Stella and Lucy Meet the Premier: Community Cabinet Meeting
“How do you plan on encouraging more young women into Australian politics?” This was a question our Head Girl Stella posed to Premier Mark McGowan at a recent Community Cabinet meeting.
News Blog
Students Plant A Few Trees, 12,888 To Be Exact!
We each have a responsibility to Mother Nature, so it was wonderful to see a group of Year 11 students heading off to plant trees at one of our Boarding family properties.
Shame: Why It Is The Most Destructive Weapon Of All
Shame is unspoken, toxic and destructive. When we shame a child it can have lasting effects. Yet we all do it. Why? And how can we repair the damage?
Celebrating the Sisters of Mercy in WA – Jennifer Oaten
Ursula Frayne and the Sisters of Mercy were women of courage who lived our Mercy values and who continue to be wonderful role models for our community. We remember and give thanks to all who have been part of this heritage. This year, we celebrate the 175th anniversary of Ursula Frayne and the sister’s arrival in the Swan River colony.
Inspired: Honouring the Legacy and Living the Mission of Mercy
Our faith-based Staff Professional Learning Day theme was Inspired: Honouring the legacy and living the mission of Mercy and included workshops around ‘Living Mercy’.
We Should Be Shining Lamps
“We should all be as shining lamps guiding all those around us”. These words spoken by Catherine McAuley sum up the Mercy in Action service activities staff participated in this week.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 1, Term 3, 2021
This week we recognise our academic achievers and prepare for the interhouse athletics carnival with pre carnival events.
The Future Is Wide Open For Year 10s
To help Year 10 students and their parents make considered decisions for next year, the College held the 2022 WACE Course Expo on Wednesday.
Year 12 Biology Taken to the Zoo
I remember excursions as a fun part of my schooling. It was an excellent opportunity to get away from a …
Fearless5: Bringing Birds Back to Santa Maria
For their Fearless5 projects this year, Year 5 students decided to investigate how they could bring more native birds back to the College. They came up with some amazing ideas.
Sailing Around Up North
Our Year 11 Outdoor Education class spent part of their holidays sailing around the beautiful waters of Shark Bay.
Empowering Girls – Jennifer Oaten
Being a principal brings me much joy when I see the incredible opportunities that empower our girls in and out of the classroom. This term has been no different. Our teachers provided many experiences for our students to connect learning to life, develop personal strengths and build friendships.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 11, Term 2, 2021
Here is the final Weekly Wrap Up for Term 2. This week we cover geography, Girls4Girls day, Fearless5 and lots more.
Year 12 Urban Geography Field Trip
As part of their ATAR Geography course, Year 12 Geographers travelled to various parts of Perth to research several challenges facing Perth’s planners.
A Very Loud Silent Disco
The Year 8 girls enjoyed their first silent disco social with the Year 8 boys from CBC Fremantle last Friday evening.
Curtin Geographers visit our Budding Geographers
Curtin University Geography students and an Urban & Regional Planning lecturer visited Years 10 and 12 geography students this week.
PEAK Study Skills
The PEAK Study Skills Program for Year 10 students at CBC Fremantle and Santa Maria College was a huge success this term.
What Makes a Good Debater?
Interschool Debating is a vibrant competition involving state and private schools in WA. Four of our students tell us about their experience.
Annabelle McIntyre: Bound For Tokyo!
Congratulations to Annabelle McIntyre (2013) who has been selected to represent Australia in rowing at the Tokyo Olympics.
Year 9 Frayne Tackle the Issue of Period Poverty
As part of Strive9, Frayne Homeroom has decided to tackle the issue of Period Poverty. MP Hannah Beazley met with the girls to chat about their project.
Girls Try A Trade
Some Years 9 & 10 students were given an insight into the construction industry this week, with the Try A Trade program provided by Skillshare.
Sarann’s Determination Pays Off
After knee surgery in November last year, Year 6 student Sarann Pretorius was told she would not be able to compete in gymnastics for at least 12 months.
Year 5s Win Gold at Cheercon
Congratulations to two of our Year 5 girls, Lucy and Bethany who competed at Cheercon 2021 over the weekend
Behind The Camera: Megan Dowling
Usually behind the camera, we thought it time to introduce you to our amazing College photographer Megan.
TikTok and Your Child’s Brain
TikTok came of age during the original COVID-19 restrictions. Kids love it, but is it having an impact on their neurological development?
The Importance Of Feedback To Drive Teacher Growth – Jennifer Oaten
The GROW program underpins our culture of improvement and our value of ‘Excellence’ at Santa Maria College. It is an integral ingredient in providing excellence in girls’ education. We are so fortunate to have such an incredible team of growth-focused teachers focussed on both themselves and their students.
Reaching Out
Our Winter Appeal culminated this week with Outreach Mass and the presentation of donations to the three agencies we support.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 10, Term 2, 2021
There might only be one week to go until the end of term but it’s still been a jam-packed week. We hope you enjoy this week’s wrap up.
It’s A Wrap: Music Camp
Music camp was much anticipated this year after the cancellation in 2020. By all accounts, it lived up to the hype.
Fearless5 Gets Underway
In Fearless5, the girls are investigating the question, ‘How can we encourage the bird population around Attadale to visit the College?’