Spark6: Innovative Solutions for a Better World through Technology
This week has marked the culmination of another successful instalment of the Spark6 emPower Program for our Year 6 students.
Adaptability
Faith Unveiled: Navigating Faith in the 21st Century with Melissa, Adele and Sascha.
In a rapidly changing world, one thing that remains constant is the importance of faith. As we embark on our journey through life, faith serves as a guiding light, providing us with strength, solace, and purpose.
RoboCup Junior: A Showcase of Innovation and Achievement
In an exciting showcase of skill and creativity, six teams from Santa Maria College recently attended the RoboCup Junior competition.
Kristen Jones (Marchese, Class of 2006)
Kristen’s journey has led her to Concept Fertility and Day Hospital, where she supports couples seeking assistance with conception. She also runs “I Like My Eggs Fertilised”, an online education page empowering patients with knowledge about fertility and assisted reproduction.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 1, 2023
What a fantastic first week of Term 3! We had a NAIDOC Week assembly, the launch of Explore8, pre-Interhouse Athletics Carnival events, and more!
Punmu: A Life-Changing Experience
Twelve students headed to northwest WA for the Punmu Immersion at the end of Term 2. The students reflect on their experiences in this blog.
Tracey Anthony – Youth Empowerment Coach
Tracy Anthony, who was first introduced to the College through ‘The Kindness Challenge’, sits down with us to talk all things mindfulness and navigating change.
Taking Flight: Students Soar at the Athletics Mini Meet
New to the College this year, our Years 5 & 6 students participated in an athletics mini meet, incorporating a range of individual and team events.
Exploring the World of Work: Years 11 & 12 Workplace Learning
Years 11 and 12 girls embarking on the ACCESS pathway have just undertaken ten days of workplace learning at a business of their choice.
Taking Their Skills to the Water: Year 10 Outdoor Education
This week two of our Year 10 Outdoor Education classes completed their Recreational Skippers Ticket assessment.
Mystery Box Challenge: Year 9 Foods
This week our Year 9 Foods students faced the Mystery Box Challenge. They had to prepare a dish in 50 minutes using only the ingredients inside the box.
Kristy (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 10.
Let the Adventures Begin!
Our Year 7s got amongst nature and pushed their boundaries at camp this week in the beautiful Nanga Region.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 3, 2023
Week 3 was a busy one, with the Interhouse Swimming Carnival, Artist in Residence, the launch of our 2023 service co-curriculars, and more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 1, 2023
We always love the first week of the school year – there is such an exciting buzz around the College, which we’ve perfectly captured for you!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 8, 2022
In our last wrap up of the year, you’ll see photos from the Awards Night, Future10, Reptile Incursion, Year 9 Camp, and more!
Happy Campers
Year 9 Camp gives students the opportunity to work with different people, widen their circle of friends and work through their fears.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 7, 2022
This week was a big one for our Year 9 students, with their Reflection Day, Transition Program, and Camp down in Margaret River!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 6, 2022
This week, we had the annual Santa4Santa Day, House Drama Competition, Year 7 Orientation Day, and lots more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 5, 2022
This week, we had the Year 6 Celebration Day, Interhouse Academic Triathlon, Golden Girls’ Luncheon, and more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 4, 2022
This week saw some exciting events, including the middle school production performance, and the art and design parade and exhibition!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 3, 2022
This week, we had the Music Tribute Night, Seeds of Justice conference, SLC inaugural dinner and meeting, House Drama rehearsals, and more!
Young Physicists Win Gold & Silver
Congratulations to Year 10 students Annika, Mackenzie, Emily, Grace and Sanjana, who recently competed in the Junior Young Physicist Tournament.
Rise & Shine, It’s Fishing Time!
Taking full advantage of what WA has to offer, our Year 11 Outdoor Education students went on a two-day fishing camp to Rottnest Island.
ACCESS: The Key to Success
Our Year 12 ACCESS students gathered to celebrate their successes throughout the year, including the completion of their TAFE Certificate.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 1, 2022
We certainly hit the ground running for the first week of Term 4! From the Spark6 convention, to the O’Donnell Cup, there was lots to cover.
Continuing Our Partnership with St Gerard’s
For their Strive9 project, Year 9 de la Hoyde Homeroom chose to continue the relationship Santa Maria College has with St Gerard’s Catholic Primary School.
Congratulations to our Next Generation of Leaders
Our student leaders for 2023 were commissioned this week, in a special ceremony in front of the peers and families.
Refine: Visual Art & Design Exhibition
The Graduation Exhibition Refine, held last Thursday night in the Mercy Gallery, was certainly an opulent affair!
Playgroup Comes to Santa Maria
As part of their Children, Family and Community course this week, the Year 12 class ran a playgroup for staff members.