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.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 7, 2022
This week was a big one for our Year 9 students, with their Reflection Day, Transition Program, and Camp down in Margaret River!
Monica (2001) Takes Action Through Service
As a trained breastfeeding councillor, Monica is passionate about providing guidance, support, and knowledge to women and families.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 4, Week 6, 2022
This week, we had the annual Santa4Santa Day, House Drama Competition, Year 7 Orientation Day, and lots more!
Kendall Advocates for WAs Rural, Regional and Remote Women
Kendall Galbraith (2000) actively informs the gender equality policy, with the government, private sector, civil society and the media.
Introducing… The Santa Maria College Podcast
Once a month, we’ll be sitting down with members of our community, who are contributing to making the world a better place.
Saying Goodbye to Sister Gemma
We take a trip down memory lane, to reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Sr Gemma, who many remember as ‘the toffee lady’.
Celebrating Our Heritage: Mercy Day 2022
Mercy Day is an important annual event in the College calendar. It acknowledges and celebrates Santa Maria’s Mercy heritage and foundation.
Living in a Neurodiverse World
The WA Youth Theatre Company took up residence in the theatre to perform the original production of ARCO for our Years 5 and 6 students.
History of the McAuley Shield
In this article, we break down the origins of the McAuley Shield, and reflect on what this coveted title means for our girls.
Saying Goodbye to Sister Gemma
We take a trip down memory lane, to reflect on the incredible life and legacy of Sr Gemma, who many remember as ‘the toffee lady’.
Corbett Girls Help Women & Children in Need
For their Strive9 Project, the girls from Year 9 Corbett decided to help women and children from a Perth Refuge.
Educating Our Girls On Contemporary Issues
Guest speakers Paul Dillon and Paul Litherland talked to our girls on issues associated with drugs, alcohol, vaping, and online safety.
Students Learn to BStreetsmart
Year 10 students attended the RAC bstreetsmart seminar this week and saw first hand the consequences bad driving decisions can have.
Congratulations to our Next Generation of Leaders
Our student leaders for 2023 were commissioned this week, in a special ceremony in front of the peers and families.
Ukrainian Immigrants Visit Santa Maria
The Year 9 O’Reilly Homeroom hosted a group of Ukrainian immigrants for their Strive9 Project at the College.
Helping the Cockatoos at Kaarakin
Year 9 Kelly students visited Kaarakin Cockatoo Conservation Centre and participated in service activities as part of their Strive9 project.
R U OK? Day
Dedicated to reminding everyone that any day is the day to ask, “Are you OK?” and support those who may be struggling with life.
Year 7 RE Students Create Earth Altars
The girls used natural materials to create a piece of impermanent earth art, as a process of mindful meditation, inspired by a blessing.
Prospering For Life
The Prosper Program, a co-educational initiative between Year 10 students at Santa Maria and CBC, teaches students vital life skills.
Modern Day Slavery: The World’s Fastest-Growing Crisis
Our Year 12 Religion & Life General classes engaged with a guest speaker, Darren Reynolds, from Destiny Rescue.
Speaking For Their House
The Public Speaking competition saw students vie for points for their House, which will go towards the 2022 McAuley Shield results.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 6, 2022
In our wrap up of Week 6, you’ll find snaps of the 2023 Student Leadership Council commissioning, Book Week, Grandparents Day, and more!
2023 Student Leadership Council
The newly elected Portfolio Captains, House Captains and Boarding Councillors were commissioned this week by Principal, Jennifer Oaten.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 4, 2022
What an awesome week it was! In our wrap up video of Week 4, you’ll see snaps from Purple Bra Day, Health Week, and more!
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 3, Week 2, 2022
Week 2 was certainly a busy one, which saw the Interhouse Swimming Carnival, NAIDOC Day celebrations, Explore8, and more!
emPOWERing our Girls to Positively Impact the World
emPOWER provides innovate ways for our students to learn practical life skills, connect their learning to life and create social change.
Girls4Girls Day
Girls4Girls Day gives us an opportunity to come together and raise funds to support women’s access to education, employment and health.
Ministry Team: Intergenerational Program
The Ministry team have initiated an intergenerational program with the residents of Carinya Aged Care in Bicton.
Sister Breda Shares Story of Vocation
Sister Breda, a special figure in our College community, shared her incredible story of vocation with our Year 10 Reach RE students.