Navigating Life’s Challenges: Alternative Learning Days

February 23, 2023

In conjunction with camp, our Year 7s participated in the Alternative Learning Days (ALD), an extension of the Year 7 transition to high school program.

The Alternative Learning Days enlisted the expertise of numerous staff members, who generously contributed to the organisation and facilitation of sessions for the Year 7s. The girls greatly appreciated their efforts.

Students participated in friendship and cyber citizenship sessions and explored the College’s 2023 Mercy value of Excellence.

Following this, the girls engaged in various fun mindfulness activities, from meditation and yoga to drawing and musicianship games.

On the second day of the ALD, the girls workshopped concepts around positive mental health, gratitude, character strengths and solving conflicts. College psychologists Kimberlee Burrows and Di Kerr worked closely with the Year 7s to ensure they had the knowledge and tools to navigate these areas.

Students will be reminded of the lessons they’ve learned throughout the year and draw on the experiences of both camp and ALD during our Mercy Wellbeing Program. Both these programs are a large part of achieving the aim of Year 7 – I belong!

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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.