Callout for Recent Graduates to join our 2024 Sisterhood Series as a Guest Speaker!
Are you a recent graduate passionate about sharing your career journey and insights with the next generation of young women? We are currently seeking guest speakers for the final sessions of the Term 3 series, scheduled to be held in the last weeks of August to early September.
What is the Sisterhood Series?
The Sisterhood Series connects students from Years 10 to 12 with alumni across diverse career paths, offering insights and inspiration from those who have gone before them. The series aims to provide our students with firsthand knowledge of various careers and industries. The series runs during Terms 2 and 3 every Wednesday and is held in the Santa Maria College Boardroom.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are seeking alumni who have left Santa Maria within the last 10 years and have studied and/or work in the following fields:
- Real Estate/Property
- Physiotherapy
- Veterinary Science
- Speech Pathology
- Engineering
- Radiography
- Cosmetic Nursing
- Police Officer
- Primary School Teaching
- Professional Athlete
What Is Involved?
As a guest speaker, you will have the opportunity to share your experiences, challenges, and successes with a small group of engaged students. The sessions are designed to be interactive and informative, helping students understand what working in your field is like.
Here’s How You Can Get Involved
If you’re interested in being a guest speaker, please contact our Foundation and Alumni Officer, Chelsea Weaver, at [email protected]. Please include your name and information about your studies and career.
Your contribution as an alumni speaker can make a significant impact on our students’ career aspirations and choices. Join us in inspiring the next generation of leaders!
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.
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