Principal's Welcome

Dear Parents and Carers,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to St Mary's Primary School, Moruya. Our school is a Catholic co-educational institution within the Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn, situated on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. With an enrolment of 180 students from Kindergarten to Year 6, St Mary's has been part of the Moruya community since its founding in 1857 by the Good Samaritan Sisters. The Sisters not only brought Catholic education to the Moruya area, but also educated children from surrounding rural communities, some of whom boarded at the convent. St Mary's continues to honour the legacy of the Good Samaritan Sisters, guided by their motto: “In all things my God be glorified.”

We acknowledge the Brinja Yuin people, the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is located. We pay our respects to Elders past and present of Djuwin Country and extend this respect to all Aboriginal people in our community. We are proud to welcome you to St Mary’s.

At St Mary's, we believe one of the greatest gifts we can offer our students is Faith. Our educational approach is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, our greatest teacher. We are dedicated to providing a high-quality, contemporary Catholic education, tailored to meet the unique needs of each student. Every child brings a range of experiences to the classroom, including cultural, emotional, spiritual, and social perspectives. As educators, it is our responsibility to engage, challenge, support, and nurture the growth of the whole child.

Our dedicated staff is committed to supporting your child throughout their Primary school journey. The Catholic community of the Archdiocese encourages us to share with parents the sacred responsibility of fostering the educational, spiritual, and emotional development of young people in our care.

We value the vital role that parents play in their children’s educational success and make it a priority to collaborate closely with you in all aspects of school life. Effective communication between home and school is essential, and we offer regular parent-teacher meetings to help enhance understanding of how children learn and how we can best support their growth and development.

The future of education is bright, and St Mary's embraces the exciting challenges ahead. Our school implements evidence-based instruction, grounded in The Simple View of Reading and Cognitive Science, which informs our teaching practices and classroom strategies. We are committed to providing high-quality learning programs that ensure our teachers meet the needs of students in the 21st century. Our programs are designed to challenge, motivate, and inspire both students and teachers to reach their full potential in a positive, safe, and supportive environment.

St Mary’s is a Catholic school for all, where every student is encouraged to achieve their academic potential.

I am truly blessed to be leading St Mary’s, and I am delighted by your interest in our wonderful school. Please contact our Office for a meeting and a school tour.  

Warm regards,

Johanna Wain
Principal