WOMEN IN CAREERS CONVERSATION | Inspiring the Next Generation. On Wednesday, 12 March, Illawarra Sports High School hosted an exclusive Women in Careers Conversation, featuring an incredible panel of guest speakers, including an ED doctor, police officers, ADF personnel, engineers, truck drivers, and construction workers. This intimate discussion was by invitation only, bringing together a select group of students from various Illawarra schools for an inspiring morning of career insights and real-world experiences. A huge thank you to RIEP DETNSW for making this event possible through their funding grant, supporting St Mary’s students in 2025. #WomenInCareers #Inspiration #FutureLeaders

CELEBRATING CULTURE AND CONNECTION | As part of our interaction with inspiring women during International Women's Week, some of our Aboriginal students visited the Aunties at the Coomaditchie United Aboriginal Corporation, Port Kembla, for morning tea. Our Year 12 students were thrilled to showcase their jerseys, which feature elements of our mural created in collaboration with the Aunties. We are incredibly grateful for their warm hospitality and the enriching experience. Thank you, Aunties, and our Aboriginal Educational Officer, Ms Helena Hollamby, for facilitating the visit. #IWD2025 #InspiringWomen #Coomaditchie #CommunityConnection #CulturalHeritage #RespectAndRecognition #AboriginalEducation

WOLLONGONG DIOCESE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS | On Monday 10 March, our students represented St Mary’s College (SMC) exceptionally well, competing strongly and supporting one another all day. Once again, we could not have asked anything more of our students regarding their effort and attitude throughout the day with all students giving their absolute all in the pool, encouraged and inspired by Ivy Miller who was the SMC swim team captain for 2025. Congratulations to our St Mary’s Swim team on winning the girls point score. All Age relay team and the Junior 4x50m freestyle relay teams won events. Harper Barlow - 3rd place, Age Champion in the 15 years division London Campbell – Age Champion in the 14 years division Ivy Miller – Age Champion in the 17+ years division (plus new Wollongong Diocese Record for 50m Backstroke!) 2025 Overall Girls Wollongong Diocese Swimming Championship! Special mention to our three Year 12 students - Ivy Miller, Stephanie Staniforth and Ella Villiami. Each of these students have been long time representatives of the College in swimming and competed on Monday in their last Diocese Championships. Alumnae Jessica Cole presented medals as a Diocesan Carnival Swim official. Well done to all our swimmers on a fantastic effort and achievement! Their collective efforts secured the 2025 Overall Girls Wollongong Diocese Swimming Championship!