Education news from St Mary's School, Tristan da Cunha and Tristanians studying overseas.

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.

The children with their prizes.

The children with their prizes.

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:

  • Playgroup- Noah Swain
  • Class 1- Jessie Squibb
  • Class 2- Sophie Swain
  • Class 3- Kailey Swain
  • Class 4- Katie Repetto
  • Class 5- Calvin Green
  • Peter Day Cup - Rossilin Behrens
  • Shield for Top House - Inaccessible, Captain: Calvin Green

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.

Kaitlyn Hagan with her History certificate.

Kaitlyn Hagan with her History certificate.

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.

A special thank you to the island pensioners (L to R):

Joseph Green, Douglas Swain, Stanley Swain, Alan Swain, Jack Green, Ronald Rogers and Roger Glass who worked hard to ensure the new addition to the playground was completed in time for Anniversary Day.

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.

St Marys Students proudly wearing their Atlantic Guardian jackets

St Mary's Students proudly wearing their Atlantic Guardian jackets

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, whilst the oldest and youngest students hold the wreath
The wreath A prayer being said, while the oldest and youngest students hold the wreath

Calvin Green laying the wreath

Calvin Green laying the wreath in the ocean

Lucas's group with their sand art Katie's group with their sand art
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
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.

Underwater scene made of play dough

Playgroup, Class 1 and Class 2 doing their under the sea dance

Playgroup, Class 1 and Class 2 doing their under the sea dance

School End of Term Prize Giving, May 2023

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

Sheila Glass retired from St Mary's School in February 2023
28-Apr-2023
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Presentation to Shirley Wainwright

St Mary's School thanks social worker for taking PSHE classes.
27-Apr-2023
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School's Christmas Show 2022

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

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

Association grant provides a computer for every pupil
12-Dec-2022
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