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Although predominantly a girls’ school, St Mary's accepts both boys and girls until Grade 13, and currently caters for approximately 770 students from [[Kindergarten]] to year 12. It is located on the grounds of [[St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart|St Mary's Cathedral]], next to the Junior School campus of [[St Virgil's College]]. Boys who attend St Mary's for Kindergarten to Grade 2 generally transfer to [[St Virgil's College]] Junior School Campus. |
Although predominantly a girls’ school, St Mary's accepts both boys and girls until Grade 13, and currently caters for approximately 770 students from [[Kindergarten]] to year 12. It is located on the grounds of [[St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart|St Mary's Cathedral]], next to the Junior School campus of [[St Virgil's College]]. Boys who attend St Mary's for Kindergarten to Grade 2 generally transfer to [[St Virgil's College]] Junior School Campus. |
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St Mary's College is a member of the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia.<ref name=AGSA>{{cite web |url=http://www.agsa.org.au/members.php?PageID=11&Group=State&State=TAS |title=Member Schools |accessdate=2007-09-01 |work=The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia }}</ref> In 2008 St Mary's College celebrated its 140th birthday as a school of the Presentation Sisters. Its slogan to celebrate this year was "St Mary's College. A proud past. A strong future". |
St Mary's College HELLO ALEX MOLE is a member of the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia.<ref name=AGSA>{{cite web |url=http://www.agsa.org.au/members.php?PageID=11&Group=State&State=TAS |title=Member Schools |accessdate=2007-09-01 |work=The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia }}</ref> In 2008 St Mary's College celebrated its 140th birthday as a school of the Presentation Sisters. Its slogan to celebrate this year was "St Mary's College. A proud past. A strong future". |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| Type | Private, Single-sex, Day school |
| Motto | God is the Fountain of all Knowledge |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, Presentation Sisters |
| Established | 1868 |
| Principal | Mr Tom Dorey |
| Enrolment | ~770 (K-12)[1] |
| Colour(s) | Green, Pale Blue & Brown |
| Slogan | "Positive Values for Tomorrow's Women" |
| Website | www.smc.tas.edu.au |
St Mary's College is a private, Catholic, day school for girls, located on the northern city fringe of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia.
Although predominantly a girls’ school, St Mary's accepts both boys and girls until Grade 13, and currently caters for approximately 770 students from Kindergarten to year 12. It is located on the grounds of St Mary's Cathedral, next to the Junior School campus of St Virgil's College. Boys who attend St Mary's for Kindergarten to Grade 2 generally transfer to St Virgil's College Junior School Campus.
St Mary's College HELLO ALEX MOLE is a member of the Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia.[2] In 2008 St Mary's College celebrated its 140th birthday as a school of the Presentation Sisters. Its slogan to celebrate this year was "St Mary's College. A proud past. A strong future".
History
Curriculum
St Mary's College is currently implementing the Australian Curriculum in grades Prep-10. All subjects are compulsory in grades 7 and 8. In grades 9 and 10, students choose a certain number of elective subjects, as well as having core subjects. In Grade 11/12, students choose subjects which must add up to a minimum of 700 hours per year. Many of these subjects are prerequisites for university courses.
Co-curriculum
The School offers a variety of after-school activities in both sporting and arts areas. Sports include Hockey, Badminton, Soccer and Rowing. The rowing boat shed is jointly own by St Mary's College, St Virgil's College and Guilford Young College, and is located in Newtown Bay. Other activities include the Junior and Senior School Choirs, the Senior Choral Group, the Senior Concert and Jazz bands, St Vincent de Paul Society, Debating, and Public Speaking.
The college also holds a biannual Arts Festival, which goes for the three days before Hobart Show Day. During this week the students are allowed to choose from a variety of activities that include making jewellery, painting murals, and learning to belly dance. The Long Lunch, a picnic lunch on the school lawns, happens every arts festival, as does "KickArts", a competition in which other local schools may enter their rock bands.
Religion
St Mary's College is located next to St Mary's Cathedral. The College celebrates the Catholic liturgical year by attending Mass.
See also
References
- ^ "St Mary's College". Catholic Education Office: Hobart. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
- ^ "Member Schools". The Alliance of Girls' Schools Australia. Retrieved 2007-09-01.