End of School Term 2 Report 2023
Report and photos from Rhyanna Swain
And just like that Term 2 has come to an end and Term 3 is about to start. The students have worked extra hard over the last term producing some spectacular work along the way, and the staff have worked tirelessly to ensure that the content of work had been covered within the seven week term.
On Friday the 8th September 2023 there was lots going on in assembly. There was an awards ceremony to present prizes to the students who had received the most awards, to present the shield to the top house that had received the most house points, to award the Peter Day Cup to a student who worked extra hard, to present Miss Kaitlyn with a certificate for passing her history exam, and Classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 were given a certificate of achievement for "tasty perfection" in their cookery lessons. Prizes for awards went to the following:
Despite all the happy moments it was also a sad day saying goodbye to Miss Lucy (Lucy Scott-Kellermeier, Doctor's wife). Miss Lucy has been helping out in the school since her arrival in May. She has been helping children with their reading and helping out in Playgroup and Class 1. In assembly Miss Lucy was given a card and a poem thanking her for all her help and hard work. We wish Miss Lucy well and hope to see her in the not too distant future. |
Term 3 is going to be a busy term for both the teachers and the students. We will be getting ready for the end of year concert and preparing the students who will be moving up classes. We hope everyone has enjoyed their two weeks holiday, and as we welcome the students back we look forward to seeing what the next term will bring.
Jungle Gym and Swings
Photos from Kelly Green
The children of St Mary's School had been eagerly awaiting the 14th of August, not only for Anniversary Day but the opening of the new Jungle Gym and Swings, which has been installed in the school playground. Kelly Green along with her late father had worked to source the necessary materials to make the project possible . The installation was completed by the island pensioners who worked tirelessly to meet the 14th of August deadline. A wonderful addition to the school playground for the children to enjoy.
St Mary's School Celebrates World Ocean Day 2023
Report from Rhyanna Swain, with additional photos from Maria Swain and the Conservation Department
On Thursday 8th of June 2023 St Mary's School celebrated World Ocean Day! It was a day for the children to appreciate the ocean that surrounds them. Lots of activities took place.
At first, there was an assembly done by Mr Peter, a song was sang and the children watched a short video about World Ocean Day around the world. After this, the whole school made their way to the beach where a wreath was laid into the water and a prayer was said thanking the ocean. The children were put into teams and were asked to draw some beach art, something regarding the Ocean and the wildlife that lives in it. This was very exciting for them and the children thoroughly enjoyed it.
The wreath | A prayer being said, while the oldest and youngest students hold the wreath |
Lucas's group with their sand art | Katie's group with their sand art |
Deanna's Group with their sand art | Calvin's group with their sand art |
Once this excitement was over, they made their way back to the school where they did some play dough models of an underwater scene, played skittles, drew the head and tail on a fish and enjoyed lots of food and refreshments. Playgroup and Classes 1 and 2 did an under the sea dance which was done brilliantly by all. They also had to write about what they love about the ocean while the older students wrote poems. Each class was judged on their work and the pupil with the best written work was awarded a prize. The day came to an end, and prizes were given to the individual children and teams that won. All the children were given a bag of goodies, so no one was left out. |
School End of Term Prize Giving, May 2023 |
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Prizes were presented at assembly on the 5th May 2023 to the students who had received the most awards over the term. 25-May-2023 |
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Sheila Glass's retirement from St Mary's School |
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Sheila Glass retired from St Mary's School in February 2023 28-Apr-2023 |
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Presentation to Shirley Wainwright |
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St Mary's School thanks social worker for taking PSHE classes. 27-Apr-2023 |
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School's Christmas Show 2022 |
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St Mary's School presented their Christmas Show to family and friends on Monday 12th December 2022. 19-Dec-2022 |
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St Mary's School supports BBC Children in Need 2022 |
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St Mary's School supports BBC Children in Need 2022 13-Dec-2022 |
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Laptops in use at St Mary's School |
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Association grant provides a computer for every pupil 12-Dec-2022 |
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