Mission/ Vision Statement

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:

1. Ensure that it comes alive within the fabric of our school

2. Recognise the charism of Mary MacKillop as a model of Christ in our midst

3. Celebrate our Catholic faith, rituals, and traditions through liturgy, prayer, reflection, and

   meditation

4. Display Catholic iconography and symbols

5. Make connections between Jesus, scripture, gospel values, and life

6. Provide opportunities for social justice action for children, staff, and parents

7. Develop and implement induction processes for students, families, and teachers

8. Develop structures that provide opportunities for input, feedback, and review

9. Provide a comprehensive curriculum that is available and accessible

10. Work in partnership with families recognising their rights, responsibilities, and availability

11. Create opportunities to celebrate the gifts, talents, and successes of our community

12. Create opportunities for our community to explore and share their cultural and religious

    traditions

13. Build positive and professional relationships

14. Develop authentic student voice

15. Identify learning styles, needs, and passions

16. Collect and interpret data to shape future learning

17. Establish authentic learning conversations

18. Establish a visible culture of professional learning that is shared with the community

19. Develop a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and best fit practice through the

        empowerment of students, families, and teachers

  20. Develop a school culture that is child safety focussed both on and off school

        property, during and after school hours.