Our Take on the Election

If you have been following the US election with as much interest as we have, you might appreciate the insights of some of our Year 11 students who are currently studying the Year 12 ATAR Politics & Law course.

In both the Years 11 & 12 course, the girls have been learning about the US political and legal system with an added focus on the Presidential election process.

There are many differences between the operation of democracy in Australia and the USA. Hopefully, this video will explain some of these key differences, help you decipher the results, and demonstrate just how powerful and important it is to learn about Politics & Law.

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.”

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