The Marian News

Principal's Update 

​​​​​​Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Today, 21st November, we celebrate the feast of The Presentation Of Mary, our patron saint. This feast refers to Our Lady's presentation at the temple in Jerusalem as a small child. When she was only three years old, Mary was taken to the temple in Jerusalem by her parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne. There she was taught, lived with other little girls and was cared for by pious women. Mary was happy to begin serving God in the temple and even as a little child, Mary's life was centred on God. On this feast of the Presentation of Mary, let us ask Mary to look over us and give us guidance as we prepare for the holy season of Advent.

 

Staffing 2025

We are still in the process of finalising classroom teaching positions and this may take another week or two. 

 

In 2025 the following teachers will hold specialist positions and positions of leadership;

  • Art- Lynne Richardson
  • Music-Tanya Stewart
  • Science- Jess Parker
  • PE- Andre DeLorenzo 
  • School Sport Leader- Matt Absalom
  • Religious Education Leader- Jayne Brumby
  • Library- Wendy Walters
  • Auslan/EAL support - Jayne Brumby
  • Literacy Leader- Miriam Collins
  • Learning and Teaching Leader Senior School / AP- Jodie Hassett
  • Digital Design Technology- Judy Cleve
  • Learning Diversity Leader- TBC
  • Student/Staff Wellbeing Leader / AP- Judy Carr
  • Learning and Teaching Leader Junior School / AP - Paula Parish

We are in a very fortunate position to have such a wealth of knowledge and expertise in our school. Congratulations to these teachers and we look forward to working closely with them in 2025.

 

Prep orientation sessions

Prep orientation sessions for our 2025 students will be held after school hours on Monday 25th November, Tuesday 26th November and Wednesday 27th November. Information went out last recently informing families of which of these sessions they are invited to attend. The children will be back on the morning of Tuesday 10th December. On this day they will meet their Grade 6 buddies.

 

New Staff for 2025

It is with great pleasure that I announce 3 new teachers who will join our staff in 2025. Rachael Cahill has worked at our school over the previous 2 years as a LSO and will fill a full time classroom teacher role in 2025 after completing her teacher qualifications this year. Bec Murray has worked at our school previously before taking up a position at Beeac PS in recent years and will take on a part time classroom teacher role. Katie Monaghan has worked as a CRT at St. Mary’s on a regular basis and will join our team as a part time classroom teacher in 2025. We feel blessed to have Rachael, Bec and Katie join our staff and we look forward to welcoming them in 2025.

 

As mentioned previously, classroom teacher allocations will be announced in the coming weeks.

Learning Conversations

Learning Conversations will take place on the 3rd and 4th of December. Bookings have been set up on the PAM. Please get in early to book your preferred time.

 

Sick Children

Over the past few weeks we have had quite a few children away from school with gastro. I ask that all parents are vigilant in keeping their children at home if they are feeling unwell, to ensure that infection is not passed on to others.

 

Start Date for 2025

The first day of Term 1 2025 is Tuesday 28th January. This will be a pupil free staff day. The children will start on Wednesday 29th January. 

 

Enjoy the rest of your week.

Michael Mahoney

(Principal)