Our Changing Expectations Of Teachers
Over the years, expectations of teachers have continued to grow. As a classroom teacher today, inspiring students in our subject matter is just one of the expectations of our teachers.
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Weekly Wrap-Up Week 10, Term 2, 2020
The last week of a very big, strange term, where our girls and staff still managed to achieve so much!
Archbishop’s LifeLink Day
Like many things this year the annual Archbishop’s LifeLink Day had to be cancelled. Instead, the Just Leadership group had the opportunity to view the Launch via video.
Year 5s Put Design Thinking into Practice
In Design Thinking you generate a ton of ideas, build and test prototypes, and share what you’ve designed, eventually you’ll come up with a solution.
James Rees: Acting Coordinator of O’Donnell House
James Rees will be taking on the position of O’Donnell House Coordinator in Semester 2 while Benjamin Court takes some time to travel with his young family.
Our Acting Head of English: Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson will be our Acting Head of English in Semester 2. She replaces Anthony Phillips who will be enjoying some time for family and writing.
Bella Nominated for WAM Song of the Year Award
Congratulations to Year 9 student, Bella Mowday, who has been nominated for a 2020 Western Australian Music Song of the Year award for her song Lighthouse.
Rest is Good For Your Soul
Rest is not a luxury, it is a necessity. It affects our wellbeing, productivity, and our ability to think. With the holidays approaching, it’s important we rest and recharge.
Skyla Shares Her Story With Commerce Students
Skyla Pengilly (2018) visited Year 10 and 12 Commerce classes this week. She talked to them about her traineeship at one of the big four accountancy companies and the value of experience with great mentors.
Easier to Find Your Favourite Books
The Library has reorganised the Young Adult and All Ages Collection into genres. Now students can find their favourite genre of books in one place!
Students Make their Own Newton’s Cradle
The Year 10 Physics class made their own Newton’s cradle this week. Here’s what some of the girls had to say about the project:
2020 Pubbles Photography Competition
As part of Technology Day, the Pubbles co-curricular group held their annual photography competition. Congratulations to all the winners and runners up.
Students Earn Their Skipper’s Ticket
Year 10 Outdoor Education students have been working towards obtaining their Recreational Skippers Ticket this Term.
Students Treat Staff to Brunch
The commercial kitchen took on a different vibe last week as some staff were treated to an amazing bruch by the Year 11 Food Science classes.
TikTok and Your Child’s Brain
TikTok came of age during the COVID-19 restrictions. It’s entertaining and kids love it, but is it having an impact on their neurological development?
Year 9 Artists Apart Together
Year 9 Visual Arts students are currently sharing their experiences of COVID-19 via an installation called Swoon.
Academic Offerings in Our Boarding Community
The Santa Maria Boarding community offers a large range of academic support for boarders to help them achieve their academic goals while at the College.
The Changing University System
COVID-19 has had a significant effect on universities. Principal Jennifer Oaten looks at these changes and how they will affect our Year 12 students wishing to enrol in 2021.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 9, Term 2, 2020
It’s been a very busy week here at the College as we count down to the holidays. We hope you enjoy our Weekly Wrap Up of Week 9.
Technology Day Celebrations
Technology Day gives us a moment to stop and appreciate the incredible networks, devices and connections that link our modern world. The power of technology, however, originates in humans and in our need to connect.
Meet the Need
When young people understand the importance of meeting the needs of others, they gain a sense of purpose that can foster resilience and further their own success.
Year 8s Scattering Kindness Everywhere
Year 8 students have been talking a lot about kindness during Pastoral Care Time. This has inspired the painted rocks project.
2018 Media Captain Back For Technology Day
2018 Media Captain and Old Girl, Fioline Oetomo was back at the College this week as part of Technology Day activities.
Mercy Sisters Share Their Stories
Year 10 Religious Education classes have been studying vocations. They were invited to research a religious order. The class felt the obvious choice would be to research the Sisters of Mercy.
Cross Country COVID Style
The IGSSA Cross Country event went ahead on Friday in a modified format. It was the first interschool sporting event to run since Term 1 and COVID-19.
College Hands Over Winter Appeal Donations
The College handed over our generous donations from the Winter Appeal today, to representatives from Shopfront, St Pats and St Vincent de Paul.
Portia Shares Her Passion with Year 6s
Year 12 student, Portia Pittorino has been dancing since she was 2, dance is her life. Portia was invited to work with Year 6 girls teaching them hip-hop.
Uthando Dolls Turn 10 at Santa Maria
The Uthando Dolls project has been running at Santa Maria for 10 years now, but what is it and how did it all start? We chat with a past student, instrumental in starting it up at the College.
Outdoor Education: Our Relationship with the Environment
In Outdoor Education students plan and participate in a range of outdoor activities while, also developing knowledge and understanding to reduce their impact on the environment.
Meet Our Staff: John Wray, Campus Dean
You’ve probably seen the amazing morning sunrise photographs taken at the College. These are usually taken by John Wray, Campus Dean. This week we learn more about him in the Meet Our Staff series.