What Will We Take Forward? – Jennifer Oaten
A crisis such as COVID-19 has forced us to adapt, to change, and to consider some important questions about what we will take forward and what we will leave behind from our current practices
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Weekly Wrap Up: Week 5, Term 2, 2020
Students headed off to Ancient Greece, made mandala’s, wrote songs in Italian and celebrated a half way milestone in this week’s Weekly Wrap Up.
Strive9: Students Create Mandalas
Strive9 was launched last week with the challenge to the girls to create a Homeroom Mandala, both as an individual and then in groups.
Students Reflect on Reconciliation
The theme for this year’s Reconciliation Week is ‘In This Together’. We asked some of our students to reflect on what Reconcillation means to them.
Step Sisters: Doing It For Their House
Years 5 – 8 girls enjoyed some healthy House rivalry this week. Within their Homerooms, the girls took part in a pedometer challenge called Step Sisters.Â
Lunedì, Martedì, Mercoledì
Year 7 Languages students have been learning the days of the week in their Language classes. The girls were given the task to write a song about the topic.
Year 7 Students Visit Ancient Greece
Year 7 Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) students went on an excursion to Ancient Greece this week. Yes, you heard that right!
New Year 7 Leaders Elected
Servant leadership was the theme underpinning the small gathering held in the College Chapel today to announce the newly elected Year 7 Leaders.
Meet Our Staff: Lil Barrie, College Nurse
Meet Lil Barrie, College Nurse. This is Lil’s 12th year at Santa Maria. An avid windsurfer, Lil comes from a family of nurses.
2020 Winter Appeal Kicks Off
Our 2020 Winter Appeal kicked off this week. In this, our year of Compassion, we are being asked to donate items or cash to support those less fortunate.
In This Together: Reconciliation Week
As we commemorate National Reconciliation Week 2020, it is appropriate to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation and the role we have to play.
Thank You Primary Teachers
At the last leaders meeting, the Year 6 students wanted to do something to thank their teachers for the support and work they did during online learning.
Everything is Connected
Pope Francis invites us to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week from 16 – 24 May 2020. The theme for the week is Everything is Connected.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 4, Term 2, 2020
From Boarding Week to stage combat, there has been lots going on throughout the school this week. We hope you enjoy the Weekly Wrap Up for Term 2.
Year 10s Look Confidently to the Future
The pandemic has changed the way we do many things. For Year 10 students, the process for course selections for 2021 has been launched in a new way.
Eco Sisters Working On A Sustainable College
Here at Santa Maria College, the Eco Sisters are working on ways the school can be more sustainable, whilst following new rules.
What is the Enhanced Learning Program all about?
Each of our Enhanced Learning Programs has several Connecting Learning to Life attributes that we try to focus on. While many of them will have those ideas of problem-solving, critical thinking and communication, some of them are more about the individual and following their area of interest.
Film Music Analysis
What is your favourite piece of film music, that big orchestral sound that brings your Saturday night movie to life?
Sport Is Back!
Co-curricular sport is back! With the easing of some restrictions by the government this week, small groups of girls can train together again.
Blubber Gloves!
Year 5 students visited the Super Lab today to conduct an investigation into how effective blubber is for staying warm.
Volunteer Week: Students Create Care Packages
This week is National Volunteer Week, Santa Maria students volunteer in the community as part of our Service program, but many go above and beyond their compulsory hours because they enjoy the benefits of volunteering.
Year 12 Visual Arts Profile: Ruby Staines
This week we chat with Year 12 Visual Arts student Ruby Staines, who shares the inspiration and story behind her artwork.
Meet Our Staff: Veronica Kerr
Veronica Kerr is our Manager of ICT Services. She has worked in IT in a number of contexts and has seen enormous changes in her time in the industry.
Teaching Financial Literacy: An Age Guide
Great parent tips for teaching your child financial literacy skills. Accountant and educator, James Rees share what is appropriate at which age?
Visual Arts Students Collaborate on Mural
Year 9 Visual Arts students are working on a collaborative mural project based on the style of street artist Swoon. They are producing some amazing work.
Find Your Joy – Jennifer Oaten
Every night, and no matter what my day has been, she brings me joy.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 3, Term 2, 2020
The girls are settling back into life at the College. Enjoy our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 3.
Heart-to-Heart Teaching
Face-to-face learning is back at Santa Maria and we couldn’t be happier. It seems our girls feel the same way. What is so special about ‘face-to-face’?
Recreating Works of Art
Inspired by a challenge set by Getty Museum, Santa Maria Visual Arts staff and students were challenged to recreate works of art using items and people from home.
Love Letter To The World
Year 9 Religious Education students have been writing love letters to the world, highlighting the love, courage and positivity evident during these times.