How do you build collaboration and confidence in Year 5 students? Throw them into an Amazing Race. Our IGNITE girls sprinted across campus, tackled tricky clues, and discovered the power of teamwork – one checkpoint at a time.
Year 5 IGNITE Students Put Teamwork to the Test Read More »
In Year 5, students embarked on a creative journey to design aliens that could survive on different planets. This project integrated art and science, fostered collaboration, and encouraged critical thinking. Students learned to apply the design thinking process, solve problems creatively, and work as a team.
Year 5s Designing Aliens Read More »
Our Year 6 and Year 10 student leaders embarked on a significant leadership journey, attending the GRIP Leadership Conference this week.
Empowering Future Leaders: GRIP Leadership Conference Read More »
Last week, some of our students from Years 6, 7 and 8 headed to UWA to compete in the annual Da Vinci Decathlon.
Da Vinci Decathlon: Exploring Minds and Building Utopias Read More »
#Year9 The Year 9 Robotics & Coding class took it to the next level showcasing their exceptional talent and innovation at the FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge.
Students Excel in FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge at Aquinas College Read More »
#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.
IGNITE Students Undertake Real-World Challenges Read More »
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.
Students Shine in Maths Competitions Read More »
To advance our College’s commitment to Social Innovation, our Eco-Sisters are on a mission to introduce native plants on campus.
EcoSisters in Action: Cultivating Social Innovation through Native Planting Read More »
This week, the Student Leadership Council gathered to deliberate on their goals and strategies as the new school leaders.
Leadership in Action: Student Leaders Council Meeting and Dinner Read More »
As a part of the Thrive at Work Initiative, the Santa Maria Community has introduced ‘Taco Tuesdays,’ a communal lunch event for staff.
Enhancing the Workweek: Santa Staff Treated to Taco Tuesdays Read More »
Last week, our SLC hosted the first-ever charity netball match against the Aquinas College Captains to raise donations for charity.
Student Leaders Score for Charity on Netball Court Read More »
Year 10 students Amelia, Madeleine, Parie and Gemma have recently achieved first prize in the esteemed Have Sum Fun Online Maths Competition.
Solving the Equation of Success: Students Excel in Math Competition Read More »
After much anticipation, Santa Maria College is pleased to share that the new pool heating system was successfully installed this
Santa Maria’s Pool Upgrade Enhances Wellbeing and Learning Opportunities Read More »
This week, the Bully Zero team visited the Years 5 and 6 students for an informative incursion focused on the
Bully Zero Empowers Students Read More »
This week has marked the culmination of another successful instalment of the Spark6 emPower Program for our Year 6 students.
Spark6: Innovative Solutions for a Better World through Technology Read More »
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 5, 2023 Read More »
Our Year 11 ATAR Geography students in their study of wine and its spatial distribution visited the Swan Valley recently.
Geographers in the Swan Valley Read More »
In an exciting showcase of skill and creativity, six teams from Santa Maria College recently attended the RoboCup Junior competition.
RoboCup Junior: A Showcase of Innovation and Achievement Read More »
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.
Students Excel in Prestigious UWA Emerging Engineers Competition Read More »
The Explore8 learning project saw students engage both individually and collaboratively to address a real-world issue of their preference.
Empowering Innovation and Sparking Change-Makers Read More »
What an action-packed week it has been, from Kaleidoscope, to Fearless5, to the Interhouse Public Speaking competition!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 9, 2023 Read More »
Although it was a short four-day week, the College remained abuzz with numerous events and activities taking place!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 6, 2023 Read More »
Year 7 student Skye is petitioning against the closure of Fremantle’s CAT bus service, gaining the support of over 200 businesses, residents and visitors.
Skye: Sparking Change In Her Local Community Read More »
Our Year 6s headed off to Kerem Adventure Camp this week, where they engaged in rock climbing, high and low ropes courses, archery, orienteering, and more!
Be Bold, Be Brave, Be You Read More »
Past student Merryl Sequeira (2012) has returned to her roots at Santa Maria this year as a Mathematics and Robotics teacher.
Merryl Sequeira (2012): Empowering Women in Coding & ICT Read More »
This week our Year 7s had an excursion at Point Walter to learn about water in our local environment. They spent the day taking part in many hands on activities.
Nearer to Nature: A Seek7 Excursion Read More »
Following many jobs in the media industry, Kristy Hall Harper (1994) is now a Senior Publicist at Paramount and Network 10.
Kristy (1994): Publicist for Paramount and Network 10 Read More »
Week 2 saw the celebration of Earth Day, the launch of Seek7, the commencement of the Interhouse Soccer Competition, and more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 2, 2023 Read More »
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.
Earth Day 2023: Invest In Our Planet Read More »
Engineer, Philippa Vetten (2004), tells us more about her life after Santa Maria and her interesting career.
Stepping into STEM: Philippa Vetten Read More »
