Identity Statement

St. Mary’s Catholic school is a community guided by faith and justice that inspires each person to be the best they can.

Vision Statement

St Mary’s strives to…

• Model and live the teachings of Jesus
• Encourage and foster collaborative partnership with families, Parish and the wider community
• Educate and nurture the ‘whole’ person spiritually, academically, socially, emotionally and physically
• Provide a progressive curriculum for a contemporary society in a safe and inclusive environment

Graduate Outcomes

St Mary’s school endeavours to teach students who…

• have a sound understanding of Catholic faith and tradition
• are passionate about social justice and are active caretakers of the environment
• are lifelong, independent learners, critical thinkers and creative
• have sound literacy and numeracy skills
• are respectful and accepting of difference
• are responsible digital citizens and active participants in society
• have social skills, are adaptable, resilient and open-minded
• feel safe, happy and have a sense of belonging

Our Educational Philosophy

• We believe that the role of the school environment must be diverse, collaborative, practical, supportive and sustainable to allow for all 21st century learning styles.

• We believe that the role of the learner is to be positive, supported, collaborative, and active in their learning.

• We believe that the role of the teacher is to facilitate learning, by providing a learning environment that caters for the diverse needs of students both educationally and emotionally.

• We believe that the role of the parent is to nurture and support a positive attitude to learning.