Principal (Acting) News

Dear Parents and Carers,

Over the past three weeks, I have had the pleasure of conducting interviews with families of children attending prep at St Saviour's Primary in 2024. The families of these children are either brand new to the school or a current family where older siblings are already enrolled. Regardless of their current afilliation with the school, one of the first questions we ask is, 'Why St Saviour's Primary?' or 'Why do you think St Saviour's Primary will be a good fit for your family?'  I thought I would share with you the three most consistent responses to this question:

1. The positive feedback from a family member or friend who have children enrolled at St Saviour's Primary

2. The welcome and the 'feeling' that they got when attending open mornings and school tours

3. The Catholic option and the values that go along with this

My response to the first point is always that current parents and families at St Saviour's Primary are our best advertisement.  It is fantastic to hear the positive information that you (as parents) are sharing with prospective families.

There certainly is a special 'feeling' at St Saviour's Primary that is hard to describe.  Even though we have new buildings and more on the way, I can only attribute this to the amazing students and staff who have a clear focus on learning and are happy to greet new parents and students as I show them around the school.

It is also great to hear that parents are selecting St Saviour's Primary because we are a Catholic School.  A school where Jesus is present, where faith is present and the education of the whole child is paramount.  It is our aim that children who are educated in a distinctively Catholic school feel that they are valued, feel like they belong and feel that they can achieve success.  

Just a few of the responses that we are consistenly hearing from new and current families, and again, thanks for spreading the word!

School Renewal Process

As previously mentioned, next week we welcome Dr Pat Coughlan (Executive Director - Toowoomba Catholic Schools), Mr Luke Barrett (Acting Senior Education Leader) and Mr Lawson Short (Principal - St Joseph's Millmerran) to St Saviour's Primary for the School Renewal Process.  Over three days, the panel members will be conducting interviews with staff and parents and reviewing multiples sources of information.  A report will be produced after this process that will allow for future planning at St Saviour's Primary.  It will certainly be shared with all community members when available.

Sam Hannant

Acting Principal