Catholic Education 2021

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education ISSUE 15 • March 2021

Secondary Schools - pages 1 - 63, 134, 135 & back cover Primary Schools - pages 64 - 131 Mackillop - pages 18, 19, 134 & 135 Photo provided with the compliments of Marian College For further information refer to pages 2, 3, 20 & 21 Catholic Education

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St Monica’s College, Epping ST MONICA’S College, Epping was established in 1964 as a girls’ school. This served a specific purpose at that time. In the 1970’s the Sisters of the Good Samaritan, local clergy and parishioners saw a real need for boys’ Catholic Education thus in 1978 St Monica’s College, Epping proudly became coeducational. Our school has flourished ever since.

In all of our local Primary schools (Government and Catholic) coeducation is offered. In all tertiary institutions (universities and TAFES etc.) coeducation is the only way education is provided. I argue that all education is delivered at its best through coeducation.

Why? There are many reasons why I contend that the coeducation choice Monican parents have made for their children is the right one. Being together throughout the day, feelings of comradeship and friendships develop in a natural way between girls and boys. This mutual feeling and uplifting experiences are inherently valuable to the fully rounded person. These friendships emerge through shared experiences in classrooms, from participating in shared activities outside the formal curriculum, and through shared membership in clubs and teams.

Coeducation assists significantly in breaking down sexist attitudes in both genders. Boys and girls learn in a natural classroom environment, not sheltered away from each other, and in this normal way appropriate respect ought to develop between the genders. In the coeducational classroom, both female and male perspectives are explored, thus greater understanding between the sexes, more consideration of points of view, and increased development of individuals both intellectually and socially.

Truly, coeducation reflects 100% the diversity of society. Coeducation, in other words, IS the real world. Accordingly, students are better prepared to enter the workforce, more capable of coping in post-secondary educational institutions, and more confident to involve themselves in discussions and activities with the opposite sex. Of course they are because they have mixed and grown up with the opposite sex from kindergarten years.

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Coeducation at its Best” I believe that girls are more confident to express their views on all manner of things in their daily life in a coeducational College and exactly the same applies to boys. Students feel comfortable in whom they are and the chances are many to develop healthy and positive attitudes and self-image. Let us hope that this in turn reduces harassment and bullying.

Coeducation is popular throughout the world and a chief reason for this is that it allows for greater socialisation, wider diversity of experiences and fewer gender stereotypes for young people. This can only be healthy, good, and most desirable. It could be stated that collaboration between the sexes, not separation, fosters equality. In a coeducational setting, students are exposed to both male and female role models, students learn to lead the opposite sex in all types of situations, and finding a group of friends to match up with is easier.

There are myths associated with coeducation just as there are with single sex education. These should all be dispelled as we come down to the one, most critical reality – humans live in a coeducational world and consequently enjoying the coeducation experience in school years should form a holistic person, confident and wise.

Brian E. Hanley, B.A., Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Ed. Admin., M. Ed., MACE, FACEL College Principal

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Caroline Chisholm Catholic College CAROLINE Chisholm Catholic College is a coeducational, multi-campus secondary school in Melbourne’s inner west dedicated to learning excellence in an engaged faith-filled and supportive environment.

We believe every student is talented and offer them the chance to succeed academically through our robust personalised learning or through our co-curriculum and extension programs. State-ofthe-art facilities are provided in all learning areas that enable students to be the best they are called to be.

The College has two visual and performing arts centres that encourage collaboration and inspiration through drama, dance, music and art.

Our sporting program includes a fully owned 6-lane indoor swimming pool, gym, a multipurpose and all-weather sports oval, and outdoor basketball courts The College is proud of its gardens, in particular Chisholm Court, that offers a space for the students to interact on a daily basis. Our beautiful chapel is open for prayer and meditation during the day, allowing students to develop a deeper awareness of the meaning and values of our religious tradition and friendships and associations which last a lifetime.

More than 95% of our Year 12 students go on to tertiary studies at universities across Australia.

The College provides study choices. Established links through our VCAL and VET programs with TAFE institutions. Two libraries service our multicultural community supported with programs that lead the way in Literacy, with

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We believe every student is talented and offer them the chance to succeed academically through our robust personalised learning or through our co-curriculum and extension programs. opportunities for authors and speakers through incursions, events and the use of comprehensive information services.

Extension programs are not just limited to VCE students. The College offers an accelerated educational and enrichment program, Aspire, for students in Years 7-9 with exceptional academic abilities and a strong work ethic.

We are a College of many faces as seen through our values of Faith, Acceptance, Compassion and Excellence. (FACE).

Caroline Chisholm Catholic College is a Respectful Relationships, Child Safe School and e-Smart school.

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Federation of Catholic Regional College A collaboration of five Catholic co-educational secondary colleges in Caroline Springs, North Keilor, St Albans, Sydenham and Melton

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Federation of Catholic Regional Colleges IN 1977 our local Parish Priests and Parishes had a vision of establishing excellent, affordable, Catholic schools in the north western suburbs.

The Federation of Catholic Regional Colleges are located in St Albans, Melton, Sydenham, North Keilor and Caroline Springs. Each College within the Federation is partially autonomous with its own administrative structures. As a complex, the Federation is governed by the Catholic Regional College Board and its 3800 students identified in the community by a single uniform and College crest.

As a Catholic community we recognise the presence of God who challenges us to embrace gospel values. This means out Catholic faith forms the basis of our vision, core values, educational philosophy, policies and practices.

Each College offers an extensive range of subjects, vocational training and extra curricula activities as well as a comprehensive religious education and pastoral care programs.

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Our goal is to work in partnership with parents to develop young men and women who are loving, open to growth, committed to their faith and to social justice. Our graduates demonstrate these through practise in their daily lives and by contributing fully to our community.

Our goal is to work in partnership with parents to develop young men and women who are loving, open to growth, committed to their faith and to social justice. Our graduates demonstrate these through practise in their daily lives and by contributing fully to our community.

Opportunities for all to reach potential

Mr Miles said various research partnerships and professional development programs for teachers underpinned contemporary teaching and learning, which has helped drive above state average outcomes in NAPLAN,

VCE and VCAL across the sector.

‘Our schools are deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning, including providing extension programs for talented students’, he said.

In keeping with their Christian ethos and a long tradition of education for the disadvantaged, Mr Miles said Catholic schools also aim to be inclusive by keeping fees low and remaining accessible to all who seek their values.

He said that 15% of Victorian Catholic school students are identified as eligible for Australian government disability funding, 15% are from lowincome families and around 25% of students have a language background other than English (LBOTE).

‘In an important indication of the inclusive character of our schools, a Melbourne Institute study shows that Catholic school students are far less likely to be bullied than those attending government schools.

‘As part of this, Catholic schools not only aim to create zero-bullying environments based on a genuine concern for others, but also strive to be leaders in child safety.

Mr Miles said Catholic schools encourage parents to become involved in their children’s learning and engage in school life.

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Agatha Scandizzo and Angela Cremona are the St Vincent de Paul student program leaders at Nazareth College, Noble Park North, in 2021.

They say the Vinnies program helps bring their school community together and makes a difference in people’s lives.

Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes, has launched a sporting academy program in 2021 to assist talented athletes to achieve at the highest levels and help them with their personal education, vocational development and sporting aspirations.

EXECUTIVE Director of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Jim Miles says Catholic schools provide a high-quality, faith-based education of the ‘whole person’ that nurtures each child’s unique talents.

‘Catholic schools work in partnership with families to develop young people whose minds and lives are empowered by their Catholic education to be active, responsible and virtuous contributors to the common good’, Mr Miles said.

‘Respecting the dignity, diversity and contribution of each person, Catholic schools seek to be compassionate in all their relationships and strive for excellence in all they do, from serving their communities to being academic leaders.’

Mr Miles said a holistic approach to education enriches the intellectual, physical, spiritual and emotional lives of students.

‘Our emphasis on the whole student has also been endorsed by academic research, with a Curtin University study showing Catholic school graduates enjoy higher levels of life satisfaction.’

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A place to Learn, Grow and Thrive INSPIRED by the Gospels’ values, John Paul College is committed to creating and maintaining an environment within which all members of the College community experience being loved, being worthwhile, having a sense of belonging and being recognised as unique. We are a vibrant learning community where each student is supported and challenged to achieve excellence.

We are committed to maintaining high positive expectations and are attentive to the needs, goals and abilities of every student.

The College promotes the importance of wellbeing as the foundation to facilitating engagement, connection and learning.

At the heart of the College is the desire for the full flourishing of each student, across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains.

Students enjoy coming to school as their personal narrative is known, respected and valued.

Students are continually challenged to achieve academic success and model excellent learning skills and work habits. A diverse and rich curriculum is provided in all year levels to ensure interests, talents and aspirations are catered for and nurtured.

John Paul College offers parents, students and staff an opportunity to experience community life in a faith-filled environment. Each student is invited to develop their personal faith and the meaning and value in life through sacramental celebration, prayer, liturgy, retreats and other religious celebrations. Social justice initiatives are flourishing through our fundraising efforts and immersion programs to the Philippines and East Timor. Students willingly volunteer on a number of social justice initiatives and we are very proud of our young people who, in their service to others, enrich both their own lives and those around them.

Sporting opportunities are wide and varied for students at all year levels in both individual and team competitions. Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate through the House swimming, athletics and cross country carnivals and those who excel are supported to go on to higher level competitions at regional, state and national levels.

Our first class facilities include modern and well-appointed Resource Centre, Food Technology Centre and Science laboratories. The Ngargee

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John Paul College offers parents, students and staff an opportunity to experience community life in a faith-filled environment.

Centre for Performing and Visual Arts is a beautifully appointed space; comprising modern facilities for music, drama, dance, media and fine arts. Involvement in the Arts provides students with the platform to develop their creativity and confidence in a supportive, challenging and engaging environment.

Investing in the future of our students, the College has developed a Masterplan after extensive consultation with staff, students, parents and the College Board. The plan outlines the continued development to facilities over the next 15 to 20 years, ensuring our 14 hectare grounds and buildings meet the demands of an advancing curriculum.

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Celebrating a 21st Century Catholic Education for Girls and Boys

Loyola College is an outstanding Catholic Regional Co-educational Secondary College in the Ignatian tradition, which opened in 1980 to serve the Catholic Parishes of the North East in the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

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Celebrating all life life • Challenging all people people •• Dreaming the new newday day Celebrating all Challenging all Dreaming the our unity’ – Mary Mackillop, 1874 Inspired by our College’s namesake, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, we at MacKillop pride ourselves on our perseverance as we collaborate to realise potential, working together towards successful futures for our students and the wider community.

As a Catholic, coeducational secondary College, we instill a strong sense of belonging in students, nurturing their spiritual, psychological and physical wellbeing. We do this to develop an understanding of the importance of the unity, co-operation and diversity that will render them ready to embrace the wider world.

Students and teachers work side by side, navigating through our well-balanced curriculum and extracurricular activities to recognise the needs and goals that will ƪ Ǥ Students are encouraged to embrace

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opportunities and to pursue their passions, allowing their personal narratives to shine whilst also celebrating the uniqueness of the life-long learning journey.

From performing arts, musical theatre, ensembles, bands and an orchestra, to a wide variety of sports, social justice initiatives, art opportunities, chess and ‘Zoo Crew’, MacKillop College allows individuals to explore their talents and interests. This gives students the opportunity to foster friendships and develop the skills needed ơ Ǥ As we work together, we are reminded and guided by St Mary of the Cross ǡ Ƥ community to nourish and develop future generations of proactive and global citizens of our world.

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Marian College MARIAN College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated within an environment that allows and encourages each person to develop fully as an individual, and as a community member. We educate 850 girls in a safe and secure environment; each girl knowing she will be cared for and supported, through our strong pastoral wellbeing structures.

We believe that learning and development should occur within a framework that values and engenders the principles of inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness.

We offer educational programs that are relevant, innovative and challenging. Curriculum is constantly renewed so that courses of study reflect the needs of our students. A wide range of options are available for students in the senior years, including VCE, VET and VCAL programs.

Strong academic results reflect the high expectations the College holds for students in their learning.

Our co-curricular program is designed to provide opportunities for students in spiritual, sporting, cultural and academic areas. Many exciting and wonderful experiences are offered through groups such as Book Club, Science Club, Bike Club, the Educating for Justice team, the Marian Leo’s, and the St Vincent de Paul Group.

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diversity of many cultures and religions within the school, as both a reflection of the wider community and as a means of understanding the broader world.

Entering secondary school is an exciting stage of life and this transition is a period of adjustment for the individual student and their family. At Marian, we have a team of teachers working to ensure that each family experiences a deep sense of belonging.

This year, the College has a special focus on one of our Core Values, “Wonder.” We will continue to reaffirm our commitment to giving witness to building an inclusive community where all people are welcomed, valued and belong as well as fulfilling their dreams.

