From Vineyards to the Coast: Our Geographers in the Field
Senior Geographers have recently been undertaking fieldwork related to their particular courses.
As part of their study of wine as a global commodity, Year 11s visited the Swan Valley where they undertook a study of Upper Reach Winery and other vineyards, in order to understand viniculture and the marketing of wine.
At the same time, students examined the role of agritourism in the diffusion of wine and current factors contributing to the changing geography of the Swan Valley.
Supporting these studies was an analysis of topographic maps and satellite images at different sites within the Valley.
Year 10s completed fieldwork in three coastal areas – Point Peron, Rockingham and Port Beach where they looked at coastal processes and the current planning issues relating to the impact of increasing human activity, climate change and rising sea levels in these areas.
Combating The Attention Span Crisis In Our Students – Jennifer Oaten
It is no secret that attention spans have been steadily declining, especially among younger generations growing up immersed in digital technology. The average person’s attention span when using a digital device has plummeted from around two and a half minutes back in 2004 to just 47 seconds on average today – a dramatic 66% decrease over the past two decades.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 2, 2024
Week 2 has come to an end! This Weekly Wrap Up features highlights from Scuba Diving Club, the Sisterhood Series, and Boarding ANZAC Service.
Santa Maria Teams Shine in Term 1 Sports
Santa Maria had a huge number of girls in the IGSSA AFL and Volleyball competition with strong results for a number of teams.
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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.
