A-Z of Positive Mental Health
As part of our Mental Health Strategy, we promote practices that will assist in the development and maintenance of positive mental health. Read and download our A – Z here.
News Blog
Santa Maria College Opening Mass – Jennifer Oaten
Our Opening Mass provides time for us to ask for God’s blessing on our year and celebrate our community. We also reflect on the wonderful legacy that Catherine McAuley and the sisters have left us.
Achievers’ Club Celebrations
Celebrations for the Achievers’ Club were held this week. Girls were recognised by Principal Jennifer Oaten and encouraged to persist with their excellent approaches to academics
Welcome Back Faith
Faith Lee is no stranger to the Santa Maria community. She returns to us this year as a teacher of Mathematics after two years at Perth College.
Putting First Things First: Year 10 PCT
Today in PCT, Year 10 students had the opportunity to put together a jar of rocks to remind them to prioritise the most important things in their lives.
Students Start Course at WAAPA
Two Year 12 students, Grace Watts and Stella Chiappini, have been accepted to study a Certificate IV in Live Theatre and Theatre Studies at WAAPA,
What’s Happening in Science?
Science classes have been busy so far this year, with Year 12s dissecting chicken wings and Year 8s learning about energy.
Starry, Starry Night: 2020 Year 12 Ball
The Year 12 Ball is always a highly anticipated event for the girls during their final year at Santa Maria. In this piece, students Jasmine and Kate give us an insight into the evening.
Remembering Vyner Brooke
For the fourth year in a row, History students from Santa Maria have had the honour of participating in the annual Vyner Brooke memorial ceremony held at Point Walter
A True Achiever: Academic Captain’s Address
Academic Captain, Olivia von Bertouch delivered this wonderful speech at the Achievers’ Assembly. It was appreciated by students, staff and our new OGA members
Santa Maria Girls in Winning Water Polo Team
Five Santa Maria students were amongst the 11 girls who won gold at the Water Polo Youth National Championships in Brisbane in January.
Congratulations Billie!
Congratulations to Year 8 student, Billie Mincham who has been selected to represent Western Australia in the 2020 Triathlon Championship in Queensland.
Taylor Set to Play for Australia
Year 12 student Taylor Reid, has been invited to represent Australia in Italy in June this year after competing at the Futsal National Championships in January.
Welcome Back! – Jennifer Oaten
Welcome back to Santa Maria College for the 2020 academic year. What a start we have had! Here are some of my highlights from the week.
2020: Year of Compassion- Jillian Landers
In 2020, as a Santa Maria Community, we are focused on our Mercy value of Compassion. What does compassion mean and what stops us from being compassionate?
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 1, Term 1, 2020
Our first Weekly Wrap Up for 2020. Enjoy this snapshot of Week 1.
A Reflection On Cambodia
Two months ago, 13 very excited 2019 graduates, three teachers and 600kg of donations, headed off to Cambodia for our two-week immersion experience.
A Bran Nue Dae
This week, the Years 11 & 12 Drama students were treated to a performance of the Australian musical Bran Nue Dae, at the Regal Theatre.
Courage: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway
The College welcomed Nicole Lockwood (1996) to present at the annual Achievers’ Assembly. She shared the story of her career and the lessons she’s learnt
2020 Achievers’ Assembly
This week we celebrated our most academically successful 2019 graduates at our annual Achievers’ Assembly
Every Child Needs A Champion
Every child needs a teacher who truly connects with them and cares for them. Watch this inspiring clip from Rita Pierson.
A Beautiful Celebration To End The Year – Jennifer Oaten
The word “Advent” is derived from the Latin word adventus, meaning “coming”. Advent, which begins the Church’s liturgical year, began on Sunday 3 December and encompasses the four Sundays and weekdays leading up to the celebration of Christmas
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 8, 2019
We hope you enjoy the Weekly Wrap Up for Term 4, Week 8. A busy final week for 2019.
College Community Raises Over $45,000 for Charity in 2019
At this morning’s assembly, Head Girl, Jasmine Chow, announced to the College that Santa Maria has raised over $45,000 for charity this year.
Year 9 Camp: A Powerful Learning Program
The Year 9 camp has a unique capacity to impact students in ways that cannot be achieved in the normal classroom context.
Highlight of 2019
With the Term coming to a close this week, it’s a great time to look back over the year. We asked some of our Year 7 students what their highlight of the year was.
Students Follow in the Steps of Ursula Frayne
The Year 9 Reflection Day was held in the form of The Amazing Race around Perth. Girls were given clues and challenges to identify significant locations in the story of the Sisters of Mercy.
Future10: A Great Success
Year 10s have had a busy few days learning about financial literacy and wellbeing and mental health strategies as part of the Future10 Enhanced Learning Program.
2019 Middle Years Award Winners
Congratulations to all the girls who were recognised at the Awards Night on Wednesday.