Term 2 closed with plenty to celebrate, from student exhibitions and reflection days to House spirit at the Athletics Carnival and Girls4Girls fundraising. This fortnightly wrap captures the learning, generosity and community moments that made the end of term so memorable.
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Water became the starting point for something much bigger as Year 7 students explored justice, sustainability and shared responsibility through the SEEK7 emPOWER Project. See how their ideas, teamwork and creative thinking will come to life at the SEEK7 Exhibition on 24 June.
SEEK7 Explores a World Shaped by Water Read More »
Girls4Girls Day at Santa Maria College is a student-led fundraising day that supports Mercy Works programs for girls in Papua New Guinea. The event combines community activities such as free dress, a bake sale, a sausage sizzle and a staff versus student match with a clear focus on justice and service. Funds raised help support girls’ education, safety and opportunity.
Girls4Girls Day Brought Pink, Purpose and Plenty of Heart Read More »
From sustainability projects and biodiversity learning to Interhouse High Jump and Outreach Mass, this week reflected the energy and care of life at Santa Maria College. See how students engaged in service, creativity, collaboration and action across the College community.
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From student performances and public speaking to service initiatives, sport and Year 12 celebrations, this week’s wrap up captures the energy of life at Santa Maria College. See how students are growing in confidence, compassion, leadership and community spirit across the College.
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Santa Maria College in Perth has a long-established performing arts community centred on choir, ensemble, and performance. Madison Pinto (2024) shared how the music department was a formative space for her building resilience, empathy, and confidence.
Madison Pino – Can’t Stop the Music Read More »
This week, we celebrate National Boarding Week honouring our students who travel from regional and remote communities. We marked the week with a school-wide assembly with boarders sharing their personal stories, and a variety of events across the week. Boarding at Santa Maria College is a significant part of the College’s identity, with boarders contributing to leadership, community life, and the school’s culture of belonging.
Echoes from Home: Celebrating Boarding Week at Santa Maria College Read More »
Karen Abercromby (Santa Maria College, Class of 1980) is a Cultural Heritage Planner at the City of Perth with over 35 years of experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. Her work involves assessing the cultural significance of historic places and working with communities and traditional owners to conserve them for future generations. Her career began with a childhood fascination with a heritage farmhouse in Como and was deepened by cultural geography studies at Santa Maria College. She now leads heritage conservation initiatives for the City of Perth, including work connected to the founding convent of the Sisters of Mercy.
The Geography of Heart – Karen Abercromby (1980) Read More »
Santa Maria College commissioned its 2026 Year 7 student leaders during a ceremony in the College Chapel. The newly elected House Leaders received their badges and committed to leading with integrity, care and the College’s Mercy values.
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From Relay For Life to Year 7 camp and hands-on Year 6 learning, this week captured the energy, care and connection of College life. See how students embraced friendship, challenge and creativity through experiences that built confidence, compassion and community.
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From PADI dive qualifications to Caritas Day preparations, this week’s wrap up captures the energy, connection and spirit of Santa Maria College. See how students built confidence, showed leadership and strengthened community across boarding, sport, ministry and co-curricular life.
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From cooking meals for those in need to celebrating International Women’s Day and diving into hands-on science and scuba training, Santa Maria students embraced a week of discovery, service and connection. Each experience reflected the curiosity, compassion and community spirit that shape life at the College.
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When the rain rolled in, our Years 5 and 6 girls rose to the occasion. From handmade House signs to determined dives off the blocks, this year’s Swimming Carnival was a powerful reminder that true school spirit shines brightest when challenges appear.
2026 Years 5 & 6 Swimming Carnival Read More »
Past student Letisha Carozza (2016) has been awarded the prestigious AMA WA Gold Medal for excellence in Medicine. Her journey of resilience, service and courage is a powerful reminder of what Mercy women can achieve.
AMA WA Gold Medal for Letisha Carozza Read More »
From record-breaking House spirit at the Interhouse Swimming Carnival to hands-on science at Curtin University, it’s been a week of energy, achievement and meaningful moments at Santa Maria College. Our students continue to embrace every opportunity — in the pool, on the field, in the lab and through their faith.
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From celebrating Christmas in Provence to navigating ten-hour school days in Italy, our students returned from exchange with greater confidence, resilience and a broader view of the world. Their stories reveal how language learning becomes something far more powerful, connection, courage and lifelong growth.
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From exploring ocean ecosystems with our Artist in Residence to discovering the solar system at the Perth Observatory, Week 3 was full of curiosity, creativity and connection. Here’s a glimpse into the vibrant learning experiences shaping our students across every year level.
Weekly Wrap Up – Week 3, Term 1 2026 Read More »
Discover Santa Maria College’s vision for 2026, highlighting learning, wellbeing, community and future-focused education.
Santa Maria College Vision 2026 – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
What does it mean to come full circle? Alumni Georgia Portlock returns to Santa Maria College as a teacher, bringing the values, memories and sense of belonging that shaped her own journey back into the classroom for today’s students.
From Student to Teacher – Georgia Portlock (2020) Read More »
Starting off the year with our first blog post from our Alumni President, Mary Heavens, full of community spirit, upcoming events, and ways for every graduate to reconnect and give back.
From the President – February 2026 Read More »
Our 2026 Reunion is just around the corner! Join classmates from across the decades for a joyful day of reconnection, reflection, and celebration at Santa Maria College. It’s your last chance to register!
Last Chance to Register for the 2026 Reunion Read More »
The countdown is on! From the Class of 2021 to 1976, this year’s Reunion celebrates friendships across generations. Join us in February for an unforgettable day of laughter, reflection and community spirit.
2026 Reunion: Saturday 7 February 2026 Read More »
