DEBATING CSDA |Yesterday, two Year 9 teams and one Year 10 team from St Mary’s attended the Stage 5 CSDA debating day at St John's, Nowra. We are thrilled to announce that our two Year 9 teams were joint winners alongside ERC and St John's! The final result will be decided in further debates to come – stay tuned for updates! #Debating #CSDA2024 #SMC

WORLD TEACHERS' DAY | Today, we feature Acting Principal, Ms Laura Gant, as she reflects on the crucial role teachers play in shaping leadership through their work in the classroom. At St Mary’s, one of our core values is the ‘Love of Learning’, and Ms Gant highlights how this, alongside innovation in education, fosters leadership opportunities for our students. Watch the video to hear Ms Gant speak on how these values positively influence not only academic success but also personal growth and future pathways. #WorldTeachersDay #InnovationInEducation #LoveOfLearning #StMarysLeadership #InspiringTeachers #FutureLeaders

SPIRIT ON COUNTRY | Our HSIE History Coordinator, Ms Nadia Szimhart, is currently attending the Spirit on Country event in Tamworth, a three-day conference on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education hosted by Catholic Schools NSW. Yesterday, on the first day, 300 educators came together to explore how to teach the most challenging aspects of Australian history with respect and reverence. Participants were guided through a memorial walk at the Myall Creek massacre site, led by local primary school children, who shared the story in both Gamilaroi and English. This profound experience deepened understanding of the significance of this tragic event in shaping our history. #SpiritOnCountry #MyallCreekMassacre #TeachingWithRespect #AboriginalEducation #SMC #CatholicSchoolsNSW