SK St Mary Kuching

🌷 Greetings to all respected parents/guardians and beloved students,

Welcome back to school to all students on 8 th June 2026.

The school warmly welcomes the return of our students after the school holidays. We hope they come back with renewed enthusiasm, in good health, cheerful spirits and ready to continue their learning journey with great motivation.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation with the school. May this school term run smoothly and bring outstanding success to all our students.

Yours sincerely,
School Management Team

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

The school would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Danishya Sanzela from St. Veronica 6 for proudly representing our school on the international stage at the 1st IFMA Muaythai School World Championship 2026.

The championship will be held from 16th to 21st June 2026 and we are immensely proud of this remarkable achievement.

The entire school community prays for her success and wishes her all the very best as she competes among the world’s finest young athletes. May she be granted strength, confidence and excellence throughout the competition.

Thank you Danishya, for bringing honour and pride to our school and country on the international stage.

Good luck, fighter! 💪🏼🥊

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

Selamat Hari Gawai 2026

Gayu Guru Gerai Nyamai
Ngibun Menua
Oohhaaaaa....

Daripada,
Seluruh Warga SK St Mary

S1 : Aspect 1.1 Headmistress as Instructional Leader
S2 : Aspect 2.7 Strategic Collaboration
S5.4 : Aspect 5.4.1 Number of teacher achievements in programmes recognised by the Ministry of Education at the international level

Global Harmony Dialogue Round 2 🌍

📅 Date: 29th May 2026
⏰ Time: 9.00 a.m.
📍 Venue: Via Microsoft Teams

Today, the school leadership team comprising the Headmistress, Senior Assistant of Administration, Senior Assistant of Student Affairs and Senior Assistant of Cocurriculum participated in the Global Harmony Dialogue Round 2 entitled:
“Empowering Students Through Inquiry and Journaling” by Ms Lau Wan Sze, Principal of Bukit Timah Primary School, Singapore.

This meaningful sharing session focused on best practices in empowering students through inquiry-based learning and reflective journaling to enhance critical thinking, student engagement and holistic development.

Objectives:
To gain insights and share best practices in school leadership and teaching approaches that support meaningful student learning experiences.

Summary:
The session highlighted effective strategies in cultivating students’ curiosity, reflective thinking and active participation through inquiry and journaling practices. The sharing also emphasised the importance of collaborative leadership and continuous professional learning among educators.

Impact:
The programme provided valuable exposure to innovative educational practices at the international level and strengthened professional networking among school leaders and educators.

Follow-up Action:
The school will explore the implementation of inquiry-based activities and reflective journaling practices in classroom teaching and co-curricular programmes to further enhance students’ learning experiences.

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

ASLP School Leadership Program

Hello everyone,
Our second session of the Global Harmony Dialogue will be hosted by Bukit Timah Primary School, Singapore 🌟🚀

We look forward to meeting all of you virtually once again and sharing another meaningful and engaging session together. See you soon!

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

S2 & S3.3
🔹 Aspect 2.1 Human Resource Management
🔹 Aspect 3.3.6 Guidance and Counselling Services Management
🔹 Aspect 3.3.7 Psychometric Assessment Management

The Guidance and Counselling Unit successfully conducted a meaningful sharing session covering the following topics:
1️⃣ Personal Financial Management
2️⃣ Healthy Mind Screening Data Sharing
3️⃣ RPM Engagement Session for Guidance and Counselling Teachers (GBK)

📅 Date : 19th May 2026
⏰ Time : 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm
📍 Venue : English Lab, SK St Mary
👥 Participants : all teachers

Objectives:
• To enhance teachers’ awareness and understanding of personal financial management.
To share and analyse Healthy Mind Screening data for students’ well-being.
To strengthen collaboration and engagement related to RPM implementation for GBK.

Summary:
The session provided valuable insights into financial planning, students’ mental health screening outcomes and the importance of continuous engagement between school leadership and Guidance and Counselling teachers. Participants actively exchanged ideas and discussed suitable intervention and support strategies for students.

Impact:
• Increased awareness on effective financial management among staff.
• Better understanding of students’ emotional and mental well-being.
• Strengthened teamwork and communication between school management and GBK.

Follow-up Action:
• Continue periodic sharing sessions and professional discussions.
• Implement suitable intervention programmes based on screening data.
• Enhance collaboration between teachers, counsellors and school management for holistic student development.

