Introducing Nishi Jayawickrema Head Girl 2023
We’d like to introduce you to Nishi Jayawickrema, Head Girl for 2023. We asked Nishi to share leadership goals for 2023.
News Blog
Check Shirts & Hay Bales
Check shirts and denim jeans set the scene for the Year 7 Bush Dance with Aquinas College last Friday night held at Santa Maria.
Technology & Commerce Day
Technology & Commerce Day gives our College community an amazing glimpse into what the subject area is all about.
High Standard Set In Photography Competition
The 2023 Photography Competition was opened to all students from Years 5 – 12. With over 80 entries, the standard was very high.
2023 Music Eisteddfod
Instrumental and vocal students performed at the annual Santa Maria College Music Eisteddfod last Sunday 14 August.
Year 9s Start Their Own Businesses
Start Your Own Business is an exciting Year 9 elective course designed to give students a taste for business ownership.
Leadership – Jennifer Oaten
As a leader, it’s important to continue learning in order to grow and develop as an effective communicator and decision maker. Jennifer Oaten discusses the importance of lifelong learning in leadership.
Mission Blog: International Youth Day
International Youth Day, today, reminds us of the importance of our youth, who will one day inherit a world that we have shaped.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 4, 2022
What an awesome week it was! In our wrap up video of Week 4, you’ll see snaps from Purple Bra Day, Health Week, and more!
Pitch Perfect Jess
Jessica Del Borrello is enthusiastic and greets everyone with a big smile. This week we shine a spotlight on Jess and get to know her better.
Turning Purple For A Good Cause
Santa Maria looked a little different on Thursday. There was purple everywhere you looked in honour of Purple Bra Day!
Benefits Of A Healthy Workplace
We all understand the importance of good physical and mental health. Have you ever thought about how important this is in the workplace?
Health Week 2022
Health Week 2022 has again been a successful week, with offerings for staff and students, including the Year 10 Health Expo.
Year 6s Explore Migration
This term, our Year 6 students have been exploring the concept of migration and its impact on Australia in Humanities & Social Sciences.
Year 12 LinkedIn Workshop
Our Year 12s had the opportunity to engage in a LinkedIn workshop, run by Jo Saunders, a specialist in LinkedIn training and consulting.
Year 5s Step Back In Time
As part of their HASS studies this term, Year 5 students enjoyed some hands on learning at Woodbridge in Guildford this week.
Students Are Now The Teachers
Kathleen (2014) and Joanne (2016) are pre-service teachers currently doing their practicum in the Santa Maria College Visual Arts Department.
The Role Parents Play In Promoting Positive Mental Health – Jennifer Oaten
As a parent, we play a huge role in supporting our child’s ability to work through challenges and nurture positive wellbeing and mental health
Mission Blog: Everyone Deserves A Home
On any given night, more than 116,000 Australians are experiencing homelessness. The Mission Blog this week focuses on the this growing crisis.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 3, 2022
This week, you’ll find some snaps of Interhouse Public Speaking, the Dance Showcase, Art Day, Robotics, and more!
Innovating through Explore8
This year’s Explore8 learning project saw students solve an everyday problem experienced by a person or group in society.
Robocup 2022
Thirteen students from Years 6 – 8 entered the 2022 Western Australian State RoboCup competition at Curtin University last weekend.
Ava Gets A Taste of the Mining Industry
Curtin University hosted a mining camp for students interested in discovering more about this industry. Year 11 student Ava shares her experience.
Students Educated on Dangers of Vaping
Azelene Williams from Perennial Health was invited to address the topic of vaping recently with our students from Years 7-12.
Showcasing Our Dancers
After four months of rehearsals, our Dance Showcase saw over 130 dance students perform to packed-out audiences last Saturday.
From Frida to Van Gogh: Art Day 2022
Art day gets everyone involved in creative and interactive activities provided by the Art Department and Year 12 Visual Art students.
Bridget Visits House of Mercy in Ireland
Since starting at Santa Maria in Year 5, Bridget has longed to visit the home of Catherine McAuley in Ireland. She finally got her wish.
Staff Create Resources for Refugees
On our last PL day, a group of staff worked together to create some literacy resources for Sister Breda O’Reilly’s refugee English classes.
Say No To Vaping – Jennifer Oaten
As parents, we have a duty to keep our children safe from harm. And when it comes to vaping, we need to be particularly vigilant. Youth vaping is on the rise and can pose a serious health risk for our children.
NAIDOC Day Celebrations
Santa Maria College recognised NAIDOC Day today with a range of activities to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of our First Nations people.