Students Design Their Own Quilts
Year 10 Fashion & Textile classes have been working hard on a design and production task for the past 12 weeks, starting in Term 3. The girls researched quilt designs and production techniques and decided on a plan for their design. Â
This process involved design and STEM skills. The girls worked through a process of outlining a design draft on graph paper, then working out the colours, prints, and quantities of cotton and fabric required to complete a single quilt throw or baby blanket.
Initially, the girls found the task to be daunting. However, they gradually gained the confidence to tackle the task; cutting multiple blocks and making their strips of fabric that would be turned into the whole quilt design.
It is wonderful to see how the girls have grown in their understanding of the design and production of such a long and involved product. With a focus on quality and finish, the girls were able to see their quilts come together mostly with ease, but definitely with an appreciation of their own efforts.
This is such a lovely task to finish off the year, and I know the girls have loved it. They will cherish their heirloom quilts or give these special quilts to family for Christmas, or as baby gifts.
Santa Maria’s Boarding Mural: A Tapestry of Unity
As part of Boarding Week, our boarders have presented the College with a remarkable art mural which adorns the walls outside the Cafe.
Shayla Wins Class Clowns 2024
Shayla was recently crowned winner of the Class Clowns National Grand Final at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
The Value of Student Voice – Jennifer Oaten
“At Santa Maria College, we are not only given the opportunity, but we are encouraged by our teachers and each other to voice our opinions, concerns and ideas—to continue moving forward as a school and as a community. Student voice is integral for growth, and allows for us, as students to have an active role in shaping our education.”
- ConnectingLearning2Life, Featured, ProblemSolving
Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.
