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217-892-2011
St. Malachy
Catholic School
MISSION
STATEMENT
To provide an educational opportunity
for each student of St. Malachy School
to mature spiritually, intellectually,
culturally, socially and physically.
Hi, I thought that I should inform everyone of a few of life's lessons that I have
learned in my time here at St. Malachy Catholic School. Not necessarily in the order
in which these lessons were learned...
1: When walking into the school, be prepared to answer any question that is asked
with honesty.
Example: Twenty four years ago, Father Malinowski asked me what I was going to
do when my youngest (daughter Betty) start going to school. My answer "I'm not
sure." I really had not given it any thought as to what lay ahead for me. Well Father
Mal knew, he told me to go back to school and learn computers because St. Malachy
School needed me. Being ever obedient, I did as I was told and started taking
computer classes. This is where I am today, hanging around the computer lab, and
learning more every day thanks to the students, a blessing for me everyday.
2: Remember kids really are as innocent as they appear. - So are we teachers.
Without the support of the parents and other members of our St. Malachy School
family, your children will not flourish as well as they do.
3: Every child has a talent; some are not fully developed at the same time as their
classmates. However, when his/her talents do start to show themselves, I can see
the wings of the child soar. Those are very good days!
4: As a parent, it is easy to put your children first; the students of St. Malachy
Catholic School are blessed by having a school full of mothers and one very special
Father.
In the computer lab, students learn a variety of applications. We are a widows
based school. Learning to type is at the bottom of the 7/8 class list of things they
like to do in computer, the younger students think of it as a game. The 7/8 also
produce a small 5 minute movie where they formulate a story line, write a script,
gather props, secure a filming location, manage the shoot schedule and act - all for
the class to enjoy as their final project of the school year and as an eighth grader
of his/her St. Malachy Catholic School career.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a member of the St. Malachy Catholic
School Family.
Patty Graham
Mr. Dave Auth Principal
Mrs. Kim Clifford, Secretary
