St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rockhampton

26/08/2026

📸 Throwback Thursday – 1987

Taking a trip back to 1987 with the St Mary’s Primary School staff! 💙

So much may have changed over the years, but the dedication of the wonderful people who have helped shape our school community remains part of the St Mary’s story.

Do you recognise any familiar faces? We’d love to hear your memories! 😊

#1987

25/08/2026

St Thérèse of Lisieux reminds us that holiness isn’t about being perfect or doing extraordinary things. It is found in the small, everyday choices we make to love, serve, forgive and show kindness to others. 💛

Every small act done with great love brings us a little closer to the person God calls us to be.

24/08/2026

🐝🌸 Sustainability Tip #27 – Protect Our Pollinators! 🦋🌿

Bees, butterflies and other pollinators may be small, but they have a very big job! They help many of the foods we eat to grow and play an important role in keeping our environment healthy. 🌏💚

We can all help by planting native flowers, avoiding harmful pesticides and creating safe spaces for our local pollinators.

Every creature has a purpose, and caring for even the smallest creatures is part of caring for our common home. 🌱🐝

23/08/2026

🌿 Virtue of the Week – Faith 🌿

This week, we focus on the virtue of Faith.

Faith is trusting in God, even when we don’t know what lies ahead. It is believing that we are loved, guided and never alone. 💛

We can practise faith through prayer, kindness, gratitude and by trusting that God is with us in both the joyful moments and the challenging ones.

23/08/2026

22/08/2026

21st Sunday Year A
Sunday 23rd August 2026

Mt 16:13-20

Image: – This painting, What People Think of Me by Vasiliy Polenvov has an interesting interplay between light and dark. The three disciples are sitting in darkness while light radiates off Jesus.

19/08/2026

📚 Throwback Thursday – 1935

Taking a step back in time to 1935 with this wonderful photo of our Grade 2 and Grade 3 students. 🎞️

More than 90 years later, it’s incredible to look back at the generations of students who have been part of St Mary’s story. 💙

We wonder how many familiar faces or family connections our community might recognise!

19/08/2026

Our multidraw raffle is currently being finalised. If you would like to contribute, please make contact by Friday afternoon. All donations are greatly appreciated.

18/08/2026

“Nothing is far from God.” — St Monica

A beautiful reminder that wherever we are and whatever we may be facing, God is always near. May we recognise His presence in the ordinary moments of each day and share His love with those around us. 🙏✨

17/08/2026

🌏 Sustainability Tip #26 – Share, Borrow or Swap! 🌱

Before buying something new, consider whether you could borrow, share or swap instead. It’s a simple way to reduce waste, save resources and care for our common home. 💚

Small choices can make a big difference when we all play our part. 🌿♻️