Principal's Message

Another Wonderful Week!

It's been another wonderful week at St Mary's, with our school full of learning, sport, cooking, music, art and, most importantly, happy and engaged children! There is always so much happening across our little school, and it is wonderful to see the many opportunities our children have to explore, create, discover and grow.

Looking Ahead to 2027

We are eagerly awaiting confirmation of our staffing arrangements for 2027. I know many families are keen to hear what next year will look like, and I assure you that I will share information as soon as it is confirmed. Thank you for your patience and trust as we work towards the best possible arrangements for our children and school community.

A Long Weekend Ahead!

The long weekend is nearly upon us! I hope it brings an opportunity for everyone to slow down, enjoy a little break and spend some quality time together as a family. Let's hope the sunshine makes an appearance!

A reminder that school will be closed on Monday, 2 November.

Community Connections – Prep to Year 2

Next week, our Prep to Year 2 children will attend the Community Lunch, supporting our local Community House and the wonderful services it provides. These opportunities are so important in helping our children understand that they are part of something bigger than our school. Building relationships, connecting with others and contributing to our local community are all valuable parts of learning.

World Teachers' Day – 30 October

As we celebrate World Teachers' Day, I want to acknowledge and celebrate every staff member at St Mary's.

I truly believe that every role within our school has an element of teaching. Whether in the classroom, supporting individual children, creating learning opportunities, caring for wellbeing or helping our school run smoothly, we are all educators in some way.

I want to celebrate the many voices, talents and perspectives that make up our staff and wider school community. Together, we create a place of care, love, belonging and excitement. It is this collective commitment to our children that makes St Mary's such a special place.

A huge thank you to our wonderful team for everything you bring to our school each and every day!

Sport, Swimming and More!

District sports are on once again, with our children preparing for kickball! We wish everyone participating the very best of luck. Enjoy the experience, support your teammates and, most importantly, have fun!

And can you believe swimming is nearly here? Another exciting opportunity for our children to build confidence, develop new skills and enjoy learning beyond the classroom.

As always, thank you to our families, staff and children for the energy, enthusiasm and care you bring to St Mary's. It really does take a community to create a school where children feel known, valued and excited to learn.

Enjoy the long weekend, stay safe and make some wonderful family memories!