Rise & Shine, It’s Fishing Time!
Taking full advantage of what WA has to offer, our Year 11 Outdoor Education students went on a two-day fishing camp to Rottnest Island.
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Seeds of Justice Making A Change
Students attended the Seeds of Justice Conference with students and staff from other Mercy schools this week.
Foundation Student Rae Shares Her Story
Rae Cooper (Carroll, 1947) was one of Santa Maria College’s foundation students. She shares her memories with us in this month’s blog.
Remembering Sister Sheila
Sister Sheila Sawle was much-loved among students and staff at Santa Maria College. We remember Sister Shiela in this story.
Farewell to the Class of 2022
We honoured the graduating Class of 2022 at our Graduation Mass and Ceremony last night at Santa Maria College.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 2, 2022
This week was a big one! We said goodbye to our Year 12s, hosted a Charging Around Australia incursion, and more.
Charge Around Australia
Students learned about the Charge Around Australia project, which highlights the future of sustainable power generation for transport.
Charlotte Looks into the Future
Congratulations to Charlotte who is the National Junior Champion in the Scenario Writing section of the Future Problem Solving Program competition.
ACCESS: The Key to Success
Our Year 12 ACCESS students gathered to celebrate their successes throughout the year, including the completion of their TAFE Certificate.
Dance and Science: Juggling Two Hats
We sat down with Dance and Science Teacher, Marissa Gangemi, to explore how she leverages teaching in two polar opposite subject areas.
Janine Pittaway Shares Her Story
Janine Pittaway (Class of 1987), shares her story since leaving Santa Maria, from a Rotary exchange in Minnesota to her own business in Dunsborough!
Santa’s Workshop: Building Better Lives – Jennifer Oaten
With the belief, listening to the student voice and the focus of our strategic plan Santa Maria College is proud to announce the launch of Santa’s Workshop!
One Global Family: Tackling World Hunger
This Sunday is World Food Day, which aims to build an understanding of the issues of hunger facing people throughout the world.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 1, 2022
We certainly hit the ground running for the first week of Term 4! From the Spark6 convention, to the O’Donnell Cup, there was lots to cover.
Spark6: Creating Positive Change with Technology
As part of Spark6, our Year 6s have been exploring ways they can use technology to create positive change in areas they are passionate about.
Professional Learning: Stimulating Thinking & Generating Ideas
Before the return of students, our staff engaged in a day of professional learning, in which they further developed their expertise.
From Heavy Metal Concerts to the Classroom!
Outside her role as a Technology & Commerce teacher, Jessica has found huge success pursuing her passion of live music photography.
Celebrating Our Heritage: Mercy Day 2022
Mercy Day is an important annual event in the College calendar. It acknowledges and celebrates Santa Maria’s Mercy heritage and foundation.
First and Final Speech for Elouise
2022 Head Girl Elouise delivered her first and final speech to the students and staff at Assembly on Mercy Day. Here is her speech.
Building Connections Through Sisterhood Lunch Series
Our alumni were invited back to the College to share their experience and wisdom since graduating with our senior students.
Living in a Neurodiverse World
The WA Youth Theatre Company took up residence in the theatre to perform the original production of ARCO for our Years 5 and 6 students.
History of the McAuley Shield
In this article, we break down the origins of the McAuley Shield, and reflect on what this coveted title means for our girls.
Saying Goodbye to Sister Gemma
We take a trip down memory lane, to reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Sr Gemma, who many remember as ‘the toffee lady’.
Beach Clean-Up for Byrne Girls
Year 9 Byrne chose a clean-up and dune revegetation for their Strive9 Project in collaboration with the Town of Cottesloe.
Continuing Our Partnership with St Gerard’s
For their Strive9 project, Year 9 de la Hoyde Homeroom chose to continue the relationship Santa Maria College has with St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School.
Providing Food For Those Less Fortunate
The Year 9 O’Donnell Homeroom decided they wanted to focus their project on providing those less fortunate with hot meals for Strive9.
In Review: IGSSA Dance 2022
It’s been a busy term with three performances at the annual Dance Showcase, and a very successful performance at the IGSSA Dance Festival.
Corbett Girls Help Women & Children in Need
For their Strive9 Project, the girls from Year 9 Corbett decided to help women and children from a Perth Refuge.
State Of The Art Music, Drama and Dance Facility Build Announced – Jennifer Oaten
Santa Maria College is a leading school for girls and we recognise the value of Performing Arts. That is why we are excited to announce our upcoming build of a state-of-the-art music, drama and dance facility.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 9, 2022
Featured for this week, we have snaps from Mercy Day, the IGSSA Athletics Carnival, 2023 Student Leaders Commissioning Ceremony, and more!