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. […]
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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,
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Once every two years, the Sancta Maria College community comes together for a truly special evening, and this year’s Matariki Dinner Fundraiser beautifully reflected the spirit of Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone. More than a fundraiser, the evening was a celebration of our students, our community, and the many ways we honour te ao
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On Tuesday, 16 and 23 June, the 11COM classes went on an exciting tour to the Tip Top Factory in Mount Wellington. This trip was part of our unit to demonstrate our understanding of price determination, and Tip Top ice cream was the topic our assessment was based on. Throughout the tour, students diligently took
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Once every two years, our Sancta Maria College comes together for a truly special evening and this year’s Matariki Dinner Fundraiser beautifully reflected the spirit of Matariki Herenga Waka – For Everyone. From kapa haka and school band performances to stunning student artwork and the pride of seeing our ākonga wear their new kākahu, the
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Performance schedule Time Music Group 4:15pm ~4:20pm Cultural Music Playlist by request 4:20pm ~ 4:25pm Solo || Duet Performance 4:25pm ~ 4:30pm Swicy 4:30pm ~ 4:35pm Mama’s Ramen 4.35pm ~ 4:40pm Royale with Cheese 4:40pm ~ 4:45pm Dev Combo (1) 4:45pm ~ 4:50pm Dev Combo (2) 4:50pm ~ 4:55pm Klover 4:55pm ~ 5:00pm Big Kahuna
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There will be a number of food providers selling a range of delicious dishes, available to purchase during the event, from 4:30pm. Please see their menus below: Sausage Sizzle – $3.00 per sausage and drinks $2.00 Chakalaka Gelato & more HomeCooked Moody Bergz The Caramella Bakery
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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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