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What an amazing morning we had at the Student Leadership Summit here at Staines Memorial College! We were incredibly blessed to have Daniel Robertson as our keynote speaker, who delivered a powerful and inspiring message on leadership. His words truly resonated with all of us!
It was also fantastic to have students from Livingston, Groves, Warwick, and Staines Memorial College share also a messages, on leadership struggles, challenges and wins. These young leaders showed incredible courage and wisdom as they spoke, offering valuable insights and experiences.
We are so proud of all the students who represented their colleges so well. It was a morning full of learning, growth, and connection. Thank you to everyone who made this event so special!

We celebrated the special women in our students’ lives at our Mother’s Morning Tea.
What a privilege it was to welcome mums, grandmothers, and mother figures for a morning of connection, craft, and creativity.

We had a fantastic day on Tuesday as students and staff dressed up to celebrate Star Wars Day.

Our Chaplaincy groups thrive in Term 1! Across Years 7 to 9, we ran eight weekly groups with 68 girls diving into the book Radical Jesus. Together, we explored surprising truths about Jesus—his birth, his bold teachings, and the way he led and loved—which challenged us to consider why he’s worth following.

This week’s Secondary Assembly was anything but ordinary—and we loved every minute of it! We kicked things off by celebrating the incredible efforts of our students at the recent Cross Country Carnival.

This morning, our college community gathered for our annual ANZAC Day Service. Together, we paused to remember the courage and sacrifice of the Australian and New Zealand men and women who have served, and continue to serve our nation.

What a fantastic way to kick off Term 2 with our Cross Country event on Wednesday. It was wonderful to see students giving their best and friends and staff cheering them on. Well done to all!

Over the last week, we were delighted to welcome 41 students and 2 teachers from Sangyou Kyoto University High School in Japan for a special week of cultural exchange and shared learning. 

Harmony Day at Staines Memorial College was a beautiful reminder of the diverse and inclusive community we’re blessed to be part of. Students embraced the day with joy, wearing their cultural attire or a splash of orange to show their support.

Mr Scherman’s Year 9 science class took a hands-on approach to learning as students suited up in plastic aprons and safety glasses, ready to explore the intricate structure of the eye. With cow eyes as their specimens, they carefully dissected and examined the different parts, from the cornea to the optic nerve, gaining a deeper understanding of how vision works.