Student’s mathematical abilities were challenged in our annual Mathex competition. This Maths Week (10-14 August 2026) our Year 7-10 students participated in Mathex. Students were separated into groups of four and asked to solve 20 demanding questions within the 30-minute time limit. Students were awarded 5 points for each correct answer and 0 points for […]
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On Thursday 20 August 2026, all our senior drama classes went to ASB Waterfront Theatre to watch William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. The play, directed by Benjamin Kibly-Henson, depicted greed’s effect on one’s morals. Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish general promised by three witches (depicted as ‘weird children’) that he will take the throne of
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August is a busy and hectic month of music for our Sancta Maria College’s music department, and our annual SUSO competition is just one of the competitions during the month – making its comeback to encourage students from across Auckland to showcase and improve their musical skills on stage. Helping inspire young musicians to get
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“Ka whāngaia, ka tipu, ka puāwai” – That which is nurtured will grow and blossom. Howick Youth Summit is an event where the Howick Youth Council focuses on empowering the next generation of young leaders who have leadership potential by enriching them with the skills they will need to “grow and blossom” as effective leaders
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Our Year 8 trip to MOTAT gave us insight into how early technology paved the way for new inventions to take their place in current society. Transitioning from the 1800s inspired MOTAT village to the modern science and technology centre was jarring but eye-opening. It showcases how inventions are rarely new but just improved versions
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On Wednesday 12 August 2026, students from across Auckland gathered for the annual Caring Mass and Awards hosted by the Catholic Caring Foundation. Celebrated by Bishop Steve Lowe at Christ the King Parish in Owairaka, the liturgy also brought together Catholic teachers, whānau, and supporting charity agencies from across Auckland. The purpose of this special
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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 Friday 24 July 2026, Sancta Maria College celebrated our annual Twilight Cultural Festival. The day began with large amounts of students entering school in their traditional cultural attire, proudly representing their unique cultural background. The festival officially began at lunchtime, as various music groups performed and ignited the spirit of this iconic celebration. In
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Have you ever seen a big band play without charts? On Sunday 9 August 2026, our Sancta Maria College Big Band competed in the finals of the ‘Auckland Jazz and Blues’ high school competition alongside Saint Kentigern College, Rangitoto College, and Auckland Grammar. Fueled with absolute drive, each of us played straight from the heart.
Sancta Maria College’s Big Band makes Auckland Jazz & Blues history! Read More »
During the recent Howick Junior Summit hosted by the Howick Youth Council, Jayden Chen (Year 10) won the prestigious “HYC Award.” This annual event focuses on empowering young people in our communities to realise their leadership potential, with this year’s theme being “The Power of Yourself.” The award itself is presented to an outstanding,
Year 10 student, Jayden Chen, awarded prestigious Howick Youth Council Leadership award Read More »
