The Year 9 camp has been a big highlight of the year for the students and staff who attended. The girls have enjoyed the camps, held last week and this week and running alongside the Transition Program.
Year 9 Students Embrace Challenges On Year 9 Camp Read More »
A group of student leaders from Santa Maria College attended an inaugural event hosted by Crimson Education giving students an opportunity to interact with industry professionals.
Leadership mixing it with industry Read More »
The essential skills needed for the future of work include competencies like creativity, critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving to find and develop creative solutions for problems that exist in the complex world we live in. The reason these skills are becoming more and more important is because of the changing nature of work and the rapid pace of change.
Equipping Students For The Future – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Year 9 Students have had a busy week completing their Transition Program, designed to prepare students for the move into Year 10 in 2019.
Year 9 Transition Program & Reflection Day Read More »
During Year 7 Humanities & Social Sciences, students have been challenged to come up with a new idea for a product or service that solves a problem or makes life better for people or society.
Who will be crowned Santa Maria’s 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year? Read More »
The lead-up to the release of the WACE exam results can be as stressful as the exams themselves, but the ATAR will not make or break your life.
From the Principal – Life after ATAR Read More »
Uthando Dolls is a co-curricular activity run at the College, in which students create dolls that are sent to Africa. These dolls are used in storytelling and bereavement for children who have lost their parents.
Uthando Dolls: Helping the Children of Africa Read More »
The Infinity Awards acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Western Australians working towards a better waste future through improved waste practices and innovative waste solutions.Santa Maria College was nominated for an Infinity Awards in the category of Waste Wise School of the Year.
Infinity Awards – Santa Maria Highly Commended Read More »
College Psychologist and accredited Youth Mental Health Frist Aid (YMHFA) instructor, Chris Davis, facilitated two parent YMHFA courses in October and November. The courses were held over two full days (14 hours) with a total of 21 parent participants, who are now fully accredited in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Opportunities For Parents Read More »
The start of the school year, can be quite stressful and place extra financial burdens on some families. Our Vinnies co-curricular service group decided they wanted to help alleviate some of that burden.
Vinnies Donate School Supplies Read More »
What are the right questions to ask kids in guiding them towards finding a group of friends who will make them feel relaxed and their best selves?
The Question That Will Help Teenagers Find Their Tribe Read More »
Emma Ritchie, former student and current staff member at Santa Maria College, talked to our Year 10 Textile students, this week about her experiences within the fashion industry as a young entrepreneur.
Emma Ritchie: All Things Fashion Read More »
Christmas came early to Santa Maria this week as students raised funds for our Christmas Appeal at our annual Santa4Santa Day. Our Service co-curricular groups set up stalls to raise funds for St Pats, Vinnies and Shopfront.
Christmas Comes Early: Santa4Santa Day Read More »
In Year 5 Design Technologies, the girls are learning about the Design Thinking Process as a way to plan out and develop new and innovative ways to do and make things
Year 5 Students Learn About the Design Thinking Process Read More »
Our five, Year 9 Recreational Studies classes recently visited Rottnest Island for the annual snorkelling excursion.
Students Enjoy A Day Of Snorkelling At Rottnest Read More »
A broad cross-section of the public were invited to be involved in a design thinking process at the Reconciliation WA Ideas Workshop this week. Twelve Year 11 students from Santa Maria attended the workshop at Curtin University.
Reconciliation WA Ideas Workshop Read More »
The 2018-2019 Student Leadership Council had an opportunity to come together and hold their first official meeting as the student leaders of the College community for upcoming year.
Student Leadership Council: First Official Meeting Read More »
The interaction between students from Aquinas and Santa Maria Colleges is important in the social development of our students. The Year 7 Activity Afternoon held last Friday, is one of the first opportunities for our girls to interact with the boys from Aquinas.
Year 7 Activity Afternoon With Aquinas College Read More »
During the first two weeks of Term 4, the Year 11 ACCESS students undertook their second block of work placement as part of their Workplace Learning (WPL) program.
Year 11s Gain Skills For Work Read More »
Body image speaker Asha Holland spoke to Year 9s today about the fallacy that having a perfect body will make your life perfect
A Magical Body Doesn’t Make A Magical Life Read More »
Santa Maria College in conjunction with Greenbatch and the John Curtin Leadership Academy hosted a staff workshop titled, “Sustainability in Schools”
Sustainability in Schools Event hosted by SMC Read More »
Our Year 9 Marine Science students headed off to Penguin Island this week, to investigate the effects of human influence on the Shoalwater Marine Park. The girls also looked at the adaptations of dolphins, ospreys, terns and sea lions at the park too
Year 9 Marine Science Visit Penguin Island Read More »
We usually think of role models as people who are well behaved and have achieved excellence. Maybe, what our kids need more are role models who fail and then recover.
Best Role Model, Is One Who Fails Read More »
Santa Maria AFL students took part in Blazing the Trail. A West Coast Eagles initiative. Blazing the Trail is an opportunity for young girls from IGSSA schools to participate in short AFL games, organised and managed by the West Coast Eagles Female Academy.
Girls Blazing the Trail Read More »
The fifth biennial Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Student Conference honoured the foundation of the Sisters of Mercy in Australia and the faith and courage of Ursula Frayne who brought her order’s spirit of Mercy to the shores of the Swan River.
Australasian Mercy Secondary Schools Student Conference Read More »
Rottnest Island is the perfect place for a spot of fishing, which our Year 11 Outdoor Education students found out at the end of Term 3. The girls completed their final assessment on the island during their two-day fishing camp.
Fishing Expedition to Rottnest Read More »
Have you ever considered the ways in which co-curricular activities can help increase your daughter’s confidence and ability to speak publicly? Co-ordinated by English Teacher, Rebecca Ewing, Interschool Debating runs at the College from Term 1 through to the end of Term 3.
Debating Gives You Great Critical Thinking Skills! Read More »
Leanne Meldrum, Consultant, School Curriculum & Standards Authority, visited Santa Maria this week to review the College’s Year 12 students offerings for Endorsed Programs.ms.
Santa Maria College Offers The Most Endorsed Programs Of Any School Read More »
Strive9 is part of the suite of Enhanced Learning Programs at Santa Maria College. It is a social justice project, completed in Homeroom groups over the course of Terms 2 and 3. The girls choose an issue they are passionate about and work towards making a difference in that area. The project culminates with Implementation Day, where the girls go out into the community and put their work into practice.
Students Strive to Help Others Read More »
The annual Mothers’ Retreat was an inspiring day, starting with a beautiful reflection, practising the pause and centering ourselves to start the day and prepare for the experience.
Mothers’ Retreat: Taking Time Out Read More »
