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Key information and upcoming events for our SMC community.
Mini Winter Festival | Event update
Get ready to light up the night!
Junior School Disco | Friday 8 August
We are excited to share with you the times for our Junior School Disco, which will be taking place during the Mini Winter Festival on Friday 8 August.
Dust off your dancing shoes and bring your energy, funky moves and good vibes to the Nagle Centre for a night to remember!
When: Friday 8 August
Year 3–4 Disco: 5.00pm–6.00pm
Year 5–6 Disco: 6.15pm–7.15pm
RSVP: Entry to the disco is free, but please register your child's attendance using the online form.
Please note, staff members will be present at the disco to supervise students. While the discos are underway, parents and carers can enjoy the activities on the College Green.
Introducing our vendors
With preparations for the Mini Winter Festival now full steam ahead, we're delighted to introduce the food and beverage providers who will be showcasing their offerings on the night.
We are grateful for these fantastic local vendors for contributing to the success of this event and helping create a warm and festive atmosphere for all to enjoy.
Let us entertain you | Festival performances
We're excited to unveil the performance lineup for the Mini Winter Festival. Here's who will be lighting up the night with their musical and dramatic talents.
Come see us at Open Day!
Are you considering St Mary’s College for your child’s education?
Our gates will be open on Saturday 26 July as we invite prospective families to explore our Junior School grounds and facilities, meet our staff, and discover how we can provide the best foundations for your child’s future.
Early Years tours will be running regularly from 11.00am–2.00pm. Visitors can also enjoy a barbecue, refreshments and activities.
Places are available in Prep-Year 3 for 2026. Register your interest online here.
Recycle Rewards – Support our school garden!
Recycle Rewards is Tasmania's 10-cent recycling initiative for eligible bottles, cans and drink containers. The program is expanding across the state, with many collection stations now available. Check the link here to find your nearest drop-off point.
Great news! St Mary's College is now listed as a charity on the Recycle Rewards App. This means you can choose to donate some or all of your recycling refund directly to our school.
All funds raised will go towards enhancing our school garden and composting system, helping us grow a greener future for our students. Thank you for supporting us on our sustainability journey!
Head to the Recycle Rewards website for more information.
Connecting Generations: Year 3 alumni event
Are you both a current St Mary's College parent and an alumna of the College?
We warmly invite you to Connecting Generations, a special alumni event hosted by our Year 3 students, on Monday 25 August from 11.30am to 12.50pm.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, share stories and memories, and experience the College through the eyes of your child and as an alumna.
Guests will also enjoy complimentary light refreshments and a creative 'paint and sip' (of the tea variety) activity that will add a splash of fun to the day.
Please find more information, including RSVP details, in the flyer attached.
We look forward to welcoming you back to your alma mater!
Please feel free to share this invitation with fellow alumni – and if you’re a parent who’s also an alumni, we’d especially love for you to join us and share your unique journey from student to parent and carer.
General reminders:
Office hours
During the term break, the Student Services office will be open from 9.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Please contact the College on (03) 6108 2560 or email stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au with any enquiries.
The office will return to normal hours on Monday 21 July. Students will resume Term 3 on Tuesday 22 July).
During the school term, the College office is open from 8.0am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Uniform exchange
We would like to remind our community that second-hand uniform item exchanges should not take place in the school office.
Families are welcome to arrange uniform swaps in their own time, and these may occur on the College grounds, provided they are organised during pick-up and drop-off periods. Thank you for your cooperation.
Midford Sandy Bay Uniform Shop stock take
Please be reminded that the Midford Sandy Bay Uniform Shop will be closed for stock take on Monday 7 July and Tuesday 8 July. The shop will reopen on Wednesday 9 July at 8.00am.
Online store
Enjoy the convenience of online shopping. Orders will be filled with the store is next open. Head to www.midford.com.au
Fitting appointment
Full uniform fittings are strictly by appointment only. Please use the link here to book an appointment.
Trading hours:
Monday–Friday: 8.00am–4.30pm
Saturday: 10.00am–1.00pm
Contact:
Ph: 6224 0457
Email: sandybay@midford.com.au
Address: Corner of York and Regent Streets, Sandy Bay.