Meet Poppy, our Wellbeing Captain, and discover how Santa Maria students are leading the way in mental health support. From practical tools to powerful peer connection, our Mental Health Ambassadors are building a culture of care, one conversation at a time.
How Our Students Are Tackling Stress and Supporting Each Other Read More »
Anxiety is a challenge facing parents and educators, but if we all develop our understanding and work in partnership, we can support all our students to thrive.
Anxiety – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
Hundreds of students and teachers converged on the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for WA’s only Mental Health Forum for Young People.
‘In Your Head’ Youth Mental Health Forum Read More »
Santa Maria College is currently creating a scoped and sequenced social and emotional learning curriculum, equivalent in rigour to any academic program.
Innovative Social-Emotional Curriculum On Its Way Read More »
At Santa Maria we promote strategies for maintaining positive mental health. You can read about, and download, the strategies here.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health Read More »
Talking to kids about healthy friendships is easier with this downloadable resource. It’s perfect for our tween and teen girls.
The Healthy Friendship Manifesto Read More »
When we are kind to others it releases in us chemicals that improve our mental health and wellbeing. Check out the novel way Santa Maria College is using this information.
In line with Santa Maria’s Mental Health Strategy and the 2020 Mercy value of Compassion, the Year 10 leaders are engaging in little acts of kindness.
Spread a Little Kindness Read More »
Adolescence is a time full of transitions. Learn how Santa Maria College can help ease the turmoil.
Tackling Transitions Read More »
Dr Sarah Edelman delivers fascinating education on cognitive behavioural therapy. She worked with students, staff and parents in the SMC community last week.
Dr Edelman Challenges Our Thinking Read More »
Read and download our A-Z of strategies to promote and maintain positive mental health.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health Read More »
“To work together to ensure that all Santa Maria College students have the skillset to manage their wellbeing*, tackle challenges and thrive in school and life.” *Wellbeing = emotional, mental, physical, spiritual and social wellbeing
Mental Health Strategy Update Read More »
Santa Maria College is one of 40 schools nation-wide to receive an Innovative School’s award and one of only 5 Western Australian schools to be recognised.
Santa Maria College Wins Innovation Award – Jennifer Oaten Read More »
This week, Santa Maria College psychologist, Chris Davis, offered parents of students in Years 7 – 12, a fully accredited course Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).
Protecting the Mental Health of Our Teens Read More »
