General Information
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Communication - Newsletter & Compass
Stay informed about the latest happenings at school. It is crucial to stay updated by reading the newsletter, every second week.
It is essential that all families subscribe to the COMPASS portal. A reminder after downloading the Compass App, please search Armidale, then choose St Mary's School.
This site regularly provides information to families. Each family is provided with a login. If you have misplaced your login details or are experiencing difficulties logging in, please contact the School Office staff for assistance.
Family Information in Compass
Parents please go into Compass and check your details - address, phone and email details are correct. If any information is incorrect please email smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au with the correct details.
School Hours & Supervision
Playground supervision commences at 8:20 am.
School starts: 8:50 am
1st Break: 10:50 am – 11:30am
2nd Break: 1:30pm – 2:10pm
School finishes: 3.10 pm (All students must be collected before 3:30pm)
Students are dismissed from class at 3.10pm and assemble in the playground for pick up, buses or After School Care. (Pick up 3:10 Rusden Street, Top Gate Dangar Street 3:10)
SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
The school office hours are 8:20am to 4.00pm
Attendance
Parents must notify the school when your child is absent from school. This can be done by entering an Attendance Note into Compass or by emailing (smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au) or phoning the school office (6772 4441). If a student's absence is not recorded by 10 am, a SMS reminder will be sent out.
Please Note: When entering an Attendance Note in Compass, a valid reason must be given. Explanations of "my child will be away" or "my child is not at school today" is not a valid reason for absence.
Punctuality is highly valued. At the beginning of each day, teachers establish the day's routine and provide important reminders. We kindly request that families prioritise arriving on time. If students arrive after the bell, they must be signed in at the Front Office to ensure accurate attendance records.
Students Arriving Late or Leaving School Early
PLEASE NOTE that all students arriving late, or being collected early for an appointment, must be signed in or out by a parent /guardian at the Front Office.
Contacting Your Child's Teacher
Teachers welcome contact from parents, if you need to talk with staff please either contact the class teacher by phoning the school – 67772 4441 or email the school at smaadmin@arm.catholic.edu.au.
Winter Canteen Menu
School Photos
Starting School Open Morning
Our Starting School Open Morning will be held on Tuesday 12th May 9.30am-11.30am. This will take place in our School Hall, 156 Rusden Street.
Kindergarten 2027 students will take part in an experience morning in the classroom while parents take part in presentations on school readiness.
Please RSVP by completing the form HERE by Tuesday 5th May 2026.
Enrolments are now open for 2027 and parents can complete our enrolment application form by clicking HERE.
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Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.