Open Afternoon

We held a very successful Open Afternoon on Tuesday. This is a student-led afternoon for prospective families to come in and view the school. Our girls did us proud and there were many positive comments at the end of the tours. A huge thank you to Year 10 and 11 for their efforts in Period 5, and to the girls who stayed until 5pm to help out. Also to the Friends of SMS for helping with the afternoon tea. 50 Families came through the school.

Film Star - Erin Dean Year 10

Manfeild Cycling

2021 Manfeild 6 Hour Challenge results

Year 11-13 Team - placed 4th rode 63 laps = 189 kms

Amelia Percy, Sophie Goodin, Jaimee Blackburn

Year 9-10 Team - placed 2nd Rode 61 laps = 183 kms

Maddie Stephenson, Charlotte Kirk, Lilly Reynolds

Mixed Team placed 3rd 53 laps = 159 kms

Annabelle Smith, Ellie Macdonald, Gita van der Leek

Three cycle teams of 3 took to the start line for the Manfeild 6-hour race on Sunday 16th May. Teams had a single rider out on the track at any given time and the race is about how many laps the team could complete between 9 am and 3 pm. Riders could decide for themselves when they wanted to swap to the next team member. By the end of the day all teams had clocked up an impressive number of kilometres of riding. The result for the year 9 team is particularly impressive, as these two of these girls have only joined cycling during term 2, and, as year 9’s, were competing against year 10 students from other schools.

The weather was kind in offering a dry day with light wind, but the wind did build up during the morning, and proved to be testing to ride in for any length of time. This meant that all of the riders were very tired and somewhat sore by the 3 pm cut off time. It was a very quiet run home in the car.

Everyone learned some new skills during the course of the event, including Rev Lesley who discovered how competitive some of our girls are! When not out on the track, the teams supported each other and spent some time socialising.

Very many thanks to all the parents who came to watch and support their daughters, and especially to Mrs Kirk for transporting extra bikes. Thanks also to Mrs Penny Walker who managed the teams on the day.

Blessings

Lesley Mouat

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Last Saturday three of our former students, Ellen Hamilton, Fiona Hamilton and Sarah Pitney, were invited to Government House to receive their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award. The girls completed their awards at the end of 2019 when they were in year 13. COVID delayed their ceremony but the excitement was still palpable.

Ellen Hamilton - The Duke of Edinburgh Award has taught me stickability, responsibility and so many other life skills. I have met the most amazing people and made incredible memories.

Fiona Hamilton - I started the award in Year 10. I never thought I would get to Gold and am extremely proud that I have. I really enjoyed the outdoor aspect of the award as well as the service I got to take part in.

Sarah Pitney - It was a great way to get out of my comfort zone and meet new people!