Term 4 is always a bittersweet time when we bid farewell to our Year 13s. The Class of 2025 have been a wonderful group and will be sorely missed but we are equally excited to see them graduate and embark on their next journey. It has been a busy term focused on preparing for, and completing, NCEA examinations. I wish all senior students a restful holiday break.
Senior Academic Prizegiving
The Senior Prizegiving took place on Wednesday 29 October. This was a wonderful evening of honouring success, hard work, and achievement. Please click on the following link for details of our Year 13 senior achievers Special Character and Trophy winners for 2025 | Sancta Maria College
Here is a link to the times.co.nz publication Eastern Times November 21 2025 by Times Media – Issuu
Prefect Announcement
Our 2026 Prefects were announced earlier this term – congratulations to all new prefects! It is always a tough decision when we have almost three applicants for every role and many deserving students miss out. There are many other leadership opportunities available for our senior students outside of the prefect team.
It has been pleasing to see the 2026 prefect team out and about this term, supporting activities in the school.
Leavers’ Dinner
On Thursday 4 December, our Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation with family and teachers. It was a wonderful evening of memories and joy held at school in the transformed auditorium. Many thanks to Mr Bali and his team, and the Leavers Committee, for their organisation of this celebration. And congratulations to our new graduates! We look forward to hearing about your new adventures.
NCEA Examinations and Results
Well done to all our seniors, who have now completed their exams.
- NCEA results will be released on 14 January 2026. You can access assessment materials the following week.
- Scholarship results will be released on 10 February 2026.
Click the following link to access your results from the dates above: https://secure.nzqa.govt.nz/for-learners/login
Contact Mrs Leishman (Principal’s Nominee) at c.leishman@sanctamaria.school.nz if you have queries about results or anything NZQA related.
If you wish to apply for a reconsideration of a result, please get in touch with Mrs Leishman immediately and do not mark your paper in any way.
SUMMER SCHOOL – Te Kura
If you are in Year 12 or 13 and find yourself unexpectedly short of a few credits, Te Kura Summer School is an excellent option to help you gain the credits you need to pass. They offer a specified range of courses across many subjects, and these can be completed any time from now. Access further information via this link: Te Kura Summer School .
SENIOR DATES TO REMEMBER:
- Prefect Pilgrimage 21-23 January
- Course confirmation: Thursday 29 January, Whare Manaaki. Uniforms are not required. Attendance is compulsory.
- Year 12 10.00am
- Year 13 11.30am
- Monday 2 February all seniors on-site for normal classes
- Tuesday 2 February, Year 12 RYDA (road safety programme)
Wishing you all a Blessed Advent,
Mrs Chris Sullivan.
Deputy Principal, Senior School