Psychologist, Therese Sheedy writes...  It's time for your children to resume their normal school routines and time for families to adjust once again....or is it? While this may seem like a cause for celebration, there are a few things to consider before you go popping that cork.

This weekend sees the celebration of our feast day, the Feast of Our Lady Help of Christians on Sunday 24th May. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect Australians’ lives, the Australian Catholic Bishops have entrusted the country to the care of Mary Help of Christians on her feast day.

Click on the links to access a range of information and activities across our community, this week including news & information from the parish and local secondary schools.

While the uniform shop will remain closed at this stage, orders can still be placed.They can be emailed with payment details to Patrice at stmarysaltonauniforms@gmail.com or left at the school office.Patrice will contact you when orders are ready for pick up.

Dear families, There’s a saying that a week is a long time in football – I think now that schools can be added to that category.  How exciting that our way forward has been announced.  You will find the dates and information regarding your child’s return later in this eNews.

With home learing being phased out across the nation, experts warn the transition back to classrooms will take some getting used to - for parents as well as kids.  Re-establing routines, supporting nervous students and reconnecting with friends and teachers are keys in the days leading up to

ENROLMENT FOR PREP 2021 IS NOW OPEN. Due to current circumstances, school tours and information sessions are not available. We are accepting enrolment applications with the intention of parents being able to visit the school in Term 3.

Congratulations to our April Aussie of the Month students - Gracie, Isabella & Lachlan.  Click here to find out why they are so wonderful!

DISTRESS - the feeling of extreme anxiety, sadness or pain. Adjective Synonyms: anguish, suffering, pain Seeing the puppy in pain was very distressing. Sam felt distressed when his Star Wars Lego X-Wing fell and smashed into pieces.

At St. Mary's we are committed to maintaining a culture of child safety. We implement strategies which demonstrate this through everyday life at the school, guided by the documents listed in the 'Read More' section. Our Child Safety Officer is Margaret Masseni (DP & Wellbeing Leader)  

Our Journey...We understand that it is important to ensure and guarantee children’s safety within the community and the school. We also think it is important  that all students know about Child Safety.  So in 2019 the JSC discussed who needs to be kept safe and how we can do that and we decided...