Mt St John’s Dorrigo is an Early Stage 1 to Year 6 Catholic primary school serving the educational needs of the Catholic community of the Dorrigo Plateau. The school’s motto, Faithful to God, is integral to all aspects of school life. Students at our school have interpreted this motto as – Mt St John’s, a place where we learn, grow, pray and care, together. Our vision at Mt St John’s is “to be a community of learners and believers where the whole person is nurtured in mind, body and spirit, guided by the hand of God”. In living out our vision, we espouse the following core values: respect, responsibility, integrity, service, compassion, cooperation and enthusiasm. Our school’s mission is “to create a community of learners by fostering the uniqueness and potential of each individual; challenging them to be open to God’s plan for their lives”. The school fosters a commitment to the individual person and provides opportunities for academic, cultural and sporting achievement, ensuring that our school’s mission is lived out daily in the life of the school. The primary purpose of Mt St John’s Catholic primary school is to support the members of the parish community in providing a faith formation for their children. Mt St John’s offers students a Catholic education based on the teaching of the Church and within the context of a strong faith community. We express our Catholic identity through sign and symbol, in addition to the mandated Diocesan Religious Education curriculum. Students engage in a literacy and numeracy block each day, and the school is well-resourced with learning materials. Students, staff, parents/guardians and parish members take an active part in the school. We work together to provide the best possible education for our students in a safe and secure environment. A strong and positive sense of community exists in Dorrigo and at our school. The Parents & Friends Association works hard to support the school and assist in the beautification of the grounds and improving the..