Navigating Life’s Challenges: Alternative Learning Days
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. Â
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!
Combating The Attention Spans 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.
Weekly Wrap Up: Term 2, Week 2, 2024
Week 2 has come to an end! This Weekly Wrap Up features highlights from Scuba Diving Club, the Sisterhood Series, and Boarding ANZAC Service.
Santa Maria Teams Shine in Term 1 Sports
Santa Maria had a huge number of girls in the IGSSA AFL and Volleyball competition with strong results for a number of teams.
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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.
