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.
Collaboration
Weekly 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 things happening this week!
Be 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 ropes courses, archery, orienteering, and more!
Colour Me Home
‘Colour Me Home’, a personalised mindfulness colouring book for our Year 7 boarders, aims to alleviate homesickness, foster connections, and promote understanding amongst the group.
All Things Photography at Huzzard Studios
Year 9 Digital Media & Photography students were fortunate to take part in an excursion to Huzzard Studios, one of Australia’s most prominent photographic studios.
Jane Eyre: A Story of Female Independence
Our senior school production, Jane Eyre, explored a shining example of a young woman who pushed back against stereotypes and upheld the right to be equal.
What’s Been Happening in Outdoor Education?
Our Years 11 and 12 Outdoor Education students have been on some exciting expeditions at the end of last term and over the holidays.
Professional Development: Making It Happen
Our support staff participated in a follow up session from their previous Professional Development Day, Fire Up The Future, with high-performance coach and psychological transformation expert, Vanessa Vershaw.
JIGGSA Swimmers Get Great Results
We’re incredibly proud of our Years 5 & 6 swimmers, who competed in the JIGSSA Swimming Carnival this week with some excellent results.
Exploring the Universe: Students Visit Gravity Discovery Centre
Year 5 students visited the Gravity Discovery Centre situated in Gin Gin as part of their Earth and Space Sciences Unit.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 4, 2023
This week, we had Year 7 Camp and Alternative Learning Days, Ash Wednesday, a Year 10 Geography Excursion, Year 11 Drama Day, and more!
Let the Adventures Begin!
Our Year 7s got amongst nature and pushed their boundaries at camp this week in the beautiful Nanga Region.
Geography: Putting Theory Into Practice
The Year 10 Geography field trip was a huge success recently, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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!
Santa Maria Library Wins Innovators Award
We are excited to share that the Santa Maria library is this year’s winner of the School Libraries Association of Victoria Innovators Award.
Eco Sisters Involved in Revegetation of the Local Area
Our Eco Sisters have been invited to work alongside local community groups and the Melville City Council to revegetate the woodland around Point Walter.
Transitioning into a New Chapter
The Year 9 transition program, Reason for Being, is a three-day journey of exploring our unique purpose and reason for being in life.
Excellence in Direction Award for Drama Class
We are very excited to announce one of our Year 9 Drama classes is joint winner of the Excellence in Direction Award at the 2022 Bell Shakespeare Shorts Festival.
A Day of Art & Inspiration
Art Encounter Days give our Visual Art and Design students an opportunity to work with, and learn from, professional and highly acclaimed Western Australian artists and designers.
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!
IGNITING Their Passion
IGNITE is our Gifted and Talented program which focuses on developing skills rather than just content knowledge.
Showing Kindness to the Community
In the lead-up to Christmas, our Year 7s have been preparing gifts for people in the community who are vulnerable or who do so much for others.
SpongeBob the Musical
The fun musical production Spongebob recently played at the Regal Theatre in Perth with two Santa Maria alumni taking part.
School Grounds Become Shakespeare Set
The Middle School production of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream took place last week with a cast of 62 students from Years 7 – 9.
Rottnest Island Bound
Our six Year 9 Outdoor Education classes ventured to Rottnest last week to explore the beautiful snorkelling locations for themselves!
Ruth Returns to School
Ruth Loveridge (2015) is back at the College for a three-week practicum as she completes her Master of Teaching.
Out Of This World!
The 2022 theme of the Art Exhibition and Fashion Parade, ‘Out of this World’, was inspired by the ideas of …
Paying Tribute to Musical Legends
The Music Tribute Night is a concert for all music students in Years 8 – 11, in which they perform songs from a soloist or group artist of their choice.
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.
Seeds of Justice Making A Change
Students attended the Seeds of Justice Conference with students and staff from other Mercy schools this week.