​​​​​It is a privilege to be part of the St Mary MacKillop Primary School community. Since joining in January 2025, I have quickly recognised the unique and collaborative spirit here, where everyone works together to shape and challenge our young learners. The people in this community are its greatest asset, with our children being the most precious. Our leadership team, teachers, and support staff prioritise our students in every decision, working tirelessly alongside parents to ensure engagement, progress, and achievement for all.

At St Mary MacKillop, we set high expectations for learning and behaviour. These are communicated clearly, taught explicitly, and reinforced consistently. We respond with compassion, maintaining firm boundaries and reteaching when necessary. We understand that student wellbeing, fostered by positive student-teacher relationships, is crucial for successful education.

Our pastoral structures support the faith and social-emotional development of our students through our house system. This system promotes a sense of belonging and community including but going beyond sports, with activities like student buddy programs, leadership structures, and whole-school initiatives (inclusive of sporting carnivals), academic events, fundraising, religious activities, community service, and social justice activism. These initiatives encourage students to look beyond themselves, aligning with our mission to shape both their intellect and character with St Mary MacKillop as our guide. The close relationship with have with our parish is integral to the success of our pastoral structures.