Student achievements

Celebrating achievement

At Stanmore Public School, we take pride in celebrating our students' achievements both in and out of the classroom. We are committed to nurturing an environment where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential, allowing their unique talents to thrive.

Chinese language awards for Stanmore students

19 Dec 2025 | Languages

Two Year 6 students were recognised by the NSW Chinese Language Association for their Chinese language learning.

Chase makes a splash at State Championships

11 Dec 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student Chase (5/6N) achieved outstanding results at the Metropolitan State Championships, placing 3rd in the Boys Under 12 Freestyle.

Student celebrates big win at The Nationals

11 Dec 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student Anya (4B) and her cheer team placed third at the National All-Star Cheerleading Competition.

Little Athletics Zone Championships success

11 Dec 2025 | Sport

Last weekend two Stanmore students achieved excellent discus and shot put results at the Little Athletics Intercity Zone Championships.

Stanmore on Stage: Celebrating students’ achievements in music

5 Dec 2025 | Music

Celebrate a year of outstanding creativity and achievement with a night of live performances from Stanmore students.

Strategists compete in Stanmore’s 2025 Chess Championship

1 Dec 2025 | Chess

The Chess Championship showcased focus, resilience and a love of strategic thinking across all year groups.

NSW State Gymnastics success

20 Nov 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student, Lucas Hafford-Deboer (3/4A) won first place in the Level 4U Men’s Artistic Gymnastics competition at the NSW Junior State Championships.

AFL Gala Day girls team

AFL Gala Day 2025

07 Nov 2025 | Sport

Today we took three teams from Stanmore to the AFL Gala Day at Tempe.

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Gymnastics glory for Stanmore student

06 Nov 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student, Lisa Fiorini (5/6A), wins silver at the NSW State Gymnastics Junior Championships.

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Young voices speak “For the Wild”

06 Nov 2025 | Literacy

Nine Stanmore students showcased their creativity in the NSW Public Schools Poetry Slam, exploring the theme “For the Wild.”

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Smooth sailing for Xavier at ACT competition

04 Nov 2025 | Sport

After a strong performance in Canberra, Xavier is setting his sights on the National Championships in Tasmania.

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Rising star heads to National Championships

04 Nov 2025 | Sport

Year 6 student Eliza Edwards has qualified for the 2026 Australian Age National Diving Championships.

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State Drama Festival

31 Oct 2025 | Drama

Twelve Stanmore students earned their place in elite public school ensembles and performed brilliantly on stage.

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Stanmore student crowned Australia’s top Junior Diver

14 Oct 2025 | Sport

Congratulations to Lucas Hafford-Deboer who recently made waves at the Junior Elite National Diving Championships in Perth, winning four gold medals.

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Soccer team claims Grand Final victory

26 Sep 2025 | Sport

Stanmore Public School’s Senior A soccer team has won the PSSA grand final, continuing our tradition of sporting success.

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Stanmore Senior Band wins GOLD at national festival

23 Sep 2025 | Music

Stanmore Public School’s Senior Band won a Gold Award at this year's Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival.

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Stanmore rock band to hit the stage at SpecFest

22 Sep 2025 | Music

Our Rock Band has been chosen to perform at SpecFest during the Schools Spectacular - a huge achievement in their first year together.

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Celebrating Stanmore's young musicians

19 Sep 2025 | Music

Stanmore students William T, Marlon C and Marie-Louise M proudly represented our school at this year’s Cantabile Music Festival.

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Growing success in our school garden

17 Sep 2025 | SAKG

Stanmore Public School’s Kitchen Garden program has been recognised with a national award for its innovation, creativity and impact.

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Recorders and strings take centre stage

09 Sep 2025 | Music

Our Recorder Ensemble and Senior Strings performed alongside hundreds of students from across NSW at the Sydney Opera House Jacaranda concert. Read what our students had to say about the experience.

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Red hot debaters keep winning

29 Aug 2025 | Debating

Stanmore Reds impressed with clear and convincing arguments to win their first knockout round against a strong Lewisham Public School.

