Events

Vocal and instrumental music students make up McAuley's Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Show Choir (with young men from LaSalle), and Orchestra. Each year McAuley drama performs one play in the fall, one in the winter, and one musical in the spring. Students enrolled in visual arts classes are frequently selected to exhibit their artwork in local venues.

There are two classes for each year group with a total of 420 pupils from Reception to Year 6. Attainment at St Monica’s has been consistently ‘outstanding’ at Key Stage 2 for the last five years. But academic achievement is not our only concern. Whilst we aim to ensure every child reaches their full potential academically, they are also taught that they can be successful in many different ways. This could be anything from being a good friend to being a fantastic musician, sports person or artist, the list is endless! The children are also taught that it is good to make mistakes because that is how you learn and persistence is key! “Strive to succeed in the presence of God!” is our motto and one that fits well with our ethos. The parents of our children are very supportive of the school and this is valued as an essential ingredient for making our school as successful as it is.

Many school principals have discovered the power and potential of using school-wide themes to build school spirit, morale, camaraderie, and test scores. At Lewis Vincent Elementary School in Denham Springs, Louisiana, this year's theme is teamwork and the slogan is "We're On the Same Team." "Themes are a great way to coordinate all activities throughout the year," Vincent Elementary's principal, Carol Robertson, told Education World. "Our teachers and I choose a theme before we leave for the summer. That way,…

Each summer and fall, we welcome new students into the Primary Classrooms and settle into our classroom communities for the school year. To ensure this transition is as smooth as possible, and help parents support their child's transition, we host an annual Parent Night early in the fall. During this hour, you will get an overview of your child's day, some …

Come and join your child's teacher as we go through the basics of the Montessori Philosophy from birth through Cosmic Education in the elementary years. Montessori's science-based method was and still is revolutionary and continues to be a source of inspiration and best practices for educators around the world. Join us, to find out more about what we do and …