We welcome you to join us for a TALK & TOUR whether that be online or in person.

The Talk & Tour introduces you to Marian College, provides you with information about our tradition, programs, facilities, and our enrolment process. Tours are led by our Principal or a member of our School Leadership Team. There will be opportunity for questions and answers at the end of the Talk & Tour.

For more information regarding our Talk & Tours and to request a Prospectus visit www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au

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Marymede Catholic College MARYMEDE Catholic College is a young and vibrant school community. We aspire, in the way of Mary, to give students a passion for life, a love of learning and a determination to be of service to others.

Our school is a Catholic, co-educational college located in the northern suburb of South Morang.

Through our mission and values, we are committed to recognising and developing the unique potential of every student, from Prep through to Year 12. As a result, our curriculum nurtures the individual to achieve fullness of life through a balanced emphasis on academic, spiritual, social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

We have the highest expectations for the personal behavior and academic effort of our students. We support them in their quest to aspire towards excellence in everything they do.

Our students grow and develop in a learning environment that promotes diversity and choice.

Teachers and facilities provide students with every opportunity to develop their own interests and skills. An education at Marymede incorporates the latest technology, delivered by educators who deeply care about student outcomes, within an environment that stimulates and encourages excellence.

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A complete education goes beyond the classroom. experiences in design and technologies, spanning both primary and secondary levels.

This new building expands our already extensive specialist facilities for wood-working, textiles, digital technologies, CAD and 3D printing as well as new curriculum opportunities.

A complete education goes beyond the classroom. We offer diverse co-curricular programs that enhance student learning and provide opportunities to discover new talents, foster passions and aspire towards excellence.

Discovery and participation in a range of sports is encouraged through our extensive facilities and programs. Vast opportunities exist to compete in inter-school sport competitions against other schools and at state and national levels.

At Marymede, we are committed to providing your child with a complete education. An education, which encompasses our catholic faith, extensive opportunities, technology rich learning experiences and builds competent and creative learners.

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Continued from page 11 ‘By working together, schools and families can create an effective learning environment and a climate of mutual respect.

‘As always, Catholic schools continue to respond to the expectations of parents and the changing landscape of contemporary learning to engage students and prepare them as global citizens, equipped to face the world with confidence and sensitivity to social justice issues.’

Parents Ian and Belinda McKay from St Martin of Tours School in Rosanna said the thing they most value about their school is that their children learn about their faith and live it each day.

‘Faith brings people together and strengthens the sense of community and belonging.

‘We have experienced this faith in action many times at our school through the support we have received from the teachers and school community, particularly during challenging times when our daughter has undergone treatment for leukaemia’, they said.

Thuy, a parent from Sacred Heart School, Fitzroy, said: ‘We are fortunate at Sacred Heart to have teachers who are friendly, caring and supportive.

St Bernadette’s School, Sunshine North, has been recognised by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) for consistently delivering strong progress in NAPLAN writing assessments by adopting innovative pedagogical practices, informed by evidence, at both whole-school and classroom levels.

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I feel safe here, and my kids feel safe too.

‘Our school is great at helping my child to learn and provided amazing support during remote learning. I hope 2021 will be a normal school year, full of success and happiness for my child’, she said.

A commitment to social justice and community service is a vital part of the holistic education offered by Catholic schools.

Agatha Scandizzo and Angela Cremona are the St Vincent de Paul student program leaders at Nazareth College, Noble Park North, in 2021.

‘As Vinnies leaders, we aim to implement our faith in everything we do. We feel it is our responsibility to help those less fortunate,as Jesus did.

‘The Vinnies team helps bring our school community together and makes a difference in people’s lives.

‘We are always amazed by the generosity of our school community, yet it is seeing the impact of our work that is most rewarding’, Agatha and Angela said.

Mr Miles said the pandemic we all faced in 2020 made for a challenging year for school communities as they worked hard to support the learning continuity and wellbeing of students, staff and families.

‘However, there are also positives to come from the experience, including more flexible ways of teaching and learning, and strengthened partnerships between schools and families, which our schools aim to build on in 2021.’

More than 155,000 students (or one in five) will commence or continue their schooling journey with one of 333 Catholic primary and secondary schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne this year.

A new era for Catholic Education 2021 marks a new era for Catholic education with the establishment of MACS by Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.

This change sees 290 schools owned by the Archdiocese and its parishes transferred to MACS, which is now responsible for the governance and operation of these schools.

Archbishop Comensoli said: ‘The establishment of MACS is a necessary and constructive change

to the operations for our schools that not only reflects community expectations about the operation of schools, but keeps our Christ-centred mission at the heart of all we do in Catholic education.’

The change builds on the rich legacy of parish priest governance and ongoing pastoral leadership of Catholic schools, and provides the opportunity to continue to support and collaborate with schools operated by religious institutes, ensuring that all Catholic schools thrive and develop as a mission of the Archdiocese.

A key feature of the new arrangements for MACS-governed schools is the establishment of School Advisory Councils (SACs), providing a structure for collaboration between school leaders, parish priests, parents and school community members.

A growing sector With Catholic education’s growing popularity as a school choice and the expansion of school communities planned over the next decade, now is an exciting time for the Catholic school community in Victoria.

This year more than 155,000 students – more than one in five – are enjoying a Catholic education in 333 schools across Melbourne.

Catholic education is by far the second largest provider of schooling in Victoria.

In 2020, two new Catholic schools opened in the rapidly growing areas south of Geelong: St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School, Armstrong Creek, and Iona College Geelong, Charlemont.

In 2021, St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School has opened in the Parish of Werribee.

Planning is underway for additional schools in coming years to meet the needs of families, particularly in the western and northern regions of Melbourne. These include: ■ St Lawrence of Brindisi Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Melton South in 2022, with a site purchased for a secondary school in the parish scheduled to open in 2023.

■ Holy Cross Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Craigieburn in 2022.

■ Mary, Queen of Heaven Primary School, which is scheduled to open in the Parish of Gladstone Park in 2023, along with a new primary school in the Parish of Hoppers Crossing North.

Did you know?

University of Melbourne research has found that Catholic schools add an average of six points to tertiary admission ranks, or ATAR scores, at the crucial career-defining end of a student’s school journey.

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A Curtin University study makes special mention of the ‘social capital’ contributed to the greater good of the community by graduates of Catholic schools.

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A 2020 report, ‘Australian Schools and the Common Good’, found that Catholic school graduates are the highest earners with an average annual household income of $99,722, according to a recent study of Australians aged 25–39. This compared with $90,849 for independent school graduates and $85,489 for government school graduates.

If you are interested in a Catholic education for your child, please contact your local Catholic school or visit www.macs.vic.edu.au/ Our-Schools.aspx.

Parents Belinda and Ian McKay with Leila (Year 5) and Ethan (Prep) from St Martin of Tours School in Rosanna say the school’s Catholic faith brings people together and strengthens their sense of community and belonging.

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We seek to equip each young man with the context they need to comprehend the world they live in and help them build the necessary critical and creative thinking to better understand and positively contribute to society.

Why Choose an All-Girls School CHOOSING a secondary school is one of the big decisions faced by parents. There are many factors to consider and visitors to Mater Christi College often ask about the advantages of an allgirls school.

“We believe that girls learn differently to boys and that they are motivated and respond in different ways. Our student-centred culture celebrates those differences and thrives on the ‘can do’ energy of girls,” said Principal, Maria Haggett.

The Alliance of Girls Schools (Australasia) has summarised some of the key research findings about single-sex education. Here are six reasons why an all-girls school is different: 1. Academic advantages: Girls in girls’ schools achieve significantly stronger academic results than any other group in Australia. Girls are free to pursue academic excellence and each achievement is celebrated.

2. Role models and leadership: All the leadership roles in girls’ schools are filled by girls. Younger students see these female leaders as role models and learn that girls can lead in any field.

3. Counteracting negative influences: Girls can work through the challenges of adolescence without fear of embarrassment or harassment.

4. A tailored curriculum: Teachers tailor their practice and curriculum for girls. In a collaborative and supportive environment,

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We believe that girls learn differently to boys and that they are motivated and respond in different ways. girls are free to participate in class without the teacher’s attention being dominated by boys.

5. Countless opportunities: Girls at girls’ schools enjoy not only equal opportunity but every opportunity. There is no gender stereotyping with subject selection. Girls are able and encouraged to explore a career or future in any area.

6. Global citizens: Girls’ schools prepare students to be citizens of the world, using rapidly developing technology and forming connections with girls in other countries. There is an emphasis on social justice and community as girls are encouraged to make connections with others beyond the classroom.

A visit to the College will enable your family to witness a vibrant and inclusive community where girls feel safe and build supportive lifelong friendships.

Visit materchristi.edu.au for tour information or call the College on 9754 6611.

School Tours Visit our website to register for your preferred tour date. materchristi.edu.au

Apply Now 2022 & 2023 Mater Christi College, Belgrave Excellence in all-girls education

Personal Tours Call us to arrange a Personal Tour on 9754 6611.

A visit to Mater Christi College will enable your family to witness our student-centred culture which encourages and celebrates the ‘can do’ energy of girls.

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A Mercy girl learns in spaces that are...

...the foundation for brilliant thinking and academic excellence

VISIT MERCY COLLEGE COBURG IN 2021 DISCOVER MERCY OPEN DAYS Saturday 27 February 10:00am - 11:30am Monday 1 March 9:30am and 6:00pm Individual tours of the College can be

Wednesday 19 May 9:30am and 6:00pm

booked via the website or email at

Tuesday 27 July 9:30am and 6:00pm

registrar@mercycoburg.catholic.edu.au

Saturday 31 July 10:00am - 11:30am

Our Lady of Sion College AT the heart of Our Lady of Sion College is community.

In 2020, living through a period of change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our community became stronger than ever. With the wellbeing of our students at the forefront of our minds, our dedicated staff worked tirelessly to provide a rich learning program that offered many opportunities for student engagement and connection. Our students not only managed the extraordinary circumstances but thrived as well, a testament to their resilience and adaptability.

This is due to the fact that at Our Lady of Sion College, we celebrate the gift of life through our learning and teaching programs. Embracing the strong tradition of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion, students are encouraged to realise their full potential through experiences that will enrich, challenge and reward them.

We recognise the diverse spiritual, intellectual, social-emotional, and physical needs of our students and provide a learning environment for the development of these needs, where each student is named and known, valued and nurtured, encouraged and supported through the personal relationships we foster.

Our student leadership program supports young women who want to stand up for others.

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want to make a difference. Our interfaith and social justice programs encourage our students to look beyond the school gates and reflect on how they can be a voice for those without one.

One benefit of sending your daughter to an allgirls school is the lack of stigma about girls participating in Maths and Science subjects; indeed, our Denise O’Hara Science Academy is a unique extension program that challenges our girls to consider aviation, robotics, conservation and a wide range of other STEM options as real possibilities for their futures. In 2019, students from Years 7 to 12 took up the opportunity to travel to NASA, Houston, to attend Space School, a learning experience which has captured their imaginations and offered them insight into realworld applications of Science and Engineering beyond their classrooms.

We aim to foster in our students a love for learning, an inquiring and discerning mind, the pursuit of personal excellence, a compassionate concern for others and a strong sense of hope that they can become positive agents of change in their world. It is a combination of these factors that supported our students through the events of 2020, and which we hope will continue to support each student’s journey towards becoming the young person God created her to be.

Tina Apostolopoulos, Principal

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Our Lady of Mercy College COMMUNITY life at Our Lady of Mercy College (OLMC) is enriched by our Catholic faith and Mercy heritage. We draw on these traditions to help our girls find ‘pockets of spirit’ in themselves and their world. Our social action, community engagement and outreach programs provide girls with many and varied ways of developing their social consciousness and living graciously and generously. Our College values of justice, compassion, courage and joy are alive and well.

We have 1200 girls who come to learn each day.

Being a single-sex school, they participate, influence, lead and learn in an environment where there is not only equal opportunity but every opportunity to pursue their passions and reach their potential.

Staff members contribute to a learning culture that aspires to excellence and continuous improvement. They are energetic, collegial, highly motivated educators who are passionate about learning, love teaching girls and are committed to their own professional growth.

They have specialist knowledge in girls’ education and draw on this expertise to provide safe, nurturing and stimulating learning environments.

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efforts. The crucial relationship between wellbeing and learning success is well established.

We therefore ensure specific programs and structures are in place to counteract the negative influences that impact on our girls. We also value our role in enabling and nurturing friendships that endure well beyond students’ time together at OLMC. The College is constantly upgrading its facilities to meet the demands of contemporary learning. We have purpose-built facilities for sport and the performing arts, state of the art science laboratories and a Centenary Building that provides a wonderful introduction to OLMC for Year 7 girls. The leafy outdoor areas and tranquil gardens are also prominent features of the learning environment.

