Meet our Wellbeing Captain Evie
Introducing our 2021 Wellbeing Captain Evie. Evie believes that being healthy, happy and building on your strengths is important and hopes to share this message with the College community.
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Year 11 Biology Camp: Working in the Field
The Biology fieldwork camp to the Beelu National Park last week, gave students the opportunity to experience working as biologists in the field.
Farewell Libby Wilkes – Jennifer Oaten
The College Advisory Council is a group composed of parents, a young alumni member, a Mercy Sister and individuals who bring different talents and diverse skillsets to our College management.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 6, Term 4, 2020
The Weekly Wrap Up for Week 6 includes Year 5 Visual Art, Biology camp, the commencement of Explore 8 and Year 10 PCT, plus more.
A Pilgrimage of Mercy
Year 9 students will shortly retrace the steps of Ursula Frayne and her companions, as part of their Reflection Days. But why go on pilgrimage?
Robocup State Champions for the Third Year
Sophia and Abigail have won their division of Robocup for the third year running. We interviewed the girls about the competition.
Meet Our 2021 Performing Arts Captain Gabriella
Involved in Drama since Year 7, Performing Arts Captain, Gabriella, has always dreamed of pursuing a career in acting.
What is the Enhanced Learning Program all about?
This week our Year 8s begin Explore8, which is part of our Enhanced Learning Program. Find out all about our Enhanced Learning Program and what makes it such a special part of the Santa Maria experience.
Interhouse Drama: Be Anything You Want
It’s been a busy two weeks for the Performing Arts Department with Interhouse Drama Playoffs.
Virtuoso: 2020 Visual Art & Design Exhibition
Welcome to the new digital Visual Art and Design Exhibition Virtuoso. This exhibition shares the work of students from Years 7 – 12.
Year 6s Reflect on their Primary Years
The final year of primary is fast approaching for our Year 6 students. The students and their teachers spent a day reflecting on their education journey recently.
Meet our 2021 Music Captain Clare
Clare is our Music Captain for 2021. Clare has a deep passion for music and is excited to take on her new role, promoting music to the College community.
Working With Failure
Failure is a powerful learning tool, however, it’s difficult to use the experience when you are stuck in the emotion. How can we help our kids with failure?
Rest In Peace Sister Marg
This week, our beloved Sister of Mercy, Sister Marg Lipsett passed into the hands of God after 17 years of service to our College.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 5, Term 4, 2020
Lots happening at the College this week, including our Year 6 Reflection Day, Golden Girls’ Lunch and House Drama competition plus lots more.
Looking After Our Stick Insects
Have you thought about a spiny leaf phasmid as a pet? Santa Maria has a number of them and three Year 6 girls are helping to care for them each day.
Santa4Santa Day
Christmas came early to Santa Maria today as students raised funds for the Christmas Appeal through our annual Santa4Santa Day.
Golden Girls Return to the College
One of the highlights of the Old Girls’ Association’s year is the Golden Girls’ Luncheon. Alumni from 1940 to 1970 …
Meet Our 2021 Academic Captain Shanice
Introducing our 2021 Academic Captain, Shanice. Shanice is very passionate about learning and encouraging others to learn.
A Day of Snorkelling At Rottnest
The Year 9 Recreational Studies classes visited Rottnest Island recently to put into practice their snorkelling skills.
Olivia Goes Above and Beyond
Year 8 student Olivia went above and beyond recently when she created care packages for the organisation Homelessness We Care WA.
Lest We Forget
Today we pause to remember those brave men and women who gave their lives for Australia, so we may live in peace.
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.
Zonta House Women’s Refuge Visitors
This week, Ellen Wood and Sharon Frawley, representatives from Zonta House, visited classes at the College.
Weekly Wrap Up, Week 4, Term 4 2020
Our Week 4 Weekly Wrap Up sees us celebrating our Fashion and Media students at our first ever online Red Carpet Event.
Lights, Camera, Action!
With students’ award-winning films on display, and fashion students proudly parading their garments, our first Red Carpet event was a huge success.
Celebrating Diversity
Today our College celebrated NAIDOC Day. Students enjoyed a number of activities giving them the chance to share in the rich history, traditions and stories of Indigenous Australians
Knowledge Is Power
Congratulations to Madelyn Fowler, the 2020 Law Society of Western Australia award winner. this award is presented to the top-performing Year 12 Politics and Law student in each school.
Our Take on the Election
If you have been following the US election with as much interest as we have, you might appreciate the insights of some of our Year 11 Politics & Law students
Meet Our 2021 Service Captain Milla
Meet Milla, our 2021 Service Captain. Milla is very passionate about service and helping those less fortunate. Why did you …