From Words to Justice: Shivaun’s Journey of Education & Advocacy
Shivaun Hughes, (1989) shares her story and how she has navigated a diverse career encompassing literature, teaching, law, and human rights.
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From Student to Staff: Angela’s Journey of Growth and Change
We’d like to shine the spotlight on Angela Abercromby (Class of 2006), who is our newly appointed Senior Administration Officer here at the College. Welcome, Angela!
Student Leadership Executive Reunion
Principal Jennifer Oaten invites past Head Girls, Head Boarders and their Deputies to the inaugural Student Leadership Executive Reunion.
Jessica Sutton: From Pharmacist to Art Director
Our paths are often filled with twists and turns, and for Jessica Sutton (Class of 2004), her journey has taken her from pharmacist to art director.
A Conversation with Angela, Our Dedicated Home Economics and Religious Education Teacher
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Angela Vinci, one of our talented Home Economics and Religious Education teachers, to learn about her inspiring journey and teaching philosophy.
From the President: July 2023
Our annual OGA Movie Night is on again. Read on to learn more about this and how to book tickets, and for an update on one of our Mercy Grant recipients.
Kelly’s Journey: From Journalist to Marketing
Kelly shares her story, from leaving Santa Maria and studying journalism to travelling overseas, before moving into marketing and communications.
Deanna McBride: Pursuing a Passion for Neonatal Nutrition
Deanna McBride (Messina, 1996) is a passionate and dedicated dietitian specialising in neonatal nutrition.
Sisterhood Series Inspires Students for the Future
Over this term, students from Years 10, 11 and 12 have been heading to the boardroom each Monday to hear inspiring stories from our alumni.
Kaylie Stansfield (1986): From Perth to New York
Kaylie Stansfield (Staddon, 1986) is currently VP Head of Marketing at Tag, based in New York. Kaylie shares her story with us.
Kayla Awarded Prestigious Co-op Scholarship at University of Technology Sydney
Kayla Monaco is a recipient of a Bachelor of Accounting Co-op Scholarship at the University of Technology Sydney, worth a total of $54,000.
Jes Tan (2019) Hip-Hop Workshop: Unleashing Creative Expression and Building Confidence
Our Year 10 Dance students are learning the ultimate hip-hop routine from professional dancer and alumni, Jes Tan, in preparation for their Dance Showcase in July.
Lucy Stronach (Class of 2013)
It is safe to say that Lucy is one of the strongest advocates for social justice, particularly youth-based justice and advocacy.
Melbourne Alumni Reunion: Embracing Nostalgia and Celebrating Lifelong Connections
It was fantastic to see our alumni reconnect and reminisce about cherished memories during last week’s Melbourne reunion.
Jessica Hooker: From SMC to CFO
Introducing Jessica Hooker, a 2005 graduate of Santa Maria. We caught up with her recently to delve into her journey since departing the College.
Nicola Principe (Class of 2014)
Nicola is in the final stages of completing her PhD in the field of cancer immunology at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD).
From the President: May 2023
Welcome to the May edition of the OGA Blog. It’s hard to believe we’re almost at the halfway point of 2023!
Calling All Melburnians: Alumni Reunion
Are you Melbourne based and looking to reconnect with your old Santa Maria classmates? If so, this event is for you!
Clancy Behind COVID-19 Research
Clancy is currently working on COVID-19 samples, focussing on finding diagnostic biomarkers for long COVID and identifying unique molecular patterns that could be responsible for symptoms of long COVID.
Brigitte Fighting Crime in Queensland
Brigitte Fee (2008), a police officer in Queensland for almost five years, shares her experience and insights into a career in law enforcement.
Blooming in Business: Debra Hayes
While struggling to find her passion, Debra Hayes (1988) found floristry. Shortly after, at 23, she started her first floristry business. Debra has been a florist owner ever since.
Silvia Baylie (Ng, Class of 1998)
This episode covers studying, university, career pathways, social innovation, challenging gender norms, and more. We’d definitely recommend tuning into this one!
The Life of a Regional Vet: Emma Barrett
Emma Barrett (2001) has wanted to be a vet for as long as she can remember. Today, Emma is the owner of Coral Coast Veterinary Hospital.
Kristen Lloyd: From Santa Maria to Equine Vet Surgeon in China
Kristen Lloyd (2008) lives in China and works as an Equine Vet for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. She shares her story with us.
From the President: March 2023
President Gemma Varone welcomes you to the Old Girls’ Association Blog for March 2023.
Nicole Lockwood (Ganfield, Class of 1996)
In this episode, we chat with Nicole Lockwood, who currently works with the government and private sector to develop long-term infrastructure plants to secure our cities’ future prosperity and liveability.
Priscilla Unlocks a New Business
Since leaving the College in 2009, Priscilla has started multiple businesses, her latest being Lash Vault.
Adelaide Brings the News to Rural WA
Adelaide Williams (Class of 2016) loves her role as a TV journalist for 7News in regional WA. She shares her story with us in the blog this week.
Welcome Back to Santa Maria: 2023 Reunions
After last year’s reunion was postponed due to Covid restrictions, we had the pleasure of hosting the 5 – 50 years reunions last Saturday.
Zoe Selected for Good Answers Guide
We’d like to congratulate Zoe (Class of 2022) on being selected for SCSA’s Politics & Law Good Answers Guide.