Last Tuesday (28 February) saw our whole school enjoy a special Mihi Whakatau to welcome the Year 7s, new students, international students and new staff into the Sancta Maria College hapori – community. It was lovely to be able to once again enjoy this welcoming tradition. It started with the powerful Karanga led by Togitoto […]
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Every year 75 NCEA Level 3 Folio boards are chosen by NCEA markers, from thousands of submitted work, to be displayed in the Top Art National Touring Exhibition in Wellington. This year Kathleen Shi and Mikaela Lai’s (2022 Year 13 students) Folio boards were chosen to be part of this exhibition. Kathleen for Sculpture (pictured
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To begin the new school year, Sancta Maria College had their first whole School Mass on 22 February. The Mass combined our annual Inaugural with Ash Wednesday Mass and was wonderfully led by Father Sherwin Laapan. It was refreshing to celebrate in person (again) to welcome new students and staff. The readings, prayers of the
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On 10 December, Dr Laux and two Year 10 students (Annette Li and Tina Zhu) started the school holidays by spreading Sancta Maria College’s Aroha to the very hardworking volunteers at Totara Hospice. There are over one billion volunteers in the world, with 70% of volunteer work occurring for people in their communities that do
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There are some changes that have been made to our school uniform options for 2023. Please see full details below for each option: Junior Uniform GIRLS – SUMMER BOYS – SUMMER • Skirt – navy regulation • Blouse – blue short sleeved • Jumper – navy wool • Shoes – black leather lace up school
There are a large number of Junior school students which we would like to congratulate for their hard-work, dedication and achievements this year. They are: Special Character award winners Olivia Joseph Dominic Zaia Jaydn Borromeo Nelle Villeran Ariane Cordeiro Alvaro Younis Liam Donnellan Bernice Siu Magdalene Joseph Joseph Macnamara Ruiqi Jiang Francis Sagaoinit Magdalena Brighouse
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Camping has a magical effect on the soul, renewing you and giving you a fresh perspective on life and the world. That certainly was the case with Sancta Maria College’s Year 10 cohort. The camp taught many students how to live life away from the Hussle and Bussle of the city and technology. It was
We said good luck and farewell to our International Year 13 leavers on 11 November with an emotional ceremony at school. While we said farewell, we also celebrated a time when the students can look forward to a new door opening as another closes. We do hope that they all keep in touch with our
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At the beginning of November, we celebrated the academic achievements of our senior school. There are a large number of students which we would like to congratulate for their hard-work, dedication and achievements this year. They are: Special Character Award winners:  Cyprus Causer Ethan Karl Avram Taguinod Teresa Croker Ella Dickens Benedict Loulie Wijtenburg
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This year, five students (Alexandria Lazatin, Teresa Croker, Johann Ang, Ella Dickens and Cyprus Causer) from Sancta Maria College attended the South Zone Vinnies Regional for 2022! Held at McAuley High School, it gave an opportunity for students from Sancta, McAuley and De La Salle to reflect on leadership and connect with each other. Teresa
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