St Mary's Primary School shines

MYRTLEFORD'S St Mary’s Primary School has been educating children in Myrtleford for over a century, providing Catholic education which focusses on the whole child. St Mary’s students are well-rounded, excelling not only academically but also in a variety of extracurricular activities that showcase the diverse gifts and talents of its students. It has achieved exceptional results in NAPLAN over consecutive years and recently received recognition as one of the highest performing schools in the region. This success can be attributed to the dedicated educational staff and a school-wide commitment to structured, explicit teaching. Principal Andrea O’Connor, said the school is incredibly proud of its students' accomplishments, both in academics and their extracurricular endeavours. "Our goal is every child at St Mary’s flourishes and at the completion of their educational journey, they have reached their full potential and are ready to contribute to the wider community," she said. Last week, the Year 4 mixed freestyle relay team competed at the state level of the School Sport Victoria competition, placing sixth overall and taking 14 seconds off their speed time from regionals. In addition to strength in sport, St Mary’s excels in a range of areas including the performing arts. The school choir recently performed at the ANZAC Day Commemoration and will be competing at the Albury Wodonga Eisteddfod later this year, where they have placed first in the small school division for the past several years. Ms O'Connor said fostering inclusivity and a sense of community is what makes St Mary’s special. “St Mary’s is a Catholic school and lives by the Gospel values of compassion and caring for the whole child,” she said. “All children and families are welcome at St Mary’s and children don’t have to be Catholic to be welcomed to our school community. "We prioritise the intellectual, spiritual, social, emotional and physical growth of each student, aiming to instill values and a sense of purpose to be our best selves and to support those around us. “Parents considering St Mary’s for their children can expect an environment where every student is encouraged to thrive, both in and out of the classroom. "With an array of opportunities to explore and excel, the school continues to prepare its students for success both school and beyond.” Enrolments for 2026 are now open. Open Days for future Foundation families will be held in May and August, with a Parent Information Night in June. For more information or to book a visit at any time, phone the school office on (03) 5752 1808.

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