Student achievements
Congratulations to the following students:
Madeleine McCormack (Year 3), who was awarded the Andrewartha Award at the Gymnastics Tasmania Junior State Championships. The award is presented to a gymnast who, during the state championships, demonstrates a floor routine that is exceptional in terms of artistry of presentation, choreography and entertainment value.
Sophie Johns and Lucy Hardy (Year 4), who competed in the Launceston Junior Soccer Tournament from 16-17 September. Their U10 Girls team (Clarence Zebras) were undefeated and declared tournament champions. Sophie also scored a goal during the tournament.
Sally Quinn (Year 9) and Lucy McKenna (Year 10), who are currently performing in the musical Legally Blonde with Musical Theatre Crew's Senior Performance Ensemble at the Playhouse Theatre.
Lyanne Olesco (Year 9), who competed at the National Australia Youth Volleyball Championships as part of the Volleyball Tasmania Girls U17 team. Lyanne's selection was the culmination of her hard work and commitment throughout the season and also acknowledges her dedication to the training sessions and involvement with Volleyball Tasmania's Junior Development program.
Sarah Bolonja (Year 10), who has achieved selection in the State U16 soccer team which will compete in the national competition to be held in Wollongong, NSW from 9-13 October. Sarah has also been selected as Captain—a huge honour that reflects the time and hard work Sarah has devoted to the sport and her peers.
Australian History Competition and Australian Geography Competition 2023
Congratulations to all students who chose to participate in the Australian Geography Competition and Australian History Competition in Term 2.
Open to all Australian secondary school students, the competitions assess historical and geographical knowledge and skills, with the aim to encourage student interest in history and geography and recognise student excellence.
Special congratulations to Rozalia Arnold (Year 8), who was awarded 1st prize in Tasmania.
In this year’s competitions, the following students were awarded merit certificates:
Australian Geography Competition
Year 7
Jorgia Eyles
Lucy Breen
Lily Neilson
Annabelle Dean
Nonica Malhotra
Mae Williams
Year 8
Millie Barnard
Sasha Bennett
Saskia Cox
Madeleine Marr
Molly O’Reilly
Year 9
Chloe Riley
Lilyana Gillespie
Ava Baker
Sarah Thomas
Lyanne Princess Olesco
Year 10
Amelia Dickman
Year 11
Chloe Britain
Grace Cox
Year 12
Estella Edwards
Madeline Young
Australian History Competition
Year 7
Nellie Schrale
Grace Cubit
Year 8
Sasha Bennett
Jade Frais
Madeleine Marr
Hayley Owens
Year 9
Lilyana Gillespie
Chloe Riley
Hal Cormack
Lyanne Princess Olesco
Year 10
Grace Munday
Izabella Riley-Hanson
Ava Schultz
If you have a student achievement to share, please notify the College by emailing stmarys@smc.tas.edu.au