From the Principal

Week 10 Term 4 - Thank You & Merry Christmas

As our school year comes to a close I would like to thank everyone for their support in 2024. Or recent events such as the Operetta, Christmas Assemblies, Awards Assembly, End of Year Mass, the Year 6 Dinner, Colour Run & the Mini Vinnies Christmas Appeal, reminded me of the importance of our St Mary's community and being together to celebrate and give thanks for the wonderful gifts we have to share and the importance for caring for others.

Thank you, everyone, students, staff, and families who make up our school community, for always supporting and helping each other.  Together we are shaping our students who have lives full of opportunities and have life to the full and who are committed to making sure others have life and have it to the full.

A heartfelt thank you to the incredible teachers and staff, whose dedication has helped our children achieve so much this year. Your commitment to fostering the growth and success of each student is truly remarkable. I am honored to work alongside such a talented and dedicated team.

To our students who each day have worked hard to be the best they can be, striving each day to follow in Jesus' footsteps of kindness, forgiveness, and love.

To our parents, thank you for your partnership. Your support helps us create a nurturing learning environment where children can thrive. I hope this Christmas brings you joy, peace, and countless blessings. May your holiday season be filled with cherished memories.   Merry Christmas and see you in 2025!

2025 Student Leaders Announced 

School Captains -  Sageeth Jayawardena, Sophie Schmude

School Vice-Captain - Connor Coffey, Ruby Brauer

Merici House Captains - Max Sabry, Molly Schmude  

Vice Captains - Maximo Brown, Sandy Stewart

Ursula House Captains - Joshua Walsh, Mya Allingham

Vice Captains Nash Molkentin, Carmen Jayashi

DeLa Salle House Captains - Patrick Duff, Faith Fittler

Vice Captains - Harlo Cooper, Billie Robinson

Delaney House Captain - Dean Repp, Adelaide Abra

Vice Captains - Noah Clarke, Grace Siddell

Congratulations to our 2025 leaders. I look forward to seeing your great achievements next year. 

STAFFING FOR 2025

Kindergarten

Mrs Shani Harris & Mrs Laura Bournes

Year 1

Miss Sarah O'Brien & Mrs Emma Johnson (Monday - Thursday) Mrs Cathy Ross Friday

Year 2

Mrs Dorote Suluma & Ms Pascale Sturzenegger 

Year 3

Ms Tabitha Dowse & Miss Hannah Denniss

Year 4

Mrs Emily Hourigan & Mrs Kelly Walters

Year 5

Mr Darren Lester & Ms Nicolle Shamley

Year 6

Mr Marcel Garraud & Mr Alec Power

Release from Face to Face Teachers & First Call Casual

Ms Sara McNeall, Mrs Leesa Bible, Mrs Carrie Fittler, Ms Camilla Tafra and Mrs Cathy Ross

Choir

Ms Sara McNeall

Library

Ms Camilla Tafra

IST

Mrs Kym Didlick-Godwin

LOP

Mrs Catherine Stephen

AP / MaST

Mrs Louise Reinke 

REC

To be announced

Principal

Mrs Belinda Burton

Office

Mrs Judi Hanson / Finance, Mrs Penny Patricks, Mrs Barb Hosking / Front Office, Mrs Rebecca McCann / Personal Assistant to the Principal & Administration Officer

Grounds & Maintenance

Mr Tim Murray

Canteen

Ms Sonja Simmons,  Mrs Jodi Kratz

Educational Assistants

Mr Joshua Cain, Mrs Jodi Troon, Ms Gen Tavener, Miss Caitlin Honeysett, Ms Jenni Harper, Miss Sophie Troon, Mrs Emma Le Messurier, Mrs Hayley Onley, 

Aboriginal Educational Assistants

Mrs Liz Stahlhut, Miss Emma Widders

Parish Administrator 

Father Damien Locke

Assistant Priest

Father Anthony Koppman

SCHOOL OFFICE OPENS

The School Office will reopen on Friday, 31st January at 8:00am.

STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL

Year 1 to Year 6 Return Monday, 3rd February 2025