Student achievements

Congratulations to the following students

Ava Read (Year 12), who has been selected to represent the Tasmania Devils in the 2024 Coates Talent League Girls Squad this AFL season. What an impressive achievement!

Jessica Smith (Year 11), who achieved a world junior qualifying time at the Athletics South Interclub meet on 23 March. Jess took out the win in the women's 3000m steeplechase with a time of 10.33.67 which will see her progress to the Australian Track and Field Championships in April where she will be racing in the U20 Women's 3000m steeplechase. Well done, Jess and best of luck for the national championships!

Madeleine Ambrose (Year 11), who was named as a finalist in the 2023 Zonta Hobart STEM Educational Awards. Madeleine (pictured below third from right), was acknowledged for her achievement and presented with her certificate by the Governor at a reception held recently at Government House. 

Lucy McKenna (Year 11) and Lea Jenkins (Year 9), who will be performing in CATS: The Young Actors Edition presented by Venus Creative. The show will take to the stage over two nights, Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 April, at Wrest Point Showroom.

Maddy Donaghy (Year 9) and Safira Crook (Year 8), who competed at the Tasracing-Cavalor Tasmanian Dressage championships held at the Tasmanian Equestrian Centre in Lauderdale from 2-3 March. They both had a great weekend going up against other riders from around the state and received the following results. 

Maddy Donaghy: 

5th in Official Pony Preliminary 1.2 and 1.3, 3rd Young Rider 

3rd in Novice tests (x2) and 2nd Young Rider 

Reserve Champion Young Rider

Safira Crook: 

1st in Official Pony Preliminary 1.2 and 1st Young Rider

2nd in Official Pony Preliminary 1.3 and 2nd Young Rider

State Champion Pony Preliminary and State Champion Young Rider Pony Preliminary 

Bella Child (Year 7), who spoke at the City of Hobart Together Festival 2024 on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination as part of national Harmony Week celebrations. 

Bella described what multiculturalism looks like, feels like, and sounds like and why a multicultural city is important.

'Multiculturalism describes the way society embraces cultural diversity so that all people regardless of their creed or culture feel not only supported but respected; they feel a sense of belonging and connection. They feel at home.

Cultural diversity makes our world a magical place because it opens the door to different traditions and cultures.'

Most importantly, Bella suggested ways in which we can make Hobart a 'welcoming city' for all, including looking at how new residents are welcomed upon arrival at the Hobart Airport, implementing QR codes around the city so that people could navigate the streets with confidence, and hosting a multicultural festival as the 'perfect way to champion diversity.'

Bella concluded her speech by citing the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity: 

'Cultural diversity is as necessary for humankind as biodiversity is for nature. In this sense, it is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.'

Congratulations Bella for being such a wonderful advocate for the College and reinforcing the message that we must all walk toward the goal of inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, from the Traditional Owners of the land to our most recent arrivals. 

Highlights from the 2024 Australian Rowing Championships (18-24 March) 

• Opens rowers Ruby Wighton, Abbie Smith, Sana Ghiasvand, Ella Striker and Sarah Thomas (Year 10) competed in U17 Women’s Double and Quadruple Squad scull. Sana and Ella made the Semi-Finals of their double.

• Sarah Thomas (Year 10) finished 4th in the B-Final of the U17 Women's Single Scull, placing her as 12th overall in her age group division.

• Imogen Stewart and Lucy Pinelli (Year 9) competed in the U17 Women’s Double Scull. Lucy also coxed the St Virgil's College U17 Men’s Coxed Quad scull to 1st place.
• Imogen also rowed with St Mary's College alumna, Sophie Robinson, class of 2020, (representing the Tasmania University Boat Club) in the U23 Lightweight Women’s Double scull. The duo put in an amazing effort to come away with 3rd place and bronze medal as they competed against the best in the country.

• Maddie Higgins and Olivia Walter (Year 12) competed at the 2024 Australian Rowing Championships, representing the Tasmania University Boat Club as they rowed their way to several A-finals. 
• Maddie and Olivia also had the privilege of representing Tasmania in the Tasmania State Team at the Australian Rowing Championships 2024 Bicentennial Cup Youth Women’s Eight Category. Rounding out the Tasmanian State team were SMC alumni, Sophie Robinson, Kate Oliver (class of 2020) and Phoebe Teale (class of 2021). It was wonderful to see SMC rowers past and present able to come together to represent their home state.

• Matilda Wise and Zoe Brooks (Year 10) competed at the Australian Rowing Championships representing the Buckingham Rowing Club across several events. 

 We are so proud of all SMC students for their efforts, showing immense resilience and sportsmanship as they cheered on and supported their teammates throughout a long week of rowing. In a sport that requires so much time, dedication and commitment, it is exciting to see our students be rewarded for their efforts. We can’t wait to see what the next season brings.

2024 Athletics Tasmania State Track and Field Championships (15-17 March)

Jess Smith (Year 11) - 1st in the Open 1500m

Isobel Gray (Year 11) - 1st in the U18 100m, 200m and 100m hurdles; 2nd in the 400m 

Kate Fox (Year 10) - 2 x bronze medals in U18 1500m and 800m

Holly George (Year 9) - 4th in U16 400m

Macy Devine (Year 8) - 1st in the U15 3km race walk event

Georgia Scharvi (Year 8) - 2nd in U15 1500m and 3rd in U15 800m