St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School

概述

St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School in Epping (VIC) is a Catholic, parish-based primary school serving families in the local community. The school combines faith with learning in a supportive, close-knit environment, striving to develop compassionate, capable students who contribute positively to their community.

该校位于维多利亚州埃平的 St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Catholic Parish Primary School，是一所天主教教区为基础的小学，服务本地社区的家庭。在一个支持性、紧密的环境中将信仰与学习结合起来，致力于培养富有同情心、能力出众、能为社区作出积极贡献的学生。

The school is medium-sized, with class sizes typically in the low 20s. The atmosphere is nurturing and inclusive, with a strong emphasis on Catholic values, student wellbeing, and active parent engagement. Teachers work to know each child well and to support their academic, spiritual, and social development.

学校规模中等，班级规模通常在二十出头。校园氛围培养性强、包容性高，强调天主教价值观、学生福祉，以及积极的家长参与。教师努力充分了解每个孩子的情况，支持他们在学业、精神与社交发展方面的成长。

学术与学习

• Academic strengths: Strong focus on literacy and numeracy, with balanced attention to English, Mathematics, and a solid foundation in science and STEM concepts. The curriculum is enriched with Arts and Humanities to support well-rounded development.

• 学术优势：注重读写能力与算术能力，平衡关注英语、数学，并在科学与 STEM 概念方面建立扎实基础。课程通过艺术与人文科目丰富，支持全面发展。

• Special programs: Targeted literacy and numeracy support, Gifted and Talented opportunities, and student leadership/service activities within the school community. EAL support is commonly available to assist students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.

• 特色项目：针对性的读写与算术支持、天赋与才华发展机会，以及学校社区内的学生领导力/服务活动。通常提供英语作为额外语言（EAL）支持，以帮助来自多语言背景的学生。

• Support for diverse learners: Dedicated support for diverse learners, including EAL students and those requiring additional learning assistance (SEN), with targeted interventions and inclusive practices.

• 对多元学习者的支持：为多元学习者提供专门支持，包括英语作为额外语言（EAL）学生及需要额外学习帮助（SEN）的学生，提供有针对性的干预与包容性做法。

体育与课外活动优势

• Sports offered: A range of games and activities across seasons, including netball, basketball, soccer (football), cricket, and athletics. The school participates in inter-school and district events.

• 体育项目：跨季节提供多种运动与活动，包括 netball（女子手球）、篮球、足球、板球和田径。学校参与校际与区级赛事。

• Strong teams or achievements: Involvement in inter-school competitions and carnivals; emphasis on teamwork, fair play, and personal bests rather than sole results.

• 强队伍与成就：参与校际比赛与嘉年华；强调团队合作、公平竞争以及个人最佳表现，而不仅仅是比赛结果。

• Music, arts, drama programs: Active music and performing arts programs, choral groups, and school plays/productions that complement academic learning.

• 音乐、艺术与戏剧项目：积极的音乐与表演艺术项目、合唱团及学校戏剧演出，与学术学习互为补充。

• Clubs: Robotics, chess, coding, debating, and other clubs that promote critical thinking and problem-solving outside the classroom.

• 社团：机器人、国际象棋、编程、辩论等社团，促进课堂之外的批判性思维与解决问题能力。

• Partnerships: Connections with local sporting clubs and community organizations to provide additional opportunities and pathways for competitions and enrichment.

• 合作关系：与本地运动俱乐部和社区组织建立联系，提供额外的比赛与充实机会。

身心健康与牧灵关怀

• Anti-bullying approach: Proactive policies and restorative practices to prevent and address bullying; emphasis on respect, empathy, and healthy peer relationships.

• 反欺凌理念：采取主动性政策与修复性做法来防止和处理欺凌；强调尊重、同理心以及健康的同伴关系。

• House system: A house structure fosters belonging, teamwork, and positive competition, with house activities and celebrations throughout the year.

• 分队制度：通过分队结构促进归属感、团队合作和积极竞争，全年度有分队活动与庆祝活动。

• Counsellors / wellbeing officers: Availability of wellbeing staff or counsellors to support students’ emotional, social, and mental health needs.

• 辅导员/福祉官员：提供福祉人员或辅导员，以支持学生在情感、社交与心理健康方面的需求。

• Transition support for new students: Structured orientation for new students and Prep families, buddy programs, and transition activities to ease adaptation to the school community.

