Forget textbooks, our Year 11 Biology students took their learning into the wild! From feeding black cockatoos to tracking endangered wildlife, their conservation adventure in WA’s bush was unforgettable. Read about their hands-on science experience here!
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Year 10 Geography students swapped textbooks for the beach, diving into real-world coastal conservation challenges along Perth’s shoreline. From erosion to infrastructure, they explored firsthand how our beaches are shaped and protected. See what they discovered! 🌊
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Lynne Loo’s career is a testament to curiosity, adaptability, and purpose. From music to sustainability, she now leads research at Curtin University, helping businesses implement circular economy practices to reduce food waste. Her journey proves that passion and perseverance shape meaningful careers.
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Peta Christensen (Class of 1989) transitioned from journalism to a career in permaculture and sustainability, ultimately dedicating over two decades to community food projects in Melbourne. Her work at Open Table addresses food waste and food insecurity, creating spaces for people to connect. Inspired by her Santa Maria College values, Peta brings compassion to every project.
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At Santa Maria College, Year 6 students participated in the Spark6 project, focusing on using technology to create positive change for the future of Perth. By tackling issues like pollution and homelessness, students developed innovative, sustainable solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal 11. Their creativity and teamwork are shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
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Led by a team of our Science teachers, students recently engaged in a revegetation tree-planting project at Blackwall Reach.
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An exciting new initiative, the Organic Revolution, officially launched this week, which ensures all College food waste and organic matter is composted, as opposed to ending up in landfill.
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Santa Maria College in conjunction with Greenbatch and the John Curtin Leadership Academy hosted a staff workshop titled, “Sustainability in Schools”
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