Boarders Without Borders
Our lucky incoming boarders have recently received their College laptops as part of our Boarding Orientation, so they can familiarise themselves with their device over the summer holidays. They’re also taking part in a new program called Boarders without Borders, run by our wonderful Library staff.
Head of Library, Amanda Crossley said, “Boarders without Borders is about our incoming Boarding students connecting with each other, no matter the distance. The program is a series of virtual lessons where the incoming boarders will get to know each other in a virtual environment. Students are assigned a Connect Pod and each Pod is assigned a Library staff member who runs a series of fun ‘getting to know you’ activities online.”
Our incoming boarders have embraced this digital environment, with one boarder thanking her new friends in our virtual conversation, “All of you are so nice and I am looking forward to being a boarder with you next year”.
It’s great to see our new boarders already connecting with each other!
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, Resilience
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.
