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The School Experience You Wish You Had – Jennifer Oaten
Ever wished you could go back to school? At Santa Maria, students are not just learning hey are diving into...
Read MoreHope in the Waiting – What Easter Means in 2025
What does Easter mean in 2025? At Santa Maria, it’s about finding light in the waiting and courage in compassion....
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Term 1, Week 10 2025
Its the final week of Term 1 and what a week it has been. Full of fun, laughter and engaging...
Read MoreStudents Shine in Playing Beatie Bow
Students lit up the Naval Store in Fremantle with a powerful production of Playing Beatie Bow. With moving performances, heartfelt...
Read MoreYear 12 Outdoor Ed Girls Ride the Waves on Surf Camp
What happens when 14 Year 12 girls trade textbooks for surfboards? Courage, chaos, and serious personal growth. Catch the highlights...
Read MoreFrom Ideas to Reality – 3D Printing Sparks Student Creativity
There’s a creative buzz at Santa Maria! Thanks to the Parent Levy Fund, our new 3D printers are transforming classrooms...
Read MoreEco Sisters Act for Black Cockatoos
A zoo trip turned into a movement! The Eco Sisters are bringing conservation home by creating a native garden for...
Read MoreAn Evening of Talent at the 2025 Chorale Concert
Joyful harmonies, powerful performances and a buzzing crowd, our Chorale Concert lit up the McDonald Building as 230 students wowed...
Read MoreYear 5 IGNITE Students Put Teamwork to the Test
How do you build collaboration and confidence in Year 5 students? Throw them into an Amazing Race. Our IGNITE girls...
Read MoreHelping Girls Build Self-Worth in a Social Media World – Jennifer Oaten
Despite having hundreds of followers, one of our students confided she still feels isolated. This honest moment sparked a powerful...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Term 1, Week 9 2025
We’re nearly at the end of Term 1, but Week 9 didn’t slow down one bit! It was packed with...
Read MoreReal Skills, Real Success – Emily & Bella’s TAFE Triumph
Two Year 12 ACCESS students, Emily and Arabella, have earned top honours at the South Metro and South Regional TAFE...
Read MoreHigh-Fives and Finish Lines – Interhouse Running Festival
What do high-fives, sunshine, and Mercy Values have in common? This year’s Interhouse Running Festival! From sprinting to singing, students...
Read MoreWelcoming Michele Monti – Our New Head of Languages
Say “ciao” to Michele Monti, our new Head of Languages! With global experience and a passion for culture, she’s bringing...
Read MoreFind Your Voice – Year 6 Students Speak Up in Persuasive Writing
What do Goldilocks, the environment and voting rights have in common? Our Year 6 girls used persuasive writing to speak...
Read MoreBig Smiles, Bright Colours & Bonding Moments at House Day
From bonnet races to bunny costume catwalks, House Day was a colour-splashed celebration of fun, friendship and community at Santa...
Read MoreHouse Spirit Was Alive & Splashing! 2025 Swimming Carnivals
From little legends in Year 5 to powerhouse swimmers in Year 12, our 2025 Swimming Carnivals were a joyful splash...
Read MoreBuilding Friendships & Faith – Year 5 Reflection Day
Our Year 5s kicked off their Santa Maria journey with Reflection Day, celebrating kindness, connection, and Mercy values. From storytelling...
Read MoreDiving In – Students Earn Their PADI Stripes
Rough seas and steady minds! Our students took the plunge, literally, and came out as certified PADI divers over the...
Read MoreLanguage Comes Alive at the French Film Festival
Lights, camera, language! Our senior French students took learning beyond the classroom at Perth’s 2025 French Film Festival, laughs, music,...
Read MoreLeading by Listening – Jennifer Oaten
How does a Principal lead with impact? Jennifer Oaten shares how genuine listening—especially to students—shapes stronger schools and strategic decisions....
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Term 1, Week 8 2025
What a week it’s been! Packed with something for everyone, it was full of fun, learning and memorable moments. Both...
Read MoreLent – A Season of Reflection, Renewal, and Mercy in Action
Lent is more than just giving something up. It’s about making space for gratitude, generosity, and growth. See how our...
Read MoreYear 7s Dive into Friendship and Fun
Starting high school just got a whole lot easier—and more fun! Our Year 7s dived into baking, drama, mystery-solving and...
Read MoreYear 7 Camp – A Forest Adventure Full of Firsts
From raft-building and rock climbing to stargazing and zip lining, our Year 7s took on the bush and came back...
Read MoreRock Your Socks Off – A Night of Talent
From disco throwbacks to pop anthems, Rock Your Socks Off lit up the Hall with music, energy and first-time performances...
Read MoreHelping Girls Navigate the Online World With Confidence
From DMs to digital footprints, our Years 10 & 11s tackled the highs and hazards of social media this week....
Read MoreBig Hearts and Bold Ideas – Our Vinnies Girls Step Up
Our youngest changemakers just made a big impact! Year 9s wowed everyone at the Young Vinnies event - packing kits,...
Read MoreReal Stories, Real Impact – Year 10s at RAC bstreetsmart
Our Year 10s witnessed the devastating ripple effects of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart. From live crash re-enactments to raw...
Read MoreFrom Perth to the Pilbara – Ruby Mavrick’s Teaching Journey
From Perth to the Pilbara, Ruby Mavrick (class of 2018) is turning her teaching dream into reality, 1,500 km from...
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