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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A very big thank you to the students who turned up on Saturday, 23 May 2026 from 10-12pm, alongside staff and Pest Free Howick to clear noxious moth plant and woolly nightshade out of areas surrounding the school, in readiness for planting. Often heard to be giggling, they did get slightly grubby, releasing weeds from
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It was a beautiful Saturday 2 May 2026… but this was no ordinary Saturday for our Year 12 and 13 students – it was the night of the 2026 Sancta Maria College ‘House of Cards’ Senior Ball. Attended by most of our Year 12 and 13 students, and teachers and staff, it was a highlight
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The Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Hospitality is a major hub for emerging chef competitions, and this year is no exception. They hosted their annual regional Secondary and Tertiary Training Hospitality Competition on 26 May 2026, featuring live kitchen cook-offs and static showcases of kiwi favourites. Selected technology students participated across a number
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Our school came together to celebrate Mother’s Day Mass on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at St Luke’s Parish. It was a beautiful and blessed reflection, reminding us to cherish and give thanks for our mothers, grandmothers, and all the special women in our lives. Thank you to Fr. Benedict for presiding over Mass for us.
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On Wednesday 22 April 2026, acclaimed New Zealand author Brian Falkner visited our school to deliver an engaging presentation to our junior students. Following the presentation, he held a workshop for chosen Year 7 and 8 students, where he shared key points and valuable advice on “how to write like an author”. During the workshop,
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