On Monday 2 February 2026, our whole school gathered for the start of our year Mihi Whakatau to welcome Year 7s, new Year 8-13 students, international students, new staff and our new Principal, Mr. Mackenzie, into the Sancta Maria College community. The ceremony began with the sounds of our new taonga pūoro, followed by karanga […]
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Our Kura is very lucky to welcome new international students from Japan and China into our whānau this term. Some are here for just one term and others are long-term students, intending to finish their secondary school education with us. We would also like to thank and acknowledge the homestay families which open their homes
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Mr Andrew Mackenzie joins the Sancta Maria College whānau as our third Principal, leaving his previous school, Macleans College where he was Associate Principal. Mr Mackenzie was formally welcomed, alongside all of our new staff and students, with a mihi whakatau on Monday 2 February 2026. Mr Mackenzie thanked his whānau, invited guests, tangata whenua
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We begin our 2026 academic year as we welcome six new teaching staff, two new support staff and our new Principal, Mr Andrew Mackenzie. Mr Mackenzie joins us with a wealth of experience in teaching and leadership roles within high schools in Auckland and overseas. In addition to Andrew Mackenzie, we welcome the following six
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We welcomed all new Year 7 students into our school whānau yesterday with an induction day together, warmly greeted by senior students and staff. We formally welcome all new students and staff early next week with a mihi whakatau.
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Our kura came together on Tuesday 9 December 2025 to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our junior students. Congratulations to the following senior students for their service, inspiration and dedication to our special character this year: Special Character Mila Chan Todaishe Chirenje Kaitlyn Clifford Marcus Crivellaro William Darby Ella
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Our kura came together on Monday 8 December 2025 to celebrate and honour the dedication, diligence, service and commitment of our junior students. Below are our 2025 recognition award winners: Year 7 Muriel Anog Diligence Food TechnologyLiam Antonio Diligence Health and Physical Education and Music Mila Chan Diligence Religious Education and Technology Hard Materials Netanya
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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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