A new Design Arts and Technology (DAT) Centre opened in 2020. The Centre offers students and staff six specialist classrooms for Visual Arts, Design and Media studies, a Digital Technology room and two Food Studies labs (prep areas, stores, classrooms and dining area). In 2021, a new canteen and food court and an upgrade of adjacent external spaces will be completed.

These works ensure that we have facilities to continue pursuing excellence in learning and wellbeing for OLMC girls.

We welcome families to join us on a school tour Visit our website to make a booking in 20 ]` request a prospectus.

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Lessons for education from 2020 Professor Pasi Sahlberg, UNSW Sydney Pasi Sahlberg is a Finnish educator and Professor of Educational Policy at UNSW Sydney’s Gonski Institute for Education. He says the pandemic has shown the importance of measures that help education systems deal with the uncertainty caused by external shocks.

“The disruptions of the pandemic call into question many of the traditional rules and structures that have organised the work of schools,” said Professor Sahlberg.

“But some projects need to persist. As we think about how education should be reimagined, we must continue efforts to make education more inclusive, fair and equitable for all.

According to Professor Sahlberg, “early lessons from around the world” suggest the following three measures “enhance education systems to cope with uncertainty caused by external shocks.”

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Flexibility: “Professional autonomy provides schools with freedom to find the best ways to organize teaching and learning within common guidelines,” said Professor Sahlberg. “The absence of national census-based student assessments or punitive accountability gives schools flexibility in curriculum and how it is implemented.”

Creativity: “When schools’ work is built around the idea of finding new ways to respond to changing situations, schools can creatively find their own best ways to solve problems and arrange their work,” he said. “Creativity has been critically important in reacting successfully when teaching was disrupted or schools were closed.”

Self-directedness: “Schools and students who are more self-directed and know how to take responsibility to evaluate their own performance often do better in crisis situations than those who haven’t learned to do so,” said Professor Sahlberg. “These skills also strengthen student engagement, bring about authentic learning, and help schools respond to emerging inequalities.”

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2020 has reminded us just how central schools are to society.

For more information, please contact Professor Pasi Sahlberg at Pasi.sahlberg@ unsw.edu.au Dr Amanda Heffernan, Monash University Dr Amanda Heffernan is a former school principal, and a Lecturer in educational leadership at Monash University. She says that 2020 has given the wider community a closer view of the complex and valuable work of schools, teachers, and principals.

“2020 has reminded us just how central schools are to society. We know that many principals and teachers are running on empty tanks after an enormous year that began with bushfires, and many haven’t had a chance to stop and rest yet, after a year of rapid changes to policy and practice in response to COVID-19.

“So many more people have now seen firsthand how complex the work of leaders and teachers is, and I hope that will translate into recognition of the vital work that schools are doing every single day.

Dr Heffernan believes Australian society now has an opportunity to re-evaluate the way it approaches education and the people delivering it.

“A lot of people are talking about how we have an opportunity to rethink the way we do things post-pandemic, and I think that can extend to how we interact with schools and educators, and what we place value on within our schooling system.”

For more information please contact Dr Amanda Heffernan of Monash University at amanda.heffernan@monash.edu

Applications of Enrolment are now being taken for Year 7 entry in 202 .

It is evident in the amazing learning experiences available to students, whether they be in any of the College’s 21st century learning areas or immersed in the cultures of Italy or Japan as part of Penola’s extensive e extra-curricular opportunities.

At Penola Catholic College our curriculum reflects an understanding of our students at the various stages of their development and learning. Offering a rich and engaging curriculum through the provision of extensive ve subject offerings, outstanding music, sporting ng and artistic programs and the use of emergent ent technologies students are able to find and develop their real self and to celebrate the very ery best person they can be!

For further information call, 03 9301 2777 or visit our website for the latest information g g Principal p Tours. regarding www.penola.vic.edu.au

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Being a student at Penola Catholic College is about being the very best version of yourself, shaped by the image of God and the example of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop.

Active learners & global citizens CATHOLIC Education Sandhurst provides primary and secondary education to more than 18,500 students in 56 educational settings across central and North-Eastern Victoria, including 42 primary, nine secondary, three Foundation - Year 12 and three specialist-learning settings.

As a provider of Catholic education, our schools understand that choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent. By choosing a Catholic school, your child will be nurtured in an environment inspired by the Gospel teachings.

Over the 13-year journey, from foundation to year 12, Catholic students in the Sandhurst Diocese are challenged academically, spiritually, and socially. The desire for our students to reach their full potential is supported by dedicated staff who are committed to helping students shape their future. Academic success is one aspect of a Catholic education, however the focus on educating the ‘whole child’ is equally important.

Our students are enriched with a strong sense of social justice and with an equally strong connection to community.

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Academic success is one aspect of a Catholic education and make every effort to cater for your child’s individual learning needs.

A distinctive mark of Catholic schools is the emphasis on community – principals, teachers, staff and parents working together and with the wider community to educate and develop the whole child: emotionally, academically, physically, socially, and spiritually.

As students’ approach the end of their education, we hope they graduate with awareness of their gifts and talents, valuing themselves and others as unique children of God. It is hoped that students are able to nurture positive relationships and build community, always striving to reach their full potential, responding to God’s call to be balanced, compassionate adults.

The Sandhurst Diocese extends from Kerang in the states North West, to Corryong in the North East and includes the major regional areas of Bendigo, Echuca, Shepparton, Wangaratta and Wodonga as well as many vibrant smaller communities.

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MONDAY TOURS Guided by our welcoming Registrar and informative Tour Guides, Monday Tours provide families with the opportunity to view College grounds, meet our Principal and ask those questions you’d prefer to speak about face-to-face. Register your attendance for an upcoming Monday Tour (held every Monday during the school term) via salesian.vic.edu.au/book-a-tour/

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Our Story Teaching Girls Santa Maria College is a progressive Catholic secondary school for girls. For over one hundred years Santa DĂƌŝĂ ŽůůĞŐĞ ŚĂƐ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞĚ ŐŝƌůƐ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ͕ ƐŬŝůůƐ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶĐĞ ƚŽ ďƵŝůĚ ůŝǀĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞƐƚĂďůŝƐŚ ĐĂƌĞĞƌƐ ŽĨ ƐŝŐŶŝĮĐĂŶĐĞ͘ tŚĞŶ ƚŚĞ 'ŽŽĚ ^ĂŵĂƌŝƚĂŶ ^ŝƐƚĞƌƐ ĮƌƐƚ ĐĂŵĞ ƚŽ EŽƌƚŚĐŽƚĞ ŝŶ ϭϵϬϰ ƚŚĞLJ ďƌŽƵŐŚƚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŵ Ă ƉŝŽŶĞĞƌŝŶŐ ƉĞƌƐƉĞĐƟǀĞ͘ DŽĚĞůůŝŶŐ ŝŶĚĞƉĞŶĚĞŶĐĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉƵƌƐƵŝƚ ŽĨ ŬŶŽǁůĞĚŐĞ ĂŶĚ Ă ĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚ ƚŽ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ƚŚĞ ^ŝƐƚĞƌƐ ŝŶƐƉŝƌĞĚ ŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶƐ ŽĨ ^ĂŶƚĂ ŐŝƌůƐ ƚŽ ƉƵƐŚ ďŽƵŶĚĂƌŝĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŽ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞ ďĞLJŽŶĚ ƚƌĂĚŝƟŽŶĂů ĞdžƉĞĐƚĂƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ŝƐƚĞƌƐ ŝƐ ĞŵďŽĚŝĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ ŵŽƩŽ͕ Dare to do as much as you are able. dŚŝƐ ĐƵůƚƵƌĞ ŽĨ ŬŶŽǁŝŶŐ ŐŝƌůƐ͕ ŽĨ ďĞůŝĞǀŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƉŽƚĞŶƟĂů͕ ŽĨ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƟŶŐ ƚŚĞŵ ƚŽ ĂĐŚŝĞǀĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĚƌĞĂŵƐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŬĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƵŶŝƋƵĞ ĐŽŶƚƌŝďƵƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ďĞĚƌŽĐŬ ŽĨ ŽƵƌ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ͘ ĚƵĐĂƟŶŐ 'ŝƌůƐ dŽĚĂLJ dŽĚĂLJ ƚŚŝƐ ƚĂŬĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵ ŽĨ Ă ŵŽĚĞƌŶ͕ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵůůLJ ĂƉƉŽŝŶƚĞĚ ĐŽůůĞŐĞ͕ ƚŚĂƚ ŚĂƐ ƚŚĞ ŝŶĚŝǀŝĚƵĂů ĐĂƌĞ ŽĨ ĞĂĐŚ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ Ăƚ ŝƚƐ ŚĞĂƌƚ͘ /ƚ ƚĂŬĞƐ ƚŚĞ ĨŽƌŵ ŽĨ ĂŶ ŝŶŶŽǀĂƟǀĞ ĞĚƵĐĂƟŽŶĂů ĂƉƉƌŽĂĐŚ ƚŚĂƚ ƉƌĞƉĂƌĞƐ ŐŝƌůƐ ĨŽƌ Ă ĨĂƐƚͲƉĂĐĞĚ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵƉůĞdž ǁŽƌůĚ͘ /ƚ ŝƐ ĞŵďŽĚŝĞĚ ŝŶ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĨŽƐƚĞƌ ƚŚĞ ƉŚLJƐŝĐĂů͕ ĞŵŽƟŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ƐƉŝƌŝƚƵĂů ǁĞůůďĞŝŶŐ ŽĨ ĞǀĞƌLJ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚ͘ /ƚ ŝƐ ĐŽŶĮƌŵĞĚ ŝŶ ĐƵƌƌĞŶƚ ƌĞƐĞĂƌĐŚ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĂƌƟĐƵůĂƚĞƐ ǁŚĂƚ ƐĐŚŽŽůƐ ůŝŬĞ ^ĂŶƚĂ DĂƌŝĂ ŚĂǀĞ ůŽŶŐ ŬŶŽǁŶ͖ ƚŚĂƚ ŐŝƌůƐ͛ ƐĐŚŽŽůƐ ĂƌĞ ĞƐƉĞĐŝĂůůLJ ďĞŶĞĮĐŝĂů ĨŽƌ ŐŝƌůƐ͘ /ƚ ŝƐ ĞŵďĞĚĚĞĚ ŝŶ the fact that at Santa Maria “every aspect of teaching and learning is tailored to girls, every program for ǁĞůůďĞŝŶŐ͕ ŚĞĂůƚŚLJ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŵĞŶƚ͕ ůĞĂĚĞƌƐŚŝƉ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĐĂƚĞƌƐ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĞĚƐ ŽĨ ŐŝƌůƐ͘͟ /ƚ ƌĞƐƵůƚƐ ŝŶ ŐŝƌůƐ ďĞŝŶŐ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƚ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉŽǁĞƌĞĚ ƚŽ ͞ƉƵƌƐƵĞ ĂŶLJ ĚŝƌĞĐƟŽŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƚĂůĞŶƚƐ ůĞĂĚ ƚŚĞŵ͘͟ ;>ŽƌĞŶ ƌŝĚŐĞ͕ ŚƩƉƐ͗ͬ​ͬǁǁǁ͘ĂŐƐĂ͘ŽƌŐ͘ĂƵͬŶĞǁƐͬǁŚLJͲLJŽƵͲƐŚŽƵůĚͲĐŚŽŽƐĞͲĂͲƐŝŶŐůĞͲƐĞdžͲƐĐŚŽŽůͲƉĂƌƟĐƵůĂƌůLJͲĨŽƌͲŐŝƌůƐͬͿ

