News Blog

Santa Maria College was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Mercy, and for 80 years we have been blessed with having Sisters on staff as principals, teachers and boarding staff. Today marks a [...]

Final week of Term 1 and another busy week. Enjoy our Weekly Wrap Up.

On Wednesday the Years 10, 11 and 12 Politics & Law classes were very fortunate to receive a visit from our soon to be, Governor of Western Australia, Mr Kim Beazley.

As part of the Parent Engagement Project we are producing a series of short video interviews on relevant and important topics we believe parents need to know.

Today during the College ANZAC Day Assembly we commemorated those Australians who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.

The laying of the wreath is an important part of the Anzac ceremony. The wreath is traditionally made of Laurel and Rosemary.

The Last Post is the bugle call that signified the end of the day’s activities. It is sounded as a final farewell and as a symbol that the duty of the dead is over, their day has drawn to a final [...]

Fashion Illustrator Michelle Pike delivered a dynamic four hour workshop to Visual Art staff who will be working with students in Term 2 to design and create garments, headpieces and accessories [...]

This week we chat with Kerry House, Dean of Students, Year 7

One of our Service co-curricular groups is Cooking Ups. Students cook food for the homeless which is distributed by the Shopfront organisation.

Over the last two weeks the Year 9 Marine Science elective students have been planning and developing lessons and resources to teach the Year 5 girls.

There are a number of tours heading off during the school holidays.

The Year 11 Outdoor Education sea trek set off last week, sailing from East Fremantle, heading to Garden Island, Point Peron, Carnac Island and Woodman Point. The girls enjoyed excellent sailing [...]

Congratulations to Tanayah Reynolds (Year 8), who was chosen to to compete in the State U15 Softball Team in Geelong in March. 

Congratulations to Emily Flutter (Year 5) who has received a Certificate of Distinction in the Bebras Computational Thinking Challenge.

Congratulations to Year 11 boarder, Adele Smith who has been selected to represent Australia in the Melanesian Oceanic Championships.

Congratulations to Maddisyn O’Grady (Year 11) who, after a successful round in the Lion’s Club Youth of the Year Districts Competition on 25 March, was invited to compete in the State Finals last [...]

The following girls, representing their own teams, are heading to the United States in May, to compete at the Varsity All Stars Cheerleading Championships in Florida.

Congratulations to Monet Hinscliff (Year 8) who has auditioned and has been accepted to dance in Hong Kong with the Royal Ballet School (London).

Last night we were treated to a wonderful Choral Concert performed by our choirs and chorales from Years 5 - 12. Over 200 girls are currently involved in our choral program at the College, and [...]