On Wednesday 18 March 2026, our Young Vinnie’s senior group at Sancta Maria College partnered up with representatives from Young Vinnie’s to make 120 lasagnas for the those in our community less fortunate than ourselves. About 30 volunteers got together and spent about 2.5 hours preparing delicious meals after school in the school’s technology rooms. […]
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On Monday 30 March 2026, our jazz department competed in the annual National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga. In preparation for the event, our school hosted a jazz concert in the auditorium for families to come and enjoy – showcasing their endless hours of rehearsing and practicing. The 48th annual competition consisted of 42 schools
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On Wednesday 11 March 2026, our school held our annual Open Day to welcome aspiring students and their families into our school, giving them a taste of what life at Sancta Maria College is like. This is aimed toward our at feeder schools – the current Year 6 students and parents. We held two sessions:
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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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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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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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