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Girls4Girls Day Brought Pink, Purpose and Plenty of Heart

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Girls4Girls Day at Santa Maria College is a student-led fundraising day that supports Mercy Works programs for girls in Papua New Guinea. The event combines community activities such as free dress, a bake sale, a sausage sizzle and a staff versus student match with a clear focus on justice and service. Funds raised help support girls’ education, safety and opportunity.

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Marie-Anne Keeffe – A Life in Storytelling

News Blog, OGA Blog

Marie-Anne Keeffe (1986) is a past student of Santa Maria College whose school years helped shape her path in journalism, communications and leadership. The article shares how supportive teachers, a love of storytelling, and personal resilience gave her the confidence to build a career in media, public service and advocacy. It also highlights her advice to students about self-belief, kindness and persistence.

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Teenage girl sitting alone on a rocky beach or headland, looking out at the ocean. Late afternoon light. No phone. Relaxed posture, not posed. Shot from behind or side-on. Warm, natural tones. Western Australian coastline feel.

The Quiet That Changes Everything – Jennifer Oaten

Careers Blog, Knowing Girls, News Blog, OGA Blog

Quiet time is essential for teenage girls because it supports mental processing, identity formation, and emotional wellbeing. Without constant stimulation from devices, the brain can reflect, connect ideas, and settle. Research shows excessive passive screen use is linked to poorer mental health outcomes, making regular moments of stillness increasingly important.

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From the President – May 2026

OGA Blog

Santa Maria College alumni can look forward to several upcoming events in 2026. These include a joint alumni event with Aquinas College later in the year, a movie night at Windsor Theatre Nedlands in late July, and the Pleiades Meeting hosted at Santa Maria College in August. The update also encourages support for the College’s Winter Appeal.

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Familly eating a meal

Why Family Meals Matter for Girls’ Wellbeing – Jennifer Oaten

Knowing Girls, News Blog, OGA Blog

Family meals can support girls’ wellbeing by strengthening connection, resilience and mental health. The article explains that shared meals are not mainly about food, but about creating regular, unhurried time for daughters to feel known, heard and part of the family. It encourages families to protect this rhythm during the holidays, when there is more room for meaningful conversation.

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