Reason for Being: A Launchpad for Self-Discovery
#Year 9 Reason for Being is the three-day program which guides Year 9 students through a profound exploration of their purposes in life.
Curiosity
Students Explore Curtin University
#Year10 Our Year 10s spent the day exploring the Curtin University campus, learning about available courses and completing fun activities.
Exploring Biotechnology at The Harry Perkins Institute
#Year10 Our BrainSTEM students had the opportunity to visit and undertake workshops in the laboratory at the Harry Perkins Institute.
Amelia Receives an Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship Journey
Year 10 student, Amelia Taranto, has been awarded an ‘Astronaut Al Worden Endeavour Scholarship and will travel to Space Camp in 2024.
IGNITE Students Undertake Real-World Challenges
#Year7 IGNITE classes embarked on a project that immersed them in the real-world roles of architects, builders, engineers, and accountants in order to create earthquake proof architecture companies.
Connecting Through Creativity: Inside the LEGO Masters Competition
#Years5-8 This week, students from Years 5 to 8 had the opportunity to take part in the highly anticipated return of the Lego Masters Competition.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 5, Term 4, 2023
Week 5 was a busy one! From the Golden Girls’ Luncheon to the Year 6 Celebration Day, there was a lot happening at the College.
Students Shine in Maths Competitions
Students from Years 5 to 10 have taken part in two mathematical competitions; the Maths Challenge and the Australian Maths Competition, with some fabulous results.
Marine Science Students Become Environmentalists for the Day
The Year 9 Marine Science students visited Penguin Island in the Shoalwater Marine Park this week as part of their studies.
Bonjour to a World of Benefits: The Advantages of Learning a Second Language
In today’s globalised world, learning a second language is not only more accessible but also more advantageous than ever before.
Emily Lefroy (2010): From Santa Maria Boarder to Senior Reporter
Emily Lefroy (2010) takes us on her journey, recounting her transition from the boarding houses of Santa Maria to the city that never sleeps.
Solving the Equation of Success: Students Excel in Math Competition
Year 10 students Amelia, Madeleine, Parie and Gemma have recently achieved first prize in the esteemed Have Sum Fun Online Maths Competition.
Abigail’s Creative Cards: Having Fun & Fostering Connections
Year 7 student Abby, has injected a sense of fun and camaraderie into the Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) Department.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 1, Term 4, 2023
Sit back, relax and enjoy the first Weekly Wrap Up for Term 4. We hope all students and staff enjoyed their first week back!
Spark6: Innovative Solutions for a Better World through Technology
This week has marked the culmination of another successful instalment of the Spark6 emPower Program for our Year 6 students.
Breaking Barriers in STEM: Empowering Future Engineers!
We recently hosted a visit from UWA’s Girls in Engineering group, who spoke to our STEngineers and Science Quest students.
Exploring the World of Construction: Our Students’ Try-A-Trade
Learning by doing is the essence of Try-A-Trade, an opportunity that Years 9 and 10 students recently had the privilege of experiencing.
Journey Through Time: A Year 6 Maritime Adventure
Year 6 students recently took a journey into the past, at the WA Maritime Museum to delve deeper into their unit of study on immigration
Exploring Cultural Encounters: Year 5’s Enriching Visit to Boola Bardip
Our Year 5 students embarked on an immersive excursion to the Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip this week.
A Recap of Science Week 2023
As we reflect on Science Week, we are thrilled to share the highlights that brought science to life for our students and staff.
A News Attitude – Year 5 Journalists in Action
Over the last few weeks, our Year 5 students have been developing their journalistic skills through their English topic, ‘A …
RoboCup Junior: A Showcase of Innovation and Achievement
In an exciting showcase of skill and creativity, six teams from Santa Maria College recently attended the RoboCup Junior competition.
Students Excel in Prestigious UWA Emerging Engineers Competition
This 20-week competition sees some of our year 10 Physics students work on a project to design a solution in response to a project theme.
How a Pop-Up Book Unlocked Asha’s Academic Potential
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.
Exploring the World of Migration
This term, our Year 6 students are delving into the subject of migration and its impact on Australia as part of their Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) curriculum.
Nurturing Futures: Exploring the Power of Children, Family, and Community
Are you curious about how our society influences our lives? Then read on to find out more about the topics explored in the Children, Family, and Community course.
Student Surveys: Empowering Students to Shape Their Education
Santa Maria College recognises the transformative power of student feedback and fosters an environment where student voices are celebrated, respected, and used to inform future directions.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 8, 2023
This week was a busy one, with Technology & Commerce Day, Winter Warmers Day, IGSSA Sport fixtures, the Punmu Mass and Blessing, and more!
Sacred Strokes: An Artistic Exploration of the Holy Spirit
Our Year 5s were tasked with creating an art piece exploring themes related to the Holy Spirit, which was exhibited in an art gallery for staff and students to observe.
Par for the Course: 2023 IGSSA Golf Competition
Ava, Steph, and Layla, took to Cottesloe Golf Club to participate in the annual IGSSA Golf Competition, which made for some fantastic adventures on the greens!