Women Together – Sharing Stories
This week, students from the Santa Maria College Seeds of Justice group enjoyed a morning with the ladies from the ‘Women Together’ group.
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This week, students from the Santa Maria College Seeds of Justice group enjoyed a morning with the ladies from the ‘Women Together’ group.
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Ciara Duffy (2011) is a medical researcher. She spoke to our Year 12 Human Biology class about her work in breast cancer research.
Ciara Duffy (2011) Inspires Year 12 Students Read More »
Year 10 Brain Stem students Lana Komaromi and Caitlin Dunbar entered the Science Talent Search competition recently and were awarded third place this week.
Science Talent Search Read More »
Santa Maria College began on Noongar country, in 1938 under the direction of the Sisters of Mercy. We are a community where diversity is valued, where everyone is encouraged to learn and grow and to work towards equality for all people.
Recognition Of Our First Australians – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
On Mercy Day we recognise and give thanks for the Sisters and people of Mercy who have shaped our College. Mercy Day originated on 24 September 1827
Mercy Day Celebrates Our Mercy Sisters Read More »
School leadership roles are an important means of preparing students for success in life. Our Commissioning Ceremony enabled our newly
2020 Leaders’ Commissioning – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Congratulations to Eiranne Robertson, Year 10 and Isi Ogwu, Year 11, who today were awarded the Australian Defence Force Long Tan Youth Leadership and Teamwork Award.
Students Receive Long Tan Award Read More »
Teaching students how to protect themselves online from potential harm is vital these days as the time we spend online increases. This week, students attended a presentation from YSafe.
Learning About Cyber Safety Read More »
Amy Treasure, Head Boarder and Harriet Comerford Smith, 2020 Head Boarder Elect, have been working together on our very own Blue Tree Project here at the College.
Santa Maria’s Blue Tree Blessing Read More »
Health week gave us all an opportunity to improve and protect our health and wellbeing by connecting with the people around us and with God; being active, becoming informed to make good choices, reflecting and looking out for others.
The Importance of Health – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Congratulations to the Year 12 students who showcased their art at VIBE, the 2019 Graduation Art & Design Show, this week.
VIBE: Year 12 Art & Design Show Read More »
In warmer than expected conditions, the Year 5 and 6 Cross Country teams raced at the JIGSSA Cross Country carnival on Tuesday morning.
JIGSSA Cross Country 2019 Read More »
Our Social Justice Group have participated in a Circle of Silence in order to raise awareness of the plight of refugees who have been silenced by our immigration processes.
‘Conversation benches’ have been installed at the College this week, as a result of a submission by the Year 12 Student Leadership group.
Conversation Benches – Years 12 Leaders’ Legacy Read More »
Year 12 students Amy Kerrigan and Stephanie Tory took out first and second place in the 2019 Economics Indicators Forecasting Competition.
Students Win First and Second Prize in Economics Competition Read More »
Let’s start a conversation. What is R U OK? Day? When is it a good time to ask someone if they are ok? And how do you ask the question?
R U OK? Let’s Start A Conversation! Read More »
The theme for this year’s Year 10 Reflection day was On the Way. The Day gave students time to reflect deeply on what they want and who they are.
Year 10 Reflection Day: On the Way Read More »
Year 12 Boarding Leaders approached the College recently with a submission to have an artwork installed in the Boarding School raising awareness of mental health.
Boarders Raising Awareness with New Artwork Read More »
The Year 12 Children, Family & Community Studies has had the privilege to again connect with Zonta House through a special advocacy project.
Advocacy Project – Students Help Women in Need Read More »
As an Old Girl of Santa Maria College, I often reflect on what it is like to be Principal of the school I attended. I gained so much as a student here and still to this day feel a powerful connection to our values. I always felt like I belonged, and I treasured the sense of community and the strong sense of Mercy.
The Incredible Value of Alumni – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Our Year 10 Science students have been learning about the electric waves produced by our brains. As part of their research, the girls have been monitoring the frequency of particular brain waves.
Year 10 Brain Waves Read More »
The Eco Sisters are a group of students and teachers who are passionate about recycling and sustainability and spreading the message within the College.
Eco Sisters’s Passion for Recycling Read More »
Three Santa Maria teams competed at the Nitro Athletics Competition on Tuesday night. This exciting competition, run by Athletics WA, follows the model of the National Nitro Competition
Students 2nd at Nitro Athletics Carnival Read More »
O’Reilly leaders enjoyed sharing morning tea with Sister Breda O’Reilly this morning, where they presented her with a donation they had raised on O’Reilly day earlier this year.
Sister Breda Thanks O’Reilly Leaders Read More »
Over 40 of our dancers performed at the annual IGSSA Dance Festival last Friday night at Penrhos College. The girls performanances were a stand out!
Dancers Brilliant and Engaging to the End Read More »
Year 12 ATAR English students were fortunate to hold a conference call with Margo Lanagan, the author of their study novel, Sea Hearts this week.
Author Margo Lanagan Chats with English Students Read More »
Twelve students from Years 5 and 6 have been working really hard over the past two terms in preparation for the Tournament of Minds competition, which was held last weekend at Edith Cowan University.
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Our recent whole school Assembly was a wonderful celebration of diversity and tied in perfectly with our recently launched Mental Health Strategy. Action 2 of this strategy is to develop a sense of community which values diversity, belonging and connection and the girls certainly achieved.
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The College turned purple this week for Purple Bra Day, in honour of those who have fought or are bravely fighting the battle of cancer
The Social Justice co-curricular group, ran a storytelling and activity session for Year 6 students this week, focussing on the theme “Jesus was a Refugee”.
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