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Kindergarten - Jacqueline Pribilovics

Each week the Year 6 buddies come to the Kindergarten classroom to listen to them read. Kindergarten love reading with their buddies.

 Year 1 - Danielle McClure and Eva Clinton

This week, our class has been exploring the concept of area in maths. They used various measuring units from our classroom to measure the surface area of their maths book. The students really enjoyed exploring the different units and noticed how some were easier to use than others to measure the area of the book. These activities were a hands-on and enjoyable way for the children to solidify their understanding of this topic.

Year 2 - Aoife Geraghty and Eva Clinton

This week, our class has been diving into the world of 3D shapes. The students have been actively exploring the properties of these shapes, constructing their own models to uncover the number of faces, vertices, and edges. It’s been a hands-on and engaging way for them to deepen their understanding. In addition to our work with 3D shapes, the students have been busy with their topic talks, where they’ve been practising important social skills such as active listening and clear communication. These activities are helping them build confidence in expressing their ideas and learning more about each other.  

Year 3 - Hannah Jory & Peter Mallos

The students in Year 3 and 4 had a fantastic time developing their soccer skills at Queens Park last week during the intersports gala day.

Year 4 - Bella Abruzzese 

Year 4 had a brilliant day at Book Week, where they dressed up as their favourite book character and shared their outfits in a school parade. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” 

Stage 3 - Anna Kelly & Laura Courtenay

In Stage 3, we have been working on combining informational writing and persuasive writing. Recently, we have listened to a podcast about Molly Kelly. This week we have begun to write a piece to inform the reader about her story and persuade as to why she is an inspirational First Nations Person. 

Molly Kelly’s story is one about survival, bravery and hope. Molly was an Aboriginal girl, living with her sister, mum, auntie and cousin. Little did she know that she was about to become part of the stolen generation. I believe that Molly Kelly is very important because her story is inspiring and brave. I strive to be that inspiring one day. 

- Anabel King (Year 5)

Imagine a girl who used a fence to find her way home. That was Molly Kelly’s adventure. A young girl who loved her home and culture. Molly’s story is not just a tale of joy, but a tale reminding people of the struggle faced by people fighting for their culture. Molly is a leader in the story, but equally an innocent girl who had her rights stolen from her. Today we remember her as a hero. 

- Isabel Finch (Year 5)

Molly Kelly was an important person who shined with courage, bravery and hope. She loved her home and cherished her life, living with her cousins, auntie and mum. Though she loved her life, she still faced many challenges and she fought for her heritage and family. 

- Gabriel Law (Year 6)

Molly Kelly’s story is one about racial inequality, survival and triumph even through the harshest of times. Molly Kelly was an Aboriginal child who later became part of the Stolen Generation. By escaping a heavily guarded mission camp, she achieved what most could not, freedom, using logical thinking, intuition and relentless determination. Molly’s story shows the importance of the cultural heritage family and the underlying pursuit of freedom. This is all the more reason that Molly Kelly’s story must be cherished and remembered. 

- Jacob Lay ( Year 6)

Year 6 Student Profile

Hi, my name is Anthony and I'm very proud to say that I'm the School Captain. I’ve played soccer since year 2 and in my last year at STMM one of my favourite additions to the school calendar was our School Olympics.

For the past two years, I have performed in the school talent show,  playing a medley of songs on the guitar which, although I was a bit nervous, I really enjoyed it.

Another favourite of mine was our stage 3 STEM classes which involved years 5 and 6  learning about space, the Paris Olympics and how to use technology wisely. 

After school, I love skating at the local skatepark in Maroubra and playing with outside-of-school friends in my street, where we ride around on our bikes.  

The thing I'll miss the most at STMM is the teachers who have inspired and nurtured me throughout my school years. However, I feel very prepared for high school and I'm extremely excited for the new adventure ahead.