Basketball This year was the fourth time our Premier Boys Basketball team entered the Northern Cup tournament which was hosted by Franklin Basketball Association. After spending weeks of training and preparation on the hardwood, it was time to put this to the test. The first day saw our team play against Green Bay College from […]
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As part of our Year 11 PE Studies curriculum learning, we had the opportunity to try something different by going skateboarding at Barry Curtis Park on the 18 August 2026, with Mrs. Samaeli and Mr. James. When we arrived, we had a quick introduction with the two instructors before getting our helmets and skateboards provided
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On Thursday 30 July 2026, 14 schools aged from Year 1 -8 attended Somerville Intermediate, for the HPPA Dance Festival. This event was hosted by Our Lady Star of the Sea, with all schools preforming beautifully, representing their schools using their dancing skills and their values. Selected Year 7 & 8 students were given a
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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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On Wednesday 3 June and Friday 5 June 2026, the 11PES classes went to the Wero Whitewater Park as a part of their internal assessment revolving around Kotahitanga. In this standard, students participated in team-based activities whilst applying their selected Kotahitanga strategy to analyse its effectiveness. Our Year 11s embarked on the waves, fighting currents, and getting drenched in water. Guided by our instructors,
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Our whole school embraced the sunshine on Friday 19 June 2026 to participate in our annual cross country. Each year group started the 3km run, staggered, with such enthusiasm and vigour. For some, it was an afternoon of wellbeing, for others it was a race to be won! The event showcased our wonderful athletes –
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On Monday 23 February 2026 we had our annual athletics day. This is one of the days many of our students look forward to in our Sancta Maria College calendar, as it’s a day to showcase your talents and go out and try new things. This year’s athletics day house results were: Akaroa in 4th place
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SANCTA MARIA COLLEGE 2025 SPORTS AWARDS Congratulations to all students who participated in sport throughout 2025, we recognise all the talented students who have displayed outstanding sporting achievements individually or within teams, especially the following students. Individual Code Award winners ATHLETICS – Congratulations to the following students who were our top performers in their age
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On a crisp, clear winter day, Sancta Maria College students from Years 7 to 13 laced up their running shoes, rallied their house pride, and took on the annual School Cross Country. The event brought together the entire college community for a day of physical challenge, encouragement, and incredible effort across all year levels. The
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It was a fine day with slightly small rain clouds and a bit of drizzle on Monday 17 February 2025, reasonable warm as the sun illuminated the sky. Fine weather for Sancta Maria College’s annual Year 7&8 swimming sports day at Papakura’s Massey pool. The moment everyone walked into the pool entrance with their togs
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