24 Jun 2025
On Thursday we will honour the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as a school community. The heart of Mary, often shown encircled by roses, pierced, and aflame, speaks of a faith that is deeply felt and courageously lived. it is not removed from the world's pain but holds it with compassion.
At Mary Immaculate Primary School, we see this message echoed in our school crest - hands holding a heart - and the words: In love and service.
This logo is more than just an image. It reflects the very heart of our mission: to form people who lead with empathy, offer their gifts for others, and live out their faith through action.
The St Vincent de Paul logo also echoes this call. It features two hands - one larger, protective hand and one smaller, uplifted hand - symbolising the act of reaching out, supporting the vulnerable, and restoring dignity. Like Mary's heart, these hands show us that faith is not passive; it is movement, it is care, it is service. These symbols come together as a powerful visual dialogue. They speak of the same hope: That we might be people whose hearts are open and whose hands are ready to serve.
These images speak to me of a world in which love is courageous, service is sacred, and every hand extended in kindness becomes a mirror of Mary's heart.
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Quakers Hill Schofields Catholic Youth Parramatta