Gap Students in Boarding
Every six months, four GAP students arrive to work at Santa Maria College. Placed by Letz Live, the students undergo training in Brisbane before coming to begin their time with us.
Boarding
What Have the Boarders Been Up to?
Last weekend the Years 7 and 8 boarders enjoyed iceskating with all other schools while the Year 9s went roller skating, also with other boarding schools.Â
Sixth Year of Run For A Reason
A large group of boarders will participate in the HBF Run for a Reason this Sunday. Â The girls will wear orange in support of the Leukemia Foundation and in remembrance of former Head of Boarding, Linda Bulloch.
Year 12 student Ellie Lee, has been involved each year, since she started at Santa Maria. She recently had an article about her participation included in the Midwest Times.
Boarders Attend Their Own Royal Wedding
The Boarders celebrated the recent royal wedding with a very special wedding reception all of our own. The girls were extremely creative in coming up with costumes to attend the royal wedding and prizes were awarded to the best dressed.Â
Getting to Know our Boarding Supervisors: Catherine House
In celebration of Boarding Week this week, we asked the Boarding Housemothers some questions to gain an insight into these special women, who care for your daughters when they are away from home.
Today we hear from Karen MacDonald and Jackie Strange, housemothers from Sylvester House.
Getting to Know our Boarding Supervisors: Sylvester House
In celebration of Boarding Week this week, we asked the Boarding Housemothers some questions to gain an insight into these special women, who care for your daughters when they are away from home.
Today we hear from Karen MacDonald and Jackie Strange, housemothers from Sylvester House.
Getting to Know our Boarding Supervisors: Ursula House
In celebration of Boarding Week this week, we asked the Boarding Housemothers some questions to gain an insight into these special women, who care for your daughters when they are away from home.
Today we hear from Lynette New and Karen Goeman, housemothers from Ursula House.
Getting To Know Our Boarding Supervisors: Bertrand House
In celebration of Boarding Week this week, we asked the boarding supervisors some questions to gain an insight into these special women, who care for your daughters when they are away from home.
Today we hear from Cathy Smith and Frances Preston from Bertrand House.
Boarding Leaders’ Network at Santa Maria
Recently, Santa Maria College hosted a Year 12 Boarding Leaders’ dinner to promote camaraderie and networking. Over 90 leaders from 15 boarding colleges throughout Perth gathered in the Recreation Centre to appreciate the view of the Swan River, share drinks and cheese, and engage in conversation and networking with other leaders.
Melbourne Cup Fun in Boarding
The Boarding Leaders organised a Melbourne Cup Hat Dinner on the evening preceeding the Cup this week. Most of the girls and staff entered into the spirit of the event and winners of the best hats were announced.
Day Girls Become Boarders for a Night
The girls in Year 7 were asked to invite a day friend to spend some time in Boarding to experience the life of a Boarder.
Final Day in Boarding
On Thursday the last official day for Year 12 students was celebrated at the College. The girls in Boarding dressed in a range of costumes for the start of the day.
Boarders Enjoy Some African Drumming
African Drumming Circles visited the Boarding School last weekend
Year 12 Final days in Boarding
The Year 12 boarders were farewelled by their Year 11 boarding sisters on Sunday.
6 Boarding Teams in Netball Grand Finals
In a huge effort, six of our eight boarding netball teams made it through into the Grand Final. The Junior C4 Team  and the under 17 team were both victorious taking the premiership medal in each division.
Orange Reigns in Boarding!
During Mercy Day, all of the boarding students wore an orange hair ribbon, which is the colour of the Leukaemia foundation. The girls processed into the McDonald Building together during Mass this morning as a mark of remembrance for Linda Bulloch, Head of Boarding, who passed away twelve months ago.
Christmas in July
Christmas came early to boarding this year with a Christmas in July Dinner. Many of the girls enjoyed the opportunity to get dressed up in tinsel and Christmas decorations, as gifts and as Santa Claus and his friends.
Year 11 Boarders Head Out on Camp
Last weekend, Year 11 Boarders from Aquinas and Santa Maria Colleges attended a Leadership Camp at Forest Edge, Waroona together.
New to Boarding
We have two new Year 8 students in Boarding this term. We welcome Alex Cole into Sylvester House and Manow Smith into Catherine House. This term we also welcome two new GAP students from South Africa, Palesa Tshesane and Alex Jordaan.
Cruising on the Swan
Year 10 students recently attended a river cruise hosted by St. Hilda’s School for Girls, where they got to mingle with students from other boarding schools across Perth.
Boarding Turns Green
For St. Patrick’s Day the Boarders celebrated in style, turning the dining room green.
Boarders Hit the Waves
Our Senior Boarders have been participating in a five-week surfing course at Scarborough Beach.
Far From Home: Boarding School and Homesickness
This weekend I’m attending the thirty-year reunion of my boarding school year group. With that group of women, I stumbled …
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