The Fountain

From the Principal 

Mr Damian Messer

Father’s Day Breakfast celebration

Last week, we hosted our annual Father’s Day Breakfast, and it was truly heartwarming to see such an amazing turnout of dads, grandfathers and special people supporting our students. The atmosphere was vibrant and joyful, reflecting the strong bonds within our community. Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the morning so memorable. 

View more photos from the Father's Day Breakfast in this edition of The Fountain: College Life | Latest News

Volunteering at St Mary’s College

We are always grateful for the generosity of parents and carers who wish to volunteer at the College. Please remember that all volunteers must hold a current Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) card. You can apply or renew your registration using this link.

 

Additionally, before volunteering, all parents and carers are required to complete the CET Safeguarding Children Briefing. Please use the link here to access the briefing. 

 

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students.

 

New College phone system

We are excited to announce that St Mary’s College will be transitioning to a new Interactive Voice Response (IVR) based telephony solution from tomorrow, Thursday 11 September. 

 

This modern system will streamline communication, reduce waiting times and ensure your enquiries are directed efficiently to the right team or staff member. 

 

Key features include:

  • Automated menu options: Callers will be greeted with a clear menu to direct their call:
    • To report an absence, press 1.
    • For enrolments, press 2.
    • For all other enquiries, press 3.

 

As outlined in the letter, linked below, this upgrade reflects our commitment to care, communication and community. During the transition, we will keep you informed and provide support as needed.

 

Please find more information on our new phone system here.

Transition to new phone system.pdf

End of term reminder

As we approach the end of Term 3, I’d like to remind everyone that the last day of term will be Thursday 25 September. The final weeks of term can be busy and sometimes challenging, so let’s continue to find strength and resilience together as a community.