Our vision
St Margaret Mary’s students are independent life-long learners inspired by Gospel values and empowered with a sense of purpose and responsibility. They confidently engage with others and are equipped with skills to adapt to an ever changing world.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to encourage students to become independent life-long learners.
At St Margaret Mary’s Primary School we:
Ensure ongoing professional development for staff
Provide diverse and engaging learning experiences to meet the needs and learning styles of each student
Provide contemporary tools and resources that encourage students to be confident, independent and self motivated learners
Offer students regular opportunities to make choices and encourage them to reflect on their own interests and preferences
Support students to direct their own learning through inquiry
Support students and staff to set goals and reflect on their learning
Students are encouraged to develop the skills to contribute and connect with their wider community
Our purpose is to provide opportunities which develop a sense of purpose and responsibility.
At St Margaret Mary’s Primary School we:
Create opportunities for shared leadership roles within the school community (Professional Learning Teams, Event organisation committees, Student Representative Council, School Captains, Sports Helper program, Buddy Programs, Parish Sacramental Team, School Advisory Board)
Encourage students and teachers to take responsibility and shared ownership of their learning (professional development, Independent Learning Plans, Parent Helpers Program)
Set high expectations for students and establish achievable outcomes
Provide opportunities, support and guidance for independent goal setting and reflection
Encourage school community to take part in wider Catholic community
Work collaboratively with family, parish and community
Our purpose is to provide opportunities for our students to be inspired by gospel values.
At St Margaret Mary’s Primary School we:
Implement school rules underpinned by Gospel values
Provide a rich experience of Sacred Story, Tradition and Ritual
Model and instil Gospel values in our everyday dealings with each other
Actively involve all members of our community in prayer and liturgy
Provide opportunities for our staff, students and families to explore and develop their own faith understanding
Generate awareness and empathy for others to inspire actions in the greater community
Our purpose is to provide opportunities for students to confidently engage with others.
At St Margaret Mary’s Primary School we:
Provide a safe and supportive climate for all members of the school community
Implement processes and programs to enable students to confidently engage with others
Implement a social emotional learning program
Provide diverse learning experiences to meet the needs of students e.g. small group, independent etc.
Provide opportunities for students to interact with others in the wider community
Our purpose is to provide students with opportunities to develop skills that will help them adapt to an ever-changing world.
At St Margaret Mary’s Primary School we:
Provide teachers with ongoing professional development in using contemporary teaching methods, tools and resources
Set challenging and rich learning opportunities for students to develop thinking and problem solving skills
Provide practical and innovative opportunities for students to use contemporary technologies
Support students to be confident, optimistic and enthusiastic learners
Encourage learning and interaction within the greater community (excursions, experts, community action)
