News blog

Over the years, expectations of teachers have continued to grow. As a classroom teacher today, inspiring students in our subject...

The last week of a very big, strange term, where our girls and staff still managed to achieve so much!

Like many things this year the annual Archbishop’s LifeLink Day had to be cancelled. Instead, the Just Leadership group had...

In Design Thinking you generate a ton of ideas, build and test prototypes, and share what you’ve designed, eventually you’ll...

James Rees will be taking on the position of O'Donnell House Coordinator in Semester 2 while Benjamin Court takes some...

Rebecca Johnson will be our Acting Head of English in Semester 2. She replaces Anthony Phillips who will be enjoying...

Congratulations to Year 9 student, Bella Mowday, who has been nominated for a 2020 Western Australian Music Song of the...

Rest is not a luxury, it is a necessity. It affects our wellbeing, productivity, and our ability to think. With...

Skyla Pengilly (2018) visited Year 10 and 12 Commerce classes this week. She talked to them about her traineeship at...

The Library has reorganised the Young Adult and All Ages Collection into genres. Now students can find their favourite genre...

The Year 10 Physics class made their own Newton's cradle this week. Here’s what some of the girls had to...

As part of Technology Day, the Pubbles co-curricular group held their annual photography competition. Congratulations to all the winners and...

Year 10 Outdoor Education students have been working towards obtaining their Recreational Skippers Ticket this Term.

The commercial kitchen took on a different vibe last week as some staff were treated to an amazing bruch by...

TikTok came of age during the COVID-19 restrictions. It's entertaining and kids love it, but is it having an impact...

Year 9 Visual Arts students are currently sharing their experiences of COVID-19 via an installation called Swoon.

The Santa Maria Boarding community offers a large range of academic support for boarders to help them achieve their academic...

COVID-19 has had a significant effect on universities. Principal Jennifer Oaten looks at these changes and how they will affect...

It's been a very busy week here at the College as we count down to the holidays. We hope you enjoy...

Technology Day gives us a moment to stop and appreciate the incredible networks, devices and connections that link our modern...

When young people understand the importance of meeting the needs of others, they gain a sense of purpose that can...

Year 8 students have been talking a lot about kindness during Pastoral Care Time. This has inspired the painted rocks...

2018 Media Captain and Old Girl, Fioline Oetomo was back at the College this week as part of Technology Day...

Year 10 Religious Education classes have been studying vocations. They were invited to research a religious order. The class felt...

The IGSSA Cross Country event went ahead on Friday in a modified format. It was the first interschool sporting event...

The College handed over our generous donations from the Winter Appeal today, to representatives from Shopfront, St Pats and St...

Year 12 student, Portia Pittorino has been dancing since she was 2, dance is her life. Portia was invited to...

The Uthando Dolls project has been running at Santa Maria for 10 years now, but what is it and how...

In Outdoor Education students plan and participate in a range of outdoor activities while, also developing knowledge and understanding to...

You’ve probably seen the amazing morning sunrise photographs taken at the College. These are usually taken by John Wray, Campus...