The Old Girl Connection
In 2017, the Old Girls initiated an in-house service program where past students would assist our Golden Girls with small …
Service
Isabella Nominated for Two Community Service Awards
Year 12 student Isabella Robertson, has completed more than 400 hours of community service over two years (Years 11 and …
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Advocacy Project – Students Help Women in Need
The Year 12 Children, Family & Community Studies has had the privilege to again connect with Zonta House through a special advocacy project.
Jesus Was A Refugee
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”.
Students Attend Homeless Reflection Evening
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.
Sophie’s Service!
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.
Homelessness Week: Santa Maria Helps Out
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.
NAIDOC Day Celebrations
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.
Punmu Immersion Experience
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!
Service at Santa Maria
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.
Young Vinnies: Advocates for Social Justice
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.
Students Visit The Elderly
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.
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
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
Where Do Our Winter Appeal Donations Go?
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.
What Are Cook Ups?
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.
Service Beyond School
We are very lucky to have so many generous alumni who are keen to continue their commitment to service beyond their school days.
Seven News Young Achiever Award Nominee – Tayla Byatt (2013)
Tayla Byatt (2013) has been nominated for the Channel Seven Young Achiever’s Award. Hear about her awesome work.
Speak Up for Reconciliation
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.
Caring For Our Waterways
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.
Eco Sisters Help Out at Kaarakin
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.
Students Help Out at Local Parish
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.
Eco Sisters Reflection Workshop
The EcoSisters Service group had a great afternoon on Tuesday after school, during their reflection workshop.
Mercy in Action – Cambodia Immersion Tour
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.
Becoming Just Leaders
This week, some of our Year 9 students attended the Caritas Just Leadership Workshop, which aims to inspire young people to become ‘just leaders’.
Signing Up for Service
The College Service Sign-up Day is an opportunity where students can join a range of service based co-curricular activities to further their awareness of society.
Mercy in Action
On Thursday, the Year 10 Service Learning Program, ‘Mercy in Action’, was launched. This will enable students to contribute to the community and put their faith into action.
Mercy in Action – Cambodia Immersion Tour
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.
Vinnies Donate School Supplies
The start of the school year, can be quite stressful and place extra financial burdens on some families. Our Vinnies co-curricular service group decided they wanted to help alleviate some of that burden.
Christmas Comes Early: Santa4Santa Day
Christmas came early to Santa Maria this week as students raised funds for our Christmas Appeal at our annual Santa4Santa Day. Our Service co-curricular groups set up stalls to raise funds for St Pats, Vinnies and Shopfront.
SMCOGA Volunteers
Feeding the Homeless – we need your help!