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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

Excursion helps students explore cell biology
Last week, 40 of our Year 8 students stepped into the hallowed halls of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to decode the intricate language of cells. The students

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

Students excel at equestrian championships
Last week, three students represented St Mary’s at the 2024 Equestrian WA Interschools State Championships. Over the course of four days, Year 12 student, Siena, and Year 11s, Meg and

Students embrace new Creative Arts and Design Centre
Today marked the dawn of a new era of creativity at St Mary’s as our students set foot in our stunning Creative Arts and Design Centre for the first time.

Denham embarks on Finnish education odyssey
Our Deputy Head of Junior School (Curriculum), Natasha Denham, will soon travel to Helsinki, Finland to attend the Principal and Leadership Finland Study Tour, where she intends to learn more

Students dive into underwater research task
Our Year 10 Marine Science students recently ventured to Shoalwater Bay for an exciting and immersive underwater research task. The girls dived into a detailed marine survey and a series