Do Small Things with Great Love
People often think that sainthood or holiness is reserved for extraordinary people. This is not true! The path to holiness can start anywhere, anytime.
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Ella’s Rare Remote Health Experience
In the January holidays, Year 12 student Ella Lydeamore completed a work placement in Broome as part of her Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Our Mercy Values Guide Our School – Jennifer Oaten
Our Mercy values keep us close to the beliefs we consider essential and guide our actions, decisions, and all that we do at Santa Maria College.
Mercy Value 2021 – Act Justly
Justice is our focus Mercy value for 2021. What does it mean to act justly?
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 4, Term 1, 2021
Our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 4 contains sport, boarding, art, fashion and recognising our Semseter 2, 2020 achievers.
Ainsleigh Selected for STEM Academy
Congratulations to Year 9 student Ainsleigh Passi who has been selected into the Young Indigenous Women’s STEM Academy.
English Tips and Tricks
This week, Class of 2020 graduates returned to talk to current ATAR English and Literature students.
Year 5s Learn What it Means to be a Santa Girl
Year 5 students learnt about Catherine McAuley, the College values and what it means to be a Santa girl at their Reflection Day.
Congratulations Parker
Congratulations to Year 8 student, Parker Brindle, who received two silver medals at the Senior Athletics State Championships over the weekend.
Students Take on the Rottnest Channel Swim
A number of our current and past students completed the Rottnest Channel Swim on Saturday, with great results.
Don’t Forget To Connect With Your Teen
What kids need most from us is meaningful connection, it has a profound impact on their physical and mental health. How do we build that connection when they are so often pulling away?
Students Work with Craig Soulsby
Year 12 Visual Art students participated in a portrait painting workshop with Lester Prize finalist, Craig Soulsby.
It Was Splashtacular!
Our modified Interhouse Swimming Carnvial was a fantastic event, with everyone having a splashtacular time!
9 Reasons I Enjoy Our Swimming Carnival So Much – Jennifer Oaten
Our Swimming Carnival is a key component of the McAuley Shield, and we are thrilled to have been about to reschedule due to COVID.
Weekly Wrap Up – Week 3, Term 1, 2021
There has been lots happening this week including Ash Wednesday, volleyball and the interschool swimming carnival.
What I Like About Year 5
We asked some of our new Year 5 students what they liked most about Year 5 so far.
Congratulations Camryn!
Year 12 student, Camryn Tidy has been playing hockey since she was in pre-primary; that’s 13 years this year! This week, that experience paid off as she was selected for the U18 Women’s State Hockey Squad.
Project Compassion Launch
Just Leadership students were invited to the Caritas Project Compassion Launch this week at Corpus Christi College.
Gold Standard Mathematics at Santa Maria
Santa Maria College has been recognised as a Gold standard Mathematics Active School for work above and beyond the curriculum.
A Message from our 2021 Academic Captain
Our Academic Captain, Shanice delivers a message to our students for the 2021 Academic year.
Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent. The day is an important liturgical celebration in the Church’s calendar.
The 2021 School Year Finally Begins
Welcome to the 2021 academic year which has finally begun after a slight delay due to COVID and what a week we have had to start the year!
Weekly Wrap Up – Week 2, Term 1 2021
After a strange start to the year, here’s our first Weekly Wrap Up for 2021.
Words of Wisdom from Class of 2020 Graduates
Graduates from the Class of 2020 shared words of wisdom with our current Year 12 students this week on how to survive their final year.
What Holds Us Back?
Why do we sometimes struggle to face new challenges or accept circumstances beyond our control? What is it that holds us back?
WorkWise Program
Last year’s Year 10 students were invited to participate in a new, exciting initiative during the holidays.
Everything’s Kinda Stupid
Congratulations to Class of 2017 graduate, Courtney Withers who co-wrote and directed the show ‘Everything’s Kinda Stupid’ for Fringe Festival.
Safer on Screen
A new report shows some teens are getting better at dealing with unwanted online attention. Here are 10 tips to make sure your child is one of them.
Olivia Is A Tuckwell Scholar!
2020 graduate, Olivia Bertouch has been awarded a prestigious Tuckwell Scholarship to study at ANU.
Charlotte’s Passion For Performing
She might be only 10 years old, but Year 5 student Charlotte O’Hara has an impressive list of credits behind her already.