Our Vision and Mission Statements

At St. Mary’s our mission is to:

• Provide a comprehensive curriculum in all key learning areas to enable optimum learning.

• Develop skills which enable students to become active members of society.

• Provide a safe non-threatening environment in which children develop a positive attitude to effort, success and failure.

• Encourage an appreciation of the value of life, a joy in living and an awareness of, and respect for, the dignity of each person.

• Work in partnership with teachers, parents, children, parish and wider community.

• Be challenged by Gospel values, e.g. Justice, Affirmation, Compassion, Hope, Tolerance, Peace and Respect in all facets of school life.

• Be open to change, innovation and discernment.

• Work together to develop strategies to preserve God’s creation.

VISION STATEMENT

We believe that St. Mary’s is a Catholic School Community where:

• All are welcomed

• The dignity of each person is valued within a caring, supportive environment

• A love of learning is nurtured so that all students reach their potential

• All are encouraged to appreciate and care for creation.