Punmu: A Life-Changing Experience
Twelve students headed to northwest WA for the Punmu Immersion at the end of Term 2. The students reflect on their experiences in this blog.
Stewardship
Sacred Strokes: An Artistic Exploration of the Holy Spirit
Our Year 5s were tasked with creating an art piece exploring themes related to the Holy Spirit, which was exhibited in an art gallery for staff and students to observe.
Empowering Voices: Mia’s Inspiring Trip as an Ambassador for Girls From Oz
Year 12 student Mia is a member of the Australian Girls’ Choir and has just returned from an amazing experience in northern Western Australia.
The Big Chop: Marissa to Donate Hair to Charity
In June this year, Marissa will donate her ponytail to Wigs for Kids, a charity that creates wigs for children who experience hair loss during cancer treatment.
Earth Day 2023: Invest In Our Planet
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.
Eco Warriors Present Their Findings
Following their excursion in Term 1, our Year 6 Students presented their Eco Warrior projects to classmates and teachers.
Geography: Putting Theory Into Practice
The Year 10 Geography field trip was a huge success recently, allowing students to apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.
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.
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’.
Beach Clean-Up for Byrne Girls
Year 9 Byrne chose a clean-up and dune revegetation for their Strive9 Project in collaboration with the Town of Cottesloe.
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.
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.
Students Raise Awareness for Dog Shelter
The girls from Year 9 Frayne visited the Shenton Park Dog Rescue Centre as part of their Strive9 project recently.
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.
Resilience, Teamwork and Courage
Year 10 Outdoor Ed classes headed off on a hiking expedition to the Augusta area last week, putting the skills they’d learned in class into action.
Seek7: Exploring Clean Water and Sanitation
The theme of Seek7 is sustainability and looks at the importance of caring for our planet and the resources we rely on, including water.
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.
Sofia’s Call to Walk for Justice
Sofia Basso Betancourt (2019), along with WA Justice Association, will be participating in Law Access’ 2022 Walk for Justice.
Year 7 Leaders Commissioned
This week, our Year 7 leaders were commissioned in the College chapel and awarded their badges by Principal, Jennifer Oaten.
From Netherlands to SMC: Catch Up With Elissa Glorie
Elissa Glorie (Class of 2011) paid a visit to the College, filling us in on all that she has accomplished, including the founding of Moja.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 1, Week 7, 2022
There was lots happening at the College this week, with the Year 7 Alternative Learning Days and Camp, St. Patrick’s Day, and more!
Year 5s Sprinkling Kindness All Around
Year 5 students have been spreading kindness everywhere. The girls have been taking part in a pilot program titled The Kindness Challenge.
Outdoor Education Adventures
The Year 10 Outdoor Education classes have just returned from an amazing adventure on their Year 10 Expedition.
We Should Be Shining Lamps
“We should all be as shining lamps guiding all those around us”. These words spoken by Catherine McAuley sum up the Mercy in Action service activities staff participated in this week.
Fearless5 Gets Underway
In Fearless5, the girls are investigating the question, ‘How can we encourage the bird population around Attadale to visit the College?’
Social Innovation
Jennifer Oaten met recently with the Eco Sisters to hear what the group has been doing and to discuss stewardship and green initiatives in the Strategic Plan.
Seek7: Students Get Hands-On at Point Walter
The Seek7 girls headed to Point Walter to enjoy some hands-on work with the staff from the Nearer to Nature program this week.
Year 7s Learning to Be Water Wise
As part of the Seek7 Enhanced Learning Program, Year 7 students enjoyed an afternoon learning about water usage.