Stanmore teams debate their way to victory

27 Aug 2025 | Debating

Stanmore Public School celebrated a successful round of the Premier’s Debating Challenge with two important victories against Wilkins PS.

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Balmain Zone athletics results

19 Aug 2025 | Sport

At the Balmain Zone Athletics Carnival last Friday our Stanmore athletes put in an outstanding effort and represented the school with pride.

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Drama success at the Sydney Eisteddfod

18 Aug 2025 | Drama

Our Year 4, 5 and 6 drama ensembles impressed the audience at the Sydney Eisteddfod with their creativity and talent.

NSW Premier’s Spelling Bee 2025

19 Aug 2025 | Spelling Bee

Our Year 4, 5 and 6 drama ensembles impressed the audience at the Sydney Eisteddfod with their creativity and talent.

Winning hat design unveiled

14 Aug 2025 | Creative arts

Evie Coppock was celebrated at the Motiv8sports holiday camp with the unveiling of her winning hat design.

Students take to the Opera House stage

08 Aug 2025 | Music

This week, Stanmore’s own Akira (5/6L) and Xander (5/6H) have been performing on one of the world’s most iconic stages – the Sydney Opera House.

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Success at National Diving Championships

01 Aug 2025 | Sport

Congratulations to Lucas Hafford-Deboer (3/4A), who had an amazing result at the School Sport Australia Diving Championships this week.

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NAIDOC Week Reception

31 Jul 2025 | General

On Saturday, 5 July 2025, Blake Sherriff had the privilege of meeting the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales.

Balmain PSSA Girls’ Football team

Sydney East PSSA Girls’ Football Regional Championship

04 Jul 2025 | Sport

Eliza Rolfe (5/6S) proudly represented Balmain PSSA as goalkeeper at the Sydney East PSSA Girls’ Football Regional Championship on Thursday, 26 June 2025, held at Kareela Oval.

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Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition

13 Jun 2025 | Public speaking

Today, four talented Stanmore Public School students took part in the Local Finals of the Multicultural Perspectives Public Speaking Competition (MPPSC), held at Newton Public School.

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Paul Kelly Cup Regionals

13 Jun 2025 | Sport

On Wednesday, our girls’ AFL team showcased exceptional talent and determination at the AFL Gala Day held at Blackman Park.

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Student represents Sydney East at State AFL Championships

06 Jun 2025 | Sport

Congratulations to Stanmore Public School student Atticus Worsley (5/6T), who has been representing Sydney East at the NSW Australian Football League Championship.

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Student's hat design takes top prize in national competition

04 Jun 2025 | Creative arts

Congratulations to Evie Coppock (Year 5), whose creative flair has earned her national recognition.

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Balmain Zone Sydney East netball trials

04 Jun 2025 | Sport

On Monday 26 May, two Stanmore students proudly represented the Balmain Zone at the Sydney East Schools Sports Association Girls Primary Netball trials, held at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Stanmore student wins big laughs at Sydney Comedy Festival

30 May 2025 | Performing arts

Stanmore Public School’s own Emily Martin (4B) has taken home the top prize at this year’s Sydney Comedy Festival Kids Competition with her hilarious stand-up routine.

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Zone Cross Country Carnival

29 May 2025 | Sport

On Wednesday 28 May, our school proudly participated in the Zone Cross Country Carnival, and what a fantastic day it was!

Royal Easter Show cake competition

01 May 2025 | SAKG

Stanmore student, Vincent Dixon (5/6T), takes 3rd place in Royal Easter Show cake competition.

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PSSA Diving Championships

10 Apr 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student Lucas Hafford-Deboer made a splash at the PSSA Diving Championships today taking home two medals.

Photo of Stanmore students who competed in the Inter-school Chess Challenge 2025

Interschool Chess Challenge 2025

04 Apr 2025 | Chess

This week Stanmore's chess team, Alec, Avery, Darcy, and Miles, took on some of Sydney’s best young chess minds in the Interschool Chess Challenge.

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Paul Kelly Cup 2025

04 Apr 2025 | Sport

Stanmore Public School students embraced the challenge of AFL at this year’s Paul Kelly Cup, showcasing their teamwork, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm in a day of competition and fun.

