From the President: September 2022
Welcome to the September edition of the OGA newsletter.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all of our wonderful members who have been so generous with their time over the past month. I know quite a few of you have returned to the College as guest speakers, something the current students always love. It is so appreciated.
We are also edging closer to Mercy Day, which is where we will announce the winner of this year’s Project of Mercy Grant. We were blown away with the calibre of the applications we received, which is a testament to the contributions that so many of you make to the wider community. It really makes me proud to be part of this community, and I look forward to sharing the winner’s story with you all very soon.Â
Until next time.
Gemma Varone (2009) | President
Combating The Attention Span Crisis In Our Students – Jennifer Oaten
It is no secret that attention spans have been steadily declining, especially among younger generations growing up immersed in digital technology. The average person’s attention span when using a digital device has plummeted from around two and a half minutes back in 2004 to just 47 seconds on average today – a dramatic 66% decrease over the past two decades.
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!
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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.
