With lots of hard work and effort, the Sancta Maria chess team had another successful tournament over at Buckland’s Beach intermediate. With more than twenty teams competing, it was a brutal fight for the top placings, but our chess team once again comes out on top. Held by the New Zealand Chess Federation, the tournament […]
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The Night of May 8th year 12 and 13 students had their annual ball held at Ellerslie Events Centre. The 2021 Ball Committee chose the theme to be a Night in Venice, which influenced the style of many students ball dresses and suits. Throughout the evening students had the opportunity to have photos taken of
Throughout this past week, a group of our hard-working students have been working on the Waste Audit project led by Mrs Mccreath and supporting teachers. As an enviro-school, our focus for 2021 we are trying to improve our waste system and move us towards Auckland Zero Waste 2040! Following up the waste audit conducted earlier
On Friday the 16th, last day of term one, the house leaders held a tug of war competition in the gym during lunch for a fun event to end the term off on a good note. The first rounds started off with Akaroa vs Waitemata with Akaroa taking the win. Then it was Kororareka vs
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Athletics Day is always a blast and one of the main highlights of the year. On Tuesday, Callum McRae and Tom Simpson gifted us an Athletics Day Cup. This trophy will be awarded to the winning house of Athletics Day. Q. Where did the idea come for the trophy? The idea of the trophy came
In this series of articles, we get to know our 2021 prefect team better, and learn about their goals, backgrounds and roles. Today we meet Andrew Choi Joyce Ecclestone, our Wellbeing Prefects. At the end of last year, Andrew Choi and Joyce Ecclestone were selected to become the Wellbeing Prefects of 2021. Andrew Choi Andrew
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The 2020 East and South Auckland Year 9 Readers Cup took place at Glendowie College on Tuesday this week. The SMC Team was represented by five Year 9 students – Lucas Cooper (9LIS), Rory Quiding (9LIS), Piper Hurren (9LIS), Joshua Araos (9GNS) and Averill Realon (9GNS). Last term these students were selected after 9LIS won
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As Peer Support Leaders, we welcome our younger peers into SMC – helping them adjust to college life in a positive light. Our role is to support them as an older brother or sister, strengthening the school community by creating bonds between year levels. The Year 11 Peer Support leaders have undergone extensive preparation to
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The moth plant competition is a great opportunity for students and staff to help Auckland reach its pest-free goal by 2050. You can find moth plants on fences and in reserves or parks (Barry Curtis Park has lots of them!). Start collecting now before the seeds disperse. When you find a moth plant, just cut
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