 saw the celebration of Harmony Week, the Interhouse Running Festival, Rock Ya Socks Off concert, and more.
Running Spirit: Inaugural SMC Running Festival
The SMC Running Festival is an inclusive new event in 2023 and gives all students the opportunity to gain points for their House.
Learning to Lead
Our boarding leaders recently attended a Boarding Leaders Forum at Perth College with students from other boarding schools.
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.
Students Take to the Stage for Rock Ya Socks Off
Rock Ya Socks Off is a much anticipated event of the Music calendar, with student bands performing covers of popular songs.
Making Memories at Father Daughter Camp
Our Years 5 & 6 dads and daughters had a fun two days down at Woodman Point, where they rock climbed, rafted, painted, and more!
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.
Kristen Lloyd: From Santa Maria to Equine Vet Surgeon in China
Kristen Lloyd (2008) lives in China and works as an Equine Vet for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. She shares her story with us.
The Hidden Value Of Alumni – Jennifer Oaten
Santa Maria College has created an amazing community over the past decades. A community so strong that 22 Alumni are members of staff.
Why Do Catholics Celebrate Feast Days?
17 March is the celebration of the solemnity of St Patrick. As Catholics, we look at why we celebrate Feast Days.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 7, 2023
We had the Year 12 Geography field trip, Years 5 & 6 IGSSA Swimming Carnivals, Pi Day, Year 5 Discovery Centre excursion, and more!
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.
Punmu Returns: Reflecting Back
The Punmu Immersion program returns this year after it was postponed in 2020 due to COVID. We reflect back on our first visit in 2007.
Evaluating Sources: SIFT Method
This year, we’re rolling out the ‘SIFT’ method to students, which helps them determine whether or not a source is credible.
Junior School Dip Their Toes Into IGSSA Swimming
We had the privilege of hosting students for the Year 5 JIGSSA Swimming Carnival on Tuesday 14 March, with Year 6 students visiting St Hilda’s on Thursday 16 March for their carnival.
Climate Change & Innovation in the Wheatbelt
Our Year 12 geographers returned from their annual trip to the Central Wheatbelt, visiting farms and the settlements of Cunderdin and Tammin.
Exploring the Universe: Students Visit Gravity Discovery Centre
Year 5 students visited the Gravity Discovery Centre situated in Gin Gin as part of their Earth and Space Sciences Unit.
A Focus On Student Mental Health
We continue our focus on our Mental Health Strategy, where we aim to work together to help students develop the skillset they need to manage their wellbeing.
Grab Some Pie and Celebrate: Pi Day
We celebrated Pi Day today by creating a mathematical artwork called ‘My Piece of Pi’ by writing the first 500 digits of pi.
Cracking the Code: Innovation for a Gender-Equal Future – Jennifer Oaten
International Women’s Day is a day of recognition, honouring the progress towards achieving gender equality and a reminder that we need to continue this journey.
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.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 6, 2023
From the Year 11 Father-Daughter event to the IGSSA Swimming Carnival to the Year 9 Marine Science Excursion, Week 6 was a big one!
Memorable Moments for Year 11 Dads and Daughters
Bathers Beach House in Fremantle recently played host to an exciting event for Year 11 fathers and daughters.
IGSSA Swimming Carnival 2023
Santa Maria has had another fantastic year in the pool, culminating in the annual IGSSA Swimming Carnival at HBF Stadium.
Students Fuel Their Day With Power Bowls
Year 9 Home Economics classes have been learning about nutritious foods and, this week, created their own power bowls.
Santa Maria College: Where Music Flourishes From Year 5
Beginner Band is an exciting opportunity for Year 5 students and gives students the opportunity to learn an instrument in a group setting.
Madison: The U15 Goalkeeper Making Moves!
Congratulations to Year 10 student Madison who has been selected as Western Australian Hockey Under 15s goalkeeper.
Hands On at AQWA
Our Year 9 Marine Science students headed to AQWA this week to learn about the biodiversity of the Western Australian coastline.