• 新生过渡支持：为新生及入学前班家庭提供结构化的迎新活动、结对伙伴计划与过渡活动，帮助他们更好地适应学校社区。

设施

• Sports grounds: Access to suitable outdoor play and sports areas for physical education and games.

• 运动场地：可进入适合体育教育与游戏的户外活动场地。

• Libraries: On-site library with a collection to support literacy, research, and reading for pleasure.

• 图书馆：校园内设图书馆，藏书支持读写、研究及阅读娱乐。

• Science labs: Science facilities that enable hands-on inquiry and STEM activities.

• 科学实验室：具备动手探究与 STEM 活动的科学设施。

• Music/performing arts centers: Space for music rehearsals, performances, and drama activities.

• 音乐/表演艺术中心：用于音乐排练、表演与戏剧活动的空间。

• Tech/innovation labs: Learning spaces and resources that support technology and digital learning.

• 科技/创新实验室：支持科技与数字学习的学习空间与资源。

• Cafeteria: On-site canteen or lunch facilities to serve students.

• 餐厅：校园内的简易餐饮点或午餐设施，为学生提供餐食。

• Updated playgrounds: Well-maintained play areas with equipment suitable for various age groups.

• 更新后的操场：维护良好的游戏区，设备适合不同年龄段。

学校价值观与社区文化

• School values / mission: A faith-centered mission that emphasizes Catholic values such as compassion, service, integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

• 学校价值观/使命：以信仰为中心的使命，强调天主教价值观，如同情、服务、正直、尊重与卓越。

• Leadership style: Collaborative and student-centred, with opportunities for student voice and leadership roles within class and school activities.

• 领导风格：协作为主、以学生为中心，提供在班级与学校活动中表达学生声音、担任领导角色的机会。

• Behaviour expectations: Clear expectations around respect, responsibility, kindness, and perseverance; positive behaviour support systems in place.

• 行为期望：对尊重、责任、友善与坚持有明确要求；设有积极行为支持系统。

• Community reputation: Described by families as welcoming, supportive, and faith-filled, with an emphasis on partnership between home and school.

• 社区声誉：家长们描述学校热情、支持与充满信仰，强调家庭与学校的伙伴关系。

• Diversity & inclusion: Inclusive culture that welcomes families from diverse backgrounds and supports equitable access to learning opportunities.

• 多样性与包容性：包容性文化，欢迎来自不同背景的家庭，支持学习机会的公平获取。

学校后勤与日常运作

• School hours: Typical school day runs during standard hours (e.g., roughly 9:00 am–3:30 pm), with some variation by year level.

• 学校作息：典型的一天在标准时间内（约9:00–15:30），不同年级可能略有差异。

• Before/after school care: After-school care options are commonly available, supporting working families.

• 课前/课后照看：通常有课后照看选项，帮助工作家庭。

• Uniform requirements: Official school uniform required on regular days, with a sports uniform for physical education and sports events.

• 制服要求：日常需着正式校服，体育课和体育活动穿运动服。

• Transport (train/bus routes): Transport options include local bus services and proximity to train stations; families often use public transport or carpooling.

• 交通（公交/地铁线路）：包含本地公交服务与靠近的火车站；家庭常用公共交通或拼车。

• Canteen availability: Can be some form of in-school canteen or lunch service, providing healthy meal and snack options.

• 餐厅供应：校园内设餐厅或午餐服务，提供健康的餐食与点心选择。

• Fees (low/medium/high ranges): Fees are typically categorized as moderate to mid-range for metropolitan Catholic primary schools, with possible additional costs for camps, excursions, and specific activities.

• 学费（低/中/高档次）：在大都市区的天主教小学中，学费通常属于中等偏中等范围，营地、校外教学及特定活动或必需项目如制服等可能有额外费用。

入学与招生

入学流程与时间表是什么？

学校通常按照与 Catholic Education Melbourne 指南一致的流程进行：

• Submit an online or paper application during the designated intake period.

• 在指定的招生期提交在线申请或纸质申请。

• Provide required documents (birth certificate, immunisation status, family details, proof of residency, etc.).

• 提供所需文件（出生证明、免疫状态、家庭信息、居住证明等）。

• Attend a family interview and, where appropriate, a child readiness discussion or assessment (especially for entry years other than Prep).

