Pierre de Coubertin was the founder of modern Olympics and believed the importance of sport in the development of the individual. He believed in the qualities of excellence, sportsmanship and respect embody the valued of Olympism.
Congratulations Adele: 2018 Pierre de Coubertin Award Recipient Read More »
Each year, the Santa Maria Health & Physical Education Department runs Health Week to provide information and resources on leading a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
From Zumba to Yoga and Everything in Between: Health Week Read More »
Reading books, for many children, is sadly declining. At Santa Maria, we are trying to turn that around. Recently, as part of Book Week, parents and students were invited to a special reading night in the Sawle Centre, where parents brought along their favourite childhood books to share with their daughter.
Santa Maria Book Club: Encouraging the Love of Books Read More »
Santa Maria was a sea of purple this week as the College celebrated Purple Bra Day. Staff and students dressed in purple, the College was adorned with purple streamers and purple cupcakes were sold at recess in the Purple Bra Day cake stall.Â
Over $15,000 Raised Over 5 Years! Read More »
During this term, our Years 10 to 12 Italian students were given the opportunity to participate in afternoon language activities with students from Aquinas College and CBC Fremantle.
Using Language Skills Outside the Classroom Read More »
Yesterday, Year 12 Religion & Life students had the privilege of listening to Rosa Ranieri and Sister Kaye from the Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) talk about this surprisingly prevalent issue.
Human Trafficking: ACRATH Speak To Year 12 Religion & Life Students Read More »
Julia Hales (Class of 1998) was invited back to speak to some of our current Drama students to share her journey in the creative arts and discuss her play ‘We Belong Together.’Â
Life Lessons With A Lunchbox – Julia Hales Read More »
Understanding the human experience of our College site was the purpose of the first Master Plan Workshop this week. Forty participants formed groups made up of a combination of parents, staff and students to share their knowledge and ideas.
From the Principal: Our First Master Planning Workshop Read More »
Transition is all about change. Making the change from high school to university or the workplace is a crucial step that our Year 12 students are about to embark on. Figuring out how to make this transition smooth and successful was one of the aims of Life Beyond Santa.
The Year 10 Outdoor Education (OED) students returned from their Year 10 OED Expedition last Thursday. It was another successful and rewarding adventure for the girls. The students abseiled and rock climbed at the Wilyabrup Sea Cliffs, canoed along the Blackwood River, navigated and bushwalked to and from locations and set up camp at various campsites.
Facing Fears and Challenging Yourself: Year 10 OED Expedition Read More »
The annual Public Speaking Competition is always a hotly contended contest. Students from Years 5 – 12 competed over two nights. Students delivered prepared speeches, with the finalists delivering impromptu speeches at the end of the night.
Girls Excel in Public Speaking Competition Read More »
An excited group of six students and Home Economics teacher Carolyn Vlahov, recently enjoyed a tour of the Crown Metropol and Towers, viewing their multi-faceted restaurants, bars and venue spaces.Â
Behind The Scenes Look at Hospitality at Crown Metropol Read More »
As part of the Santa Maria College Strategic Plan one of our focus areas is to complete the following objective: ‘In consultation with community members, prepare a Master Plan and a staged Capital Development Plan with financial modelling.’ To ensure this process is inclusive our stakeholder group will consist of students, parents and staff.
From The Principal – Development of the Santa Maria College Master Plan Read More »
Year 7 Students had the opportunity to talk with famous Australian author Lee Battersby, as part of their English curriculum recently. The Year 7 girls have been studying Battersby’s text ‘Magrit’ in class.
Famous Author Talks With Year 7 English Students Read More »
A number of Year 12 Politics and Law students attended the annual Sir Ronald Wilson lecture to hear Justice Jeremy Curthoys discuss the development of LGBTQI rights in Australia.
Students Attend Sir Ronald Wilson Lecture Read More »
Members of the co-curricular group Young Vinnies learnt more about the plight of homeless people last week, during their annual Homelessness Evening. Students from Years 10 – 12, participated in the evening, sharing a dinner consisting of soup the girls had made themselves and bread.
Students Learn More About Homelessness Read More »
Year 11 students Stephanie Tory and Madeleine Haines have been selected to participate in the National Youth Science Forum (NYSF). This is a not-for-profit organisation, which runs a series of residential programs encouraging young people to pursue their passion for science.  Â
Students Selected for National Youth Science Forum Read More »
Healthy self-esteem is a powerful protective factor for our kids. What works in creating healthy self-esteem and what doesn’t?
Building Self-esteem That Won’t Crack Under Pressure Read More »
The Year 11 boarders are currently focused on leadership. As future Year 12s of the Boarding School, they are all leaders regardless of whether or not they choose to submit an application for one of the official roles.
Leadership in Boarding Read More »
