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Two chamber ensembles and one choir were invited to perform at the Bruce McLaren Retirement Village on Friday, 11 May. We were warmly welcomed into the home. While watching the different performances it was most intriguing to see the residents’ faces light up with smiles from ear to ear.

Vinnies Retreat:
On Wednesday afternoon, a few of our students gathered together with the Ignite Team for the annual Young Vinnies Retreat. The afternoon kicked off with ice breakers that allowed the students to be energised after a tiring day of school.

Everyone at Sancta Maria College should know that May 14-18 is Bullying Free Week. With lots of events planned it is going to be a very special week for one and all.

Perfect weather this afternoon for the school’s annual cross-country event. Lots of enthusiasm and effort resulted in competitive racing and some exciting finishes. Read on for results.

On Tuesday morning Meggy Laguda, Helen Pahulu, and former Sancta Maria College student Julia Tenedero, attended the Howick Youth Council Principal’s Breakfast. This breakfast was held at Te Tuhi Arts Centre in Pakuranga.

On Tuesday morning, the whole school was greeted with upbeat and booming music coming from the “DJ stage” at the centre of the auditorium. Today was a special assembly for all of us that included laughter and sniffles from everybody.

On a bright sunny Friday the Year 12 and 13 Painting, Sculpture and Design Art students were eager to make their way to the Auckland Art Gallery.

Three members of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra visited Sancta Maria College for the first of three session where they are mentoring our orchestral players.

A World Vision that is. Students are now signing up in CU1 for this year’s 40 Hour Famine which takes place over the weekend of 8-10 June.

It was an adventure-filled and thrilling school holidays for Year 9 students Harrison Edwards and Ryan Clifford as they competed in the North Island Secondary School Orienteering Championships on the Kapiti Coast.