2025 Sancta Maria College Year 11 Peer Support Leaders came together before the start of the school year for an immersive Peer Support training day to further our knowledge and develop necessary leadership skills for our roles as Peer Support leaders in 2025. Through these sessions, which were held before school on Thursdays and after […]
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Our Year 9 students recently had the chance to step away from their everyday school life and participate in a truly inspiring and transformative retreat, hosted by the incredible NET team. Their retreat was designed to offer students an opportunity to dive deeper into their Catholic faith, reflect on their personal spirituality, and build meaningful
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Three of our Symphonia players attended a workshop in conducting mid-March at the Somervell Church in Remuera. Working with the Bach Musica orchestra and choir, the course was led by conductor Rita Paczian. Our Performing Arts Music Prefect Martina Sanchez was joined by two of our Year 8 Music Leaders, Joanna Ma and Katherine Chiang.
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Our 2025 school production, In the Heights is in full rehearsals and the crew are set to enter the Due Drop Events Centre on Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 7pm in their Four Winds Theatre. There are three remaining shows, after opening night, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (finale) at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased
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During week 7, all Year 8 students went to the Auckland Botanic Gardens as part of their science unit. At the Botanic Gardens we worked in groups, planted succulents, learned about plant adaptations, had a great adventure and lots of fun! For our first session, we learnt about the life cycle of plants and how
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On 28 February 2025 the Year 13’s had their final retreat as a Sancta Maria College student. It began with a 7am start on Eastern Beach watching the breathtaking sunrise over the water during Mass held by Bishop Peter Brown. It certainly was well worth the early wake up. We then walked to Willow Park
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On the weekend of love, 14-16 February 2025, the Sancta Maria College jazz musicians were granted an opportunity to go to Willow Park Christian Camp for ‘jazz camp’. This camp allowed us to enhance our musical skills and strengthen our relationships within the bands we belonged to. The camp consisted of our Big Band, Stage
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Sancta Maria College’s annual Athletics Day was a spectacular display of talent, determination, and school spirit. Held on Friday 21 February 2025, the event brought together students, teachers, and families for a day filled with excitement and competition. The school’s sports field was transformed into a hub of energy as students participated in a wide
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From the 17 – 21 February 2025, Sancta Maria College had their annual Spirit Week, to get the school up and running for the ambitious and fabulous athletics day which was on Friday 21 February. The weeks’ activities were competitive, and everyone worked hard but in the end one house won. Here are the results
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On Friday 14 February 2025, the Year 11 cohort gathered in the auditorium for their retreat. This year, the Catholic Church celebrates the “Jubilee Year” (Holy Year) to promote the message and theme: “Pilgrims of Hope” as set by Pope Francis, towards other people. As supporters of the Catholic Church, we decided to implement these
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