Welcome to St Mary’s in Hampton — a place where learning is personal, faith is lived, and community is at the heart of everything we do.
You’re listening to the St Mary’s Podcast, where we share the stories, values, and everyday moments that shape life in our school. Whether you’re already part of our community or just beginning to explore what St Mary’s might mean for your family, we’re really glad you’re here.
In today’s episode, Transitioning to Prep, we’re focusing on one of the biggest and most exciting steps in a child’s early journey — starting Primary Prep. It’s a season full of new routines, new friendships, and new confidence, not just for children, but for parents too.
You’ll hear from the people guiding that transition every day: our school leadership and the teachers who welcome children into Prep with care, clarity, and a lot of joy. They’ll share what families can expect, how we support each child’s individual needs, and the small but powerful ways you can help your child feel secure and ready for this new chapter. Along the way, there’s plenty of practical advice — the kind that comes from experience, warmth, and understanding what this moment feels like for families.
So, if you’re preparing for Prep next year, or you simply want a window into how St Mary’s nurtures confident, curious learners from the very start, this episode is for you.
Let’s dive in.
Enjoy Transitioning to Prep.
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St. Mary’s is a welcoming community that provides a learning environment focused on developing learning confidence, independence and a positive sense of self in each student.
We place a strong emphasis on respect for diversity and individuality and on developing self-confident, compassionate students who are supported to form strong relationships.
We place strong, positive relationships at the heart of all we do and recognise that social-emotional learning is the key to academic success. We recognise and value parents as the first educators of their children and promote productive and open parent-school partnerships.