Weekly Wrap Up: Week 7, Term 1, 2021
Here’s our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 7 of Term 1. From Caritas Day to interschool swimming carnivals, it’s been a great week!
News Blog
Shaving for a Cure
Year 9 students Ellie and Sophie, joined the World’s Greatest Shave this year. They share their stories with us.
Lauren to Play with the Greats!
Congratulations to Year 12 cricketer Lauren who has been selected to play in the Governors vs Pirates Ultimate Backyard Cricket Match on Saturday.
Student Voices Add to Election Coverage
Our Year 12 Political & Legal Studies students had the chance to share their thoughts on the eve of the WA election on ABC radio.
IGSSA Swimming Carnival 2021
Congratulations to our swim team who took part in the IGSSA Swimming carnival last Friday. Santa Maria finished 4th overall after some excellent results.
Supporting Those In Need This Easter
The Mercy Walk came alive with an Easter theme today as Caritas Day got underway. This day supports Caritas and Project Compassion.
Year 6s Visit Parliament House
To extend on their classroom learning, Year 6 classes headed off on an excursion to Parliament House last week.
Seeds of Justice Vertical Garden Project
The Seeds of Justice group have created a vertical garden, to build a more sustainable and happier environment for the school community.
Building Community – Jennifer Oaten
We want our parents to be engaged with our priorities, be involved in their daughter’s learning and be part of our community.
The Power of Prayer
Our heavenly Father loves us and it is His desire to have a relationship with us. Talk to God, tell Him exactly how you feel.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 6, Term 1, 2021
We hope you enjoy our Weekly Wrap Up of Week 6
Fluor Engineering Challenge
Year 10 Physics students have been working on a challenge as part of the 2021 Fluor Engineering Challenge.
Oh What A Night! Year 11 Social
The Year 11 girls gathered at the Fremantle Sailing Club for a wonderful celebration on Saturday night.
Year 7 Camp: Challenging But Fun
Year 7 student, Nitya shares her experience of the Year 7 camp. She says it tested their abilities but was great fun!
Staff Provide Support to Homeless
Members of Santa Maria’s staff have been helping the Perth-based charity Homelessness; We Care for a number of years.
Growing Brave Kids
It is important that we raise brave kids. We want them to take risks intellectually, emotionally, and physically. Here’s how we can develop bravery…
Year 12 Design Students Get Hands On With Ceramic Workshop
Year 12 Design students were invited to participate in a ceramic painting workshop as the first of their Year 12 Design Encounter Days.
Choosing to Challenge – Jennifer Oaten
I hope for a school and a world where every girl; can overcome adversity, be brave to take on challenges, speak out about injustices, and have a career in her chosen field.
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.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 5, Term 1, 2021
Here’s to another busy week at the College, from celebrating our Class of 2020 achievers to International Women’s Day.
Years 5 & 6 Swim for their House
There was so much excitement at the College swimming pool today with the highly anticipated Years 5 and 6 Interhouse Swimming Carnival.
Julia Moody Preps Our Cast!
The cast of Ask Any Girl enjoyed a workshop with Julia Moody, professional voice coach, to help them work on their accents for the play.
Celebrating Women: International Women’s Day
Celebrating International Women’s Day allows us to pause and re-inspire ourselves, and continue to empower others and ourselves.
Students Recognised for Semester 2, 2020 Achievement
Over the past fortnight, our students have been acknowledged for their fine achievements in Semester 2, 2020 at our Achievers’ Club lunches.
Class of 2020 Recognised for their Achievements
We acknowledged our high achievers from the Class of 2020 this week. Although a little later than usual, it was wonderful to celebrate their achievements.
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.