The fruit of the Spirit is not a grape …… but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control! #mamrelearning

FAITH & SERVICE - WHOLE SCHOOL CHAPEL // A wonderful time of learning and praising God took place in our first whole school Chapel for 2024 this morning. Mr Foxall and helpers led one of our favourite songs, The Fruit of the Spirit. Mr Statheos talked about the faith of the Roman centurion in Luke 7:1-10 and told the story of French acrobat Charles Blondin who pushed a wheelbarrow across a tightrope at Niagara Falls. Mr Whelan reflected on our exciting future and how we can use our gifts to serve others. It was great to have so many parents joining us this morning. #mamrelearning

IN THE SWIM // Earlier this week our Primary School Swimming Carnival has held as a stand alone event for the first time, instead of being combined with the Senior School. The children were able to demonstrate their speed in the pool in competitive races and also participate in novelty events. It was wonderful to see so many children having fun. A few of the teachers and parents got into the spirit in relay races and boat races. The cheering could be heard back at Mamre with so many enthusiastic House Chants. Well done to all of the amazing students who really did make the most of the event. Can't wait for next year! #mamrelearning

ATHLETIC BEGINNINGS // Kindy were the first group to participate in our new Athletics Australia coaching program this afternoon, funded by the Australian Sports Commission’s Sporting Schools grant. Each Junior School class will have five athletics coaching sessions each term run by professional coaches. KT look like they are enjoying the Frogs and Lily Pads activity! #mamrelearning #sportingschools

UP UP AND AWAY // Are you following the exciting development of Western Sydney International Airport? What exciting adventures will the airport open up for our students when it is opened in 2026? As the airport and the surrounding aerotropolis continue to develop, a world of opportunity for our students will be just down the road from Mamre. #mamrelearning #westernsydneyairport

THE CLASS OF 2036 // Mrs S and Mr T with their bright and happy students yesterday afternoon. #mamrelearning

STARTING HIGH SCHOOL // Our Year 7 students looked well prepared this morning for their first day in the Senior School. Today was a final day of orientation, building on the three-day orientation program they attended in November. With laptop computers charged, timetables issued and lockers allocated, Year 7 are all set for classes to begin tomorrow. Do you have a child starting Year 7 in 2025? Contact Mamre now to book a chat and tour and learn how we can help your child to flourish. #mamrelearning

LAUNCH INTO KINDY // Our Kindergarten students had a great first day of ‘big school’ today and are looking forward to more new adventures tomorrow! #mamrelearning

WELCOME TO 2024 // We are looking forward to welcoming our students next week for the beginning of the 2024 school year. Students in Kindergarten, Years 7, 11 and 12, and the three-day (Monday-Wednesday) Pre-K program commence on Tuesday 30 January. Students in Years 1 to 6 and Years 8 to 10 commence on Wednesday 31 January. Students in the two-day (Thursday-Friday) Pre-K program commence on Thursday 1 February. #mamrelearning

YEAR 12 HSC CONGRATULATIONS // Congratulations to Ella Cortese who received the highest ATAR 84.7. We shout out a special mention to our Distinguished Achievers, Paige Campbell and Nina Cortese, who both achieved a Band 6 for Visual Arts. Paige's art work was also nominated for Art Express. Many of our Year 12 students received very pleasing results and most received early offers into University courses. Well done Year 12 and we wish you all the best in your future endeavours! #mamrelearning

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS // The school office will be closed from Monday 18 December - Friday 12 January. The phone will be monitored throughout this time. For urgent communication please email office@mamre.nsw.edu.au The secondhand uniform shop will be open on Tuesday 23 January from 9am - 11am. #mamrelearning

CHRISTMAS CHAPEL & FAREWELL MRS GRAYDON // It was a BIG day at Mamre yesterday with our annual Christmas Chapel service being combined with the farewell of our much loved Principal Mrs Cathie Graydon, which was followed by a wonderful picnic afternoon for the whole school community. Students from Junior and Senior School presented multiple musical and choral items focusing our minds on God's great Christmas gift of his son Jesus to all people. Mary and Joseph (performed by two Year 10 students) and baby Jesus made to special appearances during the service. Talks by Mrs Gillespie and Rev Statheos helped us all to understand the true significance of Christmas. During Mrs Graydon's farewell, students, staff and representatives of the School Council and the parent body paid tribute to Mrs Graydon and her tremendous work for Mamre during her eight years as Principal. Her love for the students and staff, her love of learning and her love of God are hallmarks of this time. In a beautiful sign of gratitude, Years 2 & 3, supported by the remainder of the Junior School, sang a special song written by our own Mrs Travis 'Unto Your Path' to Mrs Graydon. Thank you Mrs Graydon. You will be greatly missed! #mamrelearning

ROYAL MEETING // Congratulations to Year 8 student Wesley who was today presented to HRH Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, in recognition of his award of NSW RFS Young Member of the Year a few months ago. Wesley was a fine ambassador of both the RFS and our school. Well done! #mamrelearning

ROBOTICS ENRICHMENT // Over the last couple of weeks 40 students from Years 5-8 participated in a Robotics Enrichment Day as part of our High Potential and Gifted Learners program. Using LEGO Mindstorms EV3, the students designed, built, coded and refined their robots to conquer a range of challenges. The Mamre value of tenacity was certainly on display! #mamrelearning

INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC SUCCESS // Last term a small number of our students participated in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools, conducted in 41 countries. Students were assessed in a range of subjects. Today we recognised our high achieving Senior School students who were awarded Distinction, Credit or Merit certificates. Congratulations to Aryan, Charli, Georgina, Jhobe, Benjamin, Ruku, Marrissa, Lily, Jason, Marcus, Ava, Christine, Ethan, Mikayla and Koby! #mamrelearning