College Life

Sweeney’s ‘behind the scenes experience’ with Bic Runga

On 5 September 2025, I got the incredible chance to see Bic Runga’s concert rehearsal! This amazing opportunity was all organised by Play It Strange & Auckland Philharmonia; it all started on 25 August, when I suddenly received an email from Play It Strange. It was about Bic Runga and an exclusive alumni invitation to […]

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Walk the Line 2025

Walk the Line is an annual event held within NZ Fashion Week, promoting young designers to showcase their original textiles within five categories: High Fashion Streetwear Avant-Garde Cultural Fashion 2025 Theme: Timelessness Bree Pennington (and her model Matea Timmermans) and Ashley Ip (Year 12) were selected to enter the category of ‘High Fashion’ for Walk the

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Auckland Jazz and Blues competition delivers more than music

On 27 July 2025, Sancta Maria College students from the Music Department participated in the annual Auckland Jazz and Blues competition being held at Birkenhead RSA. This competition allowed schools from across Auckland to not only portray their musical abilities, but to also create friendships. The morning session began with a smashing hit from the

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