Celebrating Our Heritage: Mercy Day 2022
Mercy Day is an important annual event in the College calendar. It acknowledges and celebrates Santa Maria’s Mercy heritage and foundation.
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First and Final Speech for Elouise
2022 Head Girl Elouise delivered her first and final speech to the students and staff at Assembly on Mercy Day. Here is her speech.
Building Connections Through Sisterhood Lunch Series
Our alumni were invited back to the College to share their experience and wisdom since graduating with our senior students.
Living in a Neurodiverse World
The WA Youth Theatre Company took up residence in the theatre to perform the original production of ARCO for our Years 5 and 6 students.
History of the McAuley Shield
In this article, we break down the origins of the McAuley Shield, and reflect on what this coveted title means for our girls.
Beach Clean-Up for Byrne Girls
Year 9 Byrne chose a clean-up and dune revegetation for their Strive9 Project in collaboration with the Town of Cottesloe.
Saying Goodbye to Sister Gemma
We take a trip down memory lane, to reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Sr Gemma, who many remember as ‘the toffee lady’.
Continuing Our Partnership with St Gerard’s
For their Strive9 project, Year 9 de la Hoyde Homeroom chose to continue the relationship Santa Maria College has with St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School.
Providing Food For Those Less Fortunate
The Year 9 O’Donnell Homeroom decided they wanted to focus their project on providing those less fortunate with hot meals for Strive9.
In Review: IGSSA Dance 2022
It’s been a busy term with three performances at the annual Dance Showcase, and a very successful performance at the IGSSA Dance Festival.
Corbett Girls Help Women & Children in Need
For their Strive9 Project, the girls from Year 9 Corbett decided to help women and children from a Perth Refuge.
State Of The Art Music, Drama and Dance Facility Build Announced – Jennifer Oaten
Santa Maria College is a leading school for girls and we recognise the value of Performing Arts. That is why we are excited to announce our upcoming build of a state-of-the-art music, drama and dance facility.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 9, 2022
Featured for this week, we have snaps from Mercy Day, the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, 2023 Student Leaders Commissioning Ceremony, and more!
Educating Our Girls On Contemporary Issues
Guest speakers Paul Dillon and Paul Litherland talked to our girls on issues associated with drugs, alcohol, vaping, and online safety.
Students Learn to BStreetsmart
Year 10 students attended the RAC bstreetsmart seminar this week and saw first hand the consequences bad driving decisions can have.
Resilience & Determination at IGSSA Athletics
Our girls took to the WA Athletics Stadium on Tuesday to compete in the annual IGSSA Athletics Carnival, a truly remarkable event!
Congratulations to our Next Generation of Leaders
Our student leaders for 2023 were commissioned this week, in a special ceremony in front of the peers and families.
Oh What A Night!
In the words of Frankie Valli, ‘Oh What A Night!’ The Year 11 social was an evening of laughter, dancing and fun moments.
Ukrainian Immigrants Visit Santa Maria
The Year 9 O’Reilly Homeroom hosted a group of Ukrainian immigrants for their Strive9 Project at the College.
Dillon Girls Support the Homeless
The Year 9 Dillon Homeroom work to support the homeless in association with Homelessness We Care for their Strive9 Project.
Helping the Cockatoos at Kaarakin
Year 9 Kelly students visited Kaarakin Cockatoo Conservation Centre and participated in service activities as part of their Strive9 project.
A Celebration of Music
Over 230 Music students gathered in the McDonald Building for the annual Music Showcase performance on Friday night.
Refine: Visual Art & Design Exhibition
The Graduation Exhibition Refine, held last Thursday night in the Mercy Gallery, was certainly an opulent affair!
Students Raise Awareness for Dog Shelter
The girls from Year 9 Frayne visited the Shenton Park Dog Rescue Centre as part of their Strive9 project recently.
Gender Equality in Sport – Jennifer Oaten
In terms of gender equality, the sports world has made tremendous progress in recent years. Women have accomplished great things in a variety of sports, and girls now have greater opportunities than ever before to participate.
Mission Blog: The Lord’s Prayer – What Does it Mean?
Most people would know the Our Father. This short prayer takes a mere 15-20 seconds to say, but do you know it’s meaning?
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 8, 2022
This week saw the Art & Design Graduation Show, Strive9 Implemention, JIGSSA Cross Country Carnival, R U OK? Day, and more!
Playgroup Comes to Santa Maria
As part of their Children, Family and Community course this week, the Year 12 class ran a playgroup for staff members.
IPSHA Speakers’ Challenge
Four Santa Maria students took part in the IPSHA Speakers’ Challenge at Scotch College this week against twenty-two other independent schools.
R U OK? Day
Dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those who may be struggling with life.