Blubber Me: An Insulation Experiment
Our Year 5s had the chance to perform an experiment in the Superlab, exploring how animals insulate themselves.
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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.
Celebrating Mother’s Day: Honouring the Women Who Shape Our Lives – Jennifer Oaten
As we approach Mother’s Day, let us reflect on the incredible value our mothers and the special women in our lives bring.
May: The Month of Mary & Mothers
For centuries, the Catholic Church has set aside the entire month of May to honour Mary. Not just a day in May but the entire month.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 3, 2023
This week, we had the Year 10 Reflection Day, Boarding Week Assembly, Mother’s Day Liturgy, Interhouse Public Speaking competition, and more.
Check-in with Santa’s Workshop
Students in the Years 7 and 8 Introductory Woodwork course have recently completed their first woodworking project, an animal desk organiser!
Embody Love, Be Love
Year 10 students learned about embodying love more fully in their lives and how they can be love for themselves and others at their Reflection Day.
Boarding Week Launches at Santa Maria College
Boarding Week launched at Santa Maria College this week, with a very special assembly hosted by our Boarding Leaders.
Ensemble Concert 2023
On Wednesday, our Music community gathered to watch co-curricular ensembles perform songs they have been rehearsing this year.
Empowering Our Young Female Entrepreneurs
Our Women in Business students showcased their businesses to students and staff at the Mother’s Day stall this week.
The Big Chop: Marissa to Donate Hair to Charity
In June this year, Marissa will donate her ponytail to Wigs for Kids, a charity that creates wigs for children who experience hair loss during cancer treatment.
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.
From The Comfort Zones To The Spotlight: The Power of Drama – Jennifer Oaten
The benefits of studying Drama at school are numerous. It can develop crucial life skills and foster creativity and imagination while providing a place for students to learn and grow in a supportive, interactive environment. It could inspire them to achieve their full potential while providing them with the tools to succeed in all areas of their lives.
Mission Blog: The Liturgical Season of Easter
While the secular world moves on from bunnies and chocolate, the Church continues to celebrate Easter long after the final leftovers are eaten. The Easter season is the second-longest liturgical season. Only Ordinary Time is longer.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 2, 2023
Week 2 saw the celebration of Earth Day, the launch of Seek7, the commencement of the Interhouse Soccer Competition, and more!
Earth Day 2023: Invest In Our Planet
As a community, we came together to acknowledge our planet, improve what we can do to care for it, and celebrate the progress we have already made.
Seek7: Investigating Clean Water and Sanitation
Seek7 allows our students to take a flexible approach to their learning to do deep work developing global competencies and essential skills.Â
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.
A Day in the Water: Scuba Diving Club
Last week our Scuba Diving Club had the opportunity to take their skills into the open water, with trips to Rockingham and Rottnest.
Eco Warriors Present Their Findings
Following their excursion in Term 1, our Year 6 Students presented their Eco Warrior projects to classmates and teachers.
Nicola Principe (Class of 2014)
Nicola is in the final stages of completing her PhD in the field of cancer immunology at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD).
Calling All Melburnians: Alumni Reunion
Are you Melbourne based and looking to reconnect with your old Santa Maria classmates? If so, this event is for you!
Alice’s ‘Survivalism’ Selected In The West Australian Pulse 2023
Congratulations to Alice Handcock (2022) for her selection in The West Australian Pulse 2023 exhibition, with her piece ‘Survivalism’.
Stepping into STEM: Philippa Vetten
Engineer, Philippa Vetten (2004), tells us more about her life after Santa Maria and her interesting career.
The Importance of Conversations – Jennifer Oaten
By focusing on communication skills and modelling good behaviour, families can create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and valued. Good communication skills are essential for building meaningful connections, understanding others, and achieving personal and professional goals, both at home and in the wider world.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 1, 2023
Despite being a short week, plenty was happening around the College, from the ANZAC Day commemoration, to the Scuba Diving Club launch, and more!
Marie Takes On Head Of Religious Education Role
We sat down with Marie to better understand her background, who inspires her, and what she hopes to bring to her new role.
Scuba Diving Club Is Here!
33 girls from Years 10 and 11 have joined the newly created Scuba Diving Club, where students come together to explore the underwater world.
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.
Success at Equestrian State Championships
We were proud to have Rory (Year 12) and Sophie (Year 7) represent the College at the Equestrian WA Interschool State Championships.