• 参加家庭面谈，如适用，还包括儿童就备度讨论或评估（尤其是非 Prep 的入学年份）。

• Receive an offer if a place is available; complete acceptance and payment of any applicable fees.

• 如有名额，将发放录取通知；完成接受并支付任何相关费用。

• Participate in orientation and transition activities before the new school year.

• 在新学年开始前参与迎新与过渡活动。

Timeline examples often include an application window several months before the start of the school year, with offers issued in late Term 3 or Term 4. Exact timelines vary by year and intake cohort.

时间线示例通常包括在学年开始前数月的申请窗口，录取通知通常在学期3末或学期4发出。具体时间线因年份与招生对象而异。

是否有等待名单？如何运作？

是的，许多天主教小学在名额未即时提供时会设有等待名单。优先考虑通常包括：

• Siblings of current students
• Par­ish or local community considerations
• Proximity to the school
• Availability of places in the intended year level

• 在校生的兄弟姐妹
• 教区或本地社区因素
• 学校距离近
• 目标年级的名额情况

等待名单的录取在出现空缺时给出，家长会被告知他们的状态与预期时间线。

是否有入学要求、考试或面试？

• Yes. Entry often involves an interview with the family and may include a child readiness discussion for younger cohorts.

• 是的。入学通常包括与家庭的面谈，可能对较小年级提供就备度讨论。

• Documentation such as immunisation records and proof of residency may be required.

• 可能需要免疫记录与居住证明等文件。

• There is typically no formal academic entrance exam for Kindergarten, but for some year levels there may be an informal readiness check or conversation to determine fit and supports needed.

• 通常幼儿园没有正式学术入学考试，但某些年级可能有非正式的就备评估或交谈以确定匹配与所需支持。

• For non-Catholic families, places may still be available in some cases, subject to school policy and capacity.

• 对于非天主教家庭，在某些情况下仍可能提供名额，须遵循学校政策与容量。

学校是否接受学年中转学？

是的，如有空位，学年中转学是可能的。申请中途转学的家庭应：

• Submit an application with supporting documents (transcripts, current report, immunisation records, etc.).

• 提交包含支持性文件的申请（成绩单、当前报告、免疫记录等）。

• Provide letter or endorsement from the current school regarding current progress.

• 提供当前学校关于当前进展的证明信。

• Be prepared to participate in any required transition activities and to align with the school’s timetable and intake processes.

• 准备参与任何必需的过渡活动，并与学校的时间表及招生流程对齐。

常见问题解答

• Why Parents Choose This School?

- A strong sense of community, supportive teachers, and a faith-based approach that emphasizes values, service, and holistic development.

• 为什么家长选择这所学校？

- 强烈的社区意识、得到支持的教师，以及强调价值观、服务与全面发展的信仰导向教育。

• What type of student thrives at this school?

- Students who are curious, respectful, collaborative, and engaged in both academics and school life tend to thrive.

• 在这所学校会有哪些类型的学生茁壮成长？

- 好奇、尊重、乐于合作并在学业与校园生活中积极参与的学生通常会健康成长。

• What opportunities are available for students to extend their skills (academics, sports, arts)?

- Access to literacy and numeracy extension activities, STEM and coding clubs, robotics and debating, music and drama programs, and inter-school sporting opportunities.

• 学生有哪些机会来拓展技能（学术、体育、艺术）？

- 提供读写和算术拓展活动、STEM与编程社团、机器人与辩论、音乐与戏剧项目，以及校际体育机会。

• How does the school communicate with parents?

- Through regular newsletters, emails, a school app or portal, and scheduled parent-teacher interviews; updates on events and student progress are shared routinely.

• 学校如何与家长沟通？

- 通过定期通讯、电子邮件、学校应用/门户以及定期安排的家长-教师会谈；活动与学生进展的更新会定期分享。

• What is the school’s approach to teaching and learning?

- A balanced curriculum that combines explicit instruction with inquiry-based learning, differentiation to meet diverse needs, and a strong emphasis on literacy, numeracy, and character formation.

• 学校的教学理念是怎样的？

- 一种平衡的课程体系，将明确的教学与探究式学习相结合，实行差异化以满足多样化需求，并且强调读写能力、算术能力与品格养成。

• How does the school support students who need extra academic help?

