Top 5 Reads of 2020
Thank you for sharing time with Knowing Girls in 2020. Here are the 5 most popular blog posts of the year.
Helping our kids to cultivate and maintain positive mental health is vital. This article offers 26 strategies to share with young people. It includes a gorgeous downloadable poster.Â
2. Kids and Mean Gossip
At the root of a lot of school-yard drama is gossip. Why does it happen and how can we teach kids not to get involved?
3. 5 Messages For Girls That Could Make All The Difference
In their day to day lives, the issues that immediately impact our young girls and teens are quite personal. They are tied to their relationships and encounters with peers. It’s in these day to day experiences that our girls need to feel empowered. This article includes five pieces of advice that could make all the difference.
4. TikTok and Your Child’s Brain
TikTok came of age during the COVID-19 restrictions. It’s entertaining and kids love it, but is it having an impact on the way their brains develop?
5. 7 Changes in Early Adolescents That Turn Their Lives Upside-down
Early adolescents are terrific but sometimes their behaviour can be difficult to understand. A more scientific look at what is happening in their brain development could make all the difference to your relationship.
The Power of Expectations in Shaping Student Success – Jennifer Oaten
Discover the transformative impact of expectations on student success. Learn how belief shapes outcomes in education and beyond.
Inspiring Change: Earth Day 2024
Our Earth Day celebration this week was a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect our planet for future generations.
Unlocking the Power of Connection: Dr Mark Williams Inspires Students
After the success of his first visit last year, we were excited to welcome Dr Mark Williams back to talk with our Years 7, 8 and 9 students this week.
- ConnectingLearning2Life, Featured
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.
