A Refugee’s Journey
Year 11 General RE classes are currently studying refugees in Australia. Their learning was enriched this week with a visit from Farzad Mousavi.
News Blog
Myths of Boarding School
Boarding has been poorly represented in popular culture. Let’s bust some myths about the boarding school experience.
The Importance Of Mothers – Jennifer Oaten
Many people have influenced my life, but one person has done more for me than anyone else, my mother. My mum is special for so many reasons.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 3, Term 2, 2021
It has been a big week here at the College with Year 10 Reflection Day, through to Uthando Dolls. There is something for everyone this week.
Year 10s Reflect On The Experiences That Form Them
The Year 10 Reflection Day was an opportunity to reflect on their experiences from the past and their hopes for the future.
Year 8 HASS: Supply & Demand
Year 8 Humanities & Social Sciences students have been learning about supply and demand. The girls made hats to represent what they’ve learnt.
Clare and Skye Talk About the Semester 1 Music Concert
Music Captain Clare talks to Year 5 student Skye about her first experience in a Santa Maria College Concert.
Outreach Day: Supporting Those in Need
Outreach Day raises funds towards our Winter Appeal through a number of food stalls and activities. This year’s theme was Winter Wonderland.
Meet Kate: Our Jill of All Trades!
Meet Kate Jenkin, Acting Property Manager, whose role is often behind the scenes, but very important in the day to day running of the College.
Year 7 Make & Create: Masks
Make and Create is a Year 7 Visual Arts elective course. The girls have been creating masks using sticks and other objects found on the College grounds.
Connecting Learning to Life in Science
Year 9 Marine Science classes demonstrated how we connect learning to life this week, presenting lessons to the Year 5 students.
Students Learning How To Study
It’s been a great start for the Year 7s this term. They have been improving their study skills, utilising upGrade.
2021 Artist in Residence: Craig Soulsby
We have been very fortunate to have Craig Soulsby as our 2021 Artist in Resident. Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Tenille to Compete for Western Australia
Congratulations to Year 8 student Tenille Pretorius who has been selected for the Western Australian State Rhythmic Gymnastics team.
Why Is My Teenager Paralysed by Other People’s Opinions?
Adolescents are heavily influenced by other people’s opinions. How can we encourage them to be more critical of the opinions they listen to?
The Power Of Reflection
In our lives today, we spend more time ‘doing’ and spend less time reflecting, thinking and daydreaming.
Frustration is a Waste of Your Time
Placing our trust in God and handing over our frustrations and worries won’t take away our concerns but will console us. But how do we do this?
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 2, Term 2, 2021
From Eco Sisters to Badminton, we have a variety of activities in the Weekly Wrap Up for Week 2.
Year 10 Design: Save the Date
Year 10 Design students were given the challenging task of creating an event styling display. The girls’ projects are now on display in the Mercy Gallery.
2021 Interhouse Cross Country
After a very different cross country in 2020, staff and students were excited to be back on the field in 2021.
Annalise Awarded EJ Connellan Award
2020 graduate Annalise Pearce, was recently awarded the EJ Connellan Award. We did a Q& A with Annalise to find out more about her award and what this means to her.
Students Helping Students: The Importance of Peer Support
Why is peer support such a valuable addition to student learning? We asked Shanice D’Silva, our Academic Captain
My Footy Journey: Ally Nokes
Ally Nokes has been playing football since she was 8. This year Ally has made her league debut playing with East Fremantle in the WAFLW.
New Strategic Plan 2021-2025 – Jennifer Oaten
Santa Maria College is pleased to share with our community our Strategic Plan 2021-2025, which Mercy Education has now approved, our governing body.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 1, Term 2, 2021
Welcome to our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 1, Term 2, 2021. Check out what’s been happening at the College this week.
ANZAC Girl
Today the College paid their respects to those who have served our country in times of conflict and war. Lest We Forget.
Students Have Sum Fun!
Teams from Years 5 – 12 entered the Have Sum Fun Maths competition this year. Students race against the clock to answer challenging questions.
Connected Girls, Creating Brighter Futures: Girls in ICT Day 2021
Happy Girls in ICT Day! Today, April 22, is a great day to celebrate how women have changed the world using technology.
Launching into Learning: Seek7 and Explore8
Week 1 sees the launch of two Enhanced Learning Programs: Seek7 and Explore8
World Earth Day: Eco Sisters Call for Donations
To coincide with World Earth Day today, the Eco Sisters held a pop-up display in the Great Court to remind students about the importance of recycling .