Santa Maria College commissioned its 2026 Year 7 student leaders during a ceremony in the College Chapel. The newly elected House Leaders received their badges and committed to leading with integrity, care and the College’s Mercy values.
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Santa Maria College is inviting alumni to submit an expression of interest to speak in the 2026 Explore8 program. Explore8 is a real-world learning experience for Year 8 students focused on research, problem solving and innovation in response to community and global challenges. Guest speakers help students connect ideas to lived experience by sharing their career journeys, challenges and impact.
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Family meals can support girls’ wellbeing by strengthening connection, resilience and mental health. The article explains that shared meals are not mainly about food, but about creating regular, unhurried time for daughters to feel known, heard and part of the family. It encourages families to protect this rhythm during the holidays, when there is more room for meaningful conversation.
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Holy Week and Easter invite our community into reflection, renewal and hope, and this year’s Lenten Mass offered a moving expression of faith through prayer, student leadership and dance. Read how students and staff marked this sacred season with compassion, creativity and purpose.
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Year 10 students have begun the AMSSA Student Conference, joining Mercy peers across Australia and New Zealand to reflect on leadership, service and compassion in action. Guided by the theme Shining Lamps, they are already exploring how to live Mercy with courage and purpose.
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Relay For Life brought Year 8 and 9 students together for an evening of fundraising, friendship and reflection, all in support of cancer research. From the candlelight walk to student-led initiatives, this was a powerful example of compassion in action.
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Belonging shapes how a girl learns, connects and grows, and it often begins in the small moments of school life. This thoughtful piece explores why belonging matters for wellbeing and achievement, with practical questions parents can ask to better understand how their daughter is feeling.
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Caritas Day 2026 brought the College together through stalls, fundraising, and support for Project Compassion. Read how students turned a fun day into something meaningful.
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Santa Maria College Year 9 Leaders built confidence and leadership skills at the Perth Secondary Youth Leadership Conference through inspiring speakers, workshops and activities.
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This Lent, our community is putting faith into action through Project Compassion. Join us as we unite against poverty and live our Mercy values of Justice and Service.
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This Lent, our community is putting faith into action through Project Compassion. Join us as we unite against poverty and live our Mercy values of Justice and Service.
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Discover Santa Maria College’s vision for 2026, highlighting learning, wellbeing, community and future-focused education.
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From quiet acts of kindness to joyful community moments, discover how the spirit of hope shaped Santa Maria College in this Jubilee Year. A celebration of faith, connection, and the incredible impact of our students, staff, and families.
Reflecting on the Jubilee Year of Hope – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
We honoured our Years 7–11 students for their hard work, courage, and community spirit at a vibrant 2025 Awards Night. Discover how our students are growing into confident, compassionate leaders.
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From heartfelt prayers to joyful dancing, our Year 6 Celebration Day captures the spirit of growth, gratitude and girlhood. See how our students marked this milestone and stepped boldly toward Year 7.
A Joyful Farewell – Year 6 Celebration Day Read More »
Each year, Mercy Day holds a special place in the heart of Santa Maria College. It is more than a
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From boarding in 1938 to celebrating 100 years young, Mary Pearson’s story is a beautiful reflection of resilience, community spirit, and Mercy values. Join us in honouring one of our very first Santa Girls!
Happy 100th Birthday, Mary Pearson (nee Honey) – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Lent is more than just giving something up. It’s about making space for gratitude, generosity, and growth. See how our students are living out Mercy values through prayer, service, and self-reflection this season. How will you make Lent meaningful? Read more.
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