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Art exhibition wows guests

After much anticipation, artists, friends and families of the St Mary's College community gathered on Friday 13 November to officially open 'The Exhibition 2020'.

The event was different to previous years given the COVID-19 guidelines we had to follow, but one thing remained the same - the incredible amount of talent the students have.

On behalf of the College, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our artists who took the risk to show their work. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with our community and inspiring us with your vulnerability.

There were more than 200 pieces of work on exhibition, each representing a vision, a challenge and a desire to connect beyond a superficial level.

We are proud of all our artists and encourage you to continue to paint, draw, sculpt, photograph and create as much as you can. Most importantly, please continue to share your imagination with us.

It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the following students who have achieved excellence in a particular studio area.

Year 9

Excellence in Art - Bethany Creese

Excellence in New Media Art - Caitlin Grimmett

Year 10

Excellence in Art - Molly Topham

Excellence in New Media Art - Estelle Bantick

Each year, works from this exhibition are selected for acquisition by the College, which aim to represent the quality and creative talent by our Senior students. One work by each student will be purchased, framed and displayed in the College.

I would like to congratulate the following Level 3 students as our recipients for 2020:

Art Acquisition - Lara Vincent (Year 11)

Digital Art and Media Acquisition - Maddison Lamb (Year 12)

This year, we also awarded the Inaugural Packing Room Prize (a prize of $50 for the artist) to the best entry in The Exhibition as judged by our non-art trained staff who helped hang the entries. It is a tradition that has been a part of major Australian art exhibitions for decades.

The winner of the Packing Room Prize for 2020 was Maddison Lamb.

I would like to formally acknowledge teachers, Emma Havard, Anna Berger and Rebecca French who have generously provided expertise to help guide students in their pursuit of art practice.

I would also like to thank all staff behind the scenes for their support in ensuring 'The Exhibition' was able to be held. The list is an incredibly long one, a testament to who we are as a community. It has been a blessing to work with you on this event, I thank you.

And that's a wrap!

Sarah Adams

Learning Area Coordinator – Visual Arts

Year 10s take on Great Race

Year 10 students were seen off and racing on Tuesday morning for their highly anticipated 'Great Race' challenge.

Inspired by The Amazing Race reality game show, the scavenger hunt-style event saw students compete in teams as they navigated their way around the Hobart CBD to complete tasks, collect clues and earn valuable House points.

With students dressed up in some very creative costumes (banana suits and tutus included), we have no doubt they turned a few heads on their travels!

More than just a leadership day

On Friday 13 November the College had six students attend the southern Just Leadership Day hosted by St Aloysius Catholic College.

The day was facilitated by representatives from our Catholic charitable organisations including CARITAS Australia, Vinnies and Catholic Mission.

Students had the opportunity to learn about Catholic Social Teaching, servant leadership and the great work of these agencies who assist those in need in our world.

They also had the chance to start planning practical ways they can support the agencies back at their schools in 2021 through fundraising and awareness-raising events and activities.

A big thank you to the students who participated!

Belle Young

Youth Minister

Curious kids explore STEM

Budding young minds in Year 1 discovered all the fun that goes with experiments and investigating during a recent visit to the College's Women in Science centre.

Looking very official in their lab coats and goggles, the girls and boys joined forces with Year 9 Science students to participate in a range of hands-on learning activities.

Year 9 Italian cooks up a storm

Year 9 Italian students rose to the occasion to plate up a series of bellissimo culinary creations in their recent MasterChef-style class.

From gnocchi made from scratch through to arancini; crispy, crunchy focaccia, and ricotta cannoli with a twist, the judges' taste buds were treated to many delicious flavours. Well done and Buon appetito!

College life in pictures

SMC Art Club

Students trying their hand at quirky creations.

Do-it-yourself bowls

Bonnie Bowden (Year 10) putting the finishing touches on her Huon pine bowl.

Exploring the seashore

Year 4 recently embarked on a beach excursion to Mortimer Bay Coastal Reserve involving crab hunting and sandcastle building.

Year 8s have 's'more' fun

Year 8 Science students were grateful when s'more sunshine came out to power their solar ovens recently. While making yummy s'mores from their very own solar-cooked marshmallows, students were also recording time and temperature and assessing the successful elements of their design. Great work by all!