Planting for the Future
Over the July holidays a group of our girls took up the opportunity to experience farm life and complete service hours in Bannister.
Planting for the Future Read More »
Over the July holidays a group of our girls took up the opportunity to experience farm life and complete service hours in Bannister.
Planting for the Future Read More »
Skyla Pengilly (2018) visited Year 10 and 12 Commerce classes this week. She talked to them about her traineeship at one of the big four accountancy companies and the value of experience with great mentors.
Skyla Shares Her Story With Commerce Students Read More »
Year 9 Visual Arts students are currently sharing their experiences of COVID-19 via an installation called Swoon.
Year 9 Artists Apart Together Read More »
Early adolescents are terrific but sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to understand. A more scientific look at what is happening to them can make us more compassionate and perhaps less bewildered.
7 Changes in Early Adolescents That Turn Their Lives Upside-down Read More »
How to listen and respond when someone shares their problems or mental health struggles with you. (Includes 2 great downloads)
Australia’s Mental Health Relies On All Of Us Listening Read More »
Great parent tips for teaching your child financial literacy skills. Accountant and educator, James Rees share what is appropriate at which age?
Teaching Financial Literacy: An Age Guide Read More »
Face-to-face learning is back at Santa Maria and we couldn’t be happier. It seems our girls feel the same way. What is so special about ‘face-to-face’?
Heart-to-Heart Teaching Read More »
Meet Tom Kendall, one of our teachers in our Physical Education and Health Learning Area.
Meet Our Staff: Tom Kendall, Health & Physical Education Teacher Read More »
What is the golden rule of cybersafety that all parents need to ensure their children are following?
It’s Time To Heed The Golden Rule Of CyberSafety Read More »
In developing a child holistically, service, sport and cultural programs are wonderful. We asked some of our current Year 6 students about the cocurricular activities they loved when they were in Year 5.
Our Year 6 Girls Talk About Cocurricular Read More »
An interview with Deputy Principal – Teaching and Learning, Simone Sawiris about learning in Years 5 and 6.
Let’s Talk About Learning Read More »
Adolescence is a time full of transitions. Learn how Santa Maria College can help ease the turmoil.
Tackling Transitions Read More »
What is pastoral care? What does pastoral care at Santa Maria College look like?
What Does Pastoral Care Mean in a School? Read More »
What are the advantages of a small school community? We believe in the primary years, they are well worth investigation.
Small School, Big Opportunities! Read More »
Connection to school and others is one of the key factors in developing and maintaining positive mental health. That’s why it is so highly valued at Santa Maria College
Connection is Key Read More »
Looking for credible, easily accessible learning activities? These five websites are stocked with fantastic resources for remote learning.
Top 5 Remote Learning Websites Read More »
Our Year 10 boarding students have resolved to try and help groups in our society who are particularly vulnerable at this time.
Wonderful Boarding Initiative To Help Most Vulnerable Read More »
For the last few weeks Santa Maria College teachers have been ensuring they are experts in the use of the technology needed to present remote learning.
Teachers Hone Remote Learning Technology Skills Read More »
Jayne Kingwell is Head of Humanities and Social Sciences. This week we asked her about her role and her ambitions for the learning area this year.
Jayne Kingwell: Head of Humanities and Social Sciences Read More »
As part of our International Women’s Day assembly, six members of our Student Leadership Council talked about what they want for themselves and all women.
Each for Equal: What Our Girls Want Read More »
Dr Sarah Edelman delivers fascinating education on cognitive behavioural therapy. She worked with students, staff and parents in the SMC community last week.
Dr Edelman Challenges Our Thinking Read More »
The Just Leadership group attended the Caritas Project Compassion launch and an inspiring workshop.
Just Leadership Launch Project Compassion Read More »
The Independent Schools’ Drama Day, is an opportunity for Year 11 students to participate in a variety of workshops delivered by industry professionals.
Year 11 Drama Day Read More »
Meet Clare O’Connor, Head of our Religious Education learning area.
Religious Education: Clare O’Connor Read More »
Read and download our A-Z of strategies to promote and maintain positive mental health.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health Read More »
Celebrations for the Achievers’ Club were held this week. Girls were recognised by Principal Jennifer Oaten and encouraged to persist with their excellent approaches to academics
Achievers’ Club Celebrations Read More »
Academic Captain, Olivia von Bertouch delivered this wonderful speech at the Achievers’ Assembly. It was appreciated by students, staff and our new OGA members
A True Achiever: Academic Captain’s Address Read More »
In 2020, as a Santa Maria Community, we are focused on our Mercy value of Compassion. What does compassion mean and what stops us from being compassionate?
2020: Year of Compassion- Jillian Landers Read More »
The College welcomed Nicole Lockwood (1996) to present at the annual Achievers’ Assembly. She shared the story of her career and the lessons she’s learnt
Courage: Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway Read More »