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.
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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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