Samoan Language Week
May 26, 2023
It is Samoan Language week from Sunday 28 May through to Friday 3 June 2023. Join us for a week of celebrations – see the
Faith
Stand firm in your faith, be courageous, be strong. God indeed is my salvation, I am confident and unafraid.
– Isaiah 12:2
At Sancta Maria College it is our privilege to celebrate God, Christ and Mary, following the Catholic tradition, in our classrooms and around our campus.
Sancta Maria provides students with an NCEA-supported education in Religious Studies to promote their knowledge about the Cathocism and encourage them to further their faith. Religious Education is a compulsory course from Year 7 to Year 13 and is taught by specifically trained teachers.
Heavenly Father,
we thank you for gathering us
together in faith.
We pray that Mary’s integrity and humility
will continue to guide us on our journey
through Sancta Maria College.
May we always open our hearts to Christ,
supporting and encouraging each other
in our pursuit of excellence.
Help us to see the face of Christ
in one another.
Ake Ake Ake
Amene.
Prayer
All students participate in a morning prayer at the beginning of every day. Throughout the year every student will be given the responsibility to run and organise the morning prayer.
Sometimes this might mean they share scripture readings and common prayers to encourage fellow students to have a successful and happy day. The morning prayers are always finished with an open prayer session where any student can voice a specific issue or person they would like the class to pray for. These sessions are excellent for building both faith and student friendships.
Throughout the College campus we have several icons, artworks and features which remind students of the Special Character of our school and the importance of the Catholic faith. For example, there is a huge compass in the courtyard to support our school motto, ‘Faith is our Compass’.
Retreats
At Sancta Maria College we believe that retreats play an important part in the social, emotional and spiritual development of each and every child. We hold retreats at each year level encompassing a variety of structured experiences which aim to promote the students’ personal development and spiritual nurture through growing understanding and empathy. Each retreat experience provides every student with opportunities to develop into responsible young adults equipped with the skills to handle any of life’s challenges.
Our retreats focus on relationships, community and understanding oneself, helping develop bonds with peers and develop future College Leaders.
Our retreats aim to deepen the exploration into the student’s own spirituality and provide time for self-reflection and personal growth.
For all students, retreats are a time of development as they start to explore their own lives, relationships and spirituality. Teachers and our College Chaplain work closely with all students during these retreats to provide the support and guidance they need in order to gain the most out of every experience.
Sacraments
At Sancta Maria, a Sacramental Programme is offered to students who wish to be initiated into the Catholic Church.
Students will be able to work towards their Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist through this programme.
A very muddy Rogaine
May 24, 2023
My first Orienteering Rogaine on Tuesday 16 May was pure mud and fun! Starting with a 1.5km uphill walk to the starting point. Once there,
Year 12s Servant Leadership Retreat
May 24, 2023
The year 12 retreat was held on Friday (19 May 2023) in the school’s auditorium with the theme of ‘servant leadership’. It was a great
