Connected with the school motto ‘To Strive for Love and Peace’, students are encouraged to strive to: Be responsible, Be respectful, Be caring, Be safe and Be our best both inside and outside of the classroom, across all areas of the school.
A great deal of fun has been had by all during the introduction of the rules, with Bee 1 and Bee 2 (aka Mrs Miller and Mrs Hawke) introducing a new rule, via movie clip, each week with the help of many students and staff. Bee 1 and Bee 2 keep a close eye on how rules are being enacted, reporting what they see to Queen Bee, Marian Principal, Mrs Kylie Helmore. There has even been a special cameo appearance by some staff from Townsville Catholic Education. “The students have really embraced the new rules, there is a sense of excitement across the school, with many parents reporting that children are going home talking about their new rules and what they’ve learned from the Bees. The adults are also getting into the spirit, which in turn increases student engagement.” Mrs Helmore said.
Students have also been introduced to the new mascot ‘Buzz Bee’, who loves to visit classrooms and playgrounds to check out what the students are learning and doing. Nixon from Prep said “I love it when Buzz Bee comes into the playground.”
Marian Catholic School is currently accepting 2023 enrolments, for more information visit marian.catholic.edu.au