Earth Day 2022: Invest In Our Planet
22 April 2022 marked Earth Day, an annual event celebrated by millions around the globe, dedicated to raising awareness about the various environmental challenges that our planet faces.
The theme for this year was “Invest In Our Planet”, which calls for everybody to do their part – governments, industry, and individuals. It’s all about creating a sustainable green economy through a paradigm shift in the way we do things!
You may ask, what are we as a College doing to invest in our planet? Here are just some of the ways we have made a difference so far this year:
- Our ICT department recycled three full truckloads of cardboard from the new laptop rollout at the beginning of the year. Additionally, all electronic waste from upgrades is currently being sent to a recycling facility.
- Over the Christmas break, our maintenance team acquired selective bins for metal and steel, collecting over twenty cubic metres! All expired and unwanted paints are currently being recycled through the correct facilities.
- 100% of our garden and lawn green waste is now being sent to a compost facility.
- At our café and dining facilities, all plastic containers are being washed and recycled. Not to mention, cardboard is also being flattened and recycled.
But that’s not all.
Behind the scenes, our Eco Sisters co-curricular group, have been working hard with external company WRITE Solutions, to bring to fruition a new waste management system for students. The aim of this new program is to reduce landfill, recycle all paper, cardboard, and plastics, as well as compost all organic materials.
We can’t wait to reveal more about what they have been working on. Stay tuned!
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.”
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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.