Address: 12 Watkin Street, Robinvale VIC
Principal/s: Andrea Welsh
Phone: 0350263483
Website: http://www.smrobinvale.catholic.edu.au/
Governing Authority: DOBCEL
St Mary’s School is in Robinvale, North West Victoria, on the banks of the beautiful Murray River. As a border community, Robinvale has a close affiliation with Euston, NSW. The two towns are connected by a bridge across the Murray River. St Mary's caters for students from Robinvale, Euston and the surrounding district, all of which are considered growth areas.
Robinvale and the surrounding districts are predominantly farming areas that specialise in the production of table and wine grapes, almonds, olive oil, carrots and avocados, as well as dryland farming. As a rural town, Robinvale has a distinct sense of community. It is vibrant, friendly and proudly multicultural.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1959 and guided by their charism, St Mary's aims to provide an environment where people from all backgrounds feel safe and valued. We offer a quality education that respects and celebrates the diversity of all our students, families and the wider community.
St Mary’s enrolments reflect the community’s cultural diversity. Approximately 40% of our students speak a language other than English at home. Our population includes people of many faith backgrounds, philosophies and world views, which adds a unique richness to our inclusive and welcoming school environment.
St Mary’s has a current enrolment of approximately 300 students and comprises both primary and secondary school components. The Primary School is divided into four units: Foundation, Junior (Years 1 and 2), Middle (Years 3 and 4) and Senior (Years 5 and 6). The Secondary School consists of Years 7 and 8. This composition is unique within our Diocese.
St Mary’s teachers are highly skilled professionals who are committed to their students. They work in collaborative teams and focus on meeting the specific needs of each individual student at every stage of their education and development. Taking a holistic approach, we constantly strive to ensure each student’s wellbeing is maintained and that they learn to their full capacity.
In addition to the teaching staff, we have dedicated leadership, learning diversity and wellbeing teams who, along with other support staff, work closely together to ensure every child in the school has access to the assistance they need to achieve their best. This is well supported by contemporary facilities and an engaging, well-rounded curriculum.