On 20-22 February 2026, the second Jazz Camp was held at Willow Park Camp. Our Big Band and Jazz Combo students had the amazing opportunity to attend camp and over the course of the three days, students took any chance they had to amplify their music skills and further develop friendships. Sharing the camp with […]
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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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On Monday 2 February 2026, our whole school gathered for the start of our year Mihi Whakatau to welcome Year 7s, new Year 8-13 students, international students, new staff and our new Principal, Mr. Mackenzie, into the Sancta Maria College community. The ceremony began with the sounds of our new taonga pūoro, followed by karanga
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During 2025, we (Annette Li and Tina Zhu) endeavoured to continue Sancta Maria College’s tradition of giving back to the community. With the support of former teacher Dr Laux, who generously spared some of her time, we designed and produced gifts for 100 volunteers working at Tōtara Hospice, Manurewa. This year’s project involved the transformation
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Mr Williamson (HoD for Science) joins with ‘Trees for Survival’ (TFS) annually and one Sancta Maria College classroom, during a one-day intense planting venture, which sees a targeted area rejuvenated with New Zealand native plants. This planting day is well planned in advance and is undertaken during the winter months to ensure the newly replanted
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Stand Up Stand Out (SUSO) is an annual celebration of music sponsored by Auckland Council, encouraging young secondary school students to showcase their talents on the stage. SUSO was founded over 30 years ago and originating from the Ōtara community, the competition provides a platform for young entertainers to develop their careers and has showcased numerous artists who have gone on
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Sancta Maria College held its first Wellbeing Walk around Barry Curtis Park during term 3. Our junior students were split according to houses with Akaroa and Hokianga walking on the 26 August 2025 and Kororāreka and Waitematā walking on 2 September. This emphasis on the exercise was to encourage a healthy lifestyle amongst students. Students enjoyed
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Our annual Twilight Cultural Festival is on Friday 10 October 2025 starting at 4.15pm. It promises to showcase the talents and tastes of our cultural diversity within the school within a vibrant atmosphere of our wonderful kura. Join us in the courtyard between B & C Block from 4.15 – 7.45pm. Please see the sitemap, food
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A small group of Year 7&8 students went to Bucklands Beach Intermediate to compete in the SEZ debate competition during term 2. Their prepared debate was against Sommerville Intermediate, where they were arguing in favour of “exams being a productive way to assess students”. They won this debate and of the six teams that entered,
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Over two amazing days in the first week of the term 2 school holidays, Aryaman and I (Kleon Lae) had the honour of representing Sancta Maria College as Fiji at the SCHOGM (Student Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting held at Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Wellington, a significant feat to be able to
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