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. [nggallery id=51]
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
Congratulations to Ellen in year 12 who has just been selected in the born 95 Australian water polo team. This is a wonderful achievement and Ellen thoroughly deserves this selection. She has trained very hard for many years now and is rewarded with this fantastic selection. Well done, Ellen
17 July 2013
Congratulations to our senior debaters, Emilia, Katie, Anna and Olivia who won the Quarter-Final of the CSDA debating competition against Loreto Normanhurst at the end of last term. Supporters are most welcome to attend the Semi-Final of the competition to be held this Friday evening, July 19, at Christian Brothers’
16 July 2013
Congratulations to the 25 SSC Badminton players who attended our 2nd SBA Gala Day on Sunday. Special congratulations to the Santa Cream Team of Kate Grimshaw, Anna Hamoy, Alouise Somera and Dixie Canoza for bringing home the winners’ trophy for the Plate Division. Well done girls!!
17 June 2013
Congratulations to our 9 SSC Cross Country Runners who competed at NSW CCC & NSW CPS Cross Country Championships on Friday at Eastern Creek. Special congratulations to Lara Bosnich, Year 7, in 10th place, Emily Moloney, Year 4, in 6th place and Hannah Moloney, Year 6, in 1st place. These
17 June 2013