Thank you to our supportive community

Throughout the year, many in our school community sent letters to acknowledge the unrelenting efforts of staff in ensuring learning continuity and connection. We are incredibly grateful for the support and compassion shown by our wonderful St Michael’s community. to uphold professionalism, and one with humanity and warmth. Thank you again to you and the brilliant staff.”

“As a new parent to the school in 2020, this is not at all how I imagined the experience. However, your response to these constantly evolving and unprecedented circumstances have left me in no doubt as to the wisdom of our decision become part of the St Michael’s community.”

“Once again we are very impressed by your leadership, proactive approach and the certainty this gives our children and family unit. Coincidentally I have spent the last two our children (and their families!) in these fast-changing times. Well done to you and your hardworking team!”

days working with the Headspace Board and it has served as a reminder that, the certainty and stability you are providing our children through their continued education and connection with the school community is so important. We are very grateful.”

“I was treating a young patient this week and we got talking whilst waiting for the surgeon (an old Michaelian!). He is now at Uni and when he asked where my kids were at school his comment was “I always thought I went to the wrong school, don't get me wrong, I really liked my school but every person I have ever met that went to St Michael’s is so ridiculously socially adjusted its crazy, they kind of already know how to live in the world - what is that place?” , lucky the surgeon took a while, so I had time to explain :) , when I had finished he said “Man, I wish I did go to school there, it simply sounds amazing, I “I cannot tell you how thankful I am the girls are at SMGS. You continue to be outstanding in your communication and innovation through this ‘COVID-world’. Inspirational and acknowledging all, including the entire school community – it is a remarkable effort – and I know from speaking to parents from other schools, SMGS is certainly outshining in your dedication

“Thanks for your well-considered plan that enables the students to continue learning during this time when events and information are changing daily. Structure provides certainty and mental safety for didn’t know that schools like that existed.”

“I just wanted to say I think as a school you have handled this whole situation magnificently and that a school closure on the 19th of March is such a prudent and forward thinking move. We need to think as a community and not individuals if we are to get through this. Thank you for being such a calm, strategic and reassuring Principal.”