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Girls need to belong: The Village Model When girls form strong bonds with one another and ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƚĞĂĐŚĞƌƐ ƚŚĞLJ ŐƌŽǁ ŝŶ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶĐĞ͕ ƐŚĂƌĞ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐƚŽƌŝĞƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ůĞĂƌŶ ŝŶ ǁĂLJƐ ƚŚĂƚ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ ƚŚĞ ŵŝŶĚ͕ ŚĞĂƌƚ and spirit. This is why we have created the model of One Community, Three Villages. ƐƚĂďůŝƐŚĞĚ ŝŶ ϮϬϭϲ͕ dŚĞ sŝůůĂŐĞ DŽĚĞů ĞŶĂďůĞƐ ŽƵƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ Ăƚ zĞĂƌƐ ϳͲϴ͕ ϵͲϭϬ ĂŶĚ ϭϭͲϭϮ͕ ƚŽ ĨĞĞů Ăƚ ŚŽŵĞ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŽǁŶ developmental age group and to access programs ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐĂůůLJ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞŵ͘ 'ŝƌůƐ ĞdžƉůŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ͗ dŚĞ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Girls in Years 7-10 are curious about the world. They are ŝŶƋƵŝƐŝƟǀĞ ĂŶĚ ŝŵĂŐŝŶĂƟǀĞ͘ dŚĞLJ ůŽǀĞ ǁŽƌŬŝŶŐ ŝŶ ƚĞĂŵƐ͘ dŚĞLJ ǀĂůƵĞ ƟŵĞ ĂůŽŶĞ͘ ǀĞƌLJƚŚŝŶŐ ŝƐ ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ďƵƚ ƚŚĞLJ ůŽǀĞ ƐĞĞŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ďŝŐŐĞƌ ƉŝĐƚƵƌĞ ƚŽŽ͘ dŚĞ /ŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is a globally ƌĞĐŽŐŶŝƐĞĚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ďƵŝůƚ ŽŶ ŝŶƋƵŝƌLJ ĂŶĚ ĐŽůůĂďŽƌĂƟŽŶ͘ It ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĨƌĂŵĞǁŽƌŬ ĨŽƌ ŽƵƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ŝŶ zĞĂƌƐ ϳͲϭϬ͘ dŚĞ DzW ŚĂƐ ϰ ĨŽƵŶĚĂƟŽŶĂů ĞůĞŵĞŶƚƐ͗ ͻ 'ůŽďĂů ŽŶƚĞdžƚƐ͗ ƌĞĂů ǁŽƌůĚ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ůŝŶŬĞĚ ƚŽ students’ lives ͻ ŽŶĐĞƉƚƐ͗ ͚ďŝŐ ŝĚĞĂƐ͛ ƚŚĂƚ ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞ ƵƐ Ăƚ Ă ůŽĐĂů͕ ŶĂƟŽŶĂů ĂŶĚ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĂƟŽŶĂů ůĞǀĞů • Approaches to Learning: guidance in ‘learning how to learn’ ͻ ĐƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ^ĞƌǀŝĐĞ͗ ůĞĂƌŶŝŶŐ ĞdžƉƌĞƐƐĞĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ community engagement The MYP incorporates all elements of the Victorian Curriculum but situates this within a global context. dŚĞ DzW ĂůŝŐŶƐ ǁŽŶĚĞƌĨƵůůLJ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĞƚŚŽƐ ŽĨ 'ŽŽĚ ^ĂŵĂƌŝƚĂŶ ĚƵĐĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǀĂůƵĞƐ ĂŶĚ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ^ĂŶƚĂ DĂƌŝĂ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ /ƚ ĐƌĞĂƚĞƐ Ă ƉůĂƞŽƌŵ ĨƌŽŵ ǁŚŝĐŚ ŽƵƌ ƐƚƵĚĞŶƚƐ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƚůLJ ůĂƵŶĐŚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞŝƌ ƐĞŶŝŽƌ LJĞĂƌƐ ŽĨ ƐĐŚŽŽůŝŶŐ͘ dŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ĨƵƚƵƌĞ ƌĞĂĚLJ ĂŶĚ ǁŽƌŬ ƌĞĂĚLJ͘ Girls are strong: The Duke of Edinburgh Award ‘I took a deep breath, absorbed the encouragement and support of my peers … and took a step over the edge’. Holly, Duke of Ed graduate. ŵŽƟŽŶĂů ƌĞƐŝůŝĞŶĐĞ͘ WŚLJƐŝĐĂů ĂŶĚ ŵĞŶƚĂů ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚ͘ ĞĂůŝŶŐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŚĂůůĞŶŐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ŽǀĞƌĐŽŵŝŶŐ ĨĞĂƌƐ͘ 'ŝƌůƐ ĚŝƐĐŽǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁ ƚŚĞƐĞ ƋƵĂůŝƟĞƐ ĂƐ ƉĂƌƚ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ƵŬĞ ŽĨ ĚŝŶďƵƌŐŚ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ dŚĂƚ͛Ɛ ǁŚLJ ^ĂŶƚĂ DĂƌŝĂ has the strongest and most successful program in the state of Victoria. dŚĞ ƵŬĞ ŽĨ ĚŝŶďƵƌŐŚ ƌŽŶnjĞ ǁĂƌĚ ŝƐ ĨƵůůLJ ŝŶƚĞŐƌĂƚĞĚ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ zĞĂƌ ϵ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ dŚĞ ^ŝůǀĞƌ ĂŶĚ 'ŽůĚ Awards are part of the extra-curricular program at Years 10 and 11.

At Santa Maria College, girls are listened to, respected, and celebrated. Their emerging sense of self is ŶƵƌƚƵƌĞĚ͘ dŚĞLJ ĂƌĞ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚ ƚŽ ĞŶŐĂŐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ǁŽƌůĚ ĐŽŶĮĚĞŶƚůLJ͕ ƚŽ ĞŵďƌĂĐĞ ƚŚĞ ƌŝĐŚŶĞƐƐ ŽĨ ǁŚŽ ƚŚĞLJ are, and to imagine who they may become.

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Our students have a daily, lived experience of women who are leaders at all levels, from a broad based SRC, to our alumnae on whose shoulders we stand. Our patron, St Catherine of Siena, broke the bonds of what was expected of a woman in the 14th century by speaking truth. She challenged those in power and committed herself to a life of prayer and service of others.

Siena College offers a richly stimulating and contemporary education that makes student learning exciting for young women. Individual talents are nurtured and young women are empowered to develop their intellect, strive for excellence, think critically, appreciate beauty and respect diversity.

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Siena College offers a richly stimulating and contemporary education that makes student learning exciting for young women. valued, where human rights and the common good are honoured. The College recognises that enhanced student wellbeing contributes significantly to improved student learning outcomes, and that students’ wellbeing is significantly enhanced by a sense of belonging.

These relationships are reflected in our Learning Framework and in our programs and practices.

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“Dear Young People ... Do not be afraid to dream of great things” -- Pope Francis Simonds Catholic College is a unique inner-city school for boys with outstanding teachers, who deliver high quality programs to students within a spiritual, academic, cultural, social, and sporting dimension.

There is a very strong sense of community and partnership amongst students, staff and parents as the College strives to produce the best possible outcomes for all students. Every student is capable of successful learning and Simonds Catholic College has high expectations for student engagement, attendance, behaviour and learning outcomes.

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HOW well prepared for secondary school will be the Year 6 graduates of 2020? I’ve been asked this question a number of times recently, mostly by parents, themselves largely over the remote learning program in which they and their children have been immersed these recent months. It’s a fair question. Quite straightforward really.

Frustratingly, the answer is anything but simple – hopeful at best.

The coronavirus pandemic has thrown conventional preparation for Year 6 students to transition to secondary school out the window.

Indeed, schooling as we have known it preCOVID-19, simply doesn’t exist in that state this year. Precisely what next year will look like in our schools is anybody’s guess. It depends very heavily, but not entirely, on a number of variables; these being, in the first instance, the degree to which we can keep daily new COVID-19 numbers very low. Secondly, and let’s be very hopeful here, the timing of when an effective vaccine is discovered and made universally available.

In moving forward into 2021 for our Year 7 students, several things are very clear and form the basis for a hopeful prediction. Bizarrely, the past six months and possibly the next three months will have provided schools, both primary and secondary schools with valuable experience and insights into both provision of remote learning programs and their impact on students.

This can only be of great value to both sectors as they grapple with the challenge of firstly preparing students for their transition and then, for secondary schools to take up the cudgels, so to speak, of providing all year 7 students next year with the most appropriate learning experience that they can.

On another positive note, it’s fair to assume that we have never had another time in our lives when parents per se, of Year 6 students, have been so engaged in their children’s learning program.

Some may well, and with justification, argue that the experience, for all its potential upside has at times been little short of a nightmare experience.

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Of course, even nightmares, may have a valuable lesson or two from which one can learn. In short, it is entirely possible that the remote learning experience, as unwelcome as it has been as an option, has given parents greater insights in to their children’s learning than they would otherwise have had. That could, and indeed should, provide a stronger base on which families as a whole can prepare for the challenges secondary schooling will present for the primary school graduates of 2020.

Then there’s the students themselves. It’s a fairly safe bet that most will make a relatively good fist of the transition. Despite all the chatter to the contrary, led mostly by adults, many well past their teenage years, as a cohort, the young are more resilient than for which we give them credit. They will survive and mostly thrive as have generation after generation of youth before them.

Let’s not, however, forget those children that spend too much time in the shadows of our collective actions. Those for whom the school is their best, if not only positive daily experience.

One can only imagine the level of impact that the social starvation of real time interaction with their peers has had.

Those too, whose homes and schools alike despite their best intentions and efforts, have been simply been unable to come within cooee of providing the essential technological and/or wellbeing support that others, more fortunate, have provided in these remote learning times. For those students transition to secondary schooling is of greatest concern.

At a practical school level, the student progress information flow from primary schools to secondary schools this year presents serious challenges. The depth and volume of student achievement data for 2020 will be significantly less than in previous years. This data is important to secondary schools in tailoring their teaching programs to meet the individual needs of all students from day one. Also, what orientation programs for Year 6 graduates will look like this year is anybody’s guess at this stage. Whilst only of limited duration, they are important for social and psychological reasons. The unknown has an uncanny knack for messing with our minds.

I recall my own transition to secondary school many decades ago when orientation programs were nothing more than the figment of imagination, if that. The loudest voices of my older peers had the most impact, and not all were positive.

Nonetheless, let’s not undersell both the commitment and expertise of our teachers. They are all acutely aware, already, of these challenges and more that face the transition of Year 6 children to secondary schooling in 2021. I have no doubt that they will do their utmost to ensure the best possible transition for all students. That is heartening.

My brief for this article was to undertake an exercise in crystal ball gazing – that is the likely impact the coronavirus pandemic-inspired remote learning program would have on the transition of students from primary to secondary schools in 2021. Crystal ball gazing is a fascinating exercise for many reasons. Curiosity about the unknown ranks very highly. How the unknown might affect us personally, even higher. Little wonder then that from soothsayers of bygone eras to astrologists of today, humans are prepared to turn to any advice in the hope of securing greater certainty in their minds at least for however a fleeting moment, if not their lives.

Then of course there’s science and, as an educator, I’d say our science is our best hope and that germinates in our schools. Importantly, science takes emotions out of the equation and right now there’s more than enough emotion surrounding all manner of debates regarding this pandemic and by extension its impact on the lives of our children’s futures. Fear, more than any other emotion has been shown to have the greatest impact on our behaviour, and how we handle fear determines to a large extent the outcome. In this instance, there’s the personal and the collective response to fear and both will intersect in a myriad of ways. The outcomes will similarly be diverse.

I once wrote a quote for my school newsletter – ‘An optimist is someone who believes a pessimist can be changed.’

A most pessimistic view of the immediate educational impact of the remote learning program on Year 6 students as they transition to secondary

school is that it will be lasting and damaging.

On the other hand, a most optimistic view would hold that the impact will be transitional with the students ultimately benefitting from the experience – this demonstrated in their beliefs and actions as adults in years to come.

My view? Being neither an optimist nor a pessimist, but rather a sceptic, I’m not sure. For some, the lucky few who have thrived in the remote learning environment it will be a personal boon. But will that translate into a collective empathy? I yearn to believe so. Then there’s the mass of students comprising the greater part of the Bell Curve – they’ll be largely okay and hopefully the harbingers of a better world. I’ve mentioned earlier those outlier students for whom the shadows are their dwelling place. Some will be inspired and in beating the odds and will become the torchbearers of hopeful societal change. Sadly, however, the story for all of those outlier children does not end there.

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St Columba’s College AT St Columba’s College, we offer a wide range of educational and co-curricular opportunities for our students in contemporary learning facilities.

These offerings aim to have an individual focus for all students, allowing them to choose the right pathway for their future.

The ongoing Master Plan for our facilities has seen the implementation of world-class contemporary classrooms, with the seamless integration of technology and modern learning tools in collaborative working spaces. The Slater Building, utilised by our junior year levels, will be one of the facilities expanded as part of the next phase of the Master Plan. This expansion will not only extend the learning spaces available to our students, but will also offer a number of new curriculum opportunities.

The extension to the Slater Building will add three new innovative spaces to support the delivery of Food Technology as part of our curriculum programs in 2021. The introduction of Food Technology will open our students to a range of VCE and post-graduate opportunities, continuing the College’s support of educational endeavour for all our students.

In addition to the Food Technology spaces, the next phase of the Master Plan will also see the introduction of additional classroom spaces and a

...ensuring that students experience contemporary and diverse learning opportunities throughout their journey at the College. rooftop outdoor learning area (to the Slater Building).

The College will also be adding to our already extensive sports facilities, with the construction of a new outdoor multi-use sports court and upgrade to our indoor gym spaces. These improvements will assist in the expansion of our co-curricular sports program and continue to enhance student learning in the physical education and health domains.

