Our mission

St. Mary of the Cross is a Catholic primary school in the Archdiocese of Melbourne that provides a comprehensive education within the parameters of a 21st-century framework.

To bring our vision to life we will:

• Ensure that it comes alive within the fabric of our school
  
  
• Recognise the charism of Mary MacKillop as a model of Christ in our midst
  
  
• Celebrate our Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions through liturgy, prayer, reflection, and meditation
  
  
• Display Catholic iconography and symbols
  
  
• Make connections between Jesus, scripture, gospel values, and life
  
  
• Provide opportunities for social justice action for children, staff, and parents
  
  
• Develop and implement induction processes for students, families, and teachers
  
  
• Develop structures that provide opportunities for input, feedback, and review
  
  
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum that is available and accessible
  
  
• Work in partnership with families recognising their rights, responsibilities, and availability
  
  
• Create opportunities to celebrate the gifts, talents, and successes of our community
  
  
• Create opportunities for our community to explore and share their cultural and religious traditions
  
  
• Build positive and professional relationships
  
  
• Develop authentic student voice
  
  
• Identify learning styles, needs, and passions
  
  
• Collect and interpret data to shape future learning
  
  
• Establish authentic learning conversations
  
  
• Establish a visible culture of professional learning that is shared with the community
  
  
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and best fit practice through the empowerment of students, families, and teachers
  
  
• Develop a school culture that is child safety focussed both on and off school property, during and after school hours.