We value positive relationships with parents and carers to help develop better social and emotional skills in children. We know that when children are engaged with their learning, they attend school more regularly, leading to better long term outcomes.

For parenting and counselling services, visit the Family Support page, and for direction and clarity on regulations, processes and procedures at our school, read the Sydney Catholic School policies.

POSM Parents of St Mary’s
We are a family-friendly school committed to collaboration and partnership with our parents and the wider community. The Parents and Friends partnership known as POSM is essential, highly valued and represented in various ways including fundraising, hospitality, reading groups and excursion support.

School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council is a forum comprising the principal, parish priest and parents. The council consults, listens and seeks feedback and wisdom from the school and parish community so that these communities work together to achieve common goals. It provides feedback, support and advice to the principal.

School Canteen
Our canteen—Miss Michelle’s Tuckshop—features delicious foods cooked on site and enjoyed by all. Miss Michelle is an industry-trained chef and keeps a healthy canteen for all students. Orders can be placed in the class lunch tub, or in person before school each morning.

Before School, After School and Vacation Care
A before and after school and vacation care program operates through St Mary’s Out Of School Hours School-Care Inc (SMOOSH).

School Uniform
All school clothing items are purchased from PSW (Primary School Wear) at Kingsford. A second-hand clothing store operates from the school.

2024 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 30th January – Friday 12th April
Term 2
Monday 29th April – Friday 5th July
Term 3
Monday 22nd July – Friday 27th September
Term 4
Monday 14th October – Friday 20th December
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2025 School Year
Term 1
Friday 31 January – Friday 11 April
Term 2
Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July –  Friday 26 September
Term 4
Monday 13 October – Friday 19 December 2025
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2026 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July –  Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October – Thursday 17 December 2026
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2027 School Year
Term 1
Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April
Term 2
Monday 26 April – Friday 2 July
Term 3
Monday 19 July –  Friday 24 September
Term 4
Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December 2027
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
VISIT COMPASS
Visit SMOOSH
Homework Policy
Uniform Policy
Excursion Policy
Behaviour Management Policy
Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Policy