When was the last time you were brave? Perhaps it was a difficult conversation you had with a friend or family member; A time you said no because you were overcommitted; A presentation you were required to give, or a truly honest answer you gave.
As we get ready to celebrate Christmas, let us pause for a while to look around us and recognise that …
Here is our final Weekly Wrap Up for 2021. We’ve had lots happening with Awards, Future10, Christmas craft, Year 9 camp and lots more.
Future10 Activate kicked off this week and finished a year-long program focussing on career counselling, subject choices, academic independence, and financial literacy.
The Year 12 Visual Art students had Sister Breda sit for a photoshoot so the students could create portrait drawings based on the photos.
The Year 9 camp was the perfect chance for the girls to leave their academic studies behind and challenge themselves for three days.
As the year draws to a close, our Year 9s participated in the ‘Reason for Being’ program helping to prepare them for senior school next year.
Years 5 & 6 students were recognised for all their hard work and dedication this year, at their Awards Celebration.
Congratulations to all students on their academic achievements throughout the year. The dedication and excellence of our Years 7 – …
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Thank-you to everyone in our College community who contributed donations to our Give Write WA drive this term!
Family time is important for the emotional and social development of young people. Work, homework, and after school activities all compete for family time, but it is important to build family bonds as they can help you through the tough times.
As Christmas approaches, most people rush with last-minute preparations. The Church asks us to prepare differently.
Here’s our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 7. There was lots happening this week from Year 9 camp to Christmas cooking.
One of the best things about being in the Home Economics Department in Term 4 is the annual Christmas cook ups!
Year 8 students completed a geography themed Escape Room as a way to revise what they’ve learnt this year.
Students were given the opportunity to attend She Codes, a program empowering women to pursue technical careers through learning coding.
Half of our Year 9 cohort trace the steps of the first Sisters of Mercy who arrived in Australia more than 175 years ago.
The Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students have spent time investigating the beauty industry and the negative impact it has on society.
Our House Captains from Byrne, Corbett, de la Hoyde and Dillon share their goals for their Houses for 2022.
Years 7 and 8 students enjoyed a day away from the classroom this week to reflect on their faith through a variety of activities.
It was with great sadness we learnt of the passing of Betty Smith-Gander. Betty was a much-loved member of the Santa Maria College community.
Guitar is just one of the many instrumental classes on offer at Santa Maria. The Music Department recently hosted a recital for our young guitarists.
All people are creative, the research says this. The biggest hurdle is for you to believe you are creative. Being creative takes confidence and bravery, and encouragement from educators and parents.
In the Weekly Wrap Up this week we have cricket, languages, bucket drumming, Christmas cake decorating and much more.
Congratulations to Year 9 student Bella and Year 8 student Jorja who were selected to Under 13 Girls State Talent Development Teams for hockey.
The Mini Vinnies started a new fundraiser as part of their contribution to Santa4Santa Day and the Christmas Appeal, and it’s been a big hit.
We are delighted to congratulate Cosmia (Class of 2021) and Zima-Jade (Year 10) on receiving the 2021 Australian Defence Force Future Innovators Awards.
The Year 6s have been involved in a cricket program throughout Term 4. Students, Hallie and Hayley have written about the program and interviewed some of their classmates.
Sister Breda O’Reilly writes about a different way to provide service through her teaching of English to refugees and asylum seekers.
Over the past few weeks, students from all Houses across Years 7 – 11 have been participating in workshops for the annual Interhouse Drama.
