DIOCESE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONS | Congratulations to all students who represented SMC at the Wollongong Diocese Athletics Championships last Friday. After a dominant performance, St Mary’s were named Wollongong Diocese Athletics Girls Champions!!! The following students were named Wollongong Diocese Champions in their events: o Montana Doubell – 1500m o Grace Duggan – 1500m and 800m o Lily Riolo – 100m and 200m o Lexie Garde – 800m o Isla Waterhouse – High Jump o Genevieve Bosker – High Jump and Long Jump o Denbigh Lewis – High Jump o Chelsy Wayne – Shot put and Discus o Isabella Clowes – Discus, Javelin and Triple Jump o Indiana Atkins – Shot Put o Senior Girls 4 x 100m Relay Team (Lily Riolo, Ellie Veerhuis, Helena Halios-Lewis, Genevieve Bosker). • Wollongong Diocese Records went to: o Chelsy Wayne (Discus and Shot Put) o Genevieve Bosker (High Jump) • Wollongong Diocese Age Champion: o Isabella Clowes 13 Years Thank you very much to Mr Josh Lawrence and Ms Imogen Thompson for managing the athletics team on the day.

FATHERS DAY BREAKFAST | Hey, Dads! It's time for a special event just for you and your daughters! Join us for an amazing Father's Day Breakfast on Friday, 1 September. This event will celebrate and honour the incredible role you play in your daughters’ lives. As fathers, you hold a unique and indispensable position, shaping your daughters’ world in ways that leave a lasting impact on their lives. Picture this: a morning filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories with your little girl. It's a chance to bond, create unforgettable moments, spending quality time together. To secure your spot, simply click the link to register your attendance. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/fathers-day-breakfast-tickets-689711835667?aff=oddtdtcreator We can't wait to see you there!

FIRST NATIONS CONTEMPORARY DANCE | Last Thursday we had the privilege of participating in two dance workshops provided by Karul Projects, Queensland's premiere Indigenous Dance company. Thomas E.S. Kelly and the team were fantastic, working with our First Nations students in the morning and our Stage 5 Dance students in the afternoon. Karul Projects is touring their show, 'SILENCE' at the IPAC this week... get along and support excellence in the arts! More Information about Karul Projects https://karulprojects.com/upcoming-1 and purchase your tickets https://merrigong.com.au/shows/silence/ #silence #karulprojects #firstnations #contemporarydance #IPAC #ThomasESKelly