HSC DANCE | We are thrilled to announce that the Year 12 HSC Dance Class of 2024 has received six Callback nominations! These nominations reflect exemplary performances in the formal practical HSC Dance Examination. Congratulations to the following Year12 St Mary’s students who have been nominated for one or multiple practical works: Tahlia Leonard, Tallara Caldwell, Zawadi Philippa and Hollie Boothroyd The achievements of this class can be attributed to the exceptional teamwork and peer support demonstrated by each of the HSC Dance students. Not only do we acknowledge the girls who received nominations, but the entire class. Congratulations on completing the practical exams and for your outstanding work ethic! A special thank you to Ms Visaggio for her unwavering guidance and support. Well done, girls! #HSC2024 #DanceAchievements #SMC #Teamwork #HSCCallbackDance

Season of Creation Convocation 2024 | St Mary’s students joined schools from across Australia in a powerful online event, sharing talks and discussions about environmental stewardship. It was inspiring to hear them speak about their spirituality, their commitment to social justice, and their dedication to Integral Ecology. Their practical expressions of this at school were highlighted in the forum, showcasing their incredible leadership as they "hope and act with creation". A big congratulations to our eight participants from Years 7-9, who are doing fantastic work in our Environment Club and Junior Leadership! Families are encouraged to get involved in the Season of Creation. Learn more here: Season of Creation Join us for a special outdoor gathering next Tuesday at 4pm in Kiama, as Christian Churches unite in support of people and the planet. All are welcome! #SeasonOfCreation #EnvironmentalStewardship #StMarysStarOfTheSea #HopeAndAct #YouthLeaders #SocialJustice #IntegralEcology #KiamaGathering

TOURNAMENT OF MINDS | On Sunday, our Tournament of Minds teams presented their creative solutions at UOW after weeks of hard work on their Long Term Challenges. The girls showcased incredible presentation skills, creativity, and collaboration in a challenging and competitive environment. Our Junior Team (Year 7 & 8) took on the STEM challenge “Not So Fantastic Plastic” where they designed an innovative device to tackle plastic pollution. Their creativity and problem-solving skills blew everyone away! Team members - Claire Rawsthorne, Rachel Cooley, Eva Grimm, Scarlett Haybittle, Jasmine Moffitt, Bella Janssen-Low and Aleksia Meers. Our Senior Team (Year 9 & 10) took on the Language Literature challenge “You talkin’ about me?” and received Honours (2nd place)! They worked through the tricky task of fixing an inaccurate biography using two literary genres. Team Members - Lodi Nettle, Claudia Weeks, Madeline Plunkett, Audrey Macke, Alyssa Semaan, Sofia Santarelli and Grace Shepherd. Well done to both teams for their amazing efforts and representing our school with excellence! #TournamentOfMinds #StudentSuccess #STEMChallenge #LanguageLiterature #Innovation #Creativity