Raechell Craig

Christmas is just around the corner and we would like to thank our members, OGA Committee and Coordinator for their contribution this year.

The OGA has evolved under the guidance of many fabulous committee members, providing a link between the alumni community and the College.

This month saw Gemma speak at the Graduation Celebration and welcome our newest members to the OGA – the Class of 2021!

Micaela was a boarder at Santa Maria College and has been a member of the OGA since 2018. She enjoys the opportunity to ‘give back’.

This year marks 50 years since the inception of the Theatre Arts program at the College through the foresight of Sr Consilii and Sr Sheila.

Ciara is a lesson in why we need to promote curiosity and a love of learning as the gold standard in education.

Tanya Ramakrishnan is our newest member of the OGA Committee and is excited to have reconnected with the College.

Sophie has had a fantastic journey since leaving the College and is currently living and working in the United Arab Emirates.

Welcome to the September addition of the OGA Blog. Enjoy reading about what has been happening at the College this month.

Every year the College and OGA host a lunch for our over 50 year graduates. We look forward to seeing the Classes of 1938 – 1971 this year.

All Year 9 students at Santa Maria participate in a service-based project called Strive9. This year a number of alumni stepped in to help.

It was very exciting to announce the recipient of this grant last week at the College Mercy Day celebrations.

Ashleigh Baker is working in her dream job in broadcasting and keeping people informed regarding the lockdown across NSW.

Alison Auld enjoys being part of the College community and the opportunity to be part of the Feeding the Homeless program.

See what the alumni community has been up to; feeding the homeless, and talking to students at the College.

Sophia Ridolfo is a Research Assistant at the Research School of Astronomy and Astrophysics and Student Ambassador at ANU.

If you or your children have an interest in robotics read what Natalie De Silveira (Thomas, 1998), has been up to since leaving the College.

Cassie Silver’s life from a career as a multi award winning journalist to mental health ambassador, public speaker, and more.

We hope you have enjoyed reading about what some of our alumni have been doing since leaving school. We love sharing these stories.

Sophia Minuta (2008) married Anthony Galati Rando with a beautiful service on Saturday 17 April at the College Chapel.

The Principal Jennifer Oaten and the Santa Maria College Old Girls’ Association warmly invite you to celebrate your 2022 reunion.

The Class of 1966 is holding a 55 year reunion on Wednesday 27 October at the Bayswater Hotel. They would love to see you there.

Welcome to the May edition of the OGA Blog. A reminder to submit your applications for the Project of Mercy Grant.

Look out for Ella Jones (2020) in The Runaway. The film has won dozens of awards around the world, including Best Actress!

Catherine Kolomyjec (1986), from Soul Gestures spoke with Year 8 students about seeking solutions with young people and kind gestures.

Get out your calendars and save the date for the OGA 2022 Reunion for the Classes of 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002, 2012 and 2017.

Community work has been a big part of Karess Dias’s work since leaving the College, including with the Soroptomist International.

Amy Christophers married Cecil Mosquito on 6 June in a beautiful ceremony at the College Chapel surrounded by family and friends.