- Targeted interventions, small-group sessions, Learning Support Officers, and personalised plans to help students catch up and progress.

• 学校如何支持需要额外学术帮助的学生？

- 有针对性的干预、小组辅导、学习支持人员，以及个性化计划，帮助学生赶上并取得进步。

• What support is available for academic challenges?

- Additional tutoring or in-class accommodations, progress monitoring, and collaboration with families to set achievable goals and track improvement.

• 学业挑战有哪些支持？

- 额外的辅导或课堂调适、进展监控，以及与家庭合作设定可实现的目标并追踪进步。

• How does the school communicate with parents? (Same as above)

- See above: newsletters, app/portal, emails, and interviews.

• 学校如何与家长沟通？（同上）

- 请参见上文：通讯、应用/门户、电子邮件与会谈。

• What extracurricular and sports opportunities are available?

- A broad program including sports (netball, basketball, soccer, cricket, athletics), music and drama, and clubs such as robotics, chess, coding, and debating.

• 有哪些课外与体育机会？

- 一项广泛的计划，包括体育（netball、篮球、足球、板球、田径）、音乐与戏剧，以及机器人、棋艺、编程和辩论等社团。

• What facilities does the school offer (sports, science, arts)?

- Modern facilities including sports grounds, library, science labs, music/performing arts spaces, tech/innovation labs, and a canteen.

• 学校提供哪些设施（体育、科学、艺术）？

- 现代化设施包括运动场、图书馆、科学实验室、音乐/表演艺术空间、科技/创新实验室，以及一座食堂。

• What is the school’s approach to technology and digital learning?

- Integration of digital literacy across the curriculum, with age-appropriate devices and interactive learning tools, supported by the school’s IT resources and staff.

• 学校对技术与数字学习的做法？

- 在整个课程中整合数字素养，提供符合年龄的设备与互动学习工具，并由学校的 IT 资源与人员提供支持。

• What transport and accessibility options are available?

- Access to local bus routes and nearby train stations; provisions for families to arrange suitable transport and parking; accessible facilities to support all students.

• 有哪些交通与可及性选项？

- 可使用本地公交线路与附近的火车站；为家庭安排合适的交通与停车提供便利；具备可及性设施以支持所有学生。

• What are the typical school fees or additional costs?

- Fees are generally in the moderate range for metropolitan Catholic primary schools, with additional costs for camps, excursions, and specific activities or compulsory items such as uniforms.

• 典型的学校费用或额外成本？

- 学费通常处于大都市区天主教小学的中等范围，营地、校外活动及特定活动或必需物品（如校服）等可能有额外费用。

简短优缺点清单

• Pros

- Catholic parish-based community with a values-driven approach - 以天主教教区为基础的社区，价值观导向明确 - Medium-sized school fostering strong community and individual attention - 中等规模的学校，培养强烈的社区感和对个体的关注 - Supportive wellbeing and pastoral care, with clear anti-bullying measures - 提供良好的福祉与牧灵关怀，具备明确的反欺凌措施 - Broad academic program with literacy, numeracy, and STEM emphasis - 广泛的学术计划，强调读写、算术与 STEM - Wide range of extracurriculars, sports, arts, and clubs - 丰富的课外活动、体育、艺术与社团 - Comprehensive facilities (library, science labs, arts spaces, tech labs) - 完善的设施（图书馆、科学实验室、艺术空间、科技实验室）

• Cons

- Uniform and related costs are standard for Catholic schools - 制服及相关费用为天主教学校的常规成本 - Availability of places can be limited in high-demand intake years - 在高需求入学年份，名额可能有限 - Bus/train access may depend on local routes and transport options - 公交/火车可达性可能取决于当地路线与交通选项 - Extracurricular activities may require after-school commitment and fees - 课外活动可能需要放学后的承诺与费用 - Transition years (outside Prep) may require patience as the school integrates new cohorts - 非 Prep 的过渡年在学校整合新生群体时可能需要耐心

If you’d like, I can tailor any section with more specific wording or adapt the content to align with updated data from the school’s latest prospectus or prospectus-like materials.

如果您愿意，我可以针对任何部分进行更具体的措辞定制，或将内容调整为与学校最新招生简章或类似材料中的更新数据保持一致。