Year 11HEA learn how physical activity can enhance wellbeing
April 21, 2026
On Monday 16 March, the Year 11 Health class went on a nature walk to the Auckland Botanic Gardens, spending two hours walking through the
Sport
“Sport not only builds better athletes, but also better people”
– Julie Foudy
We enjoy a large and thriving Sports programme at Sancta Maria College.
The Sports Management Team at our college consists of a Director of Sport, Sports Coordinator and Sports Assistant. This team along with the Sports Committee and a team of dedicated volunteers deliver an excellent and growing range of Sports to our students.
Sancta Maria College prides itself on a high participation rate and increasing success in a number of different sporting codes.
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Wide variety of sports on offer
Our school offers a wide range of co-curricular activities that cater to the various needs, experiences and abilities of our students. This allows our young people to develop their talents and interests, celebrate their culture and give service to both the school and wider community.
The core sports listed in the Sports Guide are those for which there is consistently high participation, success, or codes we are prioritising. The other codes are sports that we offer on a case-by-case scenario and that we aim to develop into our core programme in the near future.
Participation and Achievement
We pride ourselves in sporting success and high student participation in physical activity and organised sport. Our teams participate consistently and achieve highly at local, regional and national level events with some individuals gaining selection into New Zealand and other international teams.
2025 Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year
Junior Sportsman of the Year: Cesar Garcia Soto
Senior Sportsman of the Year: Blake Pennington
Junior Sportswoman of the Year: Sylvia Leota
Senior Sportswoman of the Year: Kaia Perham-Hayes
Sport Gallery
Year 7 and 8 Swimming Sports
April 21, 2026
On Monday 16 March, our school held their annual Year 7 and 8 swimming sports at the Papakura swimming pools. The students competed in three
Young Vinnies cook more than 100 servings of Lasagna
April 21, 2026
On Wednesday 18 March 2026, our Young Vinnie’s senior group at Sancta Maria College partnered up with representatives from Young Vinnie’s to make 120 lasagnas