Strive9: Year 9s Having An Impact
Our Year 9s have been introduced to the Enhanced Learning Project, Strive9. Students are working in Homeroom groups to explore issues of social justice.
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Students Brave the Weather: Year 5 Winter Games
Year 5 students were met with a blustery, cold and wet day for their JIGSSA Winter Games this week against other IGSSA Schools.
Year 9 Geographers Planning Local Neighbourhoods
Year 9 Geographers were invited to take part in a workshop titled ‘My Place in WA’ based on the concept of the ‘15-minute neighbourhood’.
Challenging Themselves: Year 6 Camp
Ninety-seven excited Year 6s descended on Kerem Adventure Camp last week for an action packed three days of activities.
Our Kids Are More Capable Than You Think!
Year 6 Camp is a highlight in my calendar each year. I love seeing the girls away from school, being brave when facing challenges, and their smiles when they overcome these challenges.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 7, Term 2, 2021
Here is our Weekly Wrap Up for Week 7. From Year 6 Camp to Year 12 Art Camp, lots happening around the College.
Health Services Take Centre Stage
Members of our Health Services Team addressed staff today about protecting the wellbeing of students and staff, as part of our College Mental Health Strategy.
Students Participate in National Youth Forum
Members of the Year 10 SRC and Seeds of Justice came together to participate in a National Youth Forum this week.
Combat for Year 9s
The Year 9 Drama class has just completed a four-week armed combat course working with Nastassja Norwood from Stage Combat Perth.
Year 10 Foods: Grazing Boards
The Year 10 Foods students have displayed excellent food styling skills this week with the creation of modern grazing boards.
Our Year 8s Are Social Innovators
Explore8 is based on a people-centred design process. It is a chance for students to work on an innovation and create change. We share here three students’ projects.
Jess & Macy Playing For Australia
Jess & Macy have been selected to play for Australia at the International U21 Invitational Water Polo Championships in New Zealand later this month.
Seeing God in Pain and Suffering
At one time or another we all experience difficult times. It is in these times that we should turn to God in prayer.
Invisible Forces: Year 12 Art Camp
Fairbridge House proved to be the perfect venue for the Year 12 Art Camp. Its atmospheric location provided great inspiration for the girls.
Introducing Michelle, Our New Music Assistant
In the latest of our staff profiles, we’d like to introduce you to Michelle Hunt, the newest member of the Music Department.
Bee Educated: Year 5s Learn About the Importance of Bees
Roy Murphy from Bee Educated visited Year 5s this week, giving them an opportunity to learn more about the fascinating world of bees.
The Enormous Power of Celebration
Active-constructive responding is a set of behaviours that promote intimacy and trust. Responding to a child’s good news in this way builds the relationship.
Using Values To Drive Our Culture – Jennifer Oaten
Principal Jen Oaten discusses the way our shared values create community and guide us as a school and as individuals.
Mary Our Mother
As the month of May draws to a close, it is timely to reflect on Mary as a woman of great faith and hope.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 6, Term 2, 2021
We’ve covered lots of activities the girls have been involved in this week. We hope you enjoy our Weekly Wrap for Week 6.
Year 6s Learn to Do It Themselves
The Year 6 DIY class, are learning about the differences between homemade versus store-bought treats by making their own slice.
The Ripple Effect
Year 6 Mental Health Ambassadors visited Years 5 and 6 Homerooms to share an important message about being friendly and kind to their peers.
Dolls of Love
Uthando Dolls is a co-curricular activity where students create a beautiful doll that will be sent to a child in South Africa.
Meet Our Staff: Jaye Quin, Art Technician
I am one of the Art Department Technicians, a position I have held since July 2008. The job consists of …
Seek7: Students Get Hands-On at Point Walter
The Seek7 girls headed to Point Walter to enjoy some hands-on work with the staff from the Nearer to Nature program this week.
Mercy Schools Across Australia Meet
Our Seeds of Justice and Social Justice students had an early start last week to attend an online gathering of Australian Mercy Education Schools.
Digital Media and Food Technology Students Collaborate
Year 10 Digital Media & Photography students and Year 10 Food Technology students collaborate on their current projects.
Students Attend Archbishop’s Forum and LifeLink Launch
Students attended the Archbishop’s Forum and LifeLink launch at Aranmore College. Year 10 student Sascha writes about the experience.
Mentoring Through Explore8
During Explore8, each Year 8 student has an adult mentor. They are a sounding board, a guide and so much more.
Celebrating The Life of Irene McCormack – Jennifer Oaten
Irene McCormack was a vibrant, determined, fun-loving girl who was a boarding student at Santa Maria College from 1953 and 1954. After leaving school, she joined the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart.