After an extraordinary 40-year career dedicated to educating and shaping young minds at our College, beloved teacher Bette Lake is retiring this year. Her unwavering commitment, passion for education, and profound impact on generations of students have left an indelible mark on our college and our wider community. Bette began her journey with St Mary’s […]
The festive spirit came alive this Christmas season as students from our College and our Parish community of Our Lady Queen of Peace participated in a heart warming Parish Nativity Christmas story. Thanks to our Parish community and the tireless efforts of our wonderful parents, children from our Parish beautifully showcased the timeless story of
Four of our Follow the Dream Year 10 and 11 students recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a STEM immersion in Melbourne provided by the Polly Farmer Foundation and Rio Tinto. This enriching experience, with a strong focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), provided our students with valuable insights, hands-on learning
Our community of St Mary’s College, alongside the broader Broome, Kimberley and wider Australia community, came together in a spirit of joy and reverence to celebrate the historic installation of the third Bishop of Broome. The ceremony, held on the beautiful grounds of our College, marked a significant milestone for the Diocese of Broome and
As a Year 10 student, I never imagined I’d have the chance to visit Canberra, meet inspiring leaders, and gain insights into how our country operates—but that’s exactly what happened thanks to the incredible Country to Canberra Power Trip program. The journey began with a whirlwind of excitement as a group of 15 students selected
This term, three staff members represented St Mary’s College at the Yadha Muru Darwin Symposium, an event bringing schools together from across Australia dedicated to fostering community empowerment, strengthening school partnerships, and driving positive change in Indigenous education. The symposium was attended by over one hundred educators and leaders from multiple schools and communities to
The Pilbara Kimberley University Centre (PKUC) recently concluded an innovative research project that saw Broome-based students and athletes explore the connection between STEM and sports. Coordinated by Fiona Sharpe the STEM in Sport Research Project: Human Energy Systems ran over two school terms, focusing on how scientific principles can enhance athletic performance. The project provided
St Mary’s College recently celebrated the success of its Mamalyjuran Nilabarri Middle Leaders’ Program, an initiative dedicated to enhancing Christ centred leadership and cultural awareness among our middle leaders across our K-12 College. Developed in partnership with our Parish Priest, CEWA cultural advisors and teaching and learning and school improvement consultants, along with our college’s
Today, St Mary’s College celebrated WA Canteen Day by recognising and celebrating our amazing canteen staff with Certificates of Appreciation and a delicious cake prepared by our talented food technology students! Our dedicated canteen team goes above and beyond to provide tasty and nutritious meals to our students every day. We are incredibly grateful for
Celebrating our fabulous Canteen Staff on WA Canteen Day! Read More »
St Mary’s College is thrilled to announce that student Dann Oswald was awarded a Certificate of Merit for his outstanding performance in Dynamic Storytelling at YOHFEST 2024. YOHFEST, one of Western Australia’s premier youth performing arts festivals, drew fierce competition from across the state, with only seven solo or duo finalists making it to the
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