St Martin's Mission Statement

Our Mission Statement clearly defines what we are on about at St Martin's. It was collaboratively prepared by parents, staff and students of St Martin's in 1997. It is used when policies are developed and implemented to constantly challenge and remind us of our role.

While this general statement offers us direction, its LIVED REALITY, states what we are doing at St Martin's. Under each element of our statement we can identify what we are doing to meet our mission. Below is listed a few of the key actions under each part.

" Australian, catholic, co-educational, primary school "

We organise and structure things in ways that are appropriate for primary school aged children.
We reflect Australian society in that we have boys and girls P-7.
We pray and celebrate our Dominican heritage and our patron St Martin.

" founded in the Dominican tradition "

We celebrate both St Martin's and St Dominic's feast days
We raise money for the poor and sick of our society as St Martin did in caring for them.
We join with the Parish for significant celebrations
We support the Parish Based Sacramental Program

" We are committed to the development of the whole child "

We have a curriculum which covers the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual and social development.
We provide specialists for some Key Learning Areas.
We recognise and try to understand and assist children and families when problems arise beyond the classroom.
" quality learning and teaching "

We provide opportunities for both personal and professional development for the staff.
We care for the individual and special needs of the children.
We recognise that children develop at different rates and support this through our varied learning groups and developmental approach to learning.

" in a nurturing, faith community "

We pray together as a staff, as a school and as part of the parish community.
We work with a Parish- Based Sacramental Program.
We promote a welcoming atmosphere.