There will be a number of food providers selling a range of delicious dishes, available to purchase during the event, from 4:30pm. Please see their menus below: Sausage Sizzle – $3.00 per sausage and drinks $2.00 Chakalaka Gelato & more HomeCooked Moody Bergz The Caramella Bakery
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On Wednesday 27 May, the Year 7s went on a trip to Auckland Zoo to learn about adaptations and ecology as part of our science learning. First, my class went to the Australia bush track to learn about adaptations. We learnt about how different animals have different features to help them survive in their natural
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Our whole school embraced the sunshine on Friday 19 June 2026 to participate in our annual cross country. Each year group started the 3km run, staggered, with such enthusiasm and vigour. For some, it was an afternoon of wellbeing, for others it was a race to be won! The event showcased our wonderful athletes –
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As a part of our Physical Education course, the entire Year 12 cohort were invited to partake in Leisure Day on Friday 5 June 2026 to demonstrate the value of social responsibility and conduct outside the classroom. Divided into three groups, the students rotated between Paradice Ice Skating, Timezone Bowling, and Gravity. Participating in these
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In the early hours of Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the Sancta Maria College Chamber Choir was radiating with energy as they loaded onto the bus and headed to the Auckland Town Hall for the annual Big Sing Competition. Big Sing is a major event in high school calendars, and our chamber choir had been working
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The Year 11s were privileged to travel to Howick Leisure Centre and take part in the Careers Expo on Wednesday 10 June. The day started by getting into their house groups and making their way onto the allocated buses. Students were assisted by Mrs. King, who arranged this event. As students arrived at the Centre,
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On Friday, 29 May, Sancta Maria College held our annual Caritas Challenge. The Caritas Challenge is a fundraising and education event run by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand. Students participated in hands-on activities which simulated the harsh realities faced by vulnerable communities around the world. Furthermore, these activities allowed us to reflect on the privileges we
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To end our Special Character Week, on Friday 29 May 2026, our whole school came together at our annual Feast Day Mass – Feast of the visitation – focused on Mary and Elizabeth’s powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit. Our school community gathered at St. Lukes Parish, with Father Benedict and Bishop Peter Brown presiding
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On Tuesday, 25 May, Sancta Maria College held our annual Special Character Week; a cherished time in the school calendar, filled with God’s Holy Spirit. We began on Tuesday morning with a student-led prayer by the gate. On Wednesday, a student-led rosary group focused on the eternal love of Mother Mary. This was followed by
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Congratulations to our Chamber Trio group: the Sheng Mali, (Ceron Zheng, Year 10, Tomaz Zheng, Year 13 and Liam Wu, Year 12) who performed the Piano Trio in G Major, Op1, No 2 Movement 1 for Piano, Cello, and Violin. It has been seven years since Sancta Maria College’s entered into this National Chamber competition
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