Student’s mathematical abilities were challenged in our annual Mathex competition. This Maths Week (10-14 August 2026) our Year 7-10 students participated in Mathex. Students were separated into groups of four and asked to solve 20 demanding questions within the 30-minute time limit. Students were awarded 5 points for each correct answer and 0 points for […]
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On Thursday 20 August 2026, all our senior drama classes went to ASB Waterfront Theatre to watch William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The play, directed by Benjamin Kibly-Henson, depicted greed’s effect on one’s morals. Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish general promised by three witches (depicted as ‘weird children’) that he will take the throne of
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August is a busy and hectic month of music for our Sancta Maria College’s music department, and our annual SUSO competition is just one of the competitions during the month – making its comeback to encourage students from across Auckland to showcase and improve their musical skills on stage. Helping inspire young musicians to get
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“Ka whāngaia, ka tipu, ka puāwai” – That which is nurtured will grow and blossom. Howick Youth Summit is an event where the Howick Youth Council focuses on empowering the next generation of young leaders who have leadership potential by enriching them with the skills they will need to “grow and blossom” as effective leaders
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Our Year 8 trip to MOTAT gave us insight into how early technology paved the way for new inventions to take their place in current society. Transitioning from the 1800s inspired MOTAT village to the modern science and technology centre was jarring but eye-opening. It showcases how inventions are rarely new but just improved versions
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On Wednesday 12 August 2026, students from across Auckland gathered for the annual Caring Mass and Awards hosted by the Catholic Caring Foundation. Celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at Christ the King Parish in Owairaka, the liturgy also brought together Catholic teachers, whānau, and supporting charity agencies from across Auckland. The purpose of this special
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On Thursday 30 July 2026, 14 schools aged from Year 1 -8 attended Somerville Intermediate, for the HPPA Dance Festival. This event was hosted by Our Lady Star of the Sea, with all schools preforming beautifully, representing their schools using their dancing skills and their values. Selected Year 7 & 8 students were given a
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On Wednesday 5 August 2026, all senior students at Sancta Maria College had the chance to meet Stacy Gregg, a New Zealand author whose book,“Nine Girls”, had won the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award at the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. At the beginning of her visit, Stacy
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For the annual Blues Leadership Programme, ten of our Year 12 rangatahi were selected to participate in a series of four workshops over four weeks to develop their leadership skills. This year, our young leaders’ trips spanned from 4 – 26 May 2026 and gathered with various other schools at the Blues Rugby HQ. During
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On 11 August 2026, Sancta Maria College gathered, to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary. It was truly a memorable Mass where we honour our Mother Mary and are reminded of her deep faith to God, as well as the united hope we share in God’s promise of eternal life. With reverence, the
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