From the President – May 2025
As I sit down to write this on Easter Sunday, my hope is that by the time you read it, you’ve enjoyed a beautiful Easter, whether spent surrounded by loved ones or in quiet reflection. Easter holds deep significance in our Catholic tradition. It is a time to reflect on the sorrow of Christ’s death and to celebrate the joy and hope of His resurrection. It’s a season that reminds us of the peace and strength our faith brings.
April has been a gentler month for the Old Girls’ Association, a welcome pause following the buzz and excitement of our March movie night. Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed so generously. Bella Robertson, our Vice President, is now in the process of organising the delivery of your donations to the Zonta women’s refuge. We’ll keep you updated as soon as a time is confirmed.
On a personal note, I’ll be travelling to England on Sunday 27 April to visit my daughters Julia (Class of 2016) and Elena (Class of 2017). Like many of you, I know how special the bond is with fellow Old Girls, especially when they’re your own daughters. I’ve missed them dearly and can’t wait to spend some quality time together through May.
In my absence, Bella, Vice President, will kindly take the reins and share the June blog update. I’ll be back to reconnect and update you all in July.
Mary Bairstow | 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 – May 2026
Santa Maria College alumni can look forward to several upcoming events in 2026. These include a joint alumni event with Aquinas College later in the year, a movie night at Windsor Theatre Nedlands in late July, and the Pleiades Meeting hosted at Santa Maria College in August. The update also encourages support for the College’s Winter Appeal.
Expression of Interest – Explore8 Guest Speakers 2026
Santa Maria College is inviting alumni to submit an expression of interest to speak in the 2026 Explore8 program. Explore8 is a real-world learning experience for Year 8 students focused on research, problem solving and innovation in response to community and global challenges. Guest speakers help students connect ideas to lived experience by sharing their career journeys, challenges and impact.
Tara Del Borrello’s Music Therapy Journey
Music therapy is the intentional use of music by a registered music therapist to support health, functioning and wellbeing. In this alumni story, Tara Del Borrello explains how music therapy can help infants, children and young people with regulation, communication, rehabilitation and recovery. Her journey shows how a creative background can lead to meaningful work in healthcare.
