St Margaret's School, Maribyrnong
67 The Esplanade, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Telephone: (03) 9318 1339
Principal: John Rudd
Email: principal@smmaribyrnong.catholic.edu.au
History
St Margaret's Parish Primary School began in 1957 with two portable classrooms. In 1961 the first brick classroom was built and catered for Preps/1/2/3 children. At the time, a Sister from the 'Our Lady of Sion Convent' was appointed to teach and direct the school. The Midway Hostel was a powerful influence on the number of children attending St Margaret's school. The first census conducted in the early 1960's revealed that 24 languages were spoken in the school and that many of these residents were residents of the hostel. Today St Margaret's is still a very multi-cultural school with many different nationalities present.
Today
Education in the 21st Century is in a state of constant change, which lays down a challenge to students, parents and all staff. At St. Margaret’s school we have a dynamic curriculum that promotes contemporary learning. Within this context we strive to promote our motto of “Knowledge, Faith, Compassion and Community”.
Keeping this in mind we see St. Margaret’s school as a place where we:
- promote the growth of the whole person, acknowledging and celebrating that we learn at different rates;
- strive to be a welcoming community that aims for educational excellence;
- are proudly Catholic, celebrating rituals and traditions;
- teach Christian values based on the Gospels;
- teach the values of respect, integrity, acceptance of difference, friendliness, co-operation and support;
- emphasise the importance of Literacy and Numeracy;
- keep abreast of current ICT, and use it as an effective resource;
- value the contribution and partnership developed between the student, family and school.