EcoSisters in Action: Cultivating Social Innovation through Native Planting
To advance our College’s commitment to Social Innovation, our Eco-Sisters are on a mission to introduce native plants on campus.
Initiative
From Classroom to Stage: Students Rock Tribute Night
Earlier this week, the third annual Tribute Concert unfolded, featuring an impressive showcase of talent from over 60 students from Years 8-11.
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.
Student Leaders Score for Charity on Netball Court
Last week, our SLC hosted the first-ever charity netball match against the Aquinas College Captains to raise donations for charity.
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.
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.
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.
Uniting for a Purpose: Purple Bra Day
This week saw the College come together once again for Purple Bra Day to raise awareness and support for Breast Cancer Care WA.
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 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.
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.
Janine Encourages Perth Families to Give Back
Janine’s mission is to connect, inspire and advocate for the gift of giving, and develop future leaders who champion a culture of giving.
Achievers’ Club: Recognising Academic Excellence
148 girls from Years 8-12 gathered for Achievers’ Club lunches to celebrate and acknowledge their outstanding efforts in Semester 2, 2022.
Happy Campers
Year 9 Camp gives students the opportunity to work with different people, widen their circle of friends and work through their fears.
Ukrainian Immigrants Visit Santa Maria
The Year 9 O’Reilly Homeroom hosted a group of Ukrainian immigrants for their Strive9 Project at the College.
Alicia Awarded Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award
It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Alicia on receiving the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award for the Zonta Club Perth.
SMC Organic Revolution Is Here!
An exciting new initiative, the Organic Revolution, officially launched this week, which ensures all College food waste and organic matter is composted, as opposed to ending up in landfill.
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.
Student Entrepreneurs: Bella’s Bits and Bobs
The next in our Student Entrepreneurs series is Year 5 student Bella Brady who runs a lolly business called Bella’s Bits & Bobs.
What can we learn from our Olympians? – Jennifer Oaten
As parents and teachers, we can learn from our Olympians. We need to talk to our girls about managing disappointment, the worst-case scenario, and how they can move forward—reframing failure as an opportunity to grow and learn.
Shaving for a Cure
Year 9 students Ellie and Sophie, joined the World’s Greatest Shave this year. They share their stories with us.
Gone Fishing!
Fishing is not often associated with teenage girls, but maybe it should be. Year 11 Outdoor Education classes have been learning all facets of fishing.
Commissioning Our 2021 Leaders
We are very pleased to introduce our 2021 leaders. The girls were commissioned at a special ceremony today in front of their parents and peers.
Essence: Graduation Art & Design Show
Last night the Year 12 Visual Art and Design Grad Show ‘Essence’ was opened in the Mercy Gallery.
It’s All About Connection: Strive9 Implementation Day
Strive9 is all about connection. Connection to the community, our homerooms, the society we live in, and each other.
Milly Brown: A Passion for Nursing
Milly Brown is a student with a passion for helping people. In this story, she shares her story about choosing the ACCESS pathway.
Students Earn Their Skipper’s Ticket
Year 10 Outdoor Education students have been working towards obtaining their Recreational Skippers Ticket this Term.
Year 11 Outdoor Education: Team Building
The Year 11 Outdoor Education class were unable to attend their 4-day Sea Trek this Term, so instead, the girls have been making team-building skis.
Thank You Primary Teachers
At the last leaders meeting, the Year 6 students wanted to do something to thank their teachers for the support and work they did during online learning.