Emily selected as delegate to 2020 Plenary Council
Past student, Emily Hardbottle (2017), has been selected as a delegate for the 2020 Plenary Council. Emily is also the Youth Coordinator at the Attadale Parish.
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Our Very Own Fatima
Santa Maria College is fortunate to have a dedicated member of staff who has a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
Year 5s Study Effective Communication Skills
Year 5 students have been learning effective communication skills. They were given the task to write and present a persuausive argument to the class.
May, The Month of Mary
May is one of the months dedicated to Our Lady. This week the Church commemorates the second appearance of Our Lady to three shepherd children at Fatima.
Welcome Back Boarders!
Our Boarding Community is again alive with laughter, love and fun.The returning boarders have bought back a greater appreciation of this wonderful community.
Year 12 Visual Arts Profile: Isabella Rudrum
This week we chat with Year 12 Visual Arts student Isabella Rudrum, who shares the inspiration and story behind her artwork.
Meet Our Staff: Ilse Morey, English Teacher
Ilse Morey is a member of our highly respected English department. She is also an alumna of the College.
Weekly Wrap Up – Week 2, Term 2, 2020
We have some excited smiling faces in this week’s Wrap Up – excited and happy to be back at school. We hope you enjoy the Weekly Wrap Up for Week 2, Term 2.
Introverts and COVID-19 – Jennifer Oaten
With current COVID-19 restrictions in place, I feel no guilt about wanting to stay at home on Friday night and sit on the couch, rather than attending a social gathering. There is no one I have to see, and nowhere I have to go!
A Mother’s Love
The tenderness and unconditional acceptance of a mother for her child stands out as two aspects that reveal God’s love for us.
Germination of Acacia Seeds
Year 11 Biology students have been conducting investigations into the effect of heat on the germination rates of acacia seeds.
Environmental Awareness
In the Year 10 Outdoor Education Environmental Awareness unit, the girls have been learning all about our environment, how human activity is harming our environment, and what we as individuals can do to make a difference.
The Importance of Connection
With the majority of our students returning to face-to-face learning this week, we are reminded of the importance of connection, now more than ever.
Mirror Mirror: Reality vs Illusion
Year 11 Visual Arts students are creating artwork to the theme ‘Mirror Mirror’. They have been exploring the concept of reality verses illusion.
Meet Our Staff: Tom Kendall, Health & Physical Education Teacher
Meet Tom Kendall, one of our teachers in our Physical Education and Health Learning Area.
It’s Time To Heed The Golden Rule Of CyberSafety
What is the golden rule of cybersafety that all parents need to ensure their children are following?
The Future Of Education Has Arrived – Jennifer Oaten
In the past six weeks, Education has changed more than it has in 100 years. The disruption caused by COVID-19 has pushed teachers well out of their comfort zone and given them little choice to but to learn new technologies one day and the next, to be implementing it with classes.
A Labour of Love
Religious Education and Home Economics teacher, Andrea Dopson, recently took on a labour of love, creating four new altar cloths for the College.
Happy To Be Back: Years 11 & 12 Return to School
Our Years 11 and 12 students return to school this week and by all reports, the girls are happy to be back. Here’s what they had to say.
A Message From Our Head Girl
Head Girl Jasmine Chow shares a message of hope with our school community as our Years 11 and 12 students head back to school.
Students Bring Easter To Frontline Workers
Year 5 student Sofia, came up with the idea of taking some Easter chocolates to the staff at the Covid-19 Clinic at Fiona Stanley Hospital
Meet Our Staff: Des de Villiers, College Accountant
Meet Des de Villiers, College Accountant. Having worked at Santa Maria College for almost 11 years, Des feels as though he started only yesterday.
Choosing a School for Your Daughter
Choosing a school for your daughter may seem like a daunting task. There are so many variables and everyone has an opinion. It can be overwhelming. I think the first thing to remember is that ultimately, it’s about your child.
Family Resilience – Jennifer Oaten
Family resilience is the ability to develop and grow strengths that can help you meet life’s challenges, being able to work through problems in a positive way and to emerge stronger from the situation.
What Does Holy Week Mean For Us?
Easter is an opportunity for us to transform our lives and seek new ways to encounter God. It is the perfect time to consider all the things we are grateful for.
Cross Country Challenge
The Interhouse Cross Country Carnival was due to run today, so we asked staff and students to share their running shots from home in a House challenge.
Ask Any Girl!
Last night would have been opening night for the 2020 production, Ask Any Girl. Instead, the cast and crew have created a parody. Sit back, relax and watch as the 2020 cast and crew of Ask Any Girl, put on a different show for you.
Year 7s Keeping Gratitude Journals
As part of their Mercy Wellbeing Program, the Year 7s will be keeping their own gratitude journals to remind themselves of the ‘good’ they experience in everyday life.
Best Easter Resources For The Family
Head of Mission, Jilly Landers has collated some great Easter resources for families.
Annalise Selected For Youth Parliament 2020
Year 12 Politics and Law Student, Annalise Pearce, has just been selected for Youth Parliament 2020. We asked Annalise about this amazing opportunity and her passion for politics.