From St Mary's Leadership Team
Semester 2 Reporting
Please find our Semester 2 student reports in Compass.
2026 Student Leaders
At our Annual Presentation Day on Monday, the following student leaders were announced. Congratulations to the following students:
School Captains
Molly Lawlor
Ethan Miller
School Vice Captains
Juliet Kenny
Luke Repp
De La Salle
House Captains
Jade Kenny and Aidan Lane
House Vice Captains
Hailey Archibald andAugusto Pallotta
Delaney
House Captains
Ana Las Heras Saldana and Angus Whitney
House Vice-Captains
Abigail Schumacher and Myles Cook
Merici
House Captains
Molly Kelly and Leonardo Stahlhut
House Vice-Captains
Mena Worthington and George Swift
Ursula
House Captains
Soren Mustonen and Asher Walsh
House Vice-Captains
Alice Mitchell-Tawhai and Jacob Dinn
2025 Award Recipients
| Class | Academic Excellence | Mary MacKillop | Award for Perseverance and Consistent Effort | Award for Outstanding Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Blue | Oliver Kelso | Mila Shaw | Mason Frost-Macgregor | Noah Eastlake |
| Kindergarten Gold | Jack Frisch | Elijah Lahai | Stella Daly | Krish Sharma |
| Year 1 Blue | Archer Cooper | Paige Kennedy | Maggie Callinan | Joyce Thoc |
| Year 1 Gold | Hugo Whalley | Eli McGuiness | Ava Robson | Matthew Walsh |
| Year 2 Blue | William Repp | Jesse Barnden | Emmi Hourigan | Emily Ni |
| Year 2 Gold | Alexander Duff | Matilda Bramble | Lucy Abbott | Sailor Cameron |
| Year 3 Blue | Regan McKeown | Michael Walsh | Mollie Todd | Ann Roshin |
| Year 3 Gold | Harper Wang Seanna Zerazion | Olinuf Temesgen | Logan Stahlhut | Andrew Hesaputra |
| Year 4 Blue | Sienna Rose | Olivia Duff | Adalyn Hawkins | Jasmine Carson |
| Year 4 Gold | Annabelle Ainsworth | Catalina Jayashi | Charlotte Foldi | Callie Kennendy |
| Year 5 Blue | Luke Repp | Isabella Edwards- Cuellar | Molly Lawlor | Sreya Binu |
| Year 5 Gold | Mena Worthington | Eliora Zerazion | Hudson Davis | Jessica Gill |
Year 6 Awards
| St Vincent de Paul Social Justice Award | Sophia Garrtt |
| CWL Award for Religious Education | Sophie Harris |
| Fittler Family Award ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ | Faith Fittler |
| Drummond Family Shield – Contribution to School Life | Saskia Murat |
| Contribution to the Library | Cassius Mangulabnan |
| Armidale Regional Council Citizenship Award | Scout McDonald |
| Ooralla Aboriginal Award | Billie Robinson |
| Hanna Family Shield for Creative & Expressive Arts | Trevore Collado |
| St Mary’s School Advisory Council Award - Quiet Achiever, Reliable & Cooperative Student | Alyssa Bramble |
| Award for Outstanding Growth | Alexander Burton |
| Moira Foley Academic Award | Carmen Jayashi |
| Award for Perseverance and Sustained Effort | Sandy Stewart |
| The ADIG Academic Achievement Award | Sageeth Jayawardena |
| Leadership Prize for Outstanding School Leadership | Sophie, Sageeth, Ruby & Conor |
| Mann Family Contribution to Music Award | Sakia Murat |
Pateman Family Sportsperson Awards - Female Sportsperson of the year Male Sportsperson of the year | Sophie Schmude & Male Harlo Cooper |
| ADPSC Full Blue Sports Award | Sophie and Molly Schmude |
| Chess Award | Cassius Mangulabnan |
Christmas Assemblies
We were very excited to come together as a school community for our Christmas Assemblies yesterday. It was wonderful to see so many families join us on the day and enjoy the wonderful performances our students have prepared.
Year 6 Operetta
Congratulations to the Yr 6 cohort, Teachers and Ms McNeall on an awesome performance last Wednesday night. So much work goes into the preparation of students, props and costumes.
A Christmas Message from Mrs Burton
Thank you
At the close of the school year, I want to extend my deepest gratitude for your support and prayers over the past six months.
A Blessed Christmas and Festive Wishes
As the Christmas season approaches, I would like to wish you all a truly blessed Christmas. May you and your loved ones find joy and peace during this special time, and may the spirit of the Holy Family bring warmth to your celebrations.
Celebrating Our Students
I was absolutely delighted to be able to attend the End-of-Year Assemblies and Presentations. These fantastic celebrations truly showcase the incredible gifts and talents of our students. They are a wonderful opportunity to recognise the children's achievements as they prepare to take their next exciting step in their educational journey.
I am so proud of everything they have accomplished this year, and I firmly believe that our students truly can go anywhere and be anything they set their minds to.
To our departing Year 6 students: I wish you all the very best in your educational journey as you complete your primary schooling. As you prepare for your next step, please remember all of the important values you have been taught at St Mary's: to act kindly, show compassion, to act justly, and continue the mission of Jesus which has been entrusted to you.
In the words of St Angela Merici - "Strive to be faithful to that which God has called you."
Thank you again for your wonderful support throughout the year. I wish all our families a safe, relaxing, and joyous holiday season, and I look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
With sincere thanks,
Mrs Belinda Burton
2026 Return to School Dates
Year 1- 6 Return to school - 29th January
Kindergarten Start - 4th February
(Summer Uniform)
Wear Your Summer Uniform Term 1 & 4!
GIRLS UNIFORM | BOYS UNIFORM |
Summer Uniform Terms 1 & 4 Tunic: St Mary’s Blue tartan with gold piping or St Mary’s Culottes with St Mary’s Girls Blouse Socks: Royal blue ankle height Sloppy Joe/Woollen Jumper: Royal Blue with Emblem Shoes: Black school shoes Hat: Royal Blue with Emblem (only available from school)
| Summer Uniform Terms 1 & 4 Shirt: Mid-blue with collar, short sleeves with emblem on pocket and side vent. Shorts: Grey Socks: Grey (ankle turnover) Sloppy Joe/Woollen Jumper: Royal Blue with Emblem Shoes: Black School Shoes Hat: Royal Blue with Emblem (only available from school) |
Wearing our Uniform with Pride
Thank you parents for ensuring your children wear the correct uniform. It is very evident that we take pride in our presentation.
Maintaining a high uniform standards is an important part of our school's identity and plays a significant role in fostering a sense of pride and respect for our school.
Our uniform identifies St Mary's School within the community and develops a sense of school spirit and belonging within the student body. Some specific uniform requirements, such as shoes, hats, hair and jewellery, are directly related to student safety. The wearing of the correct school uniform is compulsory, and students are expected to arrive wearing it daily, ready to learn.
Families are asked to ensure that each item of clothing is clearly labelled.
We thank you for your partnership in this important aspect of school life.
Mobile Phones or Devices
No mobile phones, smart watches or devices for students at school.
If for some reason your child needs to have a phone before or after school, they must hand their phone in at the front office before they go to class and pick it up again before they leave in the afternoon.
During the school day students can always be contacted by a phone call to the front office. If students are found with a phone, smart watch or device during the school day, it will be confiscated and parents will be notified.
