Santa4Santa Day at Santa Maria College is a heartwarming tradition where students and staff join in the spirit of giving. This year, the event was filled with joy, festive hats, and acts of kindness, with donations supporting local charities like St Vincent de Paul. The effort reminds everyone how compassion can uplift the community.
Santa4Santa Day – Celebrating Community Spirit & Generosity Read More »
This week, Santa Maria College proudly hosted the inaugural Mercy Awards Celebration in the Mercy Gallery. This prestigious event recognises the outstanding contributions of our alumni and staff who embody our core values. Join us in celebrating individuals who exemplify Hospitality, Compassion, Justice, Service, and Excellence.
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Discover the remarkable finalists of our inaugural Mercy Awards, celebrated for their dedication to the values of Santa Maria College—Hospitality, Compassion, Justice, Service, and Excellence. These exceptional alumni and staff members have made a significant impact, touching lives within our community and beyond. Read their stories and be inspired by their commitment to making a difference in the world.
Meet Our Mercy Award Finalists Read More »
This week, Caritas Day saw our school community engage in fundraising activities, to raise funds in support of Caritas Australia’s humanitarian work.
Caritas Day: Celebrating Compassion and Generosity in Action Read More »
G4G Day is an event where we come together in gratitude and recognise the wonderful educational opportunities that we are fortunate to have.
Supporting Causes: Girls4Girls Day 2023 Read More »
Year 9 Just Leadership students attended a special online launch of Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion appeal this week.
Project Compassion Launches for 2023 Read More »
Service Learning Coordinator, Elizabeth Van Der Zanden, discusses how students can make meaningful contributions to those they serve.
Service at Santa Maria College Read More »
Santa4Santa Day is another way we raise funds for our Christmas Appeal and the valued agencies supporting those less fortunate.
Supporting Those Less Fortunate: Santa4Santa Day Read More »
Year 12 student Isabella Robertson, has completed more than 400 hours of community service over two years (Years 11 and
Isabella Nominated for Two Community Service Awards Read More »
The Year 12 Children, Family & Community Studies has had the privilege to again connect with Zonta House through a special advocacy project.
Advocacy Project – Students Help Women in Need Read More »
The Social Justice co-curricular group, ran a storytelling and activity session for Year 6 students this week, focussing on the theme “Jesus was a Refugee”.
Jesus Was A Refugee Read More »
Students from Years 10 – 12 were invited to spend part of their Friday night at the College last week, learning more about the plight of the homeless. Over 40 girls participated in the Young Vinnies Homeless Reflection Evening.
Students Attend Homeless Reflection Evening Read More »
Year 10 student Sophie Krummenacher, chose to complete her service hours at two different agencies, allowing her to experience a wider range of service opportunities.
During Homelessness Week (4 – 10 August), we have joined forces with Ruah as they trial a bold new initiative to tackle rough sleeping in Perth.
Homelessness Week: Santa Maria Helps Out Read More »
Each year at Santa Maria College we recognise NAIDOC Day. It is our opportunity to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
NAIDOC Day Celebrations Read More »
After a flight to Port Hedland, Santa Maria students and staff made the 650 km trek to this remote indigenous community for our 13th visit to Punmu!
Punmu Immersion Experience Read More »
Students in Years 5 -11 are required to do service hours as part of the Christian Service-Learning Program at the College. We asked three Year 10 students, who have done their hours for the Christian Service-Learning Program with very different organisations about their service and how important it is.
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Last week our Young Vinnies leaders coordinated a student-run reflection afternoon for the group. We asked leaders Kate Miller and Bridget Davis about the group.
Young Vinnies: Advocates for Social Justice Read More »
Each week, a number of Santa Maria students head off to Carinya Nursing Home in Bicton to spend their afternoons with the elderly. They do this as part of the co-curricular service program.
Students Visit The Elderly Read More »
Year 10s from the Seeds of Justice program participated in fun activities with students from the Intensive English Centre to further their exploration into the issue of asylum seekers and refugees
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Read More »
Where do the donations made at our Outreach Mass go? Shopfront, St Vincent De Paul Society and St Patrick’s Community Support Centre explain how the Santa Maria College community is supporting them in their work.
Where Do Our Winter Appeal Donations Go? Read More »
Over the coming weeks, we are going to be spotlighting some of our co-curricular activities. This week we look at Cook Ups with Year 7 student Caitlyn Foster.
What Are Cook Ups? Read More »
We are very lucky to have so many generous alumni who are keen to continue their commitment to service beyond their school days.
Service Beyond School Read More »
Santa Maria College celebrated Sorry day on Friday 24 May, so that we as a community, could join together to speak out against injustice and speak up for reconciliation.
Speak Up for Reconciliation Read More »
Our Eco Sisters, loved connecting learning to life this week when they had the opportunity to learn first-hand from Vaughn Chapple, Senior Marine Ranger for the Parks & Wildlife Service, who spoke the girls about how we can care for our marine environment.
Caring For Our Waterways Read More »
Last weekend, six of our Eco Sisters participated in community service at the Kaarakin Cockatoo Conservation Centre, to assist the centre with fundraising, during their open days.
Eco Sisters Help Out at Kaarakin Read More »
Over the last few weekends, a number of our girls have been helping out as part of our Service Program at St Joseph Pignatelli Parish, doing some heavy gardening.
Students Help Out at Local Parish Read More »
The EcoSisters Service group had a great afternoon on Tuesday after school, during their reflection workshop.
Eco Sisters Reflection Workshop Read More »
The Santa Maria College Cambodia immersion is designed to expose students to both cultural and service experiences in the cities of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. At the conclusion of the 2018 school year, 15 graduate students and three staff left for the amazing Kingdom of Cambodia.
Mercy in Action – Cambodia Immersion Tour Read More »
This week, some of our Year 9 students attended the Caritas Just Leadership Workshop, which aims to inspire young people to become ‘just leaders’.
Becoming Just Leaders Read More »
