We were very excited to receive news that Bridget, Year 5, had won a Creative Young Stars Program Grant from the Australia Government. The Creative Young Stars Program encourages, supports and celebrates creative, cultural, academic and community achievement throughout Australia by students and young people and Bridget is a fitting
21 August 2013
The Year 9 Japanese class participated in a unique learning experience where they were able to practice their Japanese with Year 9 Japanese students from St Joseph’s College Hunters Hill. The two classes used Skype to practice their conversation skills and interact with one another. Skype in the classroom is
19 August 2013
Our Year 5 parents were invited to come along and “Try Year 5 Mini Maestros” for a day! They had the opportunity to experience first hand what their daughters are learning in Music. We were very fortunate to have 26 families represented. Our parents were very brave and many volunteered
14 August 2013
Children from Mary Bailey House, the Catherine Sullivan Centre for hearing Impaired children and Kindergarten have been treated to a magical musical experience by the College Orchestra. The children had the opportunity to pluck the strings of the harp, bow the violins and get up close to the saxophone, while
12 August 2013
Skeletons, Lungs, the Taste Test and all Matters Scientific There was much excitement for Year 4 students last week as the CSIRO came to Del Monte with a range of wonderful activities and experiments through which the children were able to learn about their bodies. Quotes from our prospective scientists
9 August 2013
Poetry has been chalked on the playground, planted in gardens and has overflowed from each child’s pocket -and imagination- as part of Santa Maria del Monte’s enthusiastic and creative celebration of Literacy and Numeracy Week. With topics ranging from ‘Horrendous Homework’, ‘Summer’, ‘Butterflies’ and ‘Brothers’ children have excitedly posted their
2 August 2013
Last Thursday 25 July del Monte staff and students came to school in their pyjamas to raise money for St Vincent de Paul. [Show as slideshow]
30 July 2013
Congratulations to our senior debaters who have won the CSDA Metropolitan Final once again. This is an outstanding achievement for the Year 12 team, Emilia Anderson, Olivia Fehon, Katie Garsia and Anna Power, who have debated together since Year 7, taking out the title every year. The Final was held
29 July 2013
Congratulations to Doey who once again displayed amazing skill, precision and determination on the golf course to gain selection in the NSW All Schools team to compete at the School Sport Australia Championships. We wish Doey every success in her many upcoming golf events.
23 July 2013
Congratulations to our 3 State Cross Country runners. They competed at Eastern Creek on Friday and with over 100 competitors in each event great results to Lara placing 37th, Emily placing 54th and Hannah placing 5th. Hannah now competes at Nationals in August.
22 July 2013
Congratulations to our Senior Debating team, Katie, Olivia, Emilia and Anna who won the semi-final of the Catholic Schools’ Debating Association competition last Friday night at Christian Brothers’ Lewisham. The topic was “That local government has too little power” and we argued the negative side of the case. It was
22 July 2013
Congratulations to Emma (Yr 12) who has just returned from the International Friendship Series Softball Tournament. Emma was a member of the Australian All Schools team who can fourth out of seven teams. Emma played a great tournament and enjoyed her week with the team and the coaches. Well Done Emma.
22 July 2013