Be like Greta – Write a Letter!
Inspired by the activism of Greta Thunberg, Year 7 HASS students were asked the questions, “What are you passionate about?” and “If you could change one thing about your world, what would it be?”. It turns out they are concerned and active citizens, with big ideas!
After engaging in some research, the students wrote a letter to the appropriate government representative asking for change. The girls are waiting eagerly for their replies.
Elizabeth Harris said, “I wrote to Hon Klara Andric about biodiversity loss. It is a pressing issue and one that needs immediate action. I hope she responds to my letter!”
Ruby Pass is concerned about homelessness. “Homelessness is a serious issue in Perth”, she said. “I want to help and raise awareness so I wrote to the Mayor and offered some suggestions about how things could be improved.”
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.
