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Student Life

A St Mary’s education extends well beyond the classroom. Our students are encouraged to get involved, try new things, and find where they belong – through music, culture, service, and adventure.

Music

St Mary’s College is proud of its strong musical tradition. All students in Years 7–9 learn an instrument for three years and play in an Ensemble, with one timetabled lesson a week and an additional half-hour group lesson with an Itinerant Teacher of Music. Extension and Senior Ensembles are available for students who can already play their instrument, or who want to continue playing past Year 9.

For queries, please contact [email protected].

Cultural Groups

St Mary's celebrates the rich diversity of its student community through a range of cultural groups, including our Whānau Group, which meets regularly to support Māori student success, and our Pasifika Network Group, which supports Pasifika student success. Students also take part in Kapa Haka and Liturgical Dance, giving them the chance to connect with their heritage, share their culture with others, and build lasting friendships.

Clubs & Groups

Co-curricular activities are an important feature of student life at St Mary’s, and students are encouraged to take part in the wide variety of activities offered throughout the year – promoting school spirit, fair play, participation and having fun. Some of our co-curricular activities include: Altar Servers, Amnesty International, Art Club, Book Club, Choirs, Concert Band, Cultural Groups, Dance, Debating, Drama, Eucharistic Ministers, Future Problem Solving, Games Club, Global Citizenship Group, Gospel Choir, Halo Club, Jazz Band, Kapa Haka, Librarians, Liturgical Dance, Missions, Orchestra, Rōpū Toitū (Enviro Group), Productions, Sacramental Groups, Service Leaders, ShowQuest, St Vincent de Paul – Young Vinnies, TeenFit, Writing Club.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award challenges our students to step outside their comfort zone – developing new skills, staying active, volunteering in the community, and taking on outdoor adventures. It’s a programme that builds resilience, independence, and confidence that lasts well beyond school.

Houses

Each student is allocated to one of five Houses for sports and cultural events. Our Houses are named after significant Mercy women in the history of the College: Dickson, Leo, Loreto, Maher, and Leydon. Each House has a House Dean and two Year 13 Prefects who oversee activities and events throughout the year. Our House system fosters a sense of belonging, spirit, and participation.