Our school celebrated Library Week, with fun activities for both students and staff. Each day, there was something different to get involved in, and there were prizes up for grabs too! We started off the week by designing and creating our own bookmarks during lunchtime. It was a chance to get creative and make something […]
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On Monday 4 August 2025, Western Spring College held their annual Green Jam Programme in the Western Springs Garden Community Hall aimed at educating primary, intermediate, and secondary students about the current state of our environment as well as ways we can work together to improve it. Mrs Bracey, along with seven senior students from
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On Friday 18 July 2025, Sancta Maria College held its long-running, annual Talent Quest to allow our many talented students to showcase their skills in front of the whole school. We had five awesome acts this year, which took the judges and school by storm. This year was especially unique because it was the first
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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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Rotorua, known for its bubbling geothermal wonders and vibrant Māori culture, is one of New Zealand’s most unique and captivating destinations. At the end of term 2 (2025) a group of international students departed Auckland to embark on our much-anticipated annual trip, a journey that promised both excitement and connection with the natural world. We
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On Monday the 28 July 2025, our Year 9MAC class from Sancta Maria College proudly participated in the Trees for Survival programme — a nationwide environmental initiative that helps students take real action against climate change. This hands-on event gave us the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the environment while working together as
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Here are testimonials from our Year 9 students who represented the school at the recent Readers Cup competition held at Sacred Heart College. Abby Story-Frayling: The Year 9 Readers Cup was such a fun and inspiring experience! It wasn’t just about answering questions, it was about discovering new stories, bonding with teammates, and testing our
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Guest speaker Brad Smeele visited Sancta Maria College on 16 June 2025 and delivered an inspirational talk focused on his life changing injury. Brad Smeele is a world champion wake boarder who perfected the trick ‘Double Indy Tantrum to Blind’ – a dangerous stunt that involved two backflips and a blind 180-degree spin. In July
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The Careers Department will be hosting a number of Alumni at a Careers pathway evening on Wednesday 30 July 2025 in school from 6:00 – 7:30pm – giving students, parents and families an opportunity to hear (firsthand) from ex-students their career journey post Sancta Maria College, what pathways led them to their career and where
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On 14 May 2025, Year 7 students headed to Auckland Zoo for a day of exploration and learning. Met by Zoo staff, they learnt how adaptations enable animals to survive and thrive in their habitat by observing habitats of the Africa Safari Track at Auckland’s Zoo. They also enjoyed the new Dinosaur Discovery Track. Staff
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