What “Like a Girl” Means to Me
Inspired by Tayla Harris (AFLW), “Kick Like a Girl” we recently asked our Year 5 girls what the term “Like a Girl” means to them. #KickLikeaGirl
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Year 11s Going Local
Over the duration of Term 1, our Year 11 Food Science students have been involved in the planting and maintaining of a class garden and using this produce to created delicious meals.
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You have the power to change stuff. Thankyou.
Year 10 Humanities students were challenged and engaged by Kalvin Hart from Thankyou on Monday. The social enterprise company is an amazing case study of the application of HASS and the development of global citizenship.
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Our House System – Jennifer Oaten Principal
Our House system structure enables our large school community to exist as smaller communities and foster this sense of belonging. Our eight Houses enable the younger girls to form special bonds with the senior girls, and there are also many opportunities for leadership.
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The Importance of History in the Bible
Year 9 Religious Education classes have had a great time putting together displays, which showcase the different periods in history
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Biology Students Get Hands On Experience At Camp
Last week, the Year 11 Biology class spent two days conducting fieldwork in the Perth Hills. The camp provided students with a variety of hands-on activities allowing the students to study the jarrah forest ecosystem.
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Student Mental Health Ambassadors – Jennifer Oaten Principal
At Santa Maria College we have commenced the development of our Mental Health Framework which is being driven by our Mental Health Ambassadors.
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Students Introduced to the World of Binary
Today our Year 7 Creative Media and Games & Animation classes were introduced to the world of binary.
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Year 7 Students Swan River Excursion
The recent Year 7 HASS and Science excursion to Point Walter provided students with the opportunity to conduct fieldwork in their local area.
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Students Help Out at Local Parish
Over the last few weekends, a number of our girls have been helping out as part of our Service Program at St Joseph Pignatelli Parish, doing some heavy gardening.
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Not All Opinions Are Equal
We are all very good at judging other people’s ideas and opinions, but how good are we at examining our own? And are we teaching children to be self-reflective, logical, and critical?
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Eco Sisters Reflection Workshop
The EcoSisters Service group had a great afternoon on Tuesday after school, during their reflection workshop.Â
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Students Having Sum Fun with Maths
The Have Sum Fun Maths competition is an exciting mathematics initiative that uses a quiz-night format where students race against the clock to answer questions.
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Chloe’s ACCESS Pathway To University
Nursing is one of the most competitive fields of study to access for a school graduate. Chloe Waters got there by an unconventional pathway. Learn about the alternatives to ATAR that are opening doors for our girls.
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Year 8: The Domino Challenge
Today during Pastoral Care Time today, the McDonald Building was filled with laughter and shrieks of joy as the Year 8s embarked on a mass domino challenge.
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Harmony Day – Everybody Belongs
Harmony Day is a day to celebrate Australian multiculturalism. It is a day of celebration and cultural respect for anyone who calls Australia home.
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Caritas Day 2019
Jillian Landers, Head of Mission, explains why Santa Maria College participates in Caritas Day and why you should too.
Harriet Passionate about the Blue Tree Project
If you’ve been driving in the country lately, you might have seen dead trees by the side of the road or in a paddock, painted blue, giving them a ‘blue’ lease on life.
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Volunteers Build Community – Jennifer Oaten Principal
As a College, I believe our sense of community is one of our strengths. In 2019 our Mercy Value of Hospitality is our focus and links very closely to developing a sense of community where we welcome the stranger and create a friendly space where everyone is included.
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Alumni Profile – Shannon Ziegelaar
Shannon Ziegelaar has achieved a great deal in her 27 years. And it hasn’t been a case of simply ticking the boxes. In fact, she usually operates outside of the box
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7th Annual Father Daughter Walk to School
Since 2013, Santa Maria dads (and some mums) and their daughters have enjoyed a special trip to school together at the annual Father-Daughter Walk to School.
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Students Enjoy Oil Painting Workshop With WA Artist Rachelle Dusting
Our Years 11 & 12 ATAR Visual Arts students were treated to an oil painting portraiture workshop this week with Perth artist Rachelle Dusting.
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Taylah to Dance at Performing Arts Perspectives
Congratulations to Taylah Carozza (Class of 2018) who has been selected to perform in the 2019 Performing Arts Perspectives
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International Women’s Day Breakfast with Inspirational Dr Sharon Lee
Dr Sharon Lee is Head of Neurosurgery at Perth Children’s Hospital. She gave an inspiring address at Santa Maria’s International Women’s Day Breakfast
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Celebrating International Women’s Day – Jennifer Oaten Principal
We often hear stories of inspiring, brilliant women who appear to have it all on International Women’s Day so it is easy to forget that it began as a fight for the rights of ordinary women all around the world. Many women before us have shown great courage and determination to lead change in their countries and their communities.
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What Does International Women’s Day Mean To Our Girls?
We interviewed some of our Year 12 students to find out what International Women’s Day means to them. We also asked them to name alumni who inspire them.
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Becoming Just Leaders
This week, some of our Year 9 students attended the Caritas Just Leadership Workshop, which aims to inspire young people to become ‘just leaders’.
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Learning from the Early Settlers
Our Year 5s are currently learning about the first settlers of the Swan River Colony. The girls visited Peninsula Farm and the East Perth Cemetery to learn first hand what the settlers went through.
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Mercy Pilgrimage: In the footsteps of Ursula Frayne and her companions
Today, the staff of Santa Maria traced the journey up the Swan River made by the Mercy Sisters. The aim was to bring to life for the participants the story of the early Sisters.
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Staff Conference: Connecting Learning To Life
Today’s staff conference had the theme ‘Connecting Learning to Life’. It was an opportunity for staff to closely examine the future of learning for our girls.
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