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Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.

We gathered today to acknowledge past policies and practices which caused dispossession and loss of identity for Aboriginal and Torres...

Year 6 Camp, Workplace Learning, the Seek7 Nearer to Nature excursion and Sisterhood Lunch Series were just some of the...

Our Year 6s headed off to Kerem Adventure Camp this week, where they engaged in rock climbing, high and low...

Past student Merryl Sequeira (2012) has returned to her roots at Santa Maria this year as a Mathematics and Robotics...

This week our Year 7s had an excursion at Point Walter to learn about water in our local environment. They...

Our Year 9 students have been participating in stage combat sessions, learning to perform choreographed fight scenes.

In a show of determination, and support for a worthy cause, some of our boarders recently participated in the annual...

Following many jobs in the media industry, Kristy Hall Harper (1994) is now a Senior Publicist at Paramount and Network...

Introducing Jessica Hooker, a 2005 graduate of Santa Maria. We caught up with her recently to delve into her journey...

Our families are one of the most important parts of our lives. Human beings are social creatures, and families provide...

Sister Breda is preparing students to receive the Sacraments this year. Why are these sacraments important to us as Catholics?

This week's wrap up features photos from Year 9 Drama Stage Combat, Sisterhood Lunch Series, Interhouse Soccer, Year 11 Workplace...

Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal of Teaching & Learning, recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Dublin. She shares her story with...

Eight Year 9 students, attended the Archbishop’s Official LifeLink Day Launch for secondary schools this week.

In this blog, we sit down with Religious Education Teacher Hannah Palelei, who has been selected for the Western Force...

Art Technician Marilyn Morin, recently hosted our parent-daughter pottery classes recently. We spoke to Marilyn about her story.

Year 11 ACCESS students took part in the College's Work Ready Program, which aims to provide support and guidance as...

Our Year 5s had the chance to perform an experiment in the Superlab, exploring how animals insulate themselves.

'Colour Me Home', a personalised mindfulness colouring book for our Year 7 boarders, aims to alleviate homesickness, foster connections, and...

As we approach Mother's Day, let us reflect on the incredible value our mothers and the special women in our...

For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honour Mary. Not just a day...

This week, we had the Year 10 Reflection Day, Boarding Week Assembly, Mother's Day Liturgy, Interhouse Public Speaking competition, and...

Students in the Years 7 and 8 Introductory Woodwork course have recently completed their first woodworking project, an animal desk...

Year 10 students learned about embodying love more fully in their lives and how they can be love for themselves...

Boarding Week launched at Santa Maria College this week, with a very special assembly hosted by our Boarding Leaders.

On Wednesday, our Music community gathered to watch co-curricular ensembles perform songs they have been rehearsing this year.

Our Women in Business students showcased their businesses to students and staff at the Mother's Day stall this week.

In June this year, Marissa will donate her ponytail to Wigs for Kids, a charity that creates wigs for children...

Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students were fortunate to take part in an excursion to Huzzard Studios, one of...