During 2025, we (Annette Li and Tina Zhu) endeavoured to continue Sancta Maria College’s tradition of giving back to the community. With the support of former teacher Dr Laux, who generously spared some of her time, we designed and produced gifts for 100 volunteers working at Tōtara Hospice, Manurewa. This year’s project involved the transformation […]
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Mr Williamson (HoD for Science) joins with ‘Trees for Survival’ (TFS) annually and one Sancta Maria College classroom, during a one-day intense planting venture, which sees a targeted area rejuvenated with New Zealand native plants. This planting day is well planned in advance and is undertaken during the winter months to ensure the newly replanted
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Thanksgiving Mass was held on 29 October 2025 at Saint Lukes Parish, before the senior students entered study leave, for NCEA exams. The entire school invited guests, parents, and senior leadership team, came together to celebrate this special occasion. Alongside, Father Benedict Francis, our senior students, helped lead our school’s Thanksgiving Mass. His homily showcased
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Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) is an annual celebration of music sponsored by Auckland Council, encouraging young secondary school students to showcase their talents on the stage. SUSO was founded over 30 years ago and originating from the Ōtara community, the competition provides a platform for young entertainers to develop their careers and has showcased numerous artists who have gone on
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Sancta Maria College held its first Wellbeing Walk around Barry Curtis Park during term 3. Our junior students were split according to houses with Akaroa and Hokianga walking on the 26 August 2025 and Kororāreka and Waitematā walking on 2 September. This emphasis on the exercise was to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst students. Students enjoyed
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Our kura came together on Wednesday 29 October to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Below are our 2025 Year 11 award winners: Isabella Alipate-Roberts Service to School – Kapa Haka Top Scholar Te ReoRogres Anton Constantine Top Scholar Physical Education Science and Health Destin Barte Service
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Our kura came together on Wednesday 29 October to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Below are our 2025 Year 12 award winners: Ann Baba Service to School – Special Character and Young Vinnies Top Scholar English and Mathematics Anika Bautista Service to School – Peer Support
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Our kura came together on Wednesday 29 October to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Below are our 2025 Year 13 award winners: Kathrina Casandra Bacay Outstanding Service to School Diligence in Religious Education, Biology, Chemistry and Physical Education Science Top Scholar GeographyMikaela Bangalan Service to School
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Congratulations to these students who have consistently displayed a high level of dedication and commitment to their learning and are our deserving Year 11 Top Scholars for 2025: Andre Bacale-Mercado Service to School Peer Support Leaders Top Scholar Religious Education, Mathematics, Science and Digital Technologies Kari Chun Outstanding Service to School Diligence in Mathematics Top
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Our kura came together on Wednesday 29 October to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Congratulations to the following senior students for their service, inspiration and dedication to our special character this year: Charbel Alboutros Kathrina Casandra Bacay Destin Barte Audrey Basilio Diego Carrillo Trevino Kimberley De
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