Students Farewell Ask Any Girl
The cast and crew of Ask Any Girl, farewelled the production this week, after it was decided to cancel the upcoming shows.
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The cast and crew of Ask Any Girl, farewelled the production this week, after it was decided to cancel the upcoming shows.
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For the last few weeks Santa Maria College teachers have been ensuring they are experts in the use of the technology needed to present remote learning.
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Jayne Kingwell is Head of Humanities and Social Sciences. This week we asked her about her role and her ambitions for the learning area this year.
Jayne Kingwell: Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Read More »
Our Year 8 Robotics and coding classes are currently taking part in the National Schools’ Computer Science Challenge (NCSS).
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Some of our Year 11 leaders enjoyed a day of speakers, question times, short videos, and learning exercises at the Halogen National Young Leaders Day.
Students Attend Halogen Young Leaders Day Read More »
Year 12 Executive were invited to attend the last College Advisory Council meeting to share their goals and visions for the student body in 2020.
The Student Voice Read More »
In light of the Year 7 camp held this week, Principal Jennifer Oaten discusses the importance and benefits of school camps.
The Value of School Camps: Jennifer Oaten Read More »
The beautiful Nanga Bush Camp, Lane Poole Reserve, was the perfect setting for the Year 7s to exercise their camp motto of ‘challenge by choice’.
We spoke with IGNITE Program Coordinator Chrissie Fossey about the goals and aims of the College’s gifted and talented program.
What is the IGNITE Program? Read More »
Year 5 students have been studying the history of the Swan River settlement and this week enjoyed seeing first hand what the early settlers went through.
Year 5 Students Learn About the Swan River Settlement Read More »
The Year 10 Visual Art students are having a lesson in patience and perserverance whilst painting portraits in oils!
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Science is always abuzz with lots happening around the labs and classrooms even in Period 6 on a Friday afternoon.
Just Another Science Period Read More »
Our Year 12 Student Leadership Council were a fine example of strong women for the younger students at our Assembly for International Women’s Day this week.
Strong Women: Jennifer Oaten Read More »
As part of our International Women’s Day assembly, six members of our Student Leadership Council talked about what they want for themselves and all women.
Each for Equal: What Our Girls Want Read More »
Dr Sarah Edelman delivers fascinating education on cognitive behavioural therapy. She worked with students, staff and parents in the SMC community last week.
Dr Edelman Challenges Our Thinking Read More »
A number of our Year 12 Economics students attended a presentation by billionaire Hamish Douglass on the current state of the global economy this week.
China, Coronavirus and Trump Read More »
The importance of giving back to society can’t be understated. It enriches our lives and in our school context, enables a deeper understanding and familiarity with our community and our purpose.
Parents Help Build Community – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
This week our Study Buddies and Homework Heroes groups commenced for the year. These two programs provide academic mentoring students.
Peer Study Support for Students Read More »
The Just Leadership group attended the Caritas Project Compassion launch and an inspiring workshop.
Just Leadership Launch Project Compassion Read More »
Our 2020 Artist in Residence is Wade Taylor, an early career artist from Perth. Wade works primarily with paint but he also explore cermics and sculpture.
Artist in Residence: Wade Taylor Read More »
Our Little Ladies in Labcoats co-curricular started off really well this week. We had many Years 5 & 6 girls with us to explore all aspects of Science.
Little Ladies In Labcoats Starts for 2020 Read More »
An excited Year 10 Physical Education class enjoyed an engaging talk from West Coast Eagles player Dana Hooker this week.
Eagles Star Dana Hooker Visits Year 10 Class Read More »
The Independent Schools’ Drama Day, is an opportunity for Year 11 students to participate in a variety of workshops delivered by industry professionals.
Year 11 Drama Day Read More »
Year 7 HASS students visited Point Walter this week to explore and learn about the Swan River. The girls tested water and conducted field sketches.
Nearer To Nature: Year 7 Students Explore the Swan River Read More »
Embracing collaboration between Deans of Students, Technology & Commerce and ICT, Santa Maria College has purchased a license for all Years 7 and 8 students to have access to TypingClub, an interactive touch-typing program
Touch Typing: Saving Time and Improving Confidence Using Technology Read More »
Year 11 student, Lauren Thompson represented Western Australia in the Under 18s National Cricket Tournament in Tasmania earlier this year.
National Cricket Tournament: Lauren to Represent WA Read More »
The annual Rottnest Channel Swim was held over the weekend with a number of our Year 11 students taking part.
Swimming to Rottnest Read More »
Year 9 Marine Biology students enjoyed an excursion to AQWA last week, where they were able to check out local Western Austrailan marine life.
Meet Clare O’Connor, Head of our Religious Education learning area.
Religious Education: Clare O’Connor Read More »
Mary Power from mPower People presented to the Year 11s this week on the topic of how differences in our personalities can impact how we relate and deal with each other.
Mary Power Gives Engaging Presentation to Year 11 Students Read More »