Newsletter Term 1 Week 10 - Friday 4th April 2025

On Wednesday we were blessed with wonderful weather for our annual School Athletics Carnival - our first at the recently redeveloped Gordon Street Oval. 

The day was one filled with excitement, energy and outstanding sportspersonship as students competed across various events. All students gave their best effort, demonstrating skill, determination and teamwork.
One of the highlights of the day was the way in which students supported not only their own teammates but also competitors from other houses. Their positive attitude and encouragement inspired others, showing the true spirit of sportspersonship.

Congratulations to all participants for their hard work and a big thank you to the teachers, parents and helpers who assisted with set-up, marshalling, judging, scoring, timing, cooking the bbq and pack-up, helping to make the day a success. 

The final results of the day were as follows:

1st - Lourdes 691 pts
2nd - Carmel 579 pts
3rd - Fatima 483 pts

These students were recognised today at school for the following:

Outstanding Sports Achievement - awarded for outstanding performance across all events at our School Athletics Carnival

Sadie B
James Cl
Anna G
Farran C
Azalea W
Luca J
Ivy L
Ryley J
Ava C
Tanaki W
Isobel L
Lachlan B
Loella T
Dexter C

Outstanding Sports Person - awarded for outstanding participation, enthusiasm and good sportsmanship at our School Athletics Carnival

Maggie P
Louis B
Mirella S
Lachlan M
Ruby F
Sebby R
Raina S
Eamon T
Edi P
Hudson D
Isabelle G
Millar B
Harriet P
Josh H

Well done to all!

Congratulations to the following winners of our Easter raffle. We raised nearly $1600. Thank you to all of our school community for your support!

1st Prize - Finley Carey
2nd Prize - Pola family
3rd Prize - Stocky

Other prize winners:
Jannith Cox x 2, Emma Preston, Maree Fay, Edi Peacock, Olive Harrison x 2, Saravanja family, M & P Edge, Don Kalwig x 2, Jo Rigby, J Clothier, Denver Khanal x 2, Mel Roberts, Julie Whitelaw x 2, Robert Perryman, Rachel Chaffey, Grace Dunmore, Di Cunningham, Ruby Christie, Gabby Cunningham, Jacob Gangur, Edge family, Mary Egan, Miss Julie x 3, Scarlett Bibby x 4, Luke Preston, Eva Brady, Bridie Price, Isabel Day, Eliza Lewis, Maggie Price x 2, Rafferty Burn, Kemaru Warisno, Stocky, Russell Phillips, Grace Brady x 2, Harriet Peacock, Larissa Metcalfe, Loella Thomas x 2, Xavier Egan, Jacob Metcalfe, Brett Cattanach, Machin family, Alfie Metcalfe, Elise Harris x 2, Will Chamings, Josh Haffenden, Theo Price, Alejandro x 2, Gita Egan, Chad Waihape, Remy Buncle, Jack Christie, Jocelyn Oddie

Greater Western Region Swimming Finals

This past Wednesday 26th March, four students represented St Mary's at the Greater Western Regional Swimming Championships. These events were held at the Horsham Aquatic Centre. Eva Brady, Isabel Day, Libby Harrington and Loella Thomas did a fantastic job qualifying for the Regional Finals and acquitted themselves to the best of their abilities. Well done to the winners who advanced to the State Finals which will be held at the Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre in May.

RESULTS

9-12 y/o Girls Medley Relay (Eva Brady, Isabel Day, Libby Harrington, Loella Thomas)

Time: 3:25.38

Place: 6th

Eva Brady, Girls 12-13 year old 50m Freestyle, 50m Backstroke

Freestyle - Time: 34:12   Place: 3rd

Backstroke - Time: 41:92   Place: 3rd

Loella Thomas, Girls 12-13y/o 50m Breaststroke, 50m Butterfly

Breaststroke - Time: 51:74   Place: 10th

Butterfly - Time: 59.93   Place: 14th

TERM 2
WEEK 2
Monday 28th April
Students Return

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to the following students this week & over the holiday break!

Harriet P, Thea C, Corina L & Ryder W