GENERAL INFORMATION

TERM START DATES
Semester One begins Monday, August 31, 2015.
Semester Two begins Monday, January 4, 2016.

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

Kindergarten Girls

• Heather grey skirt
• Navy blue polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey thread for embroidery)
• Navy blue or grey socks
• Black shoes or black tennis
• Long grey pants (very cold days)

Kindergarten Boys

• Charcoal grey shorts (long pants may be worn on cold days)
• Navy blue polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey thread for embroidery)
• Navy blue, black or grey socks
• Black shoes or black tennis

Girls (Grades 1 – 3)

• Heather grey skirt
• Navy blue polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey thread for embroidery)
• 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)
• Navy blue polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey thread for embroidery)
• Navy blue, black or grey socksBlack shoes

Girls (Grades 4 – 12)

• Heather grey skirt
• White oxford button down shirt with necktie (worn on Mondays and Thursday)
• Navy blue or white polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey embroidery thread on blue shirts and navy blue embroidery thread on white shirts)
• 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)
• White oxford button down shirt with necktie (worn each Monday and Thursday)
• Navy blue or white polo shirt with MSS Catholic Academy embroidered on the left chest
  (grey embroidery thread on blue shirts and navy blue embroidery thread on white shirts)
• Grey or black socks
• Black shoes

Winter Attire (all students)
Grey or navy blue cardigans or sweater vests, or a navy blue blazer. The only insignia allowed on sweaters or blazers is the school’s crest or the MSS Catholic Academy monogram.

Physical Education Uniform
Grey shorts and blue shirt with school’s insignia (available at the school)

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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