News

What has been happening at St Mary’s College recently? Find out here and keep up to date on the College’s latest news, events, announcements, community activities, photos and more.

You will also find the College calendar, term dates, The Fountain newsletter and photo galleries of recent events and activities below.

General News

Child safe communities

Thursday 12 January 2023

Catholic Education Tasmania believes that children and young people have a fundamental right to be respected, nurtured and cared for.

Every child and young person is entitle

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Book Week 2024

Thursday 08 August 2024

Our Book Week bonanza is just around the corner, and our College is excited to celebrate books and the joys of reading with our community.

Book Week is one of the most eagerly a

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July 2024 edition of Alma Mater out now

Monday 05 August 2024

The latest edition of the Alma Mater, our twice-yearly magazine, is now available, with printed copies sent home with students last week. You can also find the full maga

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Staff Spotlight – Catherine Vout

Monday 08 July 2024

What is your present responsibility at the College?

I’m currently based in Year 3 where I work one-on-one with students – across the two classes – in Learning Support progra

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Staff Spotlight – Scott Grant

Monday 24 June 2024

How long have you been working at St Mary’s College – and what were you doing before then?

It will be three years in November. Before St Mary’s College, I was a firefighte

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Staff Spotlight – Kurt Collins

Thursday 16 May 2024

What do you most enjoy about working in Murphy’s Café? 

The change! I’ve been doing hospitality for 27 years now and have always worked nights, long weekends and split shifts.

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Mother’s Day celebrations

Tuesday 14 May 2024

On Wednesday 8 May, St Mary’s College mothers and mother-figures were treated to a lovely breakfast in the Nagle Centre in anticipation of Mother’s Day.

The Mother’s Day breakfa

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Stepping in the right direction

Wednesday 03 April 2024

Our First Nations staircase art is guaranteed to put a little pep in our step, but do you know the meaning and inspiration behind its design?

A collaboration between the College

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Staff Spotlight – Rebecca Godfrey

Tuesday 19 March 2024

A St Mary’s College alumna from the class of 2000, Rebecca Godfrey returned to the College in 2024 to join our teaching staff. Rebecca is an active and passionate member of the

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An evening of musical delights

Monday 02 October 2023

Our College community gathered in the Nagle Centre on Thursday 14 September to support our Junior and Senior School students as they took to the stage to present a variety of instr

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First Nations update

Monday 02 October 2023

 
Riawunna program
On Tuesday 5 September, a group of St Mary’s Year 10-12 First Nations students were accompanied by First Nations Officer, Ella Ber

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Sustainability Fair success!

Monday 18 September 2023

The Sustainability Fair, held on Wednesday 13 September, was a great success, with families and students flocking to the College Green to discover how St Mary’s College is working

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Blessing of St Mary’s College Labyrinth

Tuesday 05 September 2023

College staff assembled on the bottom court on Monday 4 September for a special liturgy to mark the opening and blessing of the St Mary’s College labyrinth.
The College’s Director

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Staff Spotlight – Emily Jenkins

Tuesday 05 September 2023

What do you most enjoy about teaching Prep? 

Teaching Prep children is such a joy. The unique and heartfelt way in which they view the world is infectiously beautiful. They are

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Meet your House Prefects

Tuesday 22 August 2023

They can be seen leading the cheers and chants from the grandstands at school sporting events, encouraging participation in House activities and promoting camaraderie, good s

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Staff Spotlight – Michael Power

Tuesday 08 August 2023

What do love about your job? 

I am the most excited in my work when being part of that moment when a person is on the verge of discovering something new about themselves, o

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Alma Mater – July 2023 edition

Tuesday 25 July 2023

The latest edition of the Alma Mater is out now and available to read online here.

As our biannual magazine for parents, carers and alumni, the Alma Mater features stories abou

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NAIDOC Week 2023

Thursday 06 July 2023

ya pakana raytji karati pulingina milaythina-pakana-mana-tu…

This is a familiar welcome, and one that began our 2023 NAIDOC Week celebration: For Our Elders.

First Nations

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Staff Spotlight – Helen Han

Monday 03 July 2023

What do you most enjoy about teaching Chinese in the Junior School?

In my previous job, I was teaching Tasmanian secondary students for whom the subject of Chinese was optio

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Staff Spotlight – Courtney Hartog

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Courtney joined our staff at the start of 2023, bringing passion, energy and empathy to her role as Wellbeing Officer, which sees her work closely with Senior School students, fami

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Staff Spotlight – Chelsea Mouritz

Monday 22 May 2023

Get to know our fabulous St Mary’s College staff and what makes them ‘tick’!

For the first instalment of our Staff Spotlight series, we’re excited to introduce you to Chelsea Mo

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New labyrinth makes its mark

Monday 08 May 2023

Transformation of the College’s bottom court is now complete with the installation of our beautiful new paved labyrinth walk.

The labyrinth is a peaceful focal point on the

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St Mary’s College Café goes platinum

Tuesday 04 April 2023

St Mary’s College has been awarded platinum status for its Junior School Café – the highest accreditation ranking with the SmartFood Award Program, an initiative of School

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Music Gala hits the right notes

Wednesday 07 September 2022

Our College community gathered in the Nagle Centre on Thursday 1 September to support our Junior and Senior School students as they took to the stage to present a variety of instru

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Students showcase What Matters to them

Monday 15 August 2022

3Three budding authors from St Mary’s College have had their writing talents recognised in the Tasmanian division of the 2022 ‘What Matters?’ competition.

Jorgia Eyles, Lucy Bre

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St Mary's College is located on the traditional lands of the muwinina people of the South East Nation. We acknowledge and deeply respect the palawa people, the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community, and all Elders past and present. We are committed to learning alongside our students and community in this place, nipaluna, and support the continued sharing of knowledge and culture.