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From the Principal Welcome to 2026, Important Events Term 1, Welcome to our Kindergarten students who started on Wednesday 4th February!, Beginning of School Year Mass -  Friday 13th February at 9:15 am in the Cathedral, Swimming Carnival Monday 16th February, Term 1 Teachers / Parents Meetings, Update Family Details, Student Attendance, School Uniform, 2026 National Servicemen's Commemoration Day Service 15th Feb.
Our Faith - Religious Education Banner Photo
Our Faith - Religious Education Beginning of School Year Mass -  Friday 13th February at 9:15 am in the Cathedral, Term 1 Class Mass Dates /Cathedral, Lent 12 days!!!, Confirmation 2026 - Pentecost Sunday  - 24th May - 10am Mass, CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT MARY & JOSEPH ARMIDALE , Prayer , Mass Times, Diocesan Prayer Card
General Information Banner Photo
General Information STAFFING FOR 2026, Communication - Newsletter & Compass, Family Information in Compass, School Hours & Supervision, Attendance , Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Banner Photo
Photo Gallery & Classroom Learning Kindergarten - Welcome to school!, Year 1 - Welcome to Year 1 2026, Year 2 - Welcome to Year 2 2026, Year 4 - Welcome to Year 4 2026, Year 5, Year 6, 2026 Student Leaders, De La Salle , Delaney , Merici , Ursula, Here are some tips for parents to help their children navigate the new school year:, 1. Create a Routine, 2. Stay Positive and Encouraging, 3. Open Communication, 4. Get to Know the School and Its Expectations, 5. Prepare for School Supplies Early, 6. Encourage a Growth Mindset, 7. Stay Involved, 8. Promote Good Study Habits, 9. Support Social Connections, 10. Address Anxiety, 11. Celebrate Achievements
Kinder - Year 6 Learning Overviews for Term 1 Banner Photo
Kinder - Year 6 Learning Overviews for Term 1 Kindergarten Term 1 Overview, Year 1 Term 1 Overview, Year 2 Term 1 Overview, Year 3 Term 1  Overview, Year 4 Term 1 Overview, Year 5 Term 1 Overview, Year 6 Term 1 Overview
Diary Dates Banner Photo
Diary Dates Save the Dates!!, 2026 Term 1 Dates , 2026 Term Dates, Staff Development Days / Pupil Free
Sports News Banner Photo
Sports News Swimming Carnival Week 4, Monday, 16th of February, 2026, School Sports Dates for 2026, SPORT INFORMATION
Library News Banner Photo
Library News A New Role for Mrs Fittler (previously known as Mrs Fitness - PE teacher), Library Days, Book Club, Library Opening Hours for Students
P&F  Association and School Advisory CouncilNews  Banner Photo
P&F  Association and School Advisory CouncilNews  P & F ASSOCIATION, First P & F Meeting is Wednesday 18th February 5:30pm in the Staffroom., SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE             First SAC Meeting for 2026 16 March in the Staffroom
Parent News Banner Photo
Parent News Centacare, Council of Catholic Schools Parents  - CCSP, Catholic Schools Parents Association, Catholic Education Commission, Real Talk Parents Free Membership, Social media age restrictions hub, Good For Kids Snippets
Community Information Banner Photo
Community Information O'Connor Catholic College Community Engagement Evening, ADIG, NECOM , Harlequins Hockey, Armidale Physie Dance Classes, Piano Lessons, CWA 100 Years Celebration, Healthdirect, Benevolent Society
Living Well Learning Well Banner Photo
Living Well Learning Well St Mary's School Learning & Wellbeing, ATTENDANCE - Every Day Counts
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After School Care
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Diary Dates

Save the Dates!!

2026 Term 1 Dates 

4 FebruaryKindergarten Students Start 
13 FebruaryBeginning of School Year Mass 9:15am
15 FebruaryNational Servicemen's Commemoration Day Service
16 FebruarySchool Swimming Carnival
18 February P & F Meeting 5:30pm Staffroom
18 FebruaryAsh Wednesday Whole School Mass 9:15am
20 FebruaryYear 6 Mass 9:15am
23 FebruaryStage 2 Parent Teacher Evening 5:30pm
24 FebruaryStage 1 Parent Teacher Evening 5:30pm
25 FebruaryStage 3 Parent Teacher Evening 5:30pm
27 FebruaryYear 5 Mass 9:15am
2 MarchKinder - NRMA Bus Safety 
2 MarchReconciliation Year 4, 5 & 6
4 MarchQuestacon Science Circus
6 MarchYear 4 Mass 9:15am
6 MarchArmidale Show
11 MarchNAPLAN 11-23rd March
13 March Year 2 Mass 9:15am
16 MarchSAC Meeting
24 MarchSchool Captains Young Leadership Day
27 MarchYear 3 Mass 9.15am 
27 MarchSchool Cross Country (TBC)  
1 AprilEaster Prayer Assemblies
2 AprilLast Day of Term 1
3 April Good Friday
5 AprilEaster Sunday

2026 Term Dates

Term 1

Year 1 - 6 students start 29 January - 2 April

Kindergarten start Friday 4 February - 2 April

 

Term 2

21 April - 2 July 2026

 

Term 3

21 July -26 September

 

Term 4

13 October - 16 December

Staff Development Days / Pupil Free

27 & 28 January 2026

20 April 2026

3 July 2026

20 July 2026

25 September 2026

12 October 2026

17 December 2026