College Life

Education outside the classroom (EOTC): camps and adventures

Our PES curriculum is designed to challenge students’ mental and physical skills through a well‑structured and planned programme of classroom and EOTC learning.  Our seniors are safely tested to their limits during camps, beach and snow experiences, hiking through visits to Adrenalin Forest, Wero Water Park, Pinnacles, and more.  Thank you to all staff who […]

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Ash Wednesday and Opening Mass joins our school community

“Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Genesis 3:19. On Wednesday 18 February 2026, students and staff members joined together in Mass to begin a time for reflection and repentance. The school community united in prayer, preparing their hearts for the Lenten journey and the commencement of our new school year.

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Year 13 Retreat enables students to reflect, share and look forward

It was quite an amazing experience as Sancta Maria College’s Year 13 students had their final retreat at St Paul’s in the Park Church in the early morning of Friday 20 February 2026. We began the retreat gathered outside at Barry Curtis with the most astounding view of the sunrise during a wonderful Mass led

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Auckland Botanical Gardens come to life for Year 8 students

On 24 & 25 February 2026, all Year 8 students swapped their classrooms for the lush landscapes of the Auckland Botanical Gardens. Accompanied by teachers and parent helpers, the groups ventured outdoors to witness firsthand how plants adapt to their environments as part of their science unit on biodiversity. The day was packed with fun

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Inaugural St Francis of Assisi Religious Studies Scholarship Award winners

This year, we are delighted to introduce a new award generously sponsored by a benefactor, created to recognise exceptional effort in NCEA Scholarship Religious Education. The sponsors are thrilled to acknowledge students who have shown outstanding commitment to deepening their knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its teachings through participation in the Religious Studies

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