Water Polo Players to Compete at National Championships
A number of our girls have been selected to compete at the National Water Polo Championships in Brisbane in January.
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C’est magnifique!
Excellent results were achieved by our French students in the Alliance Française exams this year.
Silver Screen Awards Hit Santa Maria
Santa Maria College was taken over by film stars and paparazzi this week, as the third annual Silver Screen Awards was held in the College Theatre.
Welcome to the New Head of Boarding
Jennifer Oaten this week, announced the new Head of Boarding for 2020 as former Santa Maria staff member, Tracy Webster. We asked Tracy to tell us a little about herself
Teamwork and Sunshine
Years 5 & 6 classes participated in the JIGSSA Athletics Carnival last Tuesday.
How To Help Your Child Make New Friends
Transitions are often daunting for kids. The thing they worry about most is making friends. How can you help in a way that is effective and empowering?
Farewell Class of 2019 – Jennifer Oaten
Our graduating class of 2019 were honoured at our recent Valedictory events. Many girls have worked exceptionally hard, shown great courage, demonstrated excellent leadership and graduate as fine Mercy women.
Brainstem Students at Harry Perkins Research Institute
The Year 10 Brainstem classes had the opportunity to travel to the Perkins Institute for Medical Research this week.
Year 7s Are Loving Their New Technology Courses
This year, as part of the Australian Curriculum, it became compulsory for all Year 7s to study at least one semester of Digital Technologies.
Eco Sisters Paper Recycling Initiative
In response to Climate Action petition signed by students and staff on Mercy Day, last term, the Eco Sisters were excited to rollout new paper recycling bins at the College this week.
Study Tips…From Past Year 12s
Tips from past students on the techniques they used in preparing for tests and exams. A useful list to share with your daughter.
Christmas Appeal Launched
The annual Christmas Appeal was launched this week to staff, students and families. Our donations will bring much relief to those in the community who are struggling during the Christmas Season.
A Unique Performance
Drama students from Years 9, 10 and 11 enjoyed a performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in a unique performance opportunity at the Pop-Up-Globe this week.
Year 12s Leave Their Mark
Year 12 Design students have left the College with some beautiful artwork in the way of murals hung outside the Mercy Gallery.
Growth and Survival
Year 6 classes are studying biological sciences this term. The focus of the topic is the growth and survival of living things and how they are affected by the physical conditions of their environment.
Marine Science Visit to Penguin Island
Environmentalist are arguing that recreation, tourism and human visitation to Penguin Island are negatively impacting on the marine environment. For conservation reasons, the environmentalists argue that the island should be closed to human visitors.
VET Certificates… A Great Foundation
Our community will be farewelling our Class of 2019 at our Valedictory events over the next few days. At our …
Weekly Wrap Up Term 4, Week 2
Activities included in this Week’s Weekly Wrap Up include: Year 12 Final Day AFL Clinic Class 6.6 Assembly EcoSisters Textiles …
Don’t Throw Away Your Bottle Tops
The Mini Vinnies co-curricular group is currently collecting plastic bottle tops to be passed on to the Envision Group, to …
International Day of the Girl
Spreading a Little Kindness The International Day of the Girl fell during the school holidays on 11 October. In celebration …
Workplace Learning: A Student’s Perspective
Workplace Learning is a challenging but beneficial experience for Year 11 and 12 girls taking part in the ACCESS pathway. …
Catering Team Donates Meals To Help The Needy
Dale D’Lima and Rosa Speranza with some of the meals donated to Ruah Continuing our relationship with the Ruah Centre …
Women In Aviation Day
I’ve always had an interest in aviation, so jumped at the chance to attend the Girls in Aviation Day, along …
50 Year Reunion For The Class Of 1969
The Class of 1969 celebrated their 50 Year Reunion with a delightful morning tea. The alumni enjoyed the spectacular views …
Students Challenged At Scitech
Developing and applying 21st Century skills to solve a real-world problem; this was the task set for the Year 5 …
Creating A Culture Of Meaning
Kody is a 16-year-old student I tutor in English. She is incredibly talented in the study of Physics and Chemistry. …
Why does Santa Maria College have a model of starting Year 12 in Term 4?
Term 4 For Year 11s In 2013 Santa Maria College introduced a model of transition to Year 12 that commences …
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Weekly Wrap Up Term 4 Week 1
Activities included in this Week’s Weekly Wrap Up include: Around the Grounds Coffee Anyone? Electoral Commission Techno Lounge Year 10 …
Isabella Nominated for Two Community Service Awards
Year 12 student Isabella Robertson, has completed more than 400 hours of community service over two years (Years 11 and …
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