Anxiety – Jennifer Oaten
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.
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‘In Your Head’ Youth Mental Health Forum
Hundreds of students and teachers converged on the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre for WA’s only Mental Health Forum for Young People.
Innovative Social-Emotional Curriculum On Its Way
Santa Maria College is currently creating a scoped and sequenced social and emotional learning curriculum, equivalent in rigour to any academic program.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health
At Santa Maria we promote strategies for maintaining positive mental health. You can read about, and download, the strategies here.
The Healthy Friendship Manifesto
Talking to kids about healthy friendships is easier with this downloadable resource. It’s perfect for our tween and teen girls.
Kindness Rocks
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.
Spread a Little Kindness
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.
Tackling Transitions
Adolescence is a time full of transitions. Learn how Santa Maria College can help ease the turmoil.
Dr Edelman Challenges Our Thinking
Dr Sarah Edelman delivers fascinating education on cognitive behavioural therapy. She worked with students, staff and parents in the SMC community last week.
A-Z of Positive Mental Health
Read and download our A-Z of strategies to promote and maintain positive mental health.
Mental Health Strategy Update
“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
Santa Maria College Wins Innovation Award – Jennifer Oaten
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.
Protecting the Mental Health of Our Teens
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).