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.
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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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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 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.
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| The wreath | A prayer being said, while the oldest and youngest students hold the wreath |
Calvin Green laying the wreath in the ocean
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| Lucas's group with their sand art | Katie's group with their sand art |
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| Deanna's Group with their sand art | Calvin's group with their sand art |
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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. |
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Playgroup, Class 1 and Class 2 doing their under the sea dance
School End of Term Prize Giving, May 2023
Report and photo from Rhyanna Swain
Wow and just like that the first school term of 2023 has ended. It's been an amazing term and the students have worked extra hard to deliver some spectacular work.
Presentation of St Mary's School prizes on the 5th May 2023.
Exam candidates, Ryan and Tristan have started their exams. They have worked tirelessly revising for them and we hope all their hard work pays off. We wish them every success in completing them.
We welcomed back Head teacher Mr Peter Foster after being without him for nearly four years, and we hope he enjoys his time at St Mary's.
On Friday the 5th May 2023 in assembly, there was a prize ceremony. Prizes were given out to the children who received the most awards over the term, the Peter Day Cup was awarded to a pupil who tried extra hard, and a shield was presented for the most points to the Inaccessible House Captain. These awards were truly well deserved.
The prizes for the most awards, the Peter Day Cup and the Top House Shield went to the following:
Most awards:
- Playgroup - Makayla Swain, Noah Swain and Logan De Bod
- Class 1 - Jessie Squibb and Joshua De Bod
- Class 2 - Sophie Swain
- Class 3 - Kailey Swain
- Class 4 - Connor Glass-Green
- Class 5 - Calvin Green
The Peter Day Cup
- Holly Rogers
Top House Shield
- Calvin Green
St Mary's School closed on Friday the 5th of May for 2 weeks' holiday, the students returned back on the 23rd of May, whilst the teachers returned on the 22nd of May for an inset day. We hope the students enjoyed every minute of their well-earned break and we look forward for what Term 2 will have to offer!
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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Page Updated: Archive report |
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| The Tristan da Cunha Education Fund operated from 2006-2021 when it was merged with the TDCA. 13-Oct-2022 |
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