| 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> | | | | |
| Young Innovators | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Young-Innovators.aspx | Young Innovators | <p style="margin-bottom:6px;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#1d2129;font-size:14px;">The winners for the Fraser Coast Libraries Young Innovators Symposium Bronze were awarded on 18 May 2018 at the College. Congratulations on getting first place to Alexander and Lachlan! They received a set of virtual reality glasses each donated by Telstra. The runners up were Bet, Ellie, Allan, Maddelyn and Gorgia. They each received a $20 iTunes card donated by Telstra.<br></p><p style="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px;display:inline;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#1d2129;font-size:14px;">The aim of the competition was to find a digital solution to create, communicate and construct ways this community can increase accessibility, opportunities and well-being. Their ideas will be workshopped at the Young Innovators Start-up Workshop presented by Scott Millar on the 8th of June.</p><div><p style="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px;display:inline;font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;color:#1d2129;font-size:14px;"><img src="/News-%26-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/PublishingImages/Young%20Innovators%202018.JPG" alt="Young Innovators 2018.JPG" class="ms-rteImage-2" style="margin:5px;width:534px;height:297px;" /><br><img src="/News-%26-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/PublishingImages/Young%20Innovators%20group%20cropped.JPG" alt="Young Innovators group cropped.JPG" class="ms-rteImage-2" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><p><br></p></div> | | | | |
| Prestigious Science Prize Awarded | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Prestigous-Science-Prize-Prize-Awarded-to-St-Mary's-College-Student.aspx | Prestigious Science Prize Awarded | <div class="ms-rteStyle-Normal ms-rteThemeFontFace-2 ms-rteFontSize-2"><table align="center" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><td align="left" valign="top" style="padding:0cm 9pt;border:#f0f0f0;background-color:transparent;"><p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>College captain Thomas Groth has been recognised for his excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics by receiving the Peter Doherty Student Excellence Award for 2017.</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>The Peter Doherty Awards recognise students, teachers, support officers and schools across Queensland who demonstrate outstanding and innovation contributions in STEM. In 2017 the awards received over 125 applicants across all categories with only 25 awards being presented at the awards ceremony. Peter Doherty was a Brisbane born Nobel Prize winner and the awards in their 14</span>th<span> year recognise and support those who have demonstrated excellence.</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>Student applicants need to be studying at least two STEM subjects in Year 12 and be achieving a Very High in those STEM subjects. Thomas is studying 4 of his 6 subjects in STEM subject and is achieving a Very High in all of them.</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>Miss Amy Peen, Thomas’ physics teacher comments “You don’t often get an opportunity to teach students like Thomas and I feel privileged to be able to”.</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>“Not only is Thomas a high achieving student he is also a great leader. We are very proud of his achievements not only in the class room but as a young man in our community” says Principal St Mary’s College, Mr Graham Meertens.</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>The prize also includes $5000 which Thomas can put towards his further education. “I intend to study a dual degree in engineering and business next year in Brisbane and the prize money will assist me in achieving my goals” said Thomas. “I was shocked at being recognised for such a prestigious award”</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>Thomas stated that his passion for STEM and innovation “started with HPV in year 8 and I saw how much engineering goes into the bikes so I got hooked. I also then competed in the Science and Engineering Challenge in Year 9 and 10. In year 10 I was in the bridge building group and we won that section”</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>“I have been lucky at St Mary’s to be able to do a wide variety of extra-curricular activities in STEM and this has enabled me to appreciate the science in everyday life. I thank the teachers that have provided me with these opportunities.”</span></span></p>
<p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span>St Mary’s College has a proud tradition of excellence in STEM and wishes Thomas and all students in Year 12 well for the remainder of the year.</span></span><span><span><br></span></span></p><p class="ms-rteElement-P"><span><span><img alt="Tom Groth with parents SMALL.jpg" src="/News-%26-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/PublishingImages/Tom%20Groth%20with%20parents%20SMALL.jpg" class="ms-rteImage-2" style="margin:5px;" /><br></span></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></div> | | | | |
| Open Evening 2018 | | http://www.smcm.qld.edu.au/News-&-Events/SMC-Top-News-Stories/Pages/Open-Evening-2018.aspx | Open Evening 2018 | <div>St Mary's College would like to warmly extend an invitation to everyone in the Fraser Coast and wider communities, to come along to Open Evening on Friday 20th April.<br></div><div><br> </div><div>We are proud members of the Maryborough community so it is important for us to hold an event that can be enjoyed by all – young and old. Whether you are after a relaxed evening of family-friendly entertainment, or seeking to be informed about how your child can benefit from what our College can offer, we can assure you our staff and students will cater to your needs.</div><div><br> </div><div>Some of the highlights of the evening will be:</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Guided tours of our facilities</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Static and interactive displays</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>BBQ Dinner available</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Addams Family Musical – sneak peak!</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Live music performances by our students</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre;"> </span>Meet our new Principal</div><div><br> </div><div>The grand finale of the evening will be the laser light show at 8pm – not too late for the little ones. </div><div><br> </div><div>Open Evening is also a great opportunity for those families who are looking to be better informed in their decision of which school to send their child to. We invite you to explore the school grounds and witness our wonderful resources being used by the staff and students. It is an opportunity to visually see the endless possibilities that could be offered to your child when they begin their secondary education.</div><div><br> </div><div>See you at Open Evening!<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> | | | | |
