Harmony Week 2022: Everyone Belongs
- Almost half of all Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
- Since 1945, over 7.5 million people have migrated to Australia
- More than 85% of Australians agree multiculturalism has been good for Australia.
- We identify with over 300 ancestries
- More than 70 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.
- Aside from English, the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek, Tagalog/Filipino, Hindi, Spanish and Punjabi.
What A Term! So Many Opportunities – Jennifer Oaten
As I look back on the past nine weeks, I am so grateful for who we are as a community and what we have achieved. Through the dedication of our staff and the enthusiasm of our students, we have established new connections, immersed ourselves in opportunities and worked through challenges.
From the President: April 2024
President Gemma Varone, welcomes you to the April edition of the OGA Blog.
The Holiest Time of the Year
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, signalling the conclusion of Lent and ushering us into the holiest time of the year.
- Collaboration, Compassion, ConnectingLearning2Life, Featured, Respect
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.