On Thursday 5 March, the Year nines participated in their annual retreat – a day of religious practice, to explore our Catholic faith and to have a deeper connection with God and our spirituality. The days’ theme was about culture, mission and identity. Most of the time was spent listening and participating in activities, but […]
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On Tuesday 3 March 2026, our Year 8 students were lucky enough to have a retreat alongside the NET TEAM and senior student leaders. The retreat provided a well-scheduled day full of fun activities, enhanced with sacred and reflective moments, to enhance our spiritual connection with Jesus. Firstly, fun activities such as tag and camera
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Our PES curriculum is designed to challenge students’ mental and physical skills through a well‑structured and planned programme of classroom and EOTC learning. Our seniors are safely tested to their limits during camps, beach and snow experiences, hiking through visits to Adrenalin Forest, Wero Water Park, Pinnacles, and more. Thank you to all staff who
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“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19. On Wednesday 18 February 2026, students and staff members joined together in Mass to begin a time for reflection and repentance. The school community united in prayer, preparing their hearts for the Lenten journey and the commencement of our new school year.
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It was quite an amazing experience as Sancta Maria College’s Year 13 students had their final retreat at St Paul’s in the Park Church in the early morning of Friday 20 February 2026. We began the retreat gathered outside at Barry Curtis with the most astounding view of the sunrise during a wonderful Mass led
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On Monday 23 February 2026 we had our annual athletics day. This is one of the days many of our students look forward to in our Sancta Maria College calendar, as it’s a day to showcase your talents and go out and try new things. This year’s athletics day house results were: Akaroa in 4th place
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On 20-22 February 2026, the second Jazz Camp was held at Willow Park Camp. Our Big Band and Jazz Combo students had the amazing opportunity to attend camp and over the course of the three days, students took any chance they had to amplify their music skills and further develop friendships. Sharing the camp with
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Head Boy: Aaron Santoso and Head Girl: Maia Tay-Morrison My name is Aaron Santoso, and I am honoured to serve as Head Boy this year. A little about me — I’m the youngest in a family of four. I enjoy programming and messing around with my computer, as well as playing music with my friends.
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On 24 & 25 February 2026, all Year 8 students swapped their classrooms for the lush landscapes of the Auckland Botanical Gardens. Accompanied by teachers and parent helpers, the groups ventured outdoors to witness firsthand how plants adapt to their environments as part of their science unit on biodiversity. The day was packed with fun
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Akaroa House Kia ora! My name is Kleon Lae Ninofranco, you can call me Kley for short, and I am one of your Akaroa House Prefects for 2026. A little about me – I love music a lot. In fact, I used to play the violin since I was in Year 2 to just recently
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