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

Report for the End of First Term, 2024

Report and photo from Rhyanna Swain

On the 3rd May 2024, the first term of the school year ended. There were prizes given to all the children who received the most awards within the term, and the Peter Day Cup for Endeavour was awarded to a student who had worked extremely hard. The children had all worked spectacularly hard during this first term and produced some amazing work.

St Mary's School students with their end of term prizes.

St Mary's School students with their end of term prizes.

Awards were presented to the following students:

Playgroup Makayla Swain and Alfie Rogers
Class 1 Leah-Faye Green
Class 2 Hannah Green
Class 3 April Swain
Class 4 Kailey Swain
Class 5 Katie Repetto
Peter Day Cup Leah-Faye Green

Our exam candidates Calvin and Deanna started their first exam on the 2nd of May, and had worked super hard completing past papers and revising for them. We wish them well with their exams and the best of luck for the future. The second term has now begun and the children have started the topics set for this academic session. We look forward to seeing how they progress and the work they produce.

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.

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