What’s Been Happening in Drama?
This week, we’re taking a closer look at all that goes on in the Drama department. Lets just say there is never a shortage of activity!
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Kaleidoscope
Over 250 music students were involved in Kaleidoscope, a new event which offered Music students workshops, rehearsals, and master classes.
Year 12 Art Encounter Day
Wade Taylor and Angela Ferolla shared their skills and experience with students at the first of our 2022 Art Encounter Days.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 9, 2022
Featured in our wrap up of Week 9, we have Year 12 Halfway Day, IGSSA Cross Country, Fearless 5, Kaleidoscope, and more!
What’s Been Happening in Dance?
This week we show just some of what happens in Dance across the year groups, from hip hop to fusion to student choreographers.
Atwell Art Award Winners
We are very pleased to announce five Santa Maria students received awards at the Atwell Youth Art Awards last night.
What’s Been Happening in Home Economics?
To say we have been busy in Home Economics recently would be an understatement! Let’s take a look into this exciting department.
‘Midnight Bloom’ by Year 5s
Midnight Bloom, the latest Visual Arts project by Year 5 students, has certainly shown off their painting skills and creativity!
Year 7 STEngineers Catapulting to Success
Our Year 7 STEngineers have been busy this semester, working together in small teams to design and create a catapult from scratch!
A Visit to Huzzard Studios
Years 9 and 10 Digital Media & Photography students were fortunate to take part in an excursion to Huzzard Studios this week.
Digital Media Students Ace Photography Challenge
Year 10 Digital Media students were put to the challenge: create and photograph a ‘piping hot cup of coffee’ that is actually anything but!
From Shakespeare to Midnight Oil
While our Years 11 and 12 students are busy with exams, there is lots of exciting things happening in the Years 7 – 10 English classrooms.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 3, 2022
And just like that, another week is done and dusted! Featured this week, we have PCT Activities, Year 11 Outdoor Education SeaTrek, and more.
Women In Business Co-Curricular Launches
Women In Business, a new Co-curricular at the College, provides students with the opportunity to develop their entrepreneurial skills.
Mark Tweedie: Artist in Residence
Western Australian artist Mark Tweedie, is our 2022 Artist in Residence. Mark has been working with the visual art students for the last two weeks.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 2, 2022
This week was nothing short of busy, with Boarding Week, the launch of Explore8, Seek7 Incursion, and more!
Kim Maslin: Digital Technologies Educator
Kim Maslin (2008) has made her her mark across the globe as a teacher, educator and author, and we caught up with her to hear all about it!
Dynamic Displays for ANZAC Day
Our Year 9 HASS students have created a series of stunning World War I displays, in remembrance of ANZAC soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Kim Maslin: Digital Technologies Educator
Kim Maslin (2008) has made her her mark across the globe as a teacher, educator and author, and we caught up with her to hear all about it!
Year 6 Art Inspired by Tim Winton’s Blueback
In Class 6.6, students have been reading Australian author Tim Winton’s classic novel, Blueback, which explores themes around the ocean.
Northcott Sisters: Sugar Coat It
After seeing a gap in the market for last-minute gifts, Northcott sisters Holly (2015) and Hannah (2011) created their empire, Sugar Coat It.
Understanding the Solar System
Students in Year 5 have been studying Earth and Space Sciences, through a collaboration between Science, Design & Technologies, and English.
Little Pages’ Love For Books
Each week, girls from Little Pages gather in the library, to express their love for books, as well as socialise with their buddies!
Healthy & Hearty: Year 9 Power Bowls
Year 9 Food Science students were to prepare a vegetarian rissole and power bowl, both delicious in flavour and visually appealing!
Year 6 River Explorers
As part of their Eco Warriors unit, the girls (aka River Explorers!), headed down to the Swan River foreshore for some science observations.
Lucy Publishes Her First Book
It’s not every day that you meet an author who is in Year 6. This week we chatted with Lucy who has just published her first book.
Sister Breda Sits for Visual Art Students
The Year 12 Visual Art students had Sister Breda sit for a photoshoot so the students could create portrait drawings based on the photos.
Student Art Turned into Christmas Cards
The Mini Vinnies started a new fundraiser as part of their contribution to Santa4Santa Day and the Christmas Appeal, and it’s been a big hit.
Portraiture Workshop With Prize Finalist
Desiree Crossing is a Perth-based, contemporary, realist painter who specialises in portraiture. This week she ran a workshop for Year 11.5 students
Year 5 IGNITE: If At First You Don’t Succeed…
The Year 5 IGNITE class have been learning about the American cartoonist, Rube Goldberg before creating their own Rube Goldberg machines.