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Reflecting on the Jubilee Year of Hope – Jennifer Oaten
From quiet acts of kindness to joyful community moments, discover how the spirit of hope shaped Santa Maria College in...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Week 8, Term 4, 2025
From snorkelling at Rottnest to celebrating the achievements of our students, the final week of Term 4 was packed with...
Read MoreShining Bright – Recognising our Years 5 & 6 Successes
Joy, talent, and resilience were on full display as our Years 5 & 6 students were recognised for their achievements...
Read MoreCelebrating our Years 7 – 11 Students
We honoured our Years 7–11 students for their hard work, courage, and community spirit at a vibrant 2025 Awards Night....
Read MoreFuture10 Empower – Building Financial Confidence for Life
Our Year 10s dove into real-world money matters with the Future10 Empower Program, building financial confidence for life. See what...
Read MoreYear 5 Put the Sun to Work
Our Year 5s used science, creativity and a lot of sunshine to cook pizza in their own solar ovens! See...
Read MoreYear 9 Snorkelling Adventures at Rottnest
Our Year 9 students swapped desks for fins on an unforgettable day at Rottnest Island this week, discovering coral reefs...
Read MoreCurtin University – A Day of Discovery for Year 10
What’s it really like to be a uni student? Our Year 10s found out during an inspiring day at Curtin...
Read MoreExploring Advent – A Creative Reflection for Year 5
Year 5 students embraced the spirit of Advent with creative, heartfelt posters exploring hope, love, joy, and peace. Discover how...
Read MoreThe Girls We Have Not Met Yet – Jennifer Oaten
What we build today shapes the girls we haven’t met yet. Discover how Santa Maria College’s new Foundation and Take...
Read MoreA Joyful Farewell – Year 6 Celebration Day
From heartfelt prayers to joyful dancing, our Year 6 Celebration Day captures the spirit of growth, gratitude and girlhood. See...
Read MoreThree Santa Maria Graduates Awarded Prestigious University Scholarships
Aeva, Amy, and Sienna, three Class of 2025 graduates, have each earned a $12,000 scholarship from Murdoch University. Find out...
Read MoreYears 5 & 6 Students Shine at Teeball and Cricket Gala Days
Our Years 5 and 6 students gave it their all at this week’s Gala Days, showing off new cricket and...
Read MoreYear 6 Turn Marketers in a Creative Cereal Challenge
Our Year 6 students have been thinking like marketers, dreaming up cereal brands with creative flair and business savvy! Take...
Read MoreStudents Bring the Laughs with Class Clowns Comedy Workshop
Our Year 11.5 Drama students embraced comedy and courage in a high-energy workshop with Class Clowns, guided by a professional...
Read MoreA Journey Through Time – Year 7 IGNITE
What does it mean to be human? Our Year 7 IGNITE students explored this big question through an engaging evolution...
Read MoreTelling Stories That Matter: Catherine Kolomyjec and the Power of Everywhere
Santa Maria alumni Catherine Kolomyjec (1986), along with The Periscope Crew bring 'Everywhere' to life, a global award-winning documentary led...
Read MorePreparing Our Hearts for Christmas
Discover how Santa Maria College students and families can prepare for the season of Advent with weekly Scripture readings, prayers...
Read MoreSisterhood Series Continues to Inspire in Term 3
What happens when students meet alumni face-to-face? The Sisterhood Series gave our Years 10 - 12 students a powerful glimpse...
Read MoreYear 9 Students Design Penguin Nesting Boxes
Our Year 9 students are putting science into action by designing penguin nesting boxes to help protect WA’s little penguins....
Read MoreStudents Dive in at Secondary Schools’ Open Water Swim
From first-timers to seasoned swimmers, our students dove into the Schools' Open Water Swim with courage and team spirit at...
Read MoreWhat Your Teenager’s Negativity Is Really Telling You – Jennifer Oaten
Why is your daughter so negative lately? It might not be what you think. Discover how understanding her emotions and...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Week 6, Term 4
From Drama and slime-making to sport and Santa4Santa spirit, our girls packed Week 6 with creativity, care, and community. Don’t...
Read MoreInspire 2025 – A Celebration of Creativity, Innovation & Community
From wearable art to ceramic sculptures and digital prototypes, Inspire 2025 was a joyful celebration of student creativity and innovation....
Read MoreSanta4Santa Day – A Celebration of Compassion and Christmas Cheer
From handmade shortbread to hot chips and Christmas bingo, Santa4Santa Day 2025 was a joyful celebration of giving. See how...
Read MoreBringing Stories to Life Through Children’s Theatre
Laughter, pirates, and moral lessons! Our Year 8 students lit up the stage with bold, original theatre pieces for our...
Read MoreFrom Eco Sister to Environmental Changemaker
From Eco Sister to environmental trailblazer, discover how Sascha turned school service hours into a citywide sustainability movement. Her story...
Read MoreWhy Inclusion Matters for Mental Health – Jennifer Oaten
What does genuine inclusion look like, and why does it matter so much to our students' wellbeing? Jennifer Oaten unpacks...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up – Term 4, Week 5
From budding scientists to bold performers, our students embraced a week of adventure, creativity, and purpose. See how learning came...
Read MoreGoing Above and Beyond Through Service
Discover how our students grow through service, with some students going above and beyond the requirements. Four of our students...
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