On Wednesday 27 May, the Year 7s went on a trip to Auckland Zoo to learn about adaptations and ecology as part of our science learning. First, my class went to the Australia bush track to learn about adaptations. We learnt about how different animals have different features to help them survive in their natural […]
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As a part of our Physical Education course, the entire Year 12 cohort were invited to partake in Leisure Day on Friday 5 June 2026 to demonstrate the value of social responsibility and conduct outside the classroom. Divided into three groups, the students rotated between Paradice Ice Skating, Timezone Bowling, and Gravity. Participating in these
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In the early hours of Wednesday, 17 June 2026, the Sancta Maria College Chamber Choir was radiating with energy as they loaded onto the bus and headed to the Auckland Town Hall for the annual Big Sing Competition. Big Sing is a major event in high school calendars, and our chamber choir had been working
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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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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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On Friday, 22 May 2026, a small group of students from Sancta Maria College participated in the Ethics Olympiad. The Ethics Olympiad is an online competition where young philosophers from schools across Aotearoa gather to engage in philosophical discussions and challenge ethical dilemmas. Teams are presented with eight cases, covering topics such as social responsibility
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Our Matariki Fundraising Dinner is a time to gather together, celebrate the Māori New Year and support Te Kapa Haka o Hato Maria. 6:00pm: Auditorium foyer & bar opens with entertainment from our school bands 6:30pm: Opening karakia & welcome Individual tickets: $50.00. Table of 10 (tickets): $450.00 Tickets are required for entry and include: Three
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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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