Our kura came together on Tuesday 3 November 2026 to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Congratulations to the following senior students for their service, inspiration and dedication to our special character this year: Year 11 Arwyn Batungbakal Amelia Brzozowski Diana Carrillo Trevino Amelie Chan Ariane Cordeiro […]
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Congratulations to the following students who have consistently displayed a high level of dedication and commitment to their learning and are our deserving Year 11 Top Scholars for 2026: Amelie Chan Service to school – Audio Visual Team AV Team Commitment to Cultural Activities Diligence Mathematics and Music Top Scholar English, Digital Technologies and Science
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Our kura came together on Tuesday 3 November 2026 to celebrate and honour the hard work, dedication and academic achievements of our senior students. Below are our 2026 Year 11 academic award winners: Arwyn Batungbakal Diligence Religious Education and English Top Scholar in Science and Digital Technology Amelia Brzozowski Service to School – Music and
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Congratulations to following senior school students who are recognised for their contribution to service and culture, in the College, as well as diligence in their subjects; showing that they have consistently worked to the absolute best of their ability: Year 11 Awards Angelina Afano Commitment to Cultural ActivitiesLayan Alboutros Service to School – Young Vinnies Lauren
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Student’s mathematical abilities were challenged in our annual Mathex competition. This Maths Week (10-14 August 2026) our Year 7-10 students participated in Mathex. Students were separated into groups of four and asked to solve 20 demanding questions within the 30-minute time limit. Students were awarded 5 points for each correct answer and 0 points for
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“Ka whāngaia, ka tipu, ka puāwai” – That which is nurtured will grow and blossom. Howick Youth Summit is an event where the Howick Youth Council focuses on empowering the next generation of young leaders who have leadership potential by enriching them with the skills they will need to “grow and blossom” as effective leaders
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Our Year 8 trip to MOTAT gave us insight into how early technology paved the way for new inventions to take their place in current society. Transitioning from the 1800s inspired MOTAT village to the modern science and technology centre was jarring but eye-opening. It showcases how inventions are rarely new but just improved versions
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On Wednesday 5 August 2026, all senior students at Sancta Maria College had the chance to meet Stacy Gregg, a New Zealand author whose book,“Nine Girls”, had won the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award at the 2024 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. At the beginning of her visit, Stacy
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For the annual Blues Leadership Programme, ten of our Year 12 rangatahi were selected to participate in a series of four workshops over four weeks to develop their leadership skills. This year, our young leaders’ trips spanned from 4 – 26 May 2026 and gathered with various other schools at the Blues Rugby HQ. During
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Science isn’t always about sitting in a classroom, writing notes and memorising facts. This year, Sancta Maria College students got to experience science in a much more exciting way when the Science Roadshow 2026 came to school. The Science Roadshow is a hands-on science experience that travels around New Zealand, bringing interactive exhibits and live
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