From the President – February 2025
Dear Alumni
I welcome you to our first blog for 2025. Since my first communication in November, I hope that you have had the opportunity to rest, recharge and spend time with family and friends.
The new year presents a time for establishing new goals and resolutions, both personal and professional. With the 2025 school year about to begin, preparation by parents, students and College staff is well underway.
From an alumni perspective, our first very significant event will be the Reunion on Saturday 15 February. We will be welcoming the newest Golden Girls from the Class of 1975 and hope that as many of you as possible will be able to attend. As a new Golden Girl of 2024, I can personally endorse the occasion, which has since enabled the ongoing reconnection with my classmates by way of an active WhatsApp group. At the Reunion, we will also welcome others marking milestone years from the Classes of 1965, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2005, 2015 and 2020. Â
The Old Girls’ Committee is beginning work to organise a 2025 movie night, having been a very well-attended and enjoyable event in 2024. Please look out for further details in due course.
On that note, I wish all of you a healthy, productive and successful year. By that, I mean success in all forms, including improvement and effort. We cannot all be winners, but determination, application, improvement, the strength to try again in the face of failure, and the willingness to learn from mistakes are also the hallmarks of success.
Mary Bairstow, Acting President, Old Girls’ Association
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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.
From the President – March 2025
Another month, another update! Read about the fantastic alumni reunion, the delicious catering, and upcoming events, including the Biennial General Meeting (BGM) on 17 March. Plus, a warm welcome to the Class of 1975, the new Golden Girls. Stay connected with the alumni network!
2025 OGA Movie Night!
The 2025 OGA Movie at Palace Cinemas watching Bridget Jones Mad About The Boy. Our charity partner for this event is Zonta House Refuge Association a not-for-profit organisation that provides support and accomodatino services to women experiencing family and domestic violence.
Your Invitation to the Old Girls’ Association BGM
You’re invited to join us for the BGM of the Santa Maria College Old Girls’ Association. This meeting is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, hear about the Association’s recent achievements, and share ideas for future events and initiatives.
