Faith Story and Witness
Over 40 staff recently took part in the program Faith Story and Witness, which is an accreditation requirement to work in Catholic schools.
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Santa Maria Library Wins Innovators Award
We are excited to share that the Santa Maria library is this year’s winner of the School Libraries Association of Victoria Innovators Award.
The Importance of our Heads of Learning Areas
Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal, Teaching and Learning, discusses why our Heads of Learning Areas are such an asset to the College.
ASPIRE!
The Santa Maria College ASPIRE Program provides inspirational and practical information for staff who would like to pursue leadership in education.
Benefits Of A Healthy Workplace
We all understand the importance of good physical and mental health. Have you ever thought about how important this is in the workplace?
Staff Create Resources for Refugees
On our last PL day, a group of staff worked together to create some literacy resources for Sister Breda O’Reilly’s refugee English classes.
Santa Maria’s Secret Angels
A group of Santa Maria staff have been involved in some secret business over the last two weeks taking part in the Secret Angels project.
Staff Professional Learning: LATER Model
Our teaching staff recently built on their understanding of Cognitive Load Theory. Teachers evaluated and reported back on the impact of these strategies on learning.
Jordan Wins National Teacher Artist Prize
A huge congratulations to Visual Arts teacher, Jordan Andreotta, who is the winner of the National Teacher – Artist Prize for 2022!
Behind The Camera: Megan Dowling
Usually behind the camera, we thought it time to introduce you to our amazing College photographer Megan.
Excited to be an Australian!
Santa Maria staff member, Mladen Maslic is so excited that he and his wife have finally been granted full citizenship of Australia. An inspiring story!
Our Acting Head of English: Rebecca Johnson
Rebecca Johnson will be our Acting Head of English in Semester 2. She replaces Anthony Phillips who will be enjoying some time for family and writing.
People Who Make Our Community Great: Melissa Gillougley
This week we catch up with another special member of our community, Melissa Gillougley.
Liz Receives Award of Meritorious Service
Congratulations to staff member Elizabeth van der Zanden, who has been awarded an Award of Meritorious Service.
Welcoming Our New Staff
This term we welcome a number of new staff to the College. We asked them about their new roles and where they’ve come from.
Introducing Natalie Munro, O’Donnell House Coordinator
We welcome Natalie Munro to the position of O’Donnell House Coordinator while Ben Court fills the position of Dean of Students – Year 10 in Tania Hicks absence.
Ben Steps Into The Role Of Dean Of Students: Year 9
Introducing Ben Court, who is stepping into the role of Dean of Students – Year 9 this term, while Tania Hicks is on Long Service Leave.
Religious Education: Connecting Learning to Life
The Religious Education Department had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Christian Brother, Terry Casey. He facilitated the afternoon and provided opportunities for us to connect with our own faith and spirituality
Meet Our New Cafe Supervisor – Diana Rogers
We’d like to introduce you to Diana Rogers, who has also joined the Catering Team this term, taking on the role of Café Chef Supervisor.
Connecting Learning to Life in Technology & Commerce
The Technology & Commerce and Careers Departments had an opportunity to investigate entrepreneurship, innovation and technology at the Murdoch University Launchpad.
Meet Our Talented Visual Arts Team
With each member of the Visual Arts team a practising artist themselves, it is no wonder that many of our students are selected to exhibit at the Year 12 Perspectives each year.
Connecting Learning to Life: Fashion Illustration
During the recent Connecting Learning to Life PD day, Fashion Illustrator Michelle Pike ran a three-hour workshop for our Home Economics department.
Meet Amanda – New Head of Library & Information
This term sees new Head of Library and Information, Amanda Crossley, join the Santa Maria team. We asked her the following questions to get to know a little bit about her. Enjoy!
Artist & Designer Fenella Peacock Conducts Workshop for Visual Art Staff
The Visual Arts staff enjoyed an exciting and creative two-hour workshop with fashion designer/artist Fenella Peacock this week.
Mercy Pilgrimage: In the footsteps of Ursula Frayne and her companions
Today, the staff of Santa Maria traced the journey up the Swan River made by the Mercy Sisters. The aim was to bring to life for the participants the story of the early Sisters.
Welcoming Sister Breda
Santa Maria would like to introduce, and welcome Mercy Sister, Sr Breda O’Reilly to the College this year. Sister Breda will be at the College one day a week to talk to staff and students, to visit the sick, to give talks when needed and to support the Santa Maria Community at all times.Â
Meet Tim Stewart, College Business Manager
In November 2018, Jim Watkins, College Business Manager of 12 years, retired. Stepping into this demanding position is Tim Stewart. Tim comes to the College from the University of Western Australia, where he held the position of Faculty General Manager, Faculty of Arts.
Introducing New Staff Member, Jane Murray, Dean of Students – Year 8
We’d like to introduce you to Jane Murray, new to Santa Maria College this year and taking on the role of Dean of Students – Year 8.
Introducing our new Director of Staff and Students – Danielle Spark
Introducing our new Director of Staff and Students, Mrs Danielle Spark
Introducing our new Head of Mission – Jillian Landers
Introducing Mrs Jillian Landers takes on the new role of Head of Mission this year.