From the Deputy Principal

Mrs Caroline Wilson-Haffenden

Prize Giving |Thursday 12 December

As previously communicated, we are looking forward to welcoming you and your family to the Senior School Prize Giving evening on Thursday 12 December in the Tasman Room, Wrest Point. This is a very special evening for St Mary’s College where we honour our prize winners, student achievements and celebrate the school year.

The evening is compulsory for all senior students.

If, due to unforeseen circumstances – such as illness, your child is unable to attend, please notify the College Deputy Principal, via the Administration Officer (Deputy Principal), Ryan Flack: rflack@smc.tas.edu.au

All Senior School students are required to arrive by 6.30pm and sit in designated areas with their Pastoral Care teachers. The formal uniform (no jumpers) is to be worn in line with the College's Uniform Guidelines. This includes hair, jewellery and make-up expectations.

Students who are involved in Drama or Music groups are to arrive by 6.00pm.

Arrangements for rehearsal day, Thursday 12 December

All Years 7 to 9 students are expected to attend school on Thursday and are to wear their PE uniform. Students will be dismissed from school at 12.50pm so that they may go home in preparation for the evening. Supervision will be provided for those students catching buses after school. If this option is required for your daughter, please contact Administration Officer (Deputy Principal), Ryan Flack: rflack@smc.tas.edu.au

8.45am	Year 7 and 8 students, and any Year 9 students, involved in Drama and/or Music items (Choir/Band) will travel to Wrest Point by bus.
9.00am	Year 10, 11 and 12 students involved in Drama and/or Music items are to arrive at Wrest Point.
11.00am	Year 7 and 8 students not involved in the Drama and Music items will return to the College by bus.
12.45pm	Year 7–9 students involved in the Drama and Music items/Choir will return to the College by bus.
1.30pm	Year 12 students and the 2025 Prefects are to arrive at Wrest Point for rehearsal.

Please note that there will be no opportunity to purchase food or drink at Wrest Point.

No valuables are to be taken as bags may be left unattended in the auditorium for part of the day.

The Year 9 students will complete the Soldier’s Memorial Walk at the Queen’s Domain and participate in activities at school. Further details will be communicated via the Consent2Go correspondence in the coming weeks.