We look forward to continuing to see substantial growth in our facilities and educational offerings from 2020 at St Columba’s College, ensuring that students experience contemporary and diverse learning opportunities throughout their journey at the College.

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202 COLLEGE TOURS Discover our College Register online at www.columba.vic.edu.au

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The Future is Bright at St John’s ST JOHN’S Regional College offers a high quality academic, social, and vocational education that provides students with a broad range of opportunities to discover their passion. Our affordable, all-inclusive fee structure has been purposefully designed to cater to all families in the south east suburbs of Melbourne.

Current Masterplan refurbishments have added a range of elite sporting facilities and a new $5m STEM centre to be completed in 2021.

STEM learning is important for students in their everyday life in our contemporary world, with the rise of new technologies in biomedicine, microfabrication, robotics and artificial intelligence. The ability to understand and apply data, and develop solutions to complex problems, will be important life skills.

Our state of the art STEM Centre will assist our interdisciplinary approach to the teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics which not only promotes engagement with real world ideas and challenges, but equips our students with the crucial skills they will need to be tomorrow’s industry leaders.

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bring STEM Professionals into the classroom to work with teachers and students to develop industry skills through a range of extension activities.

In recent years STEM Professionals have used PBL(Project Based Learning) teaching methods to explore alternative energy using our recently installed Solar Energy system and a study of the brain and behaviour to understand the different factors that influence cognitive abilities such as memory and attention.

Plans are underway for the development of a Senior STEM and Arts centre at cost of $6m to be built in 2022 at St John’s. This will continue our goal of becoming a leader in STEM Education and allow our students to be immersed in all of the advantages that a STEM education provides.

We pride ourselves on providing a pathway for every student and look forward to showing you our school. Parents wishing to take a tour of our facilities and meet the Principal are invited to make a booking through our website at https://www.sjrc.vic.edu.au/

Discover your Future Open days 2021 “Courage Reaches for the Stars” St John’s Regional College is a Catholic Co-Educational secondary school that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of cultures, gifts and talents, which enriches the school and marks its unique identity. Our College Motto “Courage Reaches for the Stars” inspires all to work hard to be the best they can be.

Our vibrant community boasts many different cultures and languages making us one of the most diverse and multicultural schools in Melbourne. We pride ourselves on our sense of self, community and spirituality.

Parents wishing to take a tour of our facilities and meet the Principal are invited to make a booking through our website https://www.sjrc.vic.edu.au/

OPEN EVENTS Thurs 18th Feb – Open Morning | Thurs 18th March – Open Morning Thurs 20th May – Open Morning | Thurs 24th June – Open Evening Sat 24th July – Open Morning | Thurs 12th August – Open Morning Thurs 9th Sept – Open Morning | Thurs 21st Oct – Open Morning Tues 16th Nov – Open Evening To book a tour, visit: www.sjrc.vic.edu.au 5-11 Caroline Street, Dandenong VIC 3175 Tel (03) 8793 2000 Email stjohns@sjrc.vic.edu.au

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St Joseph’s College ST JOSEPH’S College focuses on academic excellence without losing sight of the importance of values, social justice and the development of life skills. Our motto, Agite Quae Didicistis, translated as ‘Put into practice what you have learnt’, underpins our daily approach to a holistic education for boys in the 21st century.

We apply innovative and progressive teaching methods to maximise boys’ engagement. Our curriculum is designed specifically to cater for boys’ needs with a ‘hands on’ approach to learning.

There are several programs and opportunities offered to our students. We also offer an advanced sports program with over 15 sports on offer, after school tuition for all students four nights a week and six international experiences per year.

The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly sets St Joseph’s College apart. Teaching respect within relationships is what prepares our boys for life.

The College works to ensure that students are equipped to effectively take up roles in a rapidly changing world. Our students are equipped with iPads and MacBooks from the beginning of their journey at the College. STEM, Digital Technologies and Robotics form part of our Learning Program, in addition to Digital Citizenship lessons where students learn to be responsible citizens within a global community.

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The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly sets St Joseph’s College apart.

Our Masterplan ‘Towards 2040 and Beyond – An Adventure in the Spirit’ addresses issues associated with 21st Century Learning. A new Science, STEM, Digital Technology and Year 7 Learning Space is due to open in 2022, in addition to a new Senior School and Arts Precinct.

We offer the best of both worlds at St Joseph’s.

We have an outstanding VCE pathway and an impressive VCAL pathway with vocational and trade options taking place on campus and in external settings. We are experts in boys’ development. We focus on the growth of your son’s academic skills, faith and spirituality, relationships and physical and emotional wellbeing.

Feel free to contact the College, on 03 9756 3112 or via email enrolments@stjosephs.com.au, to learn more about a school that prepares for life.

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St Mary’s College ST Mary’s College is a school for all – a welcoming, nurturing and empowering co-educational secondary school. Our College is set across two adjacent campuses in Windsor and St Kilda East.

These campuses boast modern learning spaces, heritage listed buildings, iconic grounds and the beautiful backdrop of Alma Park.

Previously called CBC St Kilda, our name and vision have changed as we embrace an authentically inclusive co-education for girls and boys. While we have changed our name, we have not changed our values, our strong community, our 143 years of history and our quality learning programs.

At St Mary’s College, we partner with our families to instil a deep sense of respect, justice and belonging in our students that transcends the classroom. Everything we do to teach and support students is built on the fabric of love, values, beliefs and habits each family instils throughout their child’s life and we welcome the involvement of parents and families in our school community.

We educate our students to be good people who can add value to the world they enter when they leave our school.

Programs that make a difference Preparing students for life beyond school, our exciting programs enable students of diverse abilities to step purposefully into their future.

Our social justice and co-curricular programs, and well-designed learning programs are all tailored for the unique and differing needs of junior, middle and senior school students: ■ Music, Visual and Performing Arts Programs ■ Student Representative Council ■ Outdoor Education Programs ■ Year 10 Pathways Programs ■ Sports Leadership Academy ■ ACC and SCSA Sports ■ Student Voice Committee ■ Year 9 Nobilitas Program Year 9 Nobilitas Program At St Mary’s College, Year 9 is different. We’ve created something unique, a program that engages, empowers and motivates our young people as they enter the critical phase of middle adolescence.

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Our Year 9 Nobilitas Program runs separately to the main school. It is an exciting and collaborative learning community that fosters respect, resilience and responsibility through a range of core subjects, interest studies, and community projects. A dedicated team of Year 9 teaching staff works closely with students in a stimulating learning environment where positive relationships, student voice and real-world thinking are prioritised.

Throughout the year, we connect students with the wider community in rich and meaningful ways, working with local councils and community groups, Indigenous groups, voluntary organisations and businesses. Students learn how they can impact the world in practice as responsible and compassionate young people empowered by their ability to make a difference.

Visit us in 2021 There are various options for visiting us. Our Open Day will be held on 21 March 2021. We also run Talk and Tours throughout the year. Head to our website for more information. www. stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au We invite you to be part of our school community where every student has a place and a voice and their story is known.

A SCHOOL FOR ALL St Mary’s College is a school for all – welcoming, nurturing and empowering all students.

Located across two campuses in St Kilda East and Windsor, we are inner Melbourne’s only Catholic co-educational secondary school.

We aspire to excellence in learning, acting with compassion and justice, and inspiring one another to shape a better world for all.

At St Mary’s College all students learn and adventure together in an environment enlivened by respect, enquiry, challenge and fun.

(03) 9529 6611 enquiries@stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au • www.stmaryscollege.vic.edu.au St Mary’s College is an Edmund Rice Education Australia School and a Child Safe School. CRICOS No. 00743E

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Creativity across Art & STEM A RECENT study has investigated students’ attitudes and abilities when it comes to creativity, comparing the results of art students with those who study STEM. Although students from different fields had different ideas about what it meant to be creative, there was a strong overlap in the personal skills needed to show creativity.

The study found that openness, creative selfefficacy, and divergent thinking were likely prerequisites to creativity, regardless of the field of study.

Openness refers to a willingness to entertain new ideas and tolerate ambiguity; creative selfefficacy is a student’s belief in their creative abilities; and divergent thinking is the ability to come up with novel ideas and solutions.

Kim van Broekhoven of Maastricht University, Professor David Cropley of UniSA, and Dr Philipp Seegers of the University of Cologne performed the study, which involved a total of 2,277 undergraduate and graduate students aged between 17 and 37 at German universities. One-hundred and thirty participants were enrolled in an Art degree, while 2147 participants were enrolled in STEM. “This finding then adds weight to the importance of broad educational support for these ‘person’ factors of creativity, from kindergarten to university,” wrote the authors. “Openness and creative self-efficacy support creativity for the artist as much as they do for the scientist.”

Unlike openness, creative self-efficacy and divergent thinking, which were important regardless of discipline, the characteristics of a creative product did show more clear disciplinary differences. Each discipline – art, science, engineering – values different aspects of creativity.

“Both art and science students strongly associated originality (novelty) with creativity,” say the authors. “This strong association was greater among art students compared to science students.

Both art and science students moderately associated effectiveness with creativity.”

The researchers hypothesised that art students would focus on originality in their ideas of creativity, whereas STEM students would see feasibility and effectiveness as areas for creative activity. However, very few students from either field associated feasibility with creativity.

“There is little practical difference in the way art

and science students perceive product creativity or associate key product qualities with creativity.

Both, it can be said, see originality as central to defining the creativity of a product, with effectiveness also moderately important.”

The researchers assumed that since people in STEM fields often make decisions based on practicality and effectiveness, rather than on beauty or originality, they would see such pursuits as creative. The results, however, point to a general idea of creativity shared by students across the disciplines that creativity is foremost a matter of originality.

Creativity is recognised as a 21st century competency that will only become more relevant as industries develop. The researchers urge educational institutions to help foster creative skills, but point out that they must be understood first.

“Without a clear, evidence-based understanding of the nature of creativity across the four elements of creativity, it is hard to formulate strategies for nurturing specific creative competencies through high school and into universities. Any individual, to be creative, benefits from high openness, high creative self-efficacy, and a strong ability to think divergently. Education at all levels must respond accordingly, providing broad support for these elements of creativity.”

Kim van Broekhoven, David Cropley, & Philipp Seegers. (2020). ‘Differences in creativity across art and STEM students: we are more alike than unalike’, Thinking Skills and Creativity. https:// doi.org/10.1016/j.tsc.2020.100707 For more information, please contact David Cropley at UniSA - David.Cropley@unisa.edu.au.

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St. Peter’s College CLYDE North Campus & Cranbourne Campus ‘Developing the skills today to thrive in tomorrow’s world’ When selecting a secondary school for your child, you need to feel confident in not only what that school can deliver in Year 7, but how the school can provide a stimulating learning environment across the six years. It’s a big decision.

Our desire is for students to run excitedly through St. Peter’s College gates to commence their secondary schooling as a Year 7 student, and walk out at the end of Year 12, with confidence, a sense of purpose, and a feeling of positivity about their future lives.

Our 21st Century learner will need a skill-set of: critical thinking, effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively & creativity. St. Peter’s College strives to provide opportunities for our students to engage and excel in all of these areas.

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our learning. Servicing both the Clyde North and Cranbourne residents, we are committed to continuous improvement and have a strong focus on the development of the whole person.

As a school community we are committed to continuous improvement. As a Catholic college we are committed to the development of our students, academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually to meet the challenges of being a global citizen.

At St. Peter’s College we continue to: aspire all to lead in faith, be guided with love and inspire through learning.

Our School Motto provides us with the inspiration and permission to be ambitious as we strive to provide all students with the knowledge and skill set to make a contribution to our world.

It is in this context that we embark on a new school improvement agenda where we will: Take courage,… and…. Be not afraid (Mt 14:27) Mr Chris Black, Principal

St. Peter’s College Clyde North Campus & Cranbourne Campus VIRTUAL & CAMPUS TOURS Student-led Campus Tours are held regularly throughout each Term, so why not join us for your first glimpse of everything that our College facilities can deliver for a stimulating learning environment for your child’s educational, social, emotional and spiritual development needs.

Book your attendance via our website Home page ‘Book A Tour’ icon (www.st.peters.vic. edu.au) or contact our College Registrar Mrs Wendy Height on 5990 7777.

ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS: All of your enrolment application requirements can be completed on line and we are available to help you every step of the way. Use our website Home page ‘Apply Now’ icon (www.st.peters.vic.edu.au) or contact our College Registrar Mrs Wendy Height on 5990 7777.

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YEAR 7 2023 ENROLMENTS: Applications are now OPEN with Yr 7 2023 applications closing 20 August 2021 Letters of Offer will be posted in October 2021

YEAR 7 2024 ENROLMENTS: Applications are now OPEN and will close August 2022 ALL YEAR LEVEL VACANCIES: For all vacancies in all Year Levels in 2021 & 2022 please contact our College Registrar Mrs Wendy Height 5990 7777 or registrar@stpeters.vic.edu.au INFORMATION EVENINGS: We extend on invitation to join us at our 2021 Open Campus Information Evenings.

