2009

The Vietnam pilgrimage changed Lauren's view on life, and this was her strongest memory. The skills learnt there influenced her career. The impact of many teachers has always stayed with Lauren as they set her up for success. In her job now, she must show compassion, and this is possible through the morals and values she developed at St Mary's College.

St Mary's taught her to have confidence and to believe in those important morals. She found school challenging at first, but overcoming her struggles helped instilled determination in her. She looks at her time spent as a student at St Mary's with nothing but joy to be a part of a school that empowers young women. She has taken this throughout aspects of life and is proud of the person she is today. Without the time shared at St Mary's, Lauren feels she wouldn't be the independent, confident young women she is now.

Written by Ella South (student)

Elena Meola first walked through the gates of St Mary's College in 2003 as a year 6 student and was lucky to start her schooling years with her sister by her side. Although she didn't start here in Reception, Elena made new friends quickly and keeps in touch with them through social media and catching up.

While Elena attended St Mary's, she learnt many lessons for life. The greatest one she learned was how to work in a team and be a leader. Elena's teachers helped teach these skills to her and she has carried these to her workplace with her employees and family. During Elena's time at St Mary's College, she travelled to Vietnam and while she was there, she learnt significant things to remember forever. Since she went on the Vietnam trip, she has remembered to be grateful for everything even for the smallest things in life.

Written by Daisy Figg (student)