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On 16 May 2023, our senior drama classes had the privilege of watching Witi’s Wahine at the ASB Waterfront Theatre. This experience was great for our drama students to take notes for future assessments, including an epic theatre unit that both Year 12 and 13s are doing this term. “…I remember, three generations of women […]

On Wednesday 17 May 2023, two teams of senior students from Sancta Maria College participated in the North Island Ethics Olympiad. The Ethics Olympiad is where teams engage with each other and with students from other schools on interesting and relevant ethical questions such as art, national duty, medicine, neurology and governmental control. Students work

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets to the raffle, raising funds for our school production, Mamma Mia!  The winners were drawn on 1 June 2023 and are: 1st – Allan Ah Kau won the Gaming chair, headphones and mouse. 2nd – Laura Marshall won the lawnmower (see photo above). 3rd – Gabriel Oliver won the

This year, Talent Quest captivated the school with the gifted students who performed. Ranging from singing to drumming, it was an exciting event for all to watch. Organised by the Performing Arts Prefects (Megan Bottom and Ella Dickens), Talent Quest featured eight acts ranging from a dance battle and a lip sync battle – the

A bustling, suspenseful atmosphere filled Auckland Girls’ Grammar on Saturday 13 May, in time for the Manukau Rockquest heats 2023. Representing our school on Saturday were three bands showcasing their passion and talent for music at this year’s Rockquest competition.   Smokefree Rockquest is an annual competition that aims to inspire young musicians to grow their

Dominating New Zealand weightlifting, Olivia Selemaia (13BRN) has continued to demonstrate great prowess whilst competing both domestically and internationally. Despite her remarkable success in the recent Weightlifting Federation World Youth Championships in Albania, the journey toward her success was not an easy one. Olivia’s journey to weightlifting started when she joined CrossFit with her mother

On the 2 and 3 May 2023 the Year 11 PE Studies classes set out to Adrenalin Forest in Bombay. We were accompanied by Mr. Bali, Miss Samaeli, Mr. Camp and Mr. Krause. Our focus this term has been risk taking and what appropriate behaviours we can use to ensure our safety and well-being whilst benefiting ourselves and those around us – the

From 10 – 13 May, our school’s production performed the hit musical Mamma Mia! in the school auditorium. This provided a wonderful experience for the cast, students, and school community to enjoy a night of music and fun – it also served as a fundraiser. Jemma who played the character Sophie, Ella who played the

Congratulations to the students recognised for their 2022 academic success. Sancta Maria College students and parents gathered in the Auditorium for our Academic Honours Assembly.  Students were recognised for their success in NCEA levels 1 & 2 and rewarded for their high-level thinking and countless hours of hard work throughout the year. The following remarkable