Come and meet our students and staff and see some of our classrooms in action.

CRANBOURNE CAMPUS 16 March 2021 CLYDE NORTH CAMPUS 18 March 2021 For further details visit our website home page “Book A Tour” icon

A holistic approach to education IN partnership with families, Catholic primary schools provide learning experiences that develop the minds, hearts and spirits of students.

With academic pursuits front of mind, a Catholic education will help your child imagine a better world, where they can live harmoniously and where diversity is valued and respected.

This is achieved by embedding the Catholic world view across the whole curriculum, as a viable way of responding to challenges and opportunities.

According to the Catholic Bishop of Sale, Most Reverend Bishop Patrick O’Regan, an essential part of a young person’s education is faith formation and wellbeing.

“Our key objective is to walk alongside our students, listening to their challenges and aspirations, sharing their joy and pain, and helping to create a stillness and an openness in their hearts to the presence and action of God in their lives,” he said.

How is this achieved?

Catholic education aims to equip students with the skills they need to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and active members of their communities. Using expert teaching practice and a personalised approach to learning, our schools provide learning opportunities that meet the individual needs of students so they can achieve their full potential.

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Catholic education aims to equip students with the skills they need to be critical thinkers, lifelong learners, and active members of their communities.

Director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, Ms Maria Kirkwood, said the combination of creative and engaging learning opportunities aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, along with the religious education curriculum, encourages students to reflect on themselves, the world and the environment, while developing an openness to seeing God in all things.

“Our schools make present the Kingdom of God to our communities, providing students with the opportunity to grow in the love of God and develop a respectful knowledge of their world in an atmosphere of peace, joy, hope, justice and love,” Ms Kirkwood said.

The rich Catholic tradition is the driving force for every interaction and activity within Catholic schools, including social justice initiatives that encourage students to realise they have the ability to effect positive changes in the world.

On the same page with homework AS schools go back around the country, some parents will be questioning the purpose of their primary-aged children’s homework. Dr Katina Zammitt from Western Sydney University explains how to make it meaningful, and why it’s important for teachers and parents to understand what the other is looking for from the get-go.

Dr Katina Zammitt, Western Sydney University – “It’s important to know the teacher’s expectations from the beginning of the year” Dr Katina Zammitt is the Deputy Dean at the School of Education at Western Sydney University.

Katina is passionate about improving student learning outcomes.

“Homework can be a minefield for children and parents in primary schools,” says Dr Zammitt.

“Teachers often state that they set homework each week to keep the parents happy. Parents comment that they feel frustrated with the homework their children are given as they don’t understand how to help or how to do it the way the teacher does.

“The ‘best’ homework goes beyond filling in a worksheet, memorising spelling, finishing incomplete schoolwork or doing a project.

Repetitive low-level activities are merely busy work than actual learning.

“Homework should build students’ capacities and understandings based on the work they are

It’s important to know the teacher’s expectations from the beginning of the year, to help parents engage with learning, and ensure homework is enhancing student learning. doing at school whether it is literacy, history, mathematics or any other subject. It should be meaningful and able to be completed by the child with minimal parental assistance. It might include talking and asking questions, learning about the child’s world in greater depth or using family experiences such as shopping to engage them in learning to read or count.

“It’s important to know the teacher’s expectations from the beginning of the year, to help parents engage with learning, and ensure homework is enhancing student learning.”

For more information or an interview, please contact Dr Katina Zammitt of Western Sydney University at K.Zammit@westernsydney.edu.au

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GOOD SHEPHERD PA R I S H S C H O O L Nurtured in the Catholic Faith with the Good Shepherd as our Inspiration and Guide.

Children enrolled at Good Shepherd are generally drawn from the immediate geographical area.

The Community is truly a multi-cultural one with a large number of nationalities being represented.

The vast majority of children completing their education at Good Shepherd School continue their studies at Catholic Secondary Schools.

Good Shepherd School has a broad curriculum with a wide range of educational experiences.

Programs are designed to encourage each child to achieve their personal best whilst developing a love of learning.

Our core curriculum is designed with an emphasis on the development of strong Literacy and Numeracy skills. Learning experiences support students in developing functional and critical literacy abilities. Teachers plan and implement learning experiences that develop their mathematical skills and knowledge. These experiences include valuable and practical strategies that help students become selfmotivated problem solvers. A coordinated and planned approach to numeracy learning provides a direction in planning for improvement.

an extensive Music Program which includes a Senior Band, a Junior Band, a Swing Band, a Junior Choir and a Senior Choir. The school participates in a variety of Eisteddfods and Music Performances. A large number of students learn a musical instrument. Our performing arts complex provides a supportive environment in which to develop their creative abilities.

Our children are involved in a variety of sporting activities. Senior students compete in the summer and winter inter-school sports competitions. Other activities include basketball, netball, swimming, cross country and athletics.

Guided by a strong vision and core values, Good Shepherd challenges each student to reach their full potential spiritually, intellectually and emotionally.

Teachers are supported in working to meet the learning needs of the students in their care.

The Creative Arts and Sports Programs provide students with the opportunity to further develop their confidence and wellbeing. There is

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Holy Family School We are a Catholic school situated in the suburb of Doveton. We serve families from within our parish boundaries and also welcome students from around the Dandenong area.

At the very heart of our school is a desire for the full flourishing of each student.

At Holy Family School we support students to grow and develop across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains in order to become successful, animated learners who: Reflect on their own story and how this shapes who they are

Respect diversity in language, culture and expressions of faith

Are responsible for themselves, others and all of creation

Are versatile, preserve and take risks

Are creative, curious and open-minded

Holy Family School is committed to supporting rich, deep and varied learning experiences for students to become optimistic, resilient young people of faith, who contribute to and enrich the world around them.

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You are invited to explore everything • welcoming, nurturing, supportive community • strong family, parish and school connections • high expectations for all staff and students • teaching all students at their point of need providing adjustments to achieve success • data based teaching instruction • smaller classes • contemporary learning spaces

Email: principal@hfmw.catholic.edu.au Website: http://hfmw.catholic.edu.au/

• large all weather play areas • opportunities for student voice and leadership • onsite psychologists • Out of School Hours Care (Camp Australia) • learning partnerships with local Catholic Secondary Colleges • partnership with The Resilience Project

Julie David (Principal) 250 Stephensons Road Mount Waverley 3149 9807 3300

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Holy Family Primary School has to offer

Holy Trinity Primary School Wantirna South

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School’s motto ‘Love One Another’ permeates all that we do. Our dedicated and caring staff provide an engaging and challenging curriculum.

Open Days 9:30am to 5.00pm

Some of our extra curricular activities include:

Thursday, 18 February 2021

Information & Enrolment Evening for 2022 Prep Parents

• Specialist technology & multimedia lessons • Student Wellbeing initiatives • Sacramental Program • Physical Education & Sport • Italian • Visual Arts • Camping Program • Integration Program with St Mary’s College for the Deaf • Before & After School Care • Various lunchtime clubs

Tuesday, 23 March 2021

Features of the school include:

7.00pm - 8.00pm

• Contemporary Library/Technology Learning space • Adventure playgrounds & huge sandpit • Basketball courts • Grassed oval • Harmony garden

Monday, 22 March 2021 Thursday, 2 December 2021 Alternatively, please contact the school to arrange a private tour and meeting with the Principal.

Pre-schoolers warmly invited to attend Kinder Kids reading sessions throughout the year.

Please contact the school for further details.

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Holy Saviour Parish Primary School ON behalf of the school community, I extend to you a warm welcome and sincerely hope that your association with Holy Saviour will be both happy and rewarding for you and your child.

Holy Saviour is a welcoming community in which all aspects of a child’s development are catered for, in partnership with parents and the broader community. The three main contexts in which students learn and grow at Holy Saviour are the family, the school and the community. We encourage you to join us as a faith community, working together to create a climate of respect, unity and excellence providing an environment in which your children will achieve their full potential.

As a small school, we are proud to say that everyone knows everyone – staff, students and families - and looks out for each other, we form a strong community. This means we are better able to identify and support children’s individual needs and develop their strengths. We pride ourselves on the way we are able to cater for all individual learning needs with our extensive intervention and extension programs including Reading Recovery, Leveled Literacy Intervention, Maths Olympiads, Tournament of the Minds, GATEWAYS, STEM Making A Difference, and many more.

At Holy Saviour our Religious Education Program is of the utmost importance and permeates the whole curriculum. We encourage our children and families of all faith backgrounds, not just Catholic, to follow Jesus to love, serve and celebrate all that is good. Parents are engaged in the prayer life of the school through class Masses, parent & child workshops, the sacramental program and special services throughout the year. It is through working together that our community; children, parents and staff; will continue to build a school which reflects our constant encounters with God, in the Spirit of love, as the Gospel teaches.

There are a variety of ways in which our community develops and enhances the wellbeing of our students. Whilst it is a factor in all that we do and all the decisions we make, there are some deliberate, well researched practices in place at our school that aim to support the wellbeing of our students. Restorative practices assist young people to become aware of how their behaviours impact other people, and in Circle Time, students are

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given opportunities to think reflectively and creatively and talk together about important social issues at school. They examine the issues and are given a voice in exploring and challenging them.

Our Wellbeing Hub is designed for whole grades or individual students to use for targeted activities to increase general wellbeing and resilience. Teachers are encouraged to use the Hub with their grades for Circle Time and Bounce Back lessons, to engage in Perceptual Motor Program lessons, for creative play and more.

Individual students are supported to use the Hub for monitored sessions to reduce anxiety and to help them transition from one session to another.

We also offer a range of specialist learning classes including Physical Education, STEM learning including coding, robotics, creative & critical thinking, and teamwork, and we teach Mandarin as part of our language program We are proud of the academic standards achieved by our students and the well-rounded children who leave our community approaching their secondary schooling with established academic skills, self-confidence and a pride in their self-development. Our focus on values and restorative practices enhances the academic learning of our children. They learn the importance of their input into various social settings as well as what can be achieved through cooperation and collaboration.

We encourage you to take our virtual tour and please, feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss anything further.

Mr Steve Evans, Principal

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Celebrating more than 100 years of academic excellence. Our Holy Redeemer in Surrey Hills continues today to help children grow, learn and succeed in all facets of their development.

We are a school that is committed to community, offering a contemporary curriculum that enables students to become active and connected global citizens through: • fostering a strong faith community for every child, in the Catholic tradition • a commitment to excellence in Literacy and Numeracy provision • developing a renowned reputation in the community for our emphasis on public speaking • participation in an annual intensive swimming program • providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters student wellbeing • integrating a range of technologies and strategies to support students in becoming critical, creative and innovative thinkers • engaging in authentic and purposeful STEM education experiences • offering a camp program for Years 3 – 6 • participation through the Inter-school Sport program, as a member of SSV • the provision of before and after-school care programs run on site by a team of caring professionals

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Regular school tours with the Principal are conducted on a weekly basis, so please make an appointment to visit and see our learners in action.

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and we uphold the dignity of the human person. Through a holistic approach to education we aspire to develop lifelong learners. We have a commitment to social justice, a sense of purpose and hope and we foster members to be active participants in the community.

Resurrection House Catholic Primary School is accessible to public transport and is within easy distance of Catholic Colleges, Independent and Government Secondary Schools, Aberfeldie Athletics Track, Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre, local community parks and City Council facilities.

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The Sacred Heart School community has much to celebrate. Our students, along with the parent body and staff members, work together in collaborative partnerships. A culture exists in which the Sacred Heart community values and affirms each individual, with students encouraged to work to their full potential and to build relationships of respect, trust and acceptance. Our staff is a highly professional team of educators who continually strive for best practice, innovation and creativity.

They are committed to ongoing learning, modelling this culture of learning to the children within our care. We offer a broad based inclusive curriculum with a range of opportunities and experiences that foster the growth of the whole student. Sacred Heart promotes in each person a sense of hope and connectedness inspired by Jesus Christ.

We celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage all parents, as their child’s first educators, to become active participants in both.

The Sacred Heart community values difference and diversity to support and enable the full flourishing of our students.

We pride ourselves on the intellectual, spiritual, personal, social and physical growth of each individual within our care and take great pride in the children who leave our care prepared for the academic and social rigours of secondary school.

In 2020 we have completed a refurbishment project to all our current learning areas.

SACRED HEART PRIMARY SCHOOL 25 Gipson Street Diamond Creek 3089 Phone: 9438 1590 Email: principal@shdiamondcreek.catholic.edu.au Sacred Heart School is situated at 25 Gipson Street, Diamond Creek, and is in close proximity to the main Diamond Creek shopping centre and the Diamond Creek railway station.

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Preston At Sacred Heart School, we are keenly aware of the responsibility parents have entrusted in us, to educate their children to the highest standards and prepare them to be young people whose values will make them quality citizens.

