OGA Blog

It is no secret that attention spans have been steadily declining, especially among younger generations growing up immersed in digital...

Laurissa Knowles (1993) has had an incredible career journey so far, from Santa Maria College Teacher to Celebrant and Councillor.

What happens when you mix a love for art, travel, nature, and creativity with construction and building? You get the...

Discover the transformative impact of expectations on student success. Learn how belief shapes outcomes in education and beyond.

From childhood, Isabelle de Kleine's talent flourished, guided by the supportive Art department into the renowned artist she is today.

As I look back on the past nine weeks, I am so grateful for who we are as a community...

President Gemma Varone, welcomes you to the April edition of the OGA Blog.

Please welcome Chelsea Weaver who joins us this year as Foundation & Alumni Officer. Chelsea is your go to person...

Our inaugural Sisterhood Alumni Networking Series was launched in March with inspiring speaker Nicole Lockwood (1996).

Carolyn Ee (1992), affectionately known as The Healthy Doctor, combines academia, primary care research, and Western and Chinese medicine.

We are excited to let you know that digital copies of our yearbooks from 1969 to 2023, are now available...

We invite past Head Girls, Head Boarders and their deputies to our annual Student Leaders' Reunion Luncheon.

How much is too much when it comes to activities for young people? How can we find the balance between...

Jess Stewart (2023), performed at the Performing Arts Perspectives this week. Jess was invited to audition after receiving the top...

Joy is an attitude of the heart and spirit present inside us. It is an intense momentary experience of emotion,...

From career uncertainty to becoming the 2024 Top Advisor & Consultant, Marion Burchell proves that good things come to those...

Without realising it, you may have seen a show produced by Sandra Odorisio. Yet, not too long ago she was...

Women have broken down barriers and dismantled stereotypes; the number of girls in classrooms has improved, and growth has been...

Alumni Leah Parry (1997) has just been inducted into the School Sport Western Australia Hall of Fame. Leah shares her...

Read Liz Roberts (1992) journey from Santa Maria College to receiving the Citizen of the Year Award in Cardinia Shire,...

Welcome to the March edition of the Old Girls’ Association Blog.  It has been a wonderful start to the year....

At Santa Maria College, we recognise the immense potential AI holds for enhancing the educational experience - not just for...

Our pursuit of diversity and inclusion at Santa Maria College has strong foundations in our Catholic faith, which teaches us...

Chanel De Pledge (2009) pursued various degrees before she settled on Geophysics. Chanel graciously shares her journey with us.

Fioline Oetomo, a Santa Maria College alumna from the Class of 2018, stands as a testament to the significance of...

Sarah Coghlan's (2002) creative spark began in Art Class, igniting a passion that now fuels her craft of bespoke designs...

The 2024 Alumni Reunion was a lively event, drawing over 250 past students sharing memories of their days at the...

Embarking on a 10-day camp in Punmu, Abbie was initially unaware of the profound impact that journey would have on...

Since graduation in 2005, Sarah Kenny has been on a journey that has taken her from school here in Attadale,...

Not long ago, Joceline Lukman (2001) savoured her lunch on the Figure 8. She now sparks innovation at a leading...