On Friday 24 July 2026, Sancta Maria College celebrated our annual Twilight Cultural Festival. The day began with large amounts of students entering school in their traditional cultural attire, proudly representing their unique cultural background. The festival officially began at lunchtime, as various music groups performed and ignited the spirit of this iconic celebration. In […]
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Science isn’t always about sitting in a classroom, writing notes and memorising facts. This year, Sancta Maria College students got to experience science in a much more exciting way when the Science Roadshow 2026 came to school. The Science Roadshow is a hands-on science experience that travels around New Zealand, bringing interactive exhibits and live
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Have you ever seen a big band play without charts? On Sunday 9 August 2026, our Sancta Maria College Big Band competed in the finals of the ‘Auckland Jazz and Blues’ high school competition alongside Saint Kentigern College, Rangitoto College, and Auckland Grammar. Fueled with absolute drive, each of us played straight from the heart.
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On 31 July 2026 at 33 Kawakawa Orere Road, Kawakawa Bay, a group of 29 students returned to the Grey family land with the hope of planting 1000 seedlings. After a frosty morning, the sun quickly warmed the area. Three teachers and 29 students were welcomed by the landowners and the Mastercraft sponsors. Following a quick
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On Monday 3 August 2026, Sancta Maria College held their annual Year 9 & 10 speech finals. Eleven talented finalists, across both year levels took to the stage, each delivering engaging and thoughtful speeches on a range of topics. After an impressive display of confidence, creativity, and public speaking skills, four students were selected to
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On Friday 29 May 2026, Sancta Maria College’s annual Talent Quest event piqued the interest of over 140 student performers to express their talented abilities, under the theme of the “80s”. Our format changed this year, bringing together our houses in an epic battle to see who could present the best overall dance and band
During the recent Howick Junior Summit hosted by the Howick Youth Council, Jayden Chen (Year 10) won the prestigious “HYC Award.” This annual event focuses on empowering young people in our communities to realise their leadership potential, with this year’s theme being “The Power of Yourself.” The award itself is presented to an outstanding,
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Once every two years, the Sancta Maria College community comes together for a truly special evening, and this year’s Matariki Dinner Fundraiser beautifully reflected the spirit of Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone. More than a fundraiser, the evening was a celebration of our students, our community, and the many ways we honour te ao
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Twenty-five students joined Pest Free Howick and two teachers (Mrs Deeplal & Mrs Bracey) to plant 65 native seedlings in and around our school grounds, completing more than two hours of SVA, on a beautiful Saturday morning at the end of term 2. Everyone worked hard to ensure all the seedlings were planted in the
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On Wednesday 3 June and Friday 5 June 2026, the 11PES classes went to the Wero Whitewater Park as a part of their internal assessment revolving around Kotahitanga. In this standard, students participated in team-based activities whilst applying their selected Kotahitanga strategy to analyse its effectiveness. Our Year 11s embarked on the waves, fighting currents, and getting drenched in water. Guided by our instructors,
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