Our school population is as vibrant and diverse as the suburb it is situated in. We honour that rich diversity by providing a learning environment that is inclusive, proactive and innovative.

Our school mantra “Our students are at the heart of everything we do”, is not just a catch phrase displayed in our school foyer. It is a living statement of intent, the foundation upon which every decision is made.

Recognising the inherent role our students and families have in achieving student achievement, our highly motivated teachers have built a culture where all are invited to be part of their child’s learning journey

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SACRED HEART, FITZROY proudly looks after the spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical needs of every child.

We provide a safe, caring and supportive learning environment and work to ensure that all students can experience success. Learning is for life not just for school. At Sacred Heart, we are focused on learning that enables us to participate fully in life in the 21st century.

Sacred Heart is, indeed, an inspiring place to be every day. We embrace the challenge of providing a comprehensive learning program that will enable all of our young people to fully participate in modern society.

We provide: • A passionate and committed staff who believe that student wellbeing and learning are intrinsically linked • Extensive resources to support learning in literacy and numeracy with a focus on oral language • A ‘Discovery Learning’ approach which encourages hands on learning and enquiry • 1:1 Digital devices (Chromebooks and iPads) for students to use • Specialist teachers for Performing Arts, Physical Education, Digital Technology, AUSLAN and Music We are very proud to be able to offer a comprehensive music program where students are able to learn either violin or cello.

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL FITZROY

Sacred Heart Fitzroy is a small school with big expectations.

We are a school community where everyone is known by name.

We highly value the learning partnership between school and home and actively work to engage our families in a shared conversation about learning.

If you are looking at schools for your child, we encourage you to visit our school for a personalised tour.

We are sure you will not be disappointed.

Visit: www.shsfitzroy.catholic.edu.au Ph: 03 9419 3528

St Anne’s Primary School ST ANNE’S has an excellent reputation, seen as the school of first choice by many, in the Seaford area. At the heart of our school, and evident in all our interactions, is our Catholic faith. We have a focus on using scripture to reflect on how we can take the example of Jesus to fully interact with others in the contemporary world.

The school has developed, and continues to enhance, strong parish and community connections. St Anne’s is a school where there is an expectation of engaged student learning which is enhanced and extended through a 1:1 ipad program for the Foundation – Year 2 students and 1:1 Chromebook program for the Year 3-6 students.

We seek to deliver ‘point of need’ teaching.

Data gathered from the students’ learning is used to indicate what they need to learn next and this is used to develop future plans. Excellent teaching is expected in all curriculum areas including specialist classes in visual arts, performing arts, PE, Italian and Technology. Our physical resources have been massively refurbished during 2020 with a new Library, STEM learning area and a variety of classrooms incorporated.

With a large modern hall, sustainability centre and various playgrounds our students are very fortunate.

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St Anne’s has an excellent reputation, seen as the school of first choice by many, in the Seaford area.

At the heart of our school, and evident in all our interactions, is our Catholic faith.

At St Anne’s we have a very well connected community which enhances the learning environment for our students. Learning is viewed as a partnership between home and school with parents acknowledged as the first educators of their children. We implement wellbeing programs that teach resilience and support the development of social skills.

Please feel welcome to join us at St Anne’s where the students really do learn to ‘Pray, Work and Play’ in our beautiful new facilities renovated in 2020.

Commitment to being a faith community Strong focus on wellbeing Small class sizes enabling personalised learning Newly refurbished facilities 1:1 devices

www.saseaford.catholic.edu.au Phone school office to book a tour 9786 4736

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ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL GLEN HUNTLY

ST ANTHONY’S, Glen Huntly, is a welcoming and nurturing Catholic Primary School dedicated to the development of the whole child.

“Learning for Life!”

St Anthony’s School Glen Huntly offers: • A faith filled education - all children are known and cared for by compassionate and dedicated teachers • Engaging programs that cater for personalised learning needs of all students • A real sense of community and family participation • Focus on an integrated curriculum using an inquiry approach • Specialist learning programs; Mandarin, The Arts, Physical Education, Technology • Wellbeing Program including Buddy Program and SRC • Extra Curriculum activities: Instrumental Music, Tennis, Chess, Dance, Soccer • Before and After School Hours Care

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Call 9762 5135 for an individual school tour or visit www.sbthebasin.catholic.edu.au for more detailed enrolment information

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Our Vision Statement proclaims: Guided by the faith, strength and courage of St Brigid we strive to ignite the passion to grow and learn.

At St Brigid’s we are passionate about Education

We pride ourselves on our excellent teaching practices, high expectations and dedicated staff.

We are a proud, vibrant, high achieving school with a deep commitment to offering your child an education of the highest standards.

We focus on nurturing faith-filled, curious, creative and resilient learners through thought provoking, interactive learning experiences.

We are a small school with a big heart; developing courageous, confident leaders, ready to explore the world and make changes while achieving goals and having fun.

Welcoming and inclusive - open to all.

Browse our website, meet the staff, listen to our students and parents share their experiences or go on a virtual tour at www.sbgisborne.catholic.edu.au Enrolments open until December 2021

St Brigid’s Primary School 68 Aitken St, Gisborne Principal: Maree Morris 5428 2220

St Clare’s Catholic Primary School • St Clare's is a welcoming community, filled with many cultures and faiths.

• Our staff prides itself on getting to know every child and family in our community.

• We understand that the relationship between parents and their child's school is paramount in achieving the best possible outcomes for children.

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• We are committed to getting to know your child's strengths and challenges so we can support them to reach their full potential.

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• We promote a Positive Behaviour for Learning approach including expectations of respect, resilience, responsibility and friendliness.

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A faith community: • Animated by love • Inspiring innovation • Empowering learners

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5 Doon Ave, Glen Waverley, Vic 3150

Phone: 03 9803 0011 or 9803 0211

www.scsyndal.catholic.edu.au

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St Columba’s Primary is a unique Catholic co-ed primary school that has been situated in the heart of seaside Elwood for 103 years.

Our beautiful school was built in 1914 and combines modern facilities with irreplaceable history and charm.

We are a small school, enabling us to provide a level of care and personalised touch rarely seen elsewhere. Our motto ‘The little school with a big heart’ represents our unique culture of care, empathy and respect for diversity.

At our school, your child is never just a number.

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. The guiding influence of your child’s school during their formative years is integral to their wellbeing and success now and into the future.

Why us?

• Global educational framework - IB PYP We are currently a candidate school for the globally-recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP).

• Strong NAPLAN results While we take a holistic approach and believe NAPLAN is not the only measure of success, we’re proud to have been recognised by ACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority) for significant growth in the last few years.

• 5-Star Resource Smart School We are a 5-Star Resource Smart School; a huge achievement for a small school and evidence of our ongoing commitment to sustainability. We’re also closely affiliated with the Port Phillip Eco Centre and have won a number of sustainability awards and grants.

• Specialist programs For a little school, we pack a punch offering a diverse range of specialist programs including Mandarin, Physical Education and the Arts. Every second year, we hold a spectacular school musical with every single child enjoying the opportunity to shine on stage.

This acts as a huge celebration of our diverse and vibrant school community.

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St. Dominic’s Primary School

Seeking Truth through Prayer, Learning, Service and Community

St Dominic’s Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2022 school year.

St Dominic’s is a vibrant and welcoming Catholic school that has served the local area for over 90 years.

Enrolment information can be found via the St Dominic’s website or by contacting the school office on 98368300.

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ENROL TODAY St Gabriel’s Reservoir - educating the future.

St Gabriel’s Parish Primary School is a vibrant and dynamic school community in the heart of Reservoir, where every child is known and loved. St Gabriel’s is a prominent educational facility empowering all learners to succeed.

St Gabriel’s offers a high quality and engaging curriculum, which is centred on the student. We build strong relationships between families and the community.

St Gabriel’s aspires to nurture the faith, wellbeing and diversity of all our members. We are proud of our history and are committed to student-centered, rigorous learning that is collaborative, engaging and reflective.

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Our school prides itself on educating the whole child: the academic, social, emotional, physical and spiritual. The wellbeing of each child is paramount and underpins all that we do at St Elizabeth’s.

We see the education of your child as a partnership between home and school. We are an inclusive school, where all are welcome to be a part of our faith community. We believe that together we can nurture and foster each child to achieve their full potential. It is through our Catholic traditions, values and beliefs that this comes to fruition. As a faith based community we continue to build on our outstanding work that has been achieved in all curriculum areas through our contemporary approach, which we invite all to be a part of.

We encourage all our children to be global citizens, where they make informed and wise decisions that will not only benefit themselves but also for the common good. We instil in our children the importance of persistence and resilience, and that it is important to take risks and make mistakes, as this is when the most powerful learning occurs.

We recognise that every child is unique; each having special needs, abilities and preferred learning styles. It is our aim to help children grow and develop their special abilities, selfconfidence and self-esteem. We believe that for each of our children to flourish; to be engaged in their learning; to be independent; to take responsibility for their choices and learning, requires all within our school and parish community to have this same vision, dedication and commitment, which we continually strive for.

We promote independence, collaboration, creativity, innovation and above all respect for all, in a safe and caring environment.

As a school we strive for the absolute best for our children and their families.

Our pursuit of academic excellence for each child is achieved through a dedicated staff, who use a contemporary, relevant and collaborative approach to learning. Our staff provide all our students with a wide range of opportunities to engage in rich, learning experiences in and beyond the classroom, where the needs and interests of our students are at the forefront.

Our vision is one that needs to be visible and enacted in all that we do and will be driven through various wellbeing and curriculum initiatives. It needs to come alive not just through our words, but our actions too, which we endeavour to harness in all. Our community needs to be inclusive, where all of our relationships are based on respect, treated with fairness and equality.

We would love for you to become a part of our amazing community!

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St Elizabeth’s is a faith filled community, where all are welcome. Our school embraces and nurtures each and every child, to ensure that their wellbeing enables them to flourish and be successful.

Our school provides: s Opportunities for prayer, liturgy and faith formation s Personalised learning in all areas of the curriculum s An inquiry based approach to learning s Intervention and extension programs s Student leadership to enable student voice s Student wellbeing programs, where a sense of belonging is developed s Community engagement s Specialist programs: PE, Visual Arts, Performing Arts and Chinese

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St Francis Xavier Primary School ST Francis Xavier Primary School has been serving the Catholic parish communities in and around Box Hill since 1928. Our devotion to faith and education is supported by a dedicated teaching team and strong and productive community relationships.

■ Students are actively engaged in their education and embrace a comprehensive curricular and extra-curricular program.

■ Our classrooms are places of inspiration, challenge and collaboration.

■ Our teachers cater for the different learning styles of children with quality learning outcomes their constant focus.

Our focus is on high quality learning outcomes for our students. We achieve such learning outcomes by supporting our students, enabling them and engaging them in the contemporary world in which they live.

Catholic Tradition St Francis Xavier is grounded in Catholic tradition and spirituality, in which the Gospel values of trust, respect, forgiveness and care underpin everyday teaching and learning.

Learning environment St Francis Xavier provides a high quality learning environment that: ■ Cultivates effective learners-for-life through commitment to informed and current teaching and learning practices.

■ Values the key role teachers play in supporting the personal growth of children, recognising that they are responsible for enhancing the quality and standard of student learning outcomes.

■ Consistently offers learning activities involving the continuing acquisition of knowledge and skills so that learners can apply these critically to understand and participate effectively as responsible citizens in their world.

Environment St Francis Xavier encourages respect, responsibility and care for creation; where an awareness of the environment and its species is developed and promoted Well being St Francis Xavier enhances the well being of all in an environment of justice, inclusiveness,

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We achieve such excellent learning outcomes by supporting our students, enabling them and engaging them in the contemporary world in which they live. tolerance, equality and compassion. Harmony and healthy relationships are promoted through the development of social skills, self worth, affirmation and the celebration of achievements.

Collaboration St Francis Xavier is a learning community in which teamwork and collaboration are central to everyday practice.

Community St Francis Xavier is a place in which parents, teachers and students build and nurture a healthy growing community.

For information about school tours or further enrolment information, please contact our office on 9890 1108 or refer to our website: www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au

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We are a high achieving school that provides for each child.

We care for the whole child and their family.

Your child is an individual with enormous potential. We nurture that potential by developing their spiritual wellbeing, sense of security, self-esteem and resilience.

Our teachers participate in facilitated planning and coaching programs to enable personalised learning opportunities for all children.

Our students are engaged and active learners, striving for success and celebrating their achievements in an atmosphere of friendship, respect and Christian faith within the Catholic tradition.

School tour dates can be found on our school website.

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St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School ST Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is an inclusive and innovative learning community located in the heart of Frankston. We offer a high level of individual care and attention to children and their families that only a small school can provide.

