Pastoral
Ensuring that students are nurtured is an important aspect of St Mary’s.
Each student is considered to be part of our family and is expected to respect and care for each other, staff and their environment. We are regularly in contact with parents to ensure that we are working with the student’s home to achieve the best of care for them.
To achieve this at St Mary’s we have:
Vertical Form Classes
Our form classes include students from Years 9-13. This enables older students to provide both leadership and support for the younger students. Each class has a Form Teacher and families are encouraged to contact their daughter's Form Teacher or Dean if they have any queries or concerns.
The 2012 Form Teachers are:
Fleming A Geoff Rodley
Fleming B Christine Hucker
Roberton A
Roberton B Sheree Asi
Stanford A Michael Stevens
Stanford B Margaret Thompson
Wilson A Rick Wood
Wilson B Barry Skinner
Deans
Each year level has a Dean who monitors both academic and social progress of each student in their form. Once a fortnight there is a Dean’s meeting which gives an opportunity to work with the students on a variety of topics from study skills through to relationships. Families are encouraged to contact their daughter's Dean or Form Teacher if they have any concerns or queries.
The Deans for 2012:
Year 9 Elizabeth Higgs
Year 10
Year 11 Caroline Gonouya
Year 12 Matt Coleman
Year 13 Maria Taylor
Chaplain
The chaplain is not only responsible for the spiritual development of the students but is also available for pastoral care both in the Hostel and in the school.
Big Sisters
When Year 9 students start at St Mary's each one is allocated a Big Sister from Year 13. The Year 13 students guide little sisters and provide a listening ear when needed throughout the year.
Matrons
The Matrons receive professional development on the needs of teenage girls and are actually all mothers themselves. They are very capable and empathetic.