It’s been a tremendous and exciting start to the year in team St Martin.

Our yr. 12’s had a memorable and centering experience on retreat and are in full swing into their final year at Damascus. Our House Captains Jessica Hodge, Tyler Bumpstead, Julia Primerano and Nick Fletcher are leading the charge with the “right of passage” year 12 Synchronised Swimming exhibition to be held at swimming sports. This should be very entertaining and a great spectacle. All house members are primed to get involved and have a fun day in the many activities available.

Our year seven’s have jumped into the year head first, taking up the challenge of getting out of their comfort zone and become immersed into the life of the College. Their camp experience was a great initiation into Damascus where they could really get to know each-other and what it means to be a part of the St Martin family.

Ruby Townsing was happy to write a brief description of her experience below.

“I thought camp was great! It was a really good opportunity to get to know different teachers and students, and to explore different activities. My favorite parts were going on the trampolines with my friends and ziplining with different people I don't normally hang out with. All in all it was a great time and a great opportunity.”

A huge St Marty shout out to the St Martin SRC and peer mentors who have been amazing in their support of the 2023-year seven’s on camp and during mentoring sessions. You have been a real hit with staff and students in the way you exemplify the St Martin spirit and carry out your duties to the highest level.

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Congratulations to Connor Fletcher newly voted yr7 SRC for 2023 and congratulations to all 20 nominees who put themselves forward for this great leadership opportunity. Connor joins the rest of the St Martin SRC team of Dilana Romeril, Lucy Gravell, Luke Eddy, Charley Gartlan, and House Captain mentioned above, leaving St Martin in extremely capable hands this year.

Our peer mentor team consisting of Gemma Madden, Kylan Jans, Taya Morris, Luke Eddy, Keeley Clark, Savannah Dalby, Laura Bylsma and Axel Durham have left no stone unturned with their running of activities and helping all students feel right at home in their first weeks of high school. You are all amazing and we thank you sincerely for your work and dedication.

The bake sale was held on Thursday 23^rd with a delicious array of goodies showcasing the wonderful cooking (and shopping) abilities of our students and families. Again our SRC and House Captains were hard at work raising funds for Project Compassion in a great team effort from all Houses.

Also a mighty shout out to the St Martin TA’s and staff who are so supportive of all students in giving their time to create these fantastic experiences and nurture students in all ways in helping them be their best. We particularly enjoyed the meet the parents night and look forward to building strong relationships moving forward.

St Martin House Leaders

Dan Jans and Jayde Tangey