St Marys Senior High SchoolStudent Guide

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Student guide · Term 4 2026

The semester, explained for St Marys Senior High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Term 4 2026
Campus terms
12
Local details
8

Academic calendar

Term 4 2026 runs Oct 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

6 entries
  1. Term 3 2026
  2. Term 4 2026Relevant now
  3. Term 1 2027
  4. Term 2 2027
  5. Term 3 2027
  6. Term 4 2027

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Campus language

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12 terms

H

Homo
Short for 'homostretch'; a term used for first-year students (juniors) during their orientation period.
House 1
The dormitory officially named St. Catherine House.
House 2
The dormitory officially named St. Mary House.
House 3
The dormitory officially named St. Joseph House.
House 4
The dormitory officially named St. Theresa House.

M

Merries
The collective name and identity for students and alumnae of St. Mary's Senior High.

P

Phobia
A plastic container used by students to store extra food or 'soakings' from the refectory.

R

Refec
The school refectory where students take their daily meals.

S

Senior
A mandatory title used by junior students when addressing those in upper classes (Form 2 and Form 3).
SRC
Student Representative Council; the primary student government body.
SU
Scripture Union; a prominent religious organization on campus.

W

WIE
Women in Engineering; a club for students interested in STEM fields.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

8 details
Exeat
An official written permit or card required for a student to leave the school premises during the term.
General Cleaning
A scheduled period, usually on Saturday mornings, where all students participate in cleaning the campus grounds and dormitories.
Inter-co
Refers to inter-college sports competitions where the school competes against other senior high schools in the region.
Prep
Mandatory supervised study hours held in classrooms, typically in the evenings and early mornings.
school_canteen
School Canteen
Science Block
The building containing the school's science laboratories and specialized classrooms.
The Admin
The administration block housing the offices of the headmistress and staff.
The Chapel
The central place of worship and assembly for the student body.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Term 4 2026 runs Oct 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
12 approved campus terms and 8 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in St Marys for St Marys Senior High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in St Marys.

Timezone

Australia/Sydney

Student Population

1,856

City Transportation

Public Transit

Sydney Trains Western Line, Bus services

Nearest Airports

Sydney Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

School Grounds Parking

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Campus News

Latest updates from St Marys Senior High School

St Marys Senior High School Transitions to Compass Platform

Beginning in Term 4, the school is moving from Sentral to Compass as its primary student management system to enhance communication for staff and parents.

Oct 12, 2026

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Major Blaze at Nearby St Marys Public School

A large fire destroyed several classrooms and a hall at St Marys Public School. Students unable to be supervised at home were accommodated at St Marys Senior High School during the initial recovery period.

Sep 20, 2026

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School Captains for 2027 Elected

Lilian and Antonio have been elected as School Captains for 2027, with Ivy and Maikel serving as Vice Captains.

Oct 1, 2026

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ENCORE Performance Nominations for HSC Music

Three Year 12 students, Precious, Geraldine, and Elizabeth, received nominations for possible selection in ENCORE, NESA's showcase of outstanding HSC performances.

Sep 24, 2026

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St Marys Senior High School hosted students from St Marys Public School following a major fire on their campus in September 2026.

St Marys Senior High School hosted students from St Marys Public School following a major fire on their campus in September 2026.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at St Marys Senior High School

First day of classes for students, Term 4

October 13, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

The first official day of instruction for the fourth term of the 2026 school year.

HSC Examinations commence

October 13, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

Higher School Certificate examinations begin for Year 12 students.

Year 11 2027 Enrolment Evening #1

October 14, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

Information and enrolment session for prospective Year 11 students for the 2027 academic year.

Year 11 2027 Enrolment Evening #2

October 15, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

The second information and enrolment session for prospective 2027 Year 11 students.

School Council Meeting

October 27, 2026

Online via Microsoft Teams

Regular meeting of the School Council to discuss campus governance and updates.

HSC Examinations Conclude

November 5, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

The final day of the 2026 Higher School Certificate examination period.

Year 12 Sign Out Day #1

November 6, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

Administrative sign-out day for graduating Year 12 students.

Year 12 Sign Out Day #2

November 9, 2026

St Marys Senior High School

Final administrative sign-out day for Year 12 students.

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Email Domain

@det.nsw.edu.au

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