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Ever wished you could go back to school? At Santa Maria, students are not just learning hey are diving into...

What does Easter mean in 2025? At Santa Maria, it’s about finding light in the waiting and courage in compassion....

Its the final week of Term 1 and what a week it has been. Full of fun, laughter and engaging...

Students lit up the Naval Store in Fremantle with a powerful production of Playing Beatie Bow. With moving performances, heartfelt...

What happens when 14 Year 12 girls trade textbooks for surfboards? Courage, chaos, and serious personal growth. Catch the highlights...

There’s a creative buzz at Santa Maria! Thanks to the Parent Levy Fund, our new 3D printers are transforming classrooms...

A zoo trip turned into a movement! The Eco Sisters are bringing conservation home by creating a native garden for...

Joyful harmonies, powerful performances and a buzzing crowd, our Chorale Concert lit up the McDonald Building as 230 students wowed...

How do you build collaboration and confidence in Year 5 students? Throw them into an Amazing Race. Our IGNITE girls...

Despite having hundreds of followers, one of our students confided she still feels isolated. This honest moment sparked a powerful...

We’re nearly at the end of Term 1, but Week 9 didn’t slow down one bit! It was packed with...

Two Year 12 ACCESS students, Emily and Arabella, have earned top honours at the South Metro and South Regional TAFE...

What do high-fives, sunshine, and Mercy Values have in common? This year’s Interhouse Running Festival! From sprinting to singing, students...

Say “ciao” to Michele Monti, our new Head of Languages! With global experience and a passion for culture, she’s bringing...

What do Goldilocks, the environment and voting rights have in common? Our Year 6 girls used persuasive writing to speak...

From bonnet races to bunny costume catwalks, House Day was a colour-splashed celebration of fun, friendship and community at Santa...

From little legends in Year 5 to powerhouse swimmers in Year 12, our 2025 Swimming Carnivals were a joyful splash...

Our Year 5s kicked off their Santa Maria journey with Reflection Day, celebrating kindness, connection, and Mercy values. From storytelling...

Rough seas and steady minds! Our students took the plunge, literally, and came out as certified PADI divers over the...

Lights, camera, language! Our senior French students took learning beyond the classroom at Perth’s 2025 French Film Festival, laughs, music,...

How does a Principal lead with impact? Jennifer Oaten shares how genuine listening—especially to students—shapes stronger schools and strategic decisions....

What a week it’s been! Packed with something for everyone, it was full of fun, learning and memorable moments. Both...

Lent is more than just giving something up. It’s about making space for gratitude, generosity, and growth. See how our...

Starting high school just got a whole lot easier—and more fun! Our Year 7s dived into baking, drama, mystery-solving and...

From raft-building and rock climbing to stargazing and zip lining, our Year 7s took on the bush and came back...

From disco throwbacks to pop anthems, Rock Your Socks Off lit up the Hall with music, energy and first-time performances...

From DMs to digital footprints, our Years 10 & 11s tackled the highs and hazards of social media this week....

Our youngest changemakers just made a big impact! Year 9s wowed everyone at the Young Vinnies event - packing kits,...

Our Year 10s witnessed the devastating ripple effects of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart. From live crash re-enactments to raw...

From Perth to the Pilbara, Ruby Mavrick (class of 2018) is turning her teaching dream into reality, 1,500 km from...