St. Mary of the Cross is a Catholic primary school in the Archdiocese of Melbourne that provides a comprehensive education within the parameters of a 21st century framework.

To bring our vision to life we will:

• Ensure that it comes alive within the fabric of our school
• Recognise the charism of Mary MacKillop as a model of Christ in our midst
• Celebrate our Catholic faith, rituals  and traditions through liturgy,  prayer, reflection and meditation
• Display Catholic iconography and symbols
• Make connections between  Jesus, scripture, gospel values and life
• Provide opportunities for social justice action for children, staff and parents
• Develop  and implement induction processes for students, families and teachers
• Develop structures that provide opportunities for input, feedback and review
• Provide a comprehensive curriculum that is available and accessible
• Work in partnership with families recognising their rights, responsibilities and availability
• Create opportunities to celebrate the gifts , talents and successes of our  community
• Create opportunities for our community to explore and share their cultural and religious traditions
• Build positive and professional relationships
• Develop authentic student voice
• Identify learning styles, needs and passions
• Collect and interpret data to shape future learning
• Establish authentic learning conversations
• Establish a visible culture of professional learning that is shared with the community
• Develop a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and best fit practice through empowerment of students, families and teachers