Our talent within the school is phenomenal – ranging from musicians to rappers, to dancers and performers. And this year, we were graced with five groups of entertainers who braved the entire school and a judging panel of four to showcase their talents for us to enjoy. They were: Ariane and Gianna (singing and instrumental) […]
Join us on Thursday 27 June 2024 from 5.30 – 7.00pm for a spectacular showcase of our art students’ sculptures and installations as well as music and drama performances. It promises to delight and inspire everyone of all ages. Refreshments will be provided.
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In 2023, Year 13 student, Leitu Taulisi, a passionate art enthusiast, gained significant recognition by winning the Photography section of the Howick Youth Council’s Visual Arts Showcase. Her success continued as Leitu received a Scholarship for her Sculpture external submission, where she explored her family, history and culture. Leitu’s Sculpture submission has also been selected
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Our very talented Year 7CLE, 7LIS and 7DNN students created some marvellous art pieces which are now adorning the Corridor walls outside the Auditorium. They are a combination of painting and collage work completed during term 1. Thank you to the Art Department and Dianne Hutchings.
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Special Character week for 2024 is set to be another exceptional week of celebrations. Monday, we have chalk art in the C Block Courtyard, accompanied by song requests. This together with the Kaitiakitanga prefects, is a reminder of the creation that God has called us to love and care for, just like he loved and
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Polyfest is an annual, four-day event held in Manukau’s Sport Bowl that showcases traditional dances, music, and songs from different Pacific Island cultures from Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, Niue, and Māori. It caters for 100,000 visitors each year and involves a competition for secondary schools in Auckland, aimed at showcasing cultural identity and bringing schools
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Upon entering the school on Pink Shirt Day (Friday 17 May 2024), there was a splash of pink that could be seen throughout the campus. From students and teachers wearing the pinkest of outfits, to decorated classrooms filled with pink balloons and signs that said “No Bullying.” So, what is the reason for all this?
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Sancta Maria College Vinnies were treated to a guest speaker (Lucia, Youth Co-Ordinator for Vinnies) who came into talk to our students about food insecurity on Wednesday 15 May 2024, kindly arranged by our special Year 12 & 13 Young Vinnies leaders (Max, Jemma, Hannah & Charbel). Thank you to our leaders for arranging this
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At the start of the year, all our Year 12 students completed a RYDA Road Safety course to help them be safer on the roads. RYDA had very positive feedback from their experience, with our students, so much so that they asked if we wanted to be involved in their ‘promo’ video. Fortunately, some of our
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In May 2024, Mia Makoare (Year 12) will be flying to Sydney, attending the NRL Indigenous Youth Leadership Summit. The focus is on indigenous culture, relating closely with the One Warriors NRL team. Luckily for us, we had a rare interview with Mia Makoare, so we could learn a little more about her experiences that
