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Lantern Lunches
Hungry bellies became happy bellies after Kinder participated in the latest rotation of our Lantern Lunches program, which is delivered through Murphy's Café.
It was heartening to see the students widening their culinary palates as they enjoyed multiple servings of their tomato pasta, salad and garlic bread, before tucking into fresh fruit for dessert.
Café Manager, Phil Shanny's crowd-pleasing meal got the tick of approval from our Kinder foodies, with a number of students exclaiming, "Mr Shanny, can we please come live with you so you can cook for us?" Compliments to the chefs!
The Lantern Lunches continued with our Year 4 and 5 students enjoying a delicious butter chicken and papadums from Mr Shanny and the Murphy's Café team.
Some students were encouraged to broaden their tastebuds and try a dish that was a little bit new to them, with some even declaring that butter chicken was now their favourite food!
The Mother's Day Celebrations continue!
A big thank you to all the mums, grandmothers and special friends who joined us bright and early to enjoy the Year 12 Mother's Day Breakfast.
Our Year 12 students worked hard to create a silent auction at the event with all proceeds raised going towards the Prefect's chosen charity, Annie Kenney Young Women's Refuge. Raising over $3,000 from this event, it was certainly a memorable morning with a delicious breakfast and many special moments.
Spelling with Year 2
This week in Year 2, the spelling word of the week is benevolent.
Our Year 2 spelling groups paid a visit to Sr Gabrielle to learn more about the Presentation Sisters, who are benevolent members of the SMC community. They had a lovely visit and talk with Sr Gabrielle.
Nagle Mass
Our Prep - Year 12 students came together in the Nagle Centre for the Nagle Mass to celebrate the journey of Nano Nagle as a trailblazer of the Presentation Sisters who inspired us to follow her lantern-lit path with strength, courage and a commitment to social justice.
Year 6 Leaders IPSHA Meeting
A group of Year 6 Leaders were invited to attend the IPSHA Leadership Day at The Hutchins School on Friday 10 May.
Students participated in leadership and team work activities and enjoyed hearing about entrepreneurship from guest Speaker Adam Mostogl, Tasmania's Young Australian of the Year 2014. What a great experience for our students!
Surfing their way through Materials and Design
Our Year 9/10 Materials and Design class has been busy creating their own jewellery boxes complete with some creative surf-inspired designs. Their pieces have turned out so well.
Question Time at Year 6 Parliament
Our Year 6 students had a special visit from Andrew Wilkie MP as he joined their Parliament session to share his knowledge and experiences in his political duties.
The Year 6 students had plenty of inquisitive questions for Andrew as they have been busy learning about all things Parliament. Even sharing their own experiences on the Year 6 Canberra trip!
Kinder Park Play
Our Kinder students enjoyed their first excursion of the year to the Cascade Gardens for park play.
Students enjoyed playing in the fresh autumn leaves, with some students even experiencing their first bus trip!
A busy week in Legal Studies
It has been a very busy week for Legal Studies Level 3 and Years 9/10 Law and Politics.
Our Year 9/10 Law and Politics class visited the Supreme Court and was provided with a tour of the holding cells, and a criminal court (including the jury room) before observing a criminal trial on firearm offenses with acting Justice Porter presiding. A big thank you to Security Officer Jim and Registrar Penelope for facilitating this insightful tour.
Additionally, the St Mary’s College Legal Studies class visited the Supreme Court with the St Virgil’s College Legal Studies class- the first of many combined excursions. We observed a cross-examination of a witness by a defense counsel with Justice Estcourt presiding. The students also had a fascinating tour by Manager Deb of the Supreme Court Library. A big thank you to the Research and Communications Officer, Elise for organising both informative and engaging visits.
Angela Deconinck
Secondary Teacher
Becoming Career Curious
As part of their Pillars Program, ‘Becoming Career Curious’, Year 10 students had a visit from Workskills Tasmania.
Workskills is a non-profit organisation that can provide support to young people aged 18-24 transitioning into work.
Students listened to four female speakers, each sharing her unique pathways into various industries, as they discovered the wide range of pathways they may undertake following their time at SMC.
