The Life of a Gap Student
- September 26, 2019
Jenna Bailes, Jenna Bentley, Cassandra Arthur and I, all came across the ocean from South Africa, to join the Santa Maria community as gap students in Boarding. We’ve had a great experience so far, making friends for life and learning so much about ourselves.
We have had many opportunities with the school to explore Perth when we have gone to different recreational activities with the girls. It is always such fun to spend time with the boarders here. They are all so unique and welcoming and definitely make this feel like home.
Santa Maria is such an amazing school to have been placed at. It’s situated in such a stunning area of Perth. I know all the ‘gappies’ really love exploring the local spots, as well as enjoying a yummy ice cream on a warm day down by the river.
We are so fortunate to have this opportunity to experience a new country and meet such special people along the way.
- Boarding
Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.