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

S3.3 : Aspect 3.3.3 Student Safety Management

School Safety Committee Meeting

📅 Date : 19th May 2026
🕜 Time : 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm
📍 Venue : English Lab, SK St Mary
👥 Participants : All Teachers

Objectives:
1. To enhance school safety management systematically.
2. To ensure all school members understand safety and emergency procedures.
3. To identify safety issues in creating a safe and conducive school environment.

Summary:
The School Safety Committee Meeting was conducted to discuss current safety issues and strengthen safety management within the school compound. Discussions focused on fire drill programmes, emergency action plans, student safety during co-curricular activities, monitoring during dismissal time, canteen safety and school gate security. Teachers also shared suggestions and preventive measures to improve the overall safety environment of the school.

Impact:
The meeting successfully increased teachers’ awareness and understanding of their roles in ensuring student safety. It also strengthened cooperation among teachers in implementing safety procedures and monitoring students effectively.

Follow up action:
1. Conduct regular safety monitoring around the school compound.
2. Organise fire drill and emergency response activities.
3. Improve monitoring during recess, co-curricular activities and dismissal time.

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

S3.3
Aspect 3.3.2 Student Discipline Management
Aspect 3.3.6 Guidance and Counselling Services Management

Program Pendidikan Pencegahan Dadah (PPDa) – Speaker Corner
Topic: Otak Pintar Tanpa Dadah

Speaker: Dayangku Ammara Safiyya

Date: Once a month throughout the school year
Time: 7.20 am
Venue: St. Hilda Hall, SK St Mary
Participation: All teachers and pupils

Objectives:
• To raise pupils’ awareness about the dangers and negative effects of drug abuse
• To promote positive values and encourage healthy lifestyle choices
• To develop pupils’ self-discipline and strengthen their decision-making abilities

Summary:
The Drug Prevention Education Programme (PPDa) Speaker Corner is carried out monthly as part of the school’s ongoing initiative to educate pupils on the importance of living a drug-free and healthy life. Through informative talks, sharing sessions and awareness messages, pupils are encouraged to maintain positive behaviour and contribute to a safe school environment.

Impact:
• Pupils gain better understanding of the harmful effects of drugs
• Improved awareness of the importance of discipline and healthy living
• Pupils are encouraged to make responsible and positive decisions

Follow-up Action:
• Continue organising monthly awareness and educational sessions
• Encourage greater pupil involvement during Speaker Corner activities
• Incorporate anti-drug messages into school programmes and classroom lessons

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching

Standard 5.3
Aspect 5.3.1 Student Attendance - Average Percentage of Student Attendance

📅 Date: 18th May 2026
⏰ Time: During assembly (7.20 a.m. – 7.50 a.m.)
📍 Venue: St Hilda Hall, SK St Mary

Participants: All students and teachers

Objectives:
• To encourage consistent student attendance.
• To recognise and appreciate classes with outstanding attendance records.
• To create awareness on the importance of regular school attendance.

Summary:
The “Zero Truancy Programme” and Student Attendance Achievement presentation for March and April 2026 were conducted during the school assembly. Certificates and recognition were given to classes that achieved the highest attendance percentages. The programme aimed to motivate pupils to maintain excellent attendance and strengthen the cooperation between teachers, pupils and parents in ensuring students attend school regularly.

🏆 Top Attendance March 2026
🥇 1st Place: St Veronica 6 - 96.03%
🥈 2nd Place: St Catherine 4 - 95.16%
🥉 3rd Place: St Catherine 1 - 94.72%

🏆 Top Attendance April 2026
🥇 1st Place: St Veronica 6 - 97.64%
🥈 2nd Place: St Catherine 3 - 97.27%
🥉 3rd Place: St Elizabeth 1 - 96.82%

Impact:
The programme successfully increased pupils’ motivation to attend school consistently and promoted healthy competition among classes. It also strengthened awareness among pupils on the importance of punctuality and regular attendance for academic success.

Follow-up Action:
• Continue monitoring students’ attendance monthly.
• Conduct ongoing attendance appreciation programmes to motivate pupils.
• Strengthen collaboration with parents to ensure continuous student attendance.

Congratulations and well done to all classes for their commitment in maintaining good attendance during the months of March and April. Consistent attendance reflects the dedication of our pupils, teachers and the continuous support from parents.
A big thank you to all parents, teachers and pupils for your continuous cooperation in ensuring good attendance. Let us continue to maintain and improve our attendance in the coming months. Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow and succeed!

Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kuching