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Hiking up Mangere Mountain was tiring for the Year 8 classes. We were privileged to see the mountain and one of its craters. Leilani, one of our guides, told us about some of the facts of the mountain and the different types of volcanic rocks that are found there. She also told us a myth. After lunch, we made mini pois and flax bracelets.

In this series of articles, we find out about our student leaders, their background, roles and ambitions. Today we feature our service prefects, Faith Cruz, Patrick De Vera and Patricia Dela Cruz.

Our students put on an excellent showing at the Auckland Athletics Championships on Wednesday. A highlight being Marielle Venida winning Gold in the Junior Girls 100m and Silver in the 200m.

In this series of articles, we find out about our student leaders, their background, roles and ambitions. Today we feature our Well-being prefects Megan Noronha, Ellen Fromont and Katrina Chan.

In the aftermath of the tragic Christchurch terror attacks, people from around the world, especially here in New Zealand have come together in solidarity, hope and love. Here are just a selection of prayers and messages from students of Sancta Maria College showing our support for our Muslim brothers and sisters and the Christchurch community.

On Tuesday, the Year 7s went happily on a journey to the zoo to find out about the ecosystems and the adaptations of animals. We surely found out new stuff we didn’t know from the educators, and of course we had a lot of fun seeing all the animals!

Nothing ever goes away once it is posted online. Is it right to follow someone on Instagram without knowing who they are? No.

John Parsons came to speak to all students today about cyber safety. He works alongside police to help children who have been abused online through digital networks like social media and support their families.

Book character dress up day is a time when students, and staff, can come to school dressed up as a book character and take part in a range of activities.

In this series of articles, we find out about our student leaders, their background, roles and ambitions. Today we feature our Akaroa House Prefects, Zacharias Arudas and Camilla Lagaaia.

Sian McAleer is not your ordinary teenager. Her drive and tenacious mentality speak volumes about the type of person she is. And with her academic success and prodigious athletic ability, she not only inspires, but also teaches us a lesson or two about the true meaning of the word busy.