A Message from our Principal
Dear Parents and Carers,
Over the last week you may have heard of a few new words coming home from St Mary’s. Words like compassionate, respectful, courageous, resilient and committed. You may have also heard of a 'St Mary’s call out'. All of these are associated with our new Vision and Mission statements.
A team of teachers and parents from the board, came together to review our previous statements and make appropriate changes that represent the schools current climate. Phil Billington, a Catholic leader across 5 dioceses and 4 states since 1972, lead the group in a series of activities to unpack where St Mary’s is now and where St Mary’s strives to be in the future.
It is with great excitement that I unveil St Mary’s Vision and Mission statements for 2021 and beyond.
VISION
St Mary’s War Memorial School is a vibrant and inclusive Catholic School community, inspiring minds, enriching hearts and celebrating achievements.
MISSION
In partnership with families, we are committed to educating children who are:
- Compassionate
Loving one another as Jesus showed us.
- Respectful
Christian stewards with an understanding and appreciation of earth, themselves, culture and social diversity.
- Courageous
Authentic and spirited in their faith, learning and actions.
- Resilient
Adaptable, engaged and confident in their learning and interactions with each other.
- Committed
Creative problem solvers who collaborate with others to become responsible learners.
During last week’s Making Jesus Real (MJR) session I launched our Mission and Vision statements with the students. With the entire school in attendance, I introduced the statements and explored what they mean for us. During the next 5 weeks our MJR sessions will take one statement and unpack it further as the students break into their smaller MJR groups.
Phil Nielsen
Principal