Strategic Initiatives

Learning For Life

St Mary’s College will champion lifelong learning through quality teaching and learning; empowering boys to take responsibility for their own learning and realise their potential.

To achieve this strategic priority, we will:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Strengthen our learning culture by formalising a College Teaching and Learning Framework

Implement a St Mary’s College Learning Passport

Initiate a Year 13 Program at the College

Instigate a “real-time” data learning approach for the St Mary’s College community

Maximise ATAR, QCE, Uni Entrance, VET, NAPLAN and QCIA outcomes through a focus on improvement for each student

Forming Our People

St Mary’s College will continue to invest in the formation of people through on-going professional development of leaders; particularly middle leaders and teachers, and through building capacity of teachers and support staff.

To achieve this strategic priority, we will:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Develop a formation program to ensure Gospel values and EREA touchstones are reflected in College life

Instigate an annual professional and pedagogical development program with a focus on improvement

Enhance the annual staff development programs for new teachers and middle leaders

Develop a St Mary’s College workforce plan with emphasis on recruitment and retention

Implement a co-curricular policy and practice for staff involvement

“I will never forget you, my people I have carved you on the palm of my hand.”

- Isaiah 49:16

Nurturing Well-being

St Mary’s College will continue to nurture the well-being of students and staff and maintain a learning environment that is safe, ensuring that every student is challenged to learn, grow and develop.

To achieve this strategic priority, we will:

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Strengthen the use of restorative practices in the Responsible Thinking Process across the College

Implement programs to increase the capacity of students to support the mental well-being of themselves and others

3. 4. 5.

Design a program that addresses the needs of young men in the modern world, including digital footprint, respectful relationships and positive contribution

Implement training programs for staff well-being

Develop and implement an annual formation program for students involving rites of passage, camps, retreats and EREA touchstones

“Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40