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Emily White is a ‘do-er’! She didn’t shy away from subjects she found difficult at school, because she recognised their benefits. She travelled from Melbourne to Ballarat each week, for a four-hour shift as a radio journalist, just to show her enthusiasm.

Amy Isma has been able to combine her teaching experience with her love and passion for libraries, in her role as Head of Learning Commons at Mater Christi. She sees the Mater Christi Learning Commons as much more than a traditional library, but rather a vibrant community hub - connecting students and staff to each other, and to information and resources that create diverse learning opportunities.

Unfortunately, the mental health of young people has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. As many families settle back into pre-COVID routines, there seems to be a pervasive sense of optimism about what lies ahead.

Unfortunately children and teens are not immune to what is now being termed the “psychological pandemic”. Young people are at risk of not achieving the primary demands of developmental tasks such as procuring independence, identity formation, as well as obtaining and maintaining peer relationships.

A lifelong love of Dance is fulfilled in Sarah's role at Mater Christi, where she draws on the high bar set by her own secondary school teachers. Sarah aims to do, for this generation, what her teachers did for her - creating a dynamic, engaging classroom where students are challenged and supported - setting them up for success beyond the walls of Mater Christi.

As a result of the global pandemic, there has been a noticeable shift in the amount of time people spend on screen-based devices. Families are transitioning back to pre-COVID routines but many are still struggling to re-establish the boundaries and rules around screen use.

Facing up to challenges and seeking assistance when needed lead to the best outcomes for Emily.

A confident and enthusiastic student, Emily tackles every challenge head on, even when things get tough.

She says, building strong relationships with her teachers and asking for help when she needed it, allowed her to achieve the best outcomes.

While self-sufficiency has served her well, Sarah recommends taking advantage of the support and guidance of teachers, which is readily available at Mater Christi.

Sarah is an independent learner who prefers to approach tasks by herself.

For Sylvia, Mater Christi offered the perfect combination of an inclusive and beautiful learning environment, supportive teachers and varied subject choices.

Sylvia is known for her optimism and creativity.  She is capable of overcoming challenges and uses her creative side to calm and centre herself.

Throughout her high school journey Melissa discovered that by simply looking after our own wellbeing, everything else tends to fall into place.

Focusing on her personal wellbeing and seeking support when she needed it, has been the key to a successful secondary school journey for Melissa.

Our annual, student led, Trivia Evening will be held on Friday 20 May, in support of Caritas Australia's Project Compassion.

This is one of our favourite fundraising events of the year, drawing our Mater Christi Community together in a shared vision for a more just world and the dignity of all people.