Celebrating Academic Excellence: Achievers’ Club Honours Top-Achieving Students
This week, an impressive gathering of 168 girls from Years 8 – 12 came together for the Achievers’ Club lunches, commemorating and applauding their exceptional efforts during Semester 1, 2023.
The lunches are a tribute to students who embodyour Mercy value of Excellence and have consistently upheld impeccable academic standards. This tradition occurs after each semester, providing a platform to recognise academic brilliance.
Jennifer Oaten, Principal, and Simone Sawiris, Deputy Principal, Teaching & Learning, addressed the gathering of young achievers and extended heartfelt congratulations for their outstanding academic accomplishments. Each member of the Achievers’ Club was presented with a well-deserved certificate of recognition.
2023 Academic Captain, Sophia Marra, also said a few words, praising their resilience in the face of challenges and emphasising the importance of supporting and uplifting one another.
Participation in the Achievers’ Club is a powerful motivator, inspiring students to strive for excellence and acknowledging the significance of sustained hard work and dedication.
This event, which honours and celebrates the academic triumphs of these students, serves as a compelling reminder of the value of education, fostering a lifelong passion for learning.
Once again, our warmest congratulations to the top-achieving students of Semester 1, 2023. We look forward to seeing what the remainder of this year holds for students in all areas of the College.
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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.
