GENERAL INFORMATION

TERM START DATES
Semester One begins Monday, August 27, 2018.
Semester Two begins Monday, January 3, 2019.

TEXTBOOKS
In order for students to derive full benefit from all their classes and achieve academic progress, they must have appropriate textbooks and relevant materials. Textbooks and supplies can be purchased from local bookstores. Primary school workbooks are included in the tuition costs.

PROGRESS REPORTS are distributed in October and March of each academic year.
SEMESTER REPORTS are distributed in December and June of each academic year. These reports are of crucial importance and must be collected. You are invited to make appointments to see teachers at anytime during the academic year.

CAMPUS GATE: School gates open at 7:45am. Only one gate will remain open during school hours for parents and guests between 8:45am and 2:45pm. Campus gates are locked at 4:00pm.

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday to Friday.

DROP OFF AND PICK UP: Please follow the directional signs with regards to dropping off and picking up your child. All children must be collected promptly after school or after school activities.

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 UNIFORMS

Girls (K3 – K5)

• Girls (K3 – K5)
• Heather grey skort (regulated school design available at Pat’s Uniform)
• Monogrammed* Navy blue polo/golf shirt
• Navy blue or grey socks
• Black shoes or black tennis
• Long grey pants** (very cold days)

Boys (K3 – K5)

• Charcoal grey shorts (long pants may be worn on cold days)
• Monogrammed* Navy blue polo/golf shirt
• Navy blue or grey socks
• Black shoes or black tennis

Girls (Grades 1 – 3)

• Heather grey skirt (regulated school design available at Pat’s Uniform)
• Monogrammed* navy blue polo/golf shirt
• Navy blue or grey socks
• Black shoes
• Long grey pants** (very cold days)

Boys (Grades 1 – 3)

• Charcoal grey shorts (long pants may be worn on cold days)
• Monogrammed* navy blue polo shirt
• Navy blue or grey socks
• Black shoes

Girls (Grades 4 – 12)

• Heather grey skirt (regulated school design available at Pat’s Uniform)
• Monogrammed* white oxford button down shirt with necktie (worn on Mondays and Thursday)
• Monogrammed navy blue or white polo/golf shirt
• Navy blue, grey or white socks
• Black shoes
• Long grey dress slacks** (very cold days)

Boys (Grades 4 – 12)

• Charcoal grey long pants (grades 4 – 6 are allowed to wear shorts)
• Monogrammed* white oxford button down shirt with necktie (worn on Mondays and Thursday)
• Monogrammed navy blue or white polo shirt
• Grey or black socks
• Black shoes

Winter Attire (all students)
Navy blue jacket, cardigan sweater or sweater vest (available at the school)

Physical Education Uniform
Monogrammed dark grey shorts and navy blue shirts (available at the school)

EXPLANATION
*MSS Catholic Academy (grey embroidery thread on blue shirts and navy blue embroidery thread on white shirts)
** Girls are only allowed to wear dress slacks; sweat pants and jeans are not acceptable attire

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SCHOOL SONG
Hail, Mary, Star of the Sea

Sing praises to Mary
Sing praises to Mary
Our Patron, dear Patron
Sweet Star of the Sea

Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
Hail, Mary, Star of the Sea

Sweet Mother, we love you
Protect us, we pray you
Take care of your children
Sweet Star of the sea

Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria
Hail, Mary, Star of the Sea

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SCHOOL HOUSES