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The Technology department has just gained some exciting new technology in the form of a Laser cutter. It will cut a variety of materials e.g. wood, plastic, glass, fabric and leather.

Joseph George, Cindy Tram and Milly Corboy had their efforts rewarded when they were named winners of the Sea Week poster competition.

Yesterday the school had the pleasure of having Julia Harrison speak to us about the lockdown procedure. This is being tested at school today during period three, a kind of simulation where the participants will include the students, teachers, police and even parents.

A group of Sancta Maria College students from the World Vision 40 Hour Famine Student Committee were selected to attend the World Vision Youth Conference on Monday. This event was held at the Vodafone Events Centre and is a leadership event for secondary school students. The conference is an opportunity for ‘young people to develop into global citizens that are able to respond to the world around them.’

“‘Bless the Child’ was a really eye-opening experience. The actors performed with such emotion which truly impacted the audience and myself,” reflected Gail Calicdan.

This coming Friday at lunchtime students and staff are encouraged to bring their teddy bears as we hold a ‘Bears and Prayers’ session in support of students in the United States affected by gun violence. This will involve students participating in uplifting prayers and Christian music in the courtyard.

In our first major musical outing of the year, our Senior Choir (‘Sanctus’) and two of our Chamber Ensembles paid a visit to our near neighbours at the Summerset Retirement Home.

With the sky at Mt Eden clear and having no hint of rain, Sunday was already on its way to be a wonderful morning for the Auckland Down Syndrome Association’s annual Buddy Walk.

Secondary school students, parents, teachers and inspiring individuals from all over Auckland, gathered right here, in the Sancta Maria College Auditorium, for East Auckland Pestival 2018. This half-day conference was attended by over 60 people and set the stage for a fruitful year ahead.