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Why Reading Impacts School Success – Jennifer Oaten
Studies have shown that reading has numerous cognitive benefits that increase the potential for academic success.
Read MoreA Journey of Healing & Reconciliation Week 2023
We gathered today to acknowledge past policies and practices which caused dispossession and loss of identity for Aboriginal and Torres...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 5, 2023
Year 6 Camp, Workplace Learning, the Seek7 Nearer to Nature excursion and Sisterhood Lunch Series were just some of the...
Read MoreBe Bold, Be Brave, Be You
Our Year 6s headed off to Kerem Adventure Camp this week, where they engaged in rock climbing, high and low...
Read MoreMerryl Sequeira (2012): Empowering Women in Coding & ICT
Past student Merryl Sequeira (2012) has returned to her roots at Santa Maria this year as a Mathematics and Robotics...
Read MoreNearer to Nature: A Seek7 Excursion
This week our Year 7s had an excursion at Point Walter to learn about water in our local environment. They...
Read MoreStage Combat: Choreographing Fight Sequences
Our Year 9 students have been participating in stage combat sessions, learning to perform choreographed fight scenes.
Read MoreBoarders Run for the Cancer Council
In a show of determination, and support for a worthy cause, some of our boarders recently participated in the annual...
Read MoreKristy (1994): Publicist for Paramount and Network 10
Following many jobs in the media industry, Kristy Hall Harper (1994) is now a Senior Publicist at Paramount and Network...
Read MoreJessica Hooker: From SMC to CFO
Introducing Jessica Hooker, a 2005 graduate of Santa Maria. We caught up with her recently to delve into her journey...
Read MoreNever Underestimate The Impact of Family – Jennifer Oaten
Our families are one of the most important parts of our lives. Human beings are social creatures, and families provide...
Read MoreThe Sacramental Life of the Catholic Church
Sister Breda is preparing students to receive the Sacraments this year. Why are these sacraments important to us as Catholics?
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 4, 2023
This week's wrap up features photos from Year 9 Drama Stage Combat, Sisterhood Lunch Series, Interhouse Soccer, Year 11 Workplace...
Read MoreA Pilgrimage to Ireland
Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal of Teaching & Learning, recently embarked on a pilgrimage to Dublin. She shares her story with...
Read MoreThe Archbishop’s LifeLink Day Launch for Secondary Schools
Eight Year 9 students, attended the Archbishopโs Official LifeLink Day Launch for secondary schools this week.
Read MoreHannah Debuts in Western Force Women’s Team
In this blog, we sit down with Religious Education Teacher Hannah Palelei, who has been selected for the Western Force...
Read MoreExploring Creativity: Parents and Daughter Pottery Class
Art Technician Marilyn Morin, recently hosted our parent-daughter pottery classes recently. We spoke to Marilyn about her story.
Read MorePreparing for the Workplace
Year 11 ACCESS students took part in the College's Work Ready Program, which aims to provide support and guidance as...
Read MoreBlubber Me: An Insulation Experiment
Our Year 5s had the chance to perform an experiment in the Superlab, exploring how animals insulate themselves.
Read MoreColour Me Home
'Colour Me Home', a personalised mindfulness colouring book for our Year 7 boarders, aims to alleviate homesickness, foster connections, and...
Read MoreCelebrating Mother’s Day: Honouring the Women Who Shape Our Lives โ Jennifer Oaten
As we approach Mother's Day, let us reflect on the incredible value our mothers and the special women in our...
Read MoreMay: The Month of Mary & Mothers
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honour Mary. Not just a day...
Read MoreWeekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 3, 2023
This week, we had the Year 10 Reflection Day, Boarding Week Assembly, Mother's Day Liturgy, Interhouse Public Speaking competition, and...
Read MoreCheck-in with Santa’s Workshop
Students in the Years 7 and 8 Introductory Woodwork course have recently completed their first woodworking project, an animal desk...
Read MoreEmbody Love, Be Love
Year 10 students learned about embodying love more fully in their lives and how they can be love for themselves...
Read MoreBoarding Week Launches at Santa Maria College
Boarding Week launched at Santa Maria College this week, with a very special assembly hosted by our Boarding Leaders.
Read MoreEnsemble Concert 2023
On Wednesday, our Music community gathered to watch co-curricular ensembles perform songs they have been rehearsing this year.
Read MoreEmpowering Our Young Female Entrepreneurs
Our Women in Business students showcased their businesses to students and staff at the Mother's Day stall this week.
Read MoreThe Big Chop: Marissa to Donate Hair to Charity
In June this year, Marissa will donate her ponytail to Wigs for Kids, a charity that creates wigs for children...
Read MoreAll Things Photography at Huzzard Studios
Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students were fortunate to take part in an excursion to Huzzard Studios, one of...
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