Principal's Panorama

Dear Families of SMOTA, 

Week Nine, done and dusted!!!

Cluster Schools Professional Development Day - Monday 25th May 2026

Armidale Catholic Schools has informed all Catholic Schools in the Armidale Cluster, that all staff will be coming together on Monday 25th May 2026 for Staff Professional Development. This will mean it will be a pupil free day on Monday 25th of May 2026, across the cluster schools; St Mary of the Angels Guyra, St Mary's Armidale, St Patrick's Walcha, St Joseph's Uralla and O'Connor Catholic College.

Presentation Day 2026 

Presentation Day will be on Monday 14th of December 2026 from 9:30 am at the Gilbert White Memorial Hall, Guyra. 

Diocesan Art competition: "Mary: Our Mother"

Calling All Young Artists! Our Diocese is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Art Competition: "Mary: Our Mother." This is a unique opportunity for students from Kindergarten to Year 12 to express their faith and creativity. Whether it is a painting of the Annunciation, a drawing of Our Lady of Guadalupe, or a modern digital portrait of Mary’s strength, we want to see your vision!

The Reward: Winners will be announced during Catholic Schools Week (commencing 25th May), with prizes awarded for every Stage.

A Lasting Legacy: Selected artworks will be chosen to feature in our official Diocesan Angelus resources, becoming a part of our community's daily prayer life.

The Details: Entries must be no larger than A3. 

The competition opens Tuesday, 17th March and entries close Friday, 15th May.

Please contact Mrs Nugent for entry forms and full submission details. We can’t wait to see your masterpieces!

“2026 ANZAC School Initiatives”

Koori Kids are delighted to announce their 'ANZAC School Initiative' for 2026.

This year it is a colouring/art competition with some great prizes.  The aim of the initiative is to help students gain a greater understanding and awareness on the importance and respect of ANZAC Day. The initiative is open to all primary school students (K-6). 

Please encourage all students to have entries back to the front office by NO LATER than Wednesday 1st April, so that we can send the entries in the the panel at the ANZAC School Initiatives.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support of our school and its mission.

Blessings until next time!

Zoe Nugent

Principal