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.
News Blog
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.
Helping Your Child Create Balance in Their World
You don’t find balance in life, you create it. Here are five important ways we can help our kids to create the balance they need in their lives.
Anxiety – Jennifer Oaten
Anxiety is a challenge facing parents and educators, but if we all develop our understanding and work in partnership, we can support all our students to thrive.
The Rosary Part 4: The Glorious Mysteries
In the final of our Rosary series, we look at the Glorious Mysteries. These are the final of the three traditional sets of events in the life of Jesus and Mary.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 8, Term 3 2021
From Health Week, to R U OK? Day, the Year 12 Visual Arts Grad Show plus lots more – here is this week’s Weekly Wrap.
Visual Art & Design Students Show Off Their Work
Congratulations to our Year 12 Visual Arts, Design, and Materials Design & Technology students who showcased their amazing work last night.
It’s Health Week
Health Week is about encouraging staff and students to take some time out of their busy day to think about their health.
Students Selected for State Diving Team
Congratulations to Gabriella (Year 6), Isabella (Year 7) and Hannah (Year 8), who have been selected in the School Sport WA Diving Team.
Students Create Bionic Body Parts
BrainStem students are learning about bionic body parts with some input from a guest doctoral research student.
Year 6 Students Visit the Maritime Museum
Year 6 students have been studying migration. As a culmination of this topic, the girls spent a day at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle.
Years 5 & 6 Girls Reflect on Cross Country
Congratulations to our Years 5 & 6 students who ran in the JIGSSA cross country today after all their preparation over the last seven weeks.