| Addams Family Musical | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Addams-Family-Musical.aspx | Addams Family Musical | <div><p>This year I had the absolute pleasure of directing The Addams Family Musical. It was a brilliant show that enabled students to create musical magic on our very own stage, whilst challenging them to create character through action, singing and dance. The performance of this musical will certainly be one to remember fondly. <br></p><p>Our gratitude must go to Mr Tim Chamberlain for his amazing set design and construction. His willing team of painters spent some of their holidays making the set come to life. Many thanks to Assistant Director Mr Jonathan Canning for his support and energy, Jenny Imhoff for her costume creations, with the assistance of Mrs Coral Lynch and Mrs Cathy Evans. Lastly, but certainly not least, Miss Alice Foddy was a great support throughout the entire production and taught everyone how to bunny hop with her dance squad additions.<br></p><p>Musicals are a lot of work, but the benefits of making fantastic friends and creating lifelong memories mean that they are something every student should consider participating in at some point in their school life. Now the big question is – what next? <br></p><p><em><strong>Tracy Wright</strong></em><br></p><br></div><div style="text-align:center;"><img src="/News-%26-Events/PublishingImages/Addams%20Family%20Poster.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></div><p><br><br></p> | | | | |
| Twenty18 Art Show | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Twenty18-Art-Show.aspx | Twenty18 Art Show | <p>Twenty18, our 4<sup>th</sup> annual Art exhibition, was held in Gatakers Artspace throughout August. With over 70 students exhibiting and a collection of over 130 artworks, this year was our most successful exhibition yet. At the Exhibition Opening, parents, students, staff and friends joined together to celebrate. The Opening, and the exhibition in general, have become a highlight on the Visual Arts calendar and this year was no exception. Thanks to Ms Carlee Daniels and her team of hospitality students for their culinary creativity. Thanks also to Mrs Tracy Wright and her team of student musical performers for providing entertainment for the evening. It is a real privilege to have access to such a professional art space and our students work looked terrific in the gallery.</p><p>After much deliberation, the panel of judges were able to decide on the winning works for 2018. In the Years 7 & 8 category, first place was awarded to Jorja Sessarago's work “Striated Pardolote" and also to Anneka Haman's work “Cock-a-doodle-doo". In the Years 9 and 10 category, first place was awarded to Brenda-Lee Muller's work “Thorns". In the Years 11 and 12 category, first place was awarded to Julia Hansen's work “Butch". Congratulation to our runners up Chelsie Macnamara, Mackenzie Mitchell and Alisha Davenport. </p><p>The exhibition highlighted the amazing talent of students at St Mary's College and we look forward to the amazing works you will display in 2019!<br></p><p><strong><em>Tim Chamberlain</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Event Co-ordinator</em></strong> <br></p><p><img src="/PublishingImages/SMC%20Yearbook%202018%20Art%20Exhibition%20Selection%2017-08-2018%208-58-37%20AM%20-%20Copy.JPG" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:634px;" /><br></p><p><br></p> | | | | |
| Open Evening 2018 | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Open-Evening-2018.aspx | Open Evening 2018 | <div><p>Friday 20 April saw the annual College Open Evening held at the school grounds. The evening was a great success with lots of the local and wider Fraser Coast community in attendance. There were lots of happy faces and positive energy, especially for the finale Laser Light show which was spectacular.<br></p><p>This year we featured a stage showcasing interactive displays from different subject areas which was a great way for people to be entertained while learning about the curriculum and extra-curricular activities offered at the College.</p><p>Student leaders took on the role as tour guides, leading visitors through the College grounds, providing information on the contemporary learning spaces and the modern facilities enjoyed by staff and students. These guided tours gave everyone an added insight into life at the College as well an opportunity to meet our new Principal Mr Stephan le Roux.</p><p>Some of the highlights of the evening were:</p><ul><li>Sneak previews of student's performances from the amazing “Addams Family" Musical.<br></li><li>Performances by the Drama students as well as the College Band, Choir, Vocal Ensemble and Strings, and solo performances by our Music students<br></li><li>STEM displays – Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths<br></li><li>Hands on science experiments<br></li><li>Virtual Reality experience in the Citadel<br></li><li>Artworks on display<br></li></ul><p>Visitors were also treated to face painting, jumping castles, treats including fairy floss and popcorn, and a BBQ which was kindly run by the College Parents and Friends Association.</p><p>Open Evening has proven to be a wonderful event for the whole community over the past four years. It has provided the local and wider community with an exciting opportunity to feel welcomed and experience the commitment to quality teaching and learning of staff and students. St Mary's intends to continue this tradition for many years to come. <br></p><br></div><div><a title="Open Evening 2018 Facebook event info" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/563534327350004/"><img src="/News-%26-Events/PublishingImages/SMC%20Opening%20Evening%20Poster%202018%20(Small).jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /></a> <br></div><p><br> </p> | | | | |
| ATSI Teaching Scholarship | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/ATSI-Teaching-Scholarship.aspx | ATSI Teaching Scholarship | <p>On Thursday 24 May 2018, Tahnae Hunter, a former St Mary's College student was presented an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI), Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) Teaching Scholarship at the College. Visiting guests from BCE attended the College to present the scholarship as well as Aboriginal elder Aunty Karen.<br></p><p>Tahnae, is currently studying a Bachelor of Physical Education (Secondary) at QUT in Brisbane. This prestigious scholarship will enable Tahnae to be encouraged and supported through Brisbane Catholic Education to become a successful teacher with a dedicated mentor. His mentor is Phil McGahan from St Mary's College. Part of the scholarship enables Tahnae to work in a BCE school as a school support officer. He is currently working at Mt Maria College in Brisbane one day a week in conjunction with his university studies. Part of his responsibilities include rugby league coaching and support work.</p><p>The reasons that Tahnae has been selected for this scholarship are due to his strong work ethic, community involvement and dedication to developing capacity in others. Some of his efforts and achievements include completing a school based Cert III in Sports and Recreation with the Australian Rugby League, receiving outstanding feedback from primary school teachers on his ability to develop a rapport with primary school children; he attended St Mary's College and graduated Year 12 in 2017; he was Archer House Captain at the College where he was an inspiration to his fellow Archer students and a great role model for being involved in all aspects of college life for example the College musical, sport, house activities to name just a few. He was the open rugby league captain last year and coached the under 13 rugby league team in 2016. He was a leader of the Deadly Choices program. He always led the College with the Acknowledgement of Country at assemblies and important occasions. The College assisted Tahnae in becoming an Indigenous volunteer at the Commonwealth Games this year, which was well deserved considering the extent of his community and sporting involvement.</p><p>Tahnae is an inspiration to his peers in the wider community and St Mary's College is very proud of his achievements. <br></p><p><img src="/News-%26-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/PublishingImages/Tahnae%20Hunter%20scholarship%20(12)%20(Small).jpg" alt="Tahnae Hunter scholarship (12) (Small).jpg" class="ms-rteImage-2" style="margin:5px;width:634px;" /><br></p><p><img src="/News-%26-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/PublishingImages/Tahnae%20Hunter%20(Small).jpg" alt="Tahnae Hunter (Small).jpg" class="ms-rteImage-2" style="margin:5px;" /><br><br></p> | | | | |
