Celebrating Excellence in Years 5 and 6
The hard work and dedication of our Years 5 & 6 students was celebrated at their Awards Ceremony and Art Exhibition this week.
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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.
Students Explore Curtin University
#Year10 Our Year 10s spent the day exploring the Curtin University campus, learning about available courses and completing fun activities.
Weekly Wrap Up: Week 6, Term 4, 2023
As we near the end of the term, the College is buzzing with activity. From the Lego Competition to Santa4Santa Day, there was lots on!
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.
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.
A Snorkelling Adventure for Year 9 Students
A recent excursion to Rottnest Island proved to be an exciting and educational adventure for our Year 9 Outdoor Education students.
Illuminate: Years 7 – 11 Art Exhibition & Fashion Parade
Illuminate provides a platform for our students to display their artistic talents and bring their imaginative concepts into the spotlight.
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.
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!
Kracken Team Shines at RoboCup National Championship 2023
Congratulations to our Kracken robotics team who emerged victorious at the RoboCup Junior Australia Open National Championship 2023.
A Day of Reflection and Connection: Year 5’s Journey through Mercy
Our Year 5 students recently had a transformative experience during their Reflection Day, an extraordinary event that deeply impacted them.
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.
Students Shine at the Australian Geography Competition
Students recently participated in the renowned Australian Geography Competition with a number of students receiving awards.
Students Get UniReady!
Thirteen Santa Maria College students have achieved excellent results in the completion of the Curtin UniReady Enabling pathway.
Check In From Our Mental Health Ambassadors On RU OK? Day
Our Mental Health Ambassador’s have been busy this year raising awareness and promoting mental health initiatives at the College.
Destiny Rescue’s Darren Enlightens RE Class on Modern-Day Slavery
Year 12 Religion & Life General classes recently had the privilege of hosting Darren Reynolds from Destiny Rescue.
Students Shine at Speakers Challenge
Maeve, Isabel, Isabella and Sophie represented Santa Maria College at the 2023 IPSHA Speakers Challenge recently at Scotch College.
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.
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.
Read, Grow, Inspire: Book Week 2023
Under the captivating theme of “Read, Grow, Inspire,” students and staff alike were drawn into a week-long celebration of books, creativity, and the magic of storytelling.
Embracing Diversity: Languages Day 2023
Our annual Languages Day, held with much excitement, offered a variety of exciting activities, that left the College community with a deeper appreciation for linguistic diversity.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 5, 2023
Despite being a short week, it was certainly packed with numerous activities and events for students to participate in and enjoy!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 4, 2023
This week saw some major events, including Purple Bra Day and Health Week, as well as the Year 11 Geography Field Trip, RoboCup Competition, and more!
Empowering Wellness: A Recap of Health Week
This week we celebrated Health Week, which aims to educate students and staff, about various aspects of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Geographers in the Swan Valley
Our Year 11 ATAR Geography students in their study of wine and its spatial distribution visited the Swan Valley recently.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 3, 2023
This week, we celebrated Art Day as a College, commenced IGSSA Soccer and Basketball fixtures, and announced the overall results of our Interhouse competitions and events.
Triumph and Records: Kelly House Dominates Interhouse Competitions
The College community recently came together to hear the results of the Interhouse Athletics Carnival and the Interhouse Public Speaking and Soccer competitions!