St Mary’s News


Year 9s share science wisdom

Throughout Term 2, our Year 9 extension Science class has been busy designing and building interactive circuit games, including skill testers, throwing games and operation-style games. Today, an enthusiastic group

Budding divers get certified

Congratulations to 20 of our Years 9 to 12 students who recently earned their PADI Advanced Open Water or PADI Open Water Certification. The girls completed a range of open

St Mary’s launches library with a twist

In recent years, our Junior School staff has embraced Kath Murdoch’s inquiry process of learning, which is grounded in the philosophy that education begins with the curiosity of the learner.

Years 5 and 6 girls hone leadership skills

This week, our Years 5 and 6 students participated in a series of engaging workshops facilitated by Burn Bright, a not-for-profit organisation that delivers dynamic leadership and wellbeing programs to

Elite swimmer shares insights

Our Year 12 Physical Education students have been learning about nutrition, training programs and how athletes manage their fitness and recovery when competing at a high level. Today, the girls

Vale: The Reverend Joyce Polson OAM

From Podium to Pulpit With ideas beyond her time and a career ahead of its time, The Reverend Joyce Sylvia Polson OAM was more than a chaplain, guide, mentor, coach,

Wordsmiths help students find their voice

Nurturing and encouraging student voice is at the heart of our educational philosophy. In fact, it is a guiding principle woven into the fabric of everything that St Mary’s does.

Old Girl awarded coveted NASA fellowship

We are thrilled to share that Old Girl, Madeleine McKenzie (’14), was recently unveiled as one of 24 new 2024 NASA Hubble Fellowship Program (NHFP) post-doctoral fellows. This prestigious program