Principal's News

Dear Parents,

Enrolments are open for 2024. The most effective marketing tool for schools is word of mouth, so please spread the word about our wonderful learning opportunities, our positive and supportive community and the excellent growth we are making in our learning. 

Mini Mary’s is set to commence in August, so please let any prospective parents know to come in and book a tour with our wonderful student leaders.

We have a sausage sizzle this Saturday at Bunnings - please come down and support the school, If you can volunteer an hour, we still need more parents at 12pm and 2pm.

Also, don’t forget August 4th for Bogan Bingo night. Come along and have a great time with our wonderful community.

This term, we are focusing on building our learning powers. We are using the ELLI dimension learning powers to build our understanding of what a learner needs to be successful at St Mary’s. The ELLI dimensions have 7 learning powers which we will be focusing on this term to build our learning muscle.

We ask all parents to ensure they are working with their child at home, completing maths fluency tasks and vocabulary work each week. We also ask that you find time to sit with your child and read each night. If you are unable to read daily with your child, we are here to support you. 

We are currently recruiting volunteers to come in and hear students read or play maths fluency games. If you or someone you know is able to volunteer, please let our office staff know or email leadership@smhastings.catholic.edu.au and we will provide you with training and support.

Please make sure if your child is away you ring the absentee line on 5979 1959 every morning your child is absent by 9am. Absenteeism will impact on your child’s growth and we urge you to ensure, unless your child is ill, they attend school every day.

Together we work to ensure the highest of standards across all areas of our school. Please do not hesitate to email me on principal@smhastings.catholic.edu.au or ring and book a meeting with me if you would like to discuss any aspects of our school.

Yours in Partnership,

Gab