Student Wellbeing

We support the social and emotional welfare of students and their families through effective strategies, recommendations, policies and procedures, guidelines and tools that enable healthy personal development in students and contributes to their academic success.

Our MacKillop Model of Restorative Practice is just one of the wellbeing initiatives we offer to ensure every young person has a positive school experience.

How we support student wellbeing

Student Wellbeing

Student smiling in the playground at St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith

Learning at St Mary MacKillop

St Mary MacKillop is a place where curiosity, imagination and love of learning thrive through working together to provide the most effective, engaging and challenging learning experiences for students.

As one of the 80 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Parramatta, we’re working together to transform learning for students in Greater Western Sydney. This means reimagining and refreshing learning and teaching for today’s world and today’s learners.

The purpose and promise of a Catholic education is to inspire each learner - student, teacher and family - to discover a meaningful and flourishing life.

Our approach to learning
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Our faith journey

St Mary MacKillop is a great place for students to grow in faith and learning. We value each student as an individual and share the values of the Gospel to help them discover the hope that is within and to experience a meaningful and flourishing life.

Our Religious Education Program

Our faith journey

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Beyond the classroom

We believe it is important for students to pursue interests to find what they are passionate about. Our school gives them exposure to a range of exciting opportunities to unlock their creative potential, develop a talent or follow a passion.

Be it public speaking or learning guitar, St Mary MacKillop Primary is a place where every student shines.

Extracurricular activities we offer

Sport

Sport is a valued part of a school’s curriculum, contributing to the development of the whole child by providing a vehicle for social, physical, emotional and moral learning. Participation, enjoyment and skill development are the cornerstones of school sport.

Extensive opportunities to participate in sports include:

  • swimming carnivals
  • cross country and athletics carnivals
  • diocesan gala days and sports events
  • Motiv8 sports activities
  • Mini Olympics

Representative pathways are also available through the Parramatta Diocesan Primary Schools Sports Council.

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Sport

Students smiling at the pool during a swimming carnival at St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith
Students reading in the library at St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith
School Uniform

Our students are ambassadors for St Mary MacKillop and wear their uniforms with pride. Learn about our school uniform and how to make a purchase.

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Student holding a ball in the playground at St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith
Before and After School Care

Ambrose School Aged Care, located on the school grounds, offers flexibility and convenience for parents. Specialist staff provide active, engaging and fun programs for children in years K-6. Care is available before, after school, and on pupil free days.

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Student with her mum in the classroom at St Mary MacKillop Primary School South Penrith
Parents as Partners

Strong partnerships between home, parish and school support students to grow in faith and learning. We recognise parents and carers as each student’s most influential, primary and essential educators.

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