Athletics championships

Little Athletics Championships

27 Mar 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student Darcy Dennis (5/6S) achieved an outstanding milestone last weekend at the NSW Open Little Athletics Championships at Sydney Olympic Park.

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Mountain Bike National Championships

17 Mar 2025 | Sport

Stanmore student performs well at the GWM Mountain Bike National Championships at Mount Buller, Victoria.

Swimming Carnival

Zone Swimming Carnival results

06 Mar 2025 | Sport

A huge congratulations to our amazing students who competed at the Zone Swimming Carnival at Ashfield Aquatic Centre yesterday.

Primary Drama Ensembles

Arts Unit Primary Drama Ensembles

28 Feb 2025 | Drama

Congratulations to our students selected for the 2025 Arts Unit Primary Drama Ensembles.

National Cheerleading Championships 2024

National Cheerleading Championships

24 Feb 2025 | Sport

In December, Anya Nadezhkin (Year 4) and her team, Rogue, from Sydney All-Star Cheerleading, competed in the Australian All-Star Cheer Federation Nationals on the Gold Coast.

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Operation Art 2024

12 Dec 2024 | Creative arts

Budding young artist, Penelope Jones (KB), receives an award for her artwork in this year’s Operation Art program.

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Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships

03 Dec 2024 | Sport

Congratulations to Bo H (2P), who competed in the Discus event at the Little Athletics NSW Zone Championships on 1 December at ES Marks Athletics Field.

Chess Championship 2024

Chess Championship 2024

28 Nov 2024 | Chess

Alec R emerges as champion in the thrilling 2024 Stanmore Chess Championship, with tough competition from all players.

Nicest Kids in Town

Nicest Kids in Town

27 Nov 2024 | Performing arts

Our Stage 2 students' Dance Team entertained the school with their performance of ‘Nicest Kids in Town’ from the iconic musical Hairspray.

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Stanmore Kids Giving Back

19 Nov 2024 | General

Our school principal recently received a message from the CEO of the charity Kids Giving Back about the positive impact of Stanmore students.

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ACT Sailing Regatta

05 Nov 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student competes in annual ACT Sailing Regatta at Lake Burley Griffin.

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State Gymnastics Championship success

28 Oct 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student takes top award at NSW State Gymnastics Championships over the weekend.

PSSA State Cricket Championships

PSSA State Cricket Championships

18 Oct 2024 | Sport

This week, Stanmore Public School’s Hugh Brigden (5/6N) is proudly representing Sydney East at the PSSA State Cricket Championships in Albury.

Student achievements

AASCF NSW Championship success

15 Oct 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student Anya Nadezhkin (3S) and her team take 3rd place at the recent AASCF NSW Championships.

GreenWay Art Prize

GreenWay Art Prize

12 Sep 2024 | Creative arts

This term, students from 4T have been immersed in a unique learning experience focused on their local environment, and specifically the Cooks River.

Rugby union victory

Rugby Union U11’s Grand Final Victory

10 Sep 2024 | Sport

Over the weekend Stanmore students, Xavier A (4/5B) and Hamish W (5/6H) celebrated victory with their Inner West Rugby Union team.

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

Hawkesbury Eisteddfod

28 Aug 2024 | Drama

Stanmore student Isla S (5/6L) awarded 1st place at the Hawkesbury Eisteddfod drama competition.

Primary Rugby Union Championship

Primary Rugby Union Championship

23 Aug 2024 | Sport

Stanmore student Nathan S (5/6A) was invited to take part in the NSWPSSA Primary Rugby Union Championship as a member of the U12 Sydney East PSSA team.

Spelling bee

NSW Spelling Bee regional finals

21 Aug 2024 | Spelling Bee

Stanmore student Evie S (3/4B) recently represented our school at the NSW Premier's Spelling Bee regional finals.

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Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival success

16 Aug 2024 | Music

Stanmore's Senior Band takes out silver at the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival.

Celebrating Achievement

Stanmore alumnus sporting success

16 May 2024 | Sport

Stanmore Public School alumnus, Caiden Cleary, picked to play for the Sydney Swans.