From the President – November 2024
I would like to start by officially welcoming the Class of 2024 to the Old Girls’ Association. Finishing school is an incredible milestone. It marks the end of a special journey of learning and friendship, before an exciting new adventure begins. To those of you currently sitting exams, we wish you all the very best.
The end of the year is fast approaching. I know quite a few of you are looking forward to the Golden Girls Luncheon next week. It’s one of the highlights of the year at the College, with so many memories shared, as well as a few laughs.
This will be my final blog as OGA President. After seven wonderful years, I have made the decision to hand over the reigns. It has been an honour to lead the committee, and I will treasure the memories made.
There have been many highlights. Our wedding dress exhibition and alumni fashion parade were so much fun to be involved in. Introducing the Project of Mercy Grant has also been incredibly rewarding. We’ve also shared some tough times, navigating a pandemic.
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our committee members, past and present, as well as our alumni coordinators, who have worked tirelessly to support our efforts. Thank you also to the College for their support and trust. Finally, thank you to our OGA community.
I look forward to seeing the OGA continue to grow and flourish.
Gemma Varone (2009), Outgoing 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.
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Calling Santa Maria Alumni Golfers for the 2026 CIGS Annual Foursomes Event
The CIGS Annual Foursomes Golf Event for Alumni is a golf day for alumni of participating independent girls’ schools in Western Australia. Santa Maria College alumni are invited to take part on Monday 21 September 2026 at Mt Lawley Golf Club. Players need to be alumni of a participating school and hold a current Golflink number. Register interest with Nina Howie by the end of July.
Join the OGA Committee – Expressions of Interest Now Open
Expressions of interest are now open for alumni who would like to join the Santa Maria College Old Girls’ Association Committee. The committee helps strengthen lifelong connections between past students through events and initiatives that build belonging, celebrate alumni achievements, and support the ongoing spirit of the Santa Maria community. Alumni from a range of backgrounds and graduation years are encouraged to apply.
