Now that we have removed or minimised the external pressures, such as sport, social outings, shopping trips, commuting to and from work, we have realised how overcommitted we are in our lives. This extra time at home has given us opportunity to reflect on how we utilise our time. Time is the most precious commodity we can have because unlike money, we can’t make more of it.
Time, Our Most Precious Resource – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
The Year 11 Outdoor Education class were unable to attend their 4-day Sea Trek this Term, so instead, the girls have been making team-building skis.
Year 11 Outdoor Education: Team Building Read More »
The Year 5 students have been learning about adaptations in Science this term, and how they help animals and plants to survive and thrive in the wild.
Adaptations in Science Read More »
The Year 5s have been learning about 3D shapes and how to make nets. Their challenge was to create a robot from 3D shapes the girls had made themselves.
Year 5 Students Make Their Own Robots Read More »
After working in isolation at home in their bedrooms, hallways and gardens, the Year 10 dancers are now back and collaborating on a Site-Specific Tour of the College.
Year 10 Site-Specific Dance 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 »
A crisis such as COVID-19 has forced us to adapt, to change, and to consider some important questions about what we will take forward and what we will leave behind from our current practices
What Will We Take Forward? – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Strive9 was launched last week with the challenge to the girls to create a Homeroom Mandala, both as an individual and then in groups.
Strive9: Students Create Mandalas Read More »
Year 7 Languages students have been learning the days of the week in their Language classes. The girls were given the task to write a song about the topic.
Lunedì, Martedì, Mercoledì Read More »
Year 7 Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS) students went on an excursion to Ancient Greece this week. Yes, you heard that right!
Year 7 Students Visit Ancient Greece Read More »
Servant leadership was the theme underpinning the small gathering held in the College Chapel today to announce the newly elected Year 7 Leaders.
New Year 7 Leaders Elected Read More »
Our 2020 Winter Appeal kicked off this week. In this, our year of Compassion, we are being asked to donate items or cash to support those less fortunate.
2020 Winter Appeal Kicks Off Read More »
As we commemorate National Reconciliation Week 2020, it is appropriate to reaffirm our commitment to reconciliation and the role we have to play.
In This Together: Reconciliation Week Read More »
At the last leaders meeting, the Year 6 students wanted to do something to thank their teachers for the support and work they did during online learning.
Thank You Primary Teachers Read More »
Pope Francis invites us to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week from 16 – 24 May 2020. The theme for the week is Everything is Connected.
Everything is Connected Read More »
The pandemic has changed the way we do many things. For Year 10 students, the process for course selections for 2021 has been launched in a new way.
Year 10s Look Confidently to the Future Read More »
Here at Santa Maria College, the Eco Sisters are working on ways the school can be more sustainable, whilst following new rules.
Eco Sisters Working On A Sustainable College Read More »
What is your favourite piece of film music, that big orchestral sound that brings your Saturday night movie to life?
Film Music Analysis Read More »
Year 5 students visited the Super Lab today to conduct an investigation into how effective blubber is for staying warm.
This week is National Volunteer Week, Santa Maria students volunteer in the community as part of our Service program, but many go above and beyond their compulsory hours because they enjoy the benefits of volunteering.
Volunteer Week: Students Create Care Packages Read More »
This week we chat with Year 12 Visual Arts student Ruby Staines, who shares the inspiration and story behind her artwork.
Year 12 Visual Arts Profile: Ruby Staines 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 »
Year 9 Visual Arts students are working on a collaborative mural project based on the style of street artist Swoon. They are producing some amazing work.
Visual Arts Students Collaborate on Mural Read More »
Every night, and no matter what my day has been, she brings me joy.
Find Your Joy – Jennifer Oaten 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 »
Inspired by a challenge set by Getty Museum, Santa Maria Visual Arts staff and students were challenged to recreate works of art using items and people from home.
Recreating Works of Art Read More »
Year 9 Religious Education students have been writing love letters to the world, highlighting the love, courage and positivity evident during these times.
Love Letter To The World Read More »
Santa Maria College is fortunate to have a dedicated member of staff who has a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima.
Our Very Own Fatima Read More »
Year 5 students have been learning effective communication skills. They were given the task to write and present a persuausive argument to the class.
Year 5s Study Effective Communication Skills Read More »
Our Boarding Community is again alive with laughter, love and fun.The returning boarders have bought back a greater appreciation of this wonderful community.
Welcome Back Boarders! Read More »
