The school community joined together on Thursday 16th February 2017 to mark the beginning of the school year.
During mass, each grade received a new class candle, blessed by Fr Peter, that will journey with their class as they progress through the years.
Teachers new to St Mary's in 2017 were also welcomed and given their own candles to symbolise the role they now play in our community.
Our student leaders, Year 6 and 2017 library monitors also received their badges during the Mass, which were blessed by Fr Peter. They pledged to help make our St Mary's community a community that reflects the true spirit of Jesus in all we say and do.
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