As part of our celebration of technology this week students involved in the Pubbles crew co-curricular group were invited to enter into the annual Technology Day photography competition. The competition was open to students from Years 7 – 12. Students submitted photos to three categories, Black and White, Landscape and Portrait.
This year, Year 9 IGNITE students have been involved in a Mentor Program with past students, run in collaboration between the College and the Old Girls’ Association.
Our Visual Arts teachers yesterday became the students when illustrator, Ross Potter, came to Santa Maria College to share the finer points of pencil drawing.
Parents are often eager to ensure their kids are happy and safe, but when should you pull back? When are you doing more harm than good?
On a golden afternoon, young Alice follows a White Rabbit, who disappears down a nearby rabbit hole. Quickly following him, she tumbles into the burrow – and enters the merry, topsy-turvy world of Wonderland! Memorable meetings and whimsical escapades highlight Alice’s journey, which culminates in a madcap encounter with the Queen of Hearts – and her army of playing cards.
Simone Sawiris appointed new Deputy Principal, Teaching & Learning
So many wonderful activities and learnings to share.
Each week, our teachers are lucky to read creative, high quality writing from our girls. This week we thought we’d …
Earlier in the year Artist in Resident, Andrew Fraser, worked with Years 8, 9 and 10 girls to produce panels using a technique with spray paints and stencils.
These panel have now been installed outside the Santa Maria Uniform shop and look amazing!
What does it mean to be ‘educated’, and how is that definition changing? As we enter the Age of Innovation we need to reassess which skills are important in preparing students for the future.
Last weekend, Year 11 Boarders from Aquinas and Santa Maria Colleges attended a Leadership Camp at Forest Edge, Waroona together.
Recently, a student asked me about why they should bother trying to make a difference. Why should they be the one to use less plastic, or recycle, or plant a tree?
Eco Sisters is about educating our students to be environmentally responsible.
This year’s Languages Cultural Day was a huge success, with a large number of activities organised giving girls the opportunity to celebrate different cultures from around the world.
Congratulations to Aimee Kunnen who was chosen as a part of a collaboration between C03: Youth, WA’s Flagship Contemporary Dance Company, and Quantum Leap – a part of QL2 Dance Inc. Â
During Pastoral Care Time this week, some of our Houses teamed up for some fun across the year groups in a non-competitive way.
Year 11 Human Biology: Learning about rat reproductive systems via dissections.
Dolphin Watch 2017 has well and truly started at Santa Maria College. Joselyn Juraszek from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Visitor Attractions was invited to the College on Tuesday evening to chat to our ever-growing group of Mini Ladies in Lab Coats.
Our Year 10 Food class is taking part in the McCormacks Flavour Forecast competition.
The SMC Comets (Level 2) and SMC Gravity (Level 1) cheerleading teams competed at the Cheer Unlimited Australia (CUA) Â Rock N Cheer Championships at HBF Arena.
The Year 6 IGNITE class exploded with creativity recently during their study of Kings Court.
One of the strengths of the College is our strong House system. All large schools need smaller places where students feel special. This occurs in Year groups and Homeroom groups, and to a very large extent within the eight Houses.
Another busy week.
Sharon Warburton, Deputy Chair of Fortescue Metals Group, visited the College today, to speak to the Year 11 and 12 Accounting & Finance students
Santa Maria College celebrated NAIDOC Day today with activities run by our Year 12 Leaders.
Learn more about our Alumni Sonya Erceg (1994) is up to in the BIG WIDE WORLD!
The WA Athletics Stadium was buzzing as girls from Years 5 – 12 arrived to compete in over 360 events. It was fantastic to see so many students competing in a range of track and field events and team games throughout the day.
Year 7 student Chloe Williams, wins gold in tennis tournaments
Alicia Tory (Year 7, Corbett) to represent WA in Hockey at National Championships in Adelaide
Maya, Cleo and Billie to represent WA in cross country.
Year 12 students, Rose Grier and Tessa Pagnoni win the Year 11 & 12 category of Languages Week competition
