The Year 9 Marine Science students visited Penguin Island in the Shoalwater Marine Park this week as part of their studies.
Marine Science Students Become Environmentalists for the Day Read More »
Year 9 student, Asha, found her own unique method of learning in her RE Class recently by creating a pop-up book to help in her study of Genesis.
How a Pop-Up Book Unlocked Asha’s Academic Potential Read More »
Year 6 Camp, Workplace Learning, the Seek7 Nearer to Nature excursion and Sisterhood Lunch Series were just some of the things happening this week!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 5, 2023 Read More »
148 girls from Years 8-12 gathered for Achievers’ Club lunches to celebrate and acknowledge their outstanding efforts in Semester 2, 2022.
Achievers’ Club: Recognising Academic Excellence Read More »
In our last wrap up of the year, you’ll see photos from the Awards Night, Future10, Reptile Incursion, Year 9 Camp, and more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 8, 2022 Read More »
What came first? The chicken or the egg? Our Year 10 Biology students might be able to shed some light on that age-old question.
New Babies in the Science Lab Read More »
Once again, Santa Maria has produced some wonderful results in the National Computer Science Schools Challenge this Semester.
Another Semester of Success: The National Computer Science Schools Challenge Read More »
BrainSTEm students have been focussing on neuroscience. This week they enjoyed a hands-on workshop with guests from Murdoch University.
BrainSTEM Students’ Focus on Neuroscience Read More »
There is always a lot happening in Science, so we thought we’d highlight some of what’s been happening in Years 7 – 10.
What’s Been Happening in Science? Read More »
Year 7 students headed to Point Walter this week to bring their learning to life, conducting fieldwork as part of the Seek7 Learning Program.
Year 7 Students Get Nearer to Nature Read More »
The Year 5 IGNITE class have been learning about the American cartoonist, Rube Goldberg before creating their own Rube Goldberg machines.
Year 5 IGNITE: If At First You Don’t Succeed… Read More »
I remember excursions as a fun part of my schooling. It was an excellent opportunity to get away from a
Year 12 Biology Taken to the Zoo Read More »
For their Fearless5 projects this year, Year 5 students decided to investigate how they could bring more native birds back to the College. They came up with some amazing ideas.
Fearless5: Bringing Birds Back to Santa Maria Read More »
The Seek7 girls headed to Point Walter to enjoy some hands-on work with the staff from the Nearer to Nature program this week.
Seek7: Students Get Hands-On at Point Walter Read More »
Brain Stem students had the chance to participate in a workshop presented by Neuroscientist, Associate Professor Jennifer Rodger.
Brain Stem Workshop Read More »
The Year 11 Biology students headed off to the Perth Hills Discovery Centre in Mundaring, this week for the annual Biology Camp.
A Rare Encounter with the Elusive Chuditch: Year 11 Biology Camp Read More »
To extend on their classroom learning, Year 6 classes headed off on an excursion to Parliament House last week.
Year 6s Visit Parliament House Read More »
This week, Class of 2020 graduates returned to talk to current ATAR English and Literature students.
English Tips and Tricks Read More »
The Biology fieldwork camp to the Beelu National Park last week, gave students the opportunity to experience working as biologists in the field.
Year 11 Biology Camp: Working in the Field Read More »
Sophia and Abigail have won their division of Robocup for the third year running. We interviewed the girls about the competition.
Robocup State Champions for the Third Year Read More »
Congratulations to Madelyn Fowler, the 2020 Law Society of Western Australia award winner. this award is presented to the top-performing Year 12 Politics and Law student in each school.
Knowledge Is Power Read More »
If you have been following the US election with as much interest as we have, you might appreciate the insights of some of our Year 11 Politics & Law students
Our Take on the Election Read More »
Year 8 IGNITE students have been learning some pretty cool stuff as they develop their coding skills.
Cool Coding Fun in IGNITE Read More »
Year 10 Biology students have been conducting an investigation to examine how birth order affects the growth rates of newly born chickens.
Caring for Chicks Read More »
Congratulations to all those who took part in the Interhouse Public Speaking Competition this year. Here are the winners from each year group.
Public Speaking Finals Read More »
Bringing science to life is the passion of Ailsa Harris, Head of Science. She and her department have developed elective subjects our girls can really get their teeth into.
Bringing Science to Life Read More »
This week we chatted with Dr Chrissie Fossey, about the Maths Extension Program offered to students in Years 5 & 6.
Extending Our Girls in Maths Read More »
At Santa Maria College, Year 11 Biology students have the opportunity to develop their scientific inquiry skills by working with yabbies.
What is your favourite piece of film music, that big orchestral sound that brings your Saturday night movie to life?
Film Music Analysis Read More »
Year 11 Biology students have been conducting investigations into the effect of heat on the germination rates of acacia seeds.
Germination of Acacia Seeds Read More »
