Presidents Report – April 2026
Dear fellow Alumni
At this stage, our SMC Old Girls’ Association Committee is approaching an extraordinary, interim meeting on 13 April, which we have scheduled to enable us to progress planning event ideas and tasks. I am unable to confirm details at this stage, however hope to be able to do so in my May report.
I have just reviewed the “Take A Seat” campaign website, and note that seats in the new Cultural Centre continue to be steadily chosen and donations made. Thank you very much to all who have donated. There are still seats available for others who wish to do so. If you share the cost of a seat between alumni siblings, then it becomes a more manageable option. It is of course an entirely voluntary expenditure, and I do understand that in the current climate, there are those who cannot afford to donate, or choose not to.
Please be alert to forthcoming advice about the Cultural Centre Alumni Opening Night in June. I am looking forward to having an early opportunity to view this magnificent new College asset.
I wish you all a restful period with family over Easter. This is a special time in the Catholic calendar, when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ following the crucifixion. It marks a time of reassurance of eternal life.
Until my next report.
Warm regards
Mary Heavens | Old Girls’ Association President
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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.
Coming Home – Alumni Celebrate the Cultural Centre
Santa Maria College alumni gathered to celebrate the opening of the College’s new Cultural Centre, reconnecting with classmates and celebrating the role of the arts in the community. The evening featured performances by current students and a 42-member Alumni Choir, highlighting the lifelong connections and shared experiences that continue to bring Old Girls back to the College.
From the President – August 2026
The August 2026 Old Girls’ Association President’s Report provides an update on upcoming meetings and alumni activities at Santa Maria College. President Mary Heavens outlines plans for the Pleiades Gathering, the inaugural Santa Maria College and Aquinas social event, and the Golden Girls’ lunch welcoming the Class of 1976.
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Santa Maria past student Sophia Whimp (2022) has built a successful home beauty business by combining creativity, resilience and a commitment to authentic client relationships. In this Q&A, she reflects on the lessons she learned at school, the challenges of starting a business at a young age, and the advice she has for students hoping to turn their passion into a career.
