Every Child Needs A Champion
Every teacher, in every lesson, and every staff member, in every corridor, in every interaction throughout the College, contributes to our culture.
In our Year of Compassion……. Every child needs a champion.
This school year, Santa Maria College is celebrating the Mercy value of Compassion, so it was fitting that Principal Jennifer Oaten opened her address to staff with this wonderful statement of intent. She inspired staff to grow personally and as a college, to be truly connected to our students and our colleagues.
Mrs Oaten then shared this wonderful Ted Talk by Rita Pierson. Rita is an educator with 40 years of experience. She says that students learn best from teachers they believe truly care about them. She offers a rousing call to educators to believe in their students and connect with them on a real, human and personal level.
Lee-Elle’s Insights from the ‘Make it 16’ Forum
Lee-Elle Cooper is a passionate Year 12 student who advocates for youth engagement and political participation. She has recently returned from the Make It 16 Forum in Canberra.
With Laurissa Knowles From Valley Depths to Mountain Peaks (1993)
Laurissa Knowles (1993) has had an incredible career journey so far, from Santa Maria College Teacher to Celebrant and Councillor.
Elevating Spaces: Diana Ellis’ Signature Touch & Architecture Magic
What happens when you mix a love for art, travel, nature, and creativity with construction and building? You get the essence of Diana Ellis’ career!
- Compassion, Featured, Respect
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.
