From the President – December 2025
Dear Alumni
Unbelievably, this is my final report for 2025 and also marks the conclusion of my first year as president. I reflect on a good year, during which I have greatly enjoyed the companionship of my fellow OGA Committee members and the Santa Maria staff who assist the OGA Committee to achieve our goals. This is truly a symbiotic relationship. Together, we work towards outcomes to strengthen the SMC alumni community. Most recently, this month, many of us enjoyed the annual Golden Girls’ lunch, which was well attended. The food was of high standard as always, the service was efficient, and the excellent, friendly support of the boarding students who welcomed us and accompanied us to the venue was much appreciated.
2026 will be marked by the completion of the Cultural Centre which will provide exciting location opportunities for future alumni activities and functions. We are all very fortunate to have this asset available to us.
I wish you all my warmest wishes for the Festive season and New Year 2026. I still remember as a student, the joy of the approaching long summer holidays. There was a particular feel in the air.
Warm regards
Mary Heavens President
Regards
Mary Heavens | OGA President
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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.
Coming Home – Alumni Celebrate the Cultural Centre
Santa Maria College alumni gathered to celebrate the opening of the College’s new Cultural Centre, reconnecting with classmates and celebrating the role of the arts in the community. The evening featured performances by current students and a 42-member Alumni Choir, highlighting the lifelong connections and shared experiences that continue to bring Old Girls back to the College.
From the President – August 2026
The August 2026 Old Girls’ Association President’s Report provides an update on upcoming meetings and alumni activities at Santa Maria College. President Mary Heavens outlines plans for the Pleiades Gathering, the inaugural Santa Maria College and Aquinas social event, and the Golden Girls’ lunch welcoming the Class of 1976.
Sophia, Building Beauty, Confidence and a Business
Santa Maria past student Sophia Whimp (2022) has built a successful home beauty business by combining creativity, resilience and a commitment to authentic client relationships. In this Q&A, she reflects on the lessons she learned at school, the challenges of starting a business at a young age, and the advice she has for students hoping to turn their passion into a career.