Our school vision is ‘An Inclusive Community, Connected through Faith, Aspiring to Challenge and Empower’. We are committed to this vision and ensure that every child is supported to feel safe, valued and connected.

As a small school of around 150 students, we are able to provide a rich, engaging and individualised learning experience for every child who enrols at our school. All students experience success and personal achievement. Our learning environment is vibrant, fun, engaging and focused on enhancing the children’s love of learning.

A wide range of learning experiences are always offered as the school continues to embrace innovation and progressive thinking. Recently, our senior Robotics team placed 2nd in the RoboCup Junior Australian Open. We were also extremely proud to acknowledge the efforts of a team of Grade 5/6 Performing Arts students, who were selected as the ‘Best Young Filmmakers’ at the International Youth Silent Film Festival.

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We genuinely put the child’s wellbeing at the forefront of everything that we do.

These are just two examples of how a school small in numbers can still achieve great things.

At St Francis Xavier, we genuinely put the child’s wellbeing at the forefront of everything that we do. We embrace our diverse community and recognise the dignity of each individual. Our staff understand that children need to feel a sense of belonging, purpose and connectedness in their lives to flourish and this is the type of school environment that we strive to provide.

We believe that ‘every day is an open day’ here at St Francis Xavier. We welcome school tours any day of the week and look forward to welcoming new families into our thriving school community.

St Francis Xavier Primary School 8 Park St, Frankston, Vic 3199 Ph: 97833424 Fax: 97813591 Principal: Steve Peart Email: principal@sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au Web: www.sfxfrankston.catholic.edu.au

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St James Primary School Vermont

We aim to promote within our students, indeed all our community members, a love for learning.

Our concern at St James is to educate the whole person. The religious, social, academic, physical and emotional aspects of our students are vitally important and we endeavour to have each child reach their potential.

Our staff are highly professional, dedicated, motivated and committed to the task of supporting each student. We acknowledge also that parents make a vital and valuable contribution to the education of their children and to this end we wish to work closely in partnership with you in the education of your child. Together we aim to deliver an education of the highest quality.

51 Centre Rd Vermont |

Open Days • Thursday 4th March • Friday 12th March • Monday 22nd March • Tuesday 4th May Tours at 9am and 10am Open Evening Tuesday 27th April 7.30pm-8.30pm (Please register for this evening) Unique Features Include: • After School Care • Sustainability Focus including; farmyard animals, veggie patches and recycling • Watch Our Wellbeing Student Groups • Synthetic Grass on our outdoor netball/ basketball court • Grassed Oval • Specialist Programs - STEMMS, Phys ED, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Auslan

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At St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School we recognise that we are living witnesses of God’s love. We strive to make Jesus’ vision and mission central in our lives and encourage all within our school and parish community to live a spirit-filled life.

Through a high priority on the excellent teaching of Literacy, Numeracy, and Religious Education and complemented by specialist classes in visual arts, performing arts, physical education and Italian, St Joachim’s strives to develop every student to their full potential.

We are an extremely well-resourced school with a variety of large outdoor play areas as well as a large indoor hall/gymnasium, library, computer lab and a beautiful chapel.

Come and see why our students and families love our school and why our school embodies our school motto of “Love and Unity”.

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Strong Social Justice Program Chinese and Italian Languages Visual & Performing Arts Specialist Teachers High Academic Results State of the Art Learning Facilities STEM Program SMART Spelling Program

A Welcoming Community, Leading the future of Learning

Our cutting edge facilities promote engagement in student learning, supported by strong teaching practices and technologies which motivate enquiring minds. We encourage our students to flourish, celebrating their many talents and to make a difference in the world.

Our positive behaviour program is strongly supported by weekly social emotional learning sessions, to foster a strong sense of self-esteem and wellbeing, for all of our students.

At St. John’s we believe in working together with families and the community, to educate the whole child emotionally, academically, socially and spiritually. Our small class-sizes allow for personalised teaching and strong engagement in the learning. We foster a spirit of welcome for all of our parents, staff and students,

creating a vibrant and supportive community, living the Gospel values of peace, hope, faith and love.

I warmly invite you to discover more of how St John’s Mitcham makes education an enjoyable and richly rewarding experience for all students. Come and join us at St John’s.

Verona Gridley Principal principal@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au

St John’s Primary School Mitcham

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As a dynamic Catholic primary school, in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, we foster a strong sense of belonging and nurture student engagement. St John’s Mitcham is dedicated to providing a rich and diverse curriculum that encourages a love of learning.

As a Catholic School, the Faith and person of Jesus Christ is central to our mission.

we have inadvertently set for them. Challenges in our environment, challenges to peace in the world and certainly challenges in establishing a great deal more understanding in our lives.

At St John’s repeated call to follow the commandment Jesus gave to us all ‘to love one another as he loved’. His message of hope and love cannot be heard loud enough in our world and it is our children that we must love and fill with hope to overcome some of the challenges

At St John’s we have high expectations of our children, both in relation to their learning and their behaviour. We are there to help them when they fail, to pick them up and encourage them to continue in the face of adversity. This can be seen in everything we do, from our House Team days to

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the Social Justice programs we run and in the day to day interactions with the children in our care.

Our aim is to ensure that all students experience what success feels like and we offer a wide range of specialist classes to challenge different skills and intelligences, from language skills to our highly successful Technology programs which all students from Prep to Grade 6 are able to experience.

We believe that students should learn how to foster a love of learning. To become lifelong learners, problem solvers, risk-takers and above all, to believe in hope, justice and doing the right thing by others. If this sounds like something you would like for your child.

Give us a call and let us help you shape your child’s future.

Address: Jayne St Frankston East Phone: 9789 9794

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St John Vianney’s Primary School WELCOME to St John Vianney’s Mulgrave!

As a school of first choice, our students are at the heart of everything we do. Each day we strive to ensure we are building a learning environment where our students can succeed and an environment when they grow to love learning. We challenge our students to be and do their best.

At St John Vianney’s, Student Wellbeing and relationships are key! We are a caring, friendly and respectful community that exemplifies values of love, forgiveness, justice and truth. We are always striving to build positive and productive relationships. We look out for each other and acknowledge the value and worth of all members of the community.

Student learning is our core business. We believe that every child should be provided with opportunities to realise their full potential. Staff are committed to implementing programs which have a positive influence on the learning progress of all students. The Victorian Curriculum and the CEM Horizons of Hope, Learning and Teaching documents are the basis for all our teaching programs. Our policies and practices are childcentred and are designed to consider the needs of all students. Improved student outcomes, monitored progress of learning and differentiation of the curriculum for all students are at the forefront of our work. Literacy and Numeracy have a strong focus throughout the school.

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We are a caring, friendly and respectful community that exemplifies values of love, forgiveness, justice and truth. spiritual growth of students. We strive to provide an environment where all students feel safe and are able to develop skills and practices that are needed to succeed as lifelong learners.

We endeavour to create positive relationships between school and home in an effort to maximise every student’s learning. It says in our Vision statement ‘That We Walk with Families in Faith and Knowledge’. We’re proud of the partnership that exists between school and home.

We are blessed to have outstanding and modern facilities and with our building program now complete we have exceptional contemporary learning spaces to help our students thrive.

With a current enrolment of over 400 students from a variety of cultural backgrounds, it is a privilege to be a part of the St John Vianney’s School Community.

To those who are thinking of our school for your family… Come along take a look at St John Vianney’s in action. You're most welcome!

St John Vianney’s Primary School COME IN AND SEE US IN ACTION! OPEN DAY TOURS: 9.15am & 10:15am TERM 1 Wednesday 3rd March Thursday 11th March Thursday 18th March

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Ring 5983 9374 or email principal@sjcribpoint.catholic.edu.au for a tour or a chat about our wonderful school

Ring 5979 1959 or email principal@smhastings.catholic.edu.au for a tour or a chat about our wonderful school

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St. Joseph’s Sorrento Above and Beyond St. Joseph’s School is a contemporary and innovative school, situated in Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.

At St. Joseph’s, we believe that every individual is nurtured and valued. Our contemporary learning spaces and dedicated, professional staff, enhance and enrich an environment of learning, curiosity and creativity; enabling all students to contribute positively to their world.

St. Joseph’s offers: • A nurturing, supportive and inclusive school community

• Engaging and challenging programs and a collaborative approach to 21st Century education • Visual and Performing Arts, Italian, Physical Education, Sustainability and STEM • Extra-curricular activities such as choir, Lego Robotics, instrumental music, sports, Dolphin Research, beach days and sustainability activities • Strong Parish and community partnerships (including St. Mary and St. Joseph Care Service) • St. Joseph’s school bus service • Access to before and after school care

Contact the school for further information.

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The St Jude’s Difference AT St Jude’s we have strong partnerships to ensure that every student can become a confident, resilient and successful learner.

We have a terrific reputation for high quality teaching staff and attract the best school leaders.

LEAP - Learning Extension and Achievement Program St. Jude’s LEAP program is an effective initiative in meeting student academic needs, from supporting those needing extra assistance right through to the high flyers who need extension.

We have highly skilled classroom teachers, a Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist, who solely focus on extension and intervention strategies. Many of our students are working well beyond their year level’s curriculum standards and enjoy our acceleration programs in English, Maths, Science, Music and Italian.

Positive Behaviours for Learning Our Positive Behaviours for Learning program outlines all the ways that you can ‘Be Your Best Self’. This behavioural framework is organised under the headings: Be Respectful, Be Safe and Be Responsible. The positive reinforcement of these expectations right across the school creates a calm and orderly learning environment.

St. Jude’s is a Resilience Project Partner School We provide emotionally engaging programs that are evidence-based and include practical strategies to build resilience. Every student works towards being a GEM! Someone who shows Gratitude, is Empathetic by being kind to others,

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and practices Mindfulness. Our children make many friends and are encouraged to share their interests with each other through a range of extra curricular activities.

A High Performing School St Jude’s was recently acknowledged through an external review process as being high performing in: 1. The explicit improvement agenda for the school 2. Developing a positive culture that promotes all aspects of learning 3. The targeted use of school resources to meet student needs, including students needing extension 4. Systematic curriculum delivery 5. School community partnerships.

St. Jude’s received a commendation for our approach to Student Wellbeing and a special mention for our Wellbeing Centre - The Well.

The Well is open before school, during play times and after school. It is a place where adults and children can come to simply ‘Be Well’ by: enjoying their favourite activities, socialising, catching up with a friend or even speaking to staff about how to improve mental health and wellbeing. The Well hosts a number of our lunch clubs and is home to our own Playgroup.

All families with preschool aged children are welcome.

Come and visit St. Judes!

Visit our website for a digital tour: www.sjscoresby.catholic.edu.au

EXCELLENT ACADEMIC OUTCOMES! OUTSTANDING WELLBEING PROGRAMS! “No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl.

Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light“ Luke 11:33 St. Jude’s School is a welcoming community built on the foundations of a strong Catholic Parish. We welcome all families, Catholic and non-catholic. We celebrate diversity and offer outstanding educational programs and extracurricular opportunities. Our students enjoy a large school site, with generous playgrounds and facilities.

At St. Jude’s we believe in developing children with a strong sense of self-worth. We know that small positive actions matter every day - a welcoming smile, an understanding nod, a listening ear, a word of encouragement. Our students know we care and in turn care about themselves, each other and their learning.

We help every child shine brightly!

Our quality teachers, terrific academic results, enthusiastic student and parent engagement, all reflect a vibrant learning community.

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St Kevin’s Primary School WE wish to extend a warm welcome to your family on behalf of our school community. At St Kevin’s, our students are at the centre of all that we do. We have a strong commitment to providing a safe and harmonious school environment where successful relationships thrive. Our strength lies in the close partnerships between students, staff, parents and the wider community which is highly valued by us all.

We endeavour to educate our students to develop a foundation of knowledge, skills and attitudes for life-long learning. The school is focused on the students being prepared for a world yet to be imagined and in providing all classes with the right tools to support their engagement in a contemporary learning environment. At St Kevin’s, we build the expectation that each of us has the potential to contribute to the development of our changing world.

We provide an exciting educational program where learning is inclusive, relevant, fun and caters to the whole child. Our teachers cater for the different learning styles of all students where quality educational outcomes remain their constant focus. We strive for excellence, to instil a love of learning into our students and to make school a place where children want to be. This is achieved through the extensive range of

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academic, sporting and cultural activities organised by the school.

Our school is a Learning Community. In partnership with parents, staff work together to create a culture that enables children to think creatively, confidently express themselves, independently follow their curiosity and manage their learning in an organised and persistent manner to the best of their ability. We expect our students to work hard and to care for each other and to invest in making St Kevin’s a very positive place of learning.

We are so proud of our school, and meeting potential new members of our community brings us great joy knowing that we may be at the beginning of creating and developing new and powerful relationships. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss them. Our school community is vibrant and enthusiastic and we hope your involvement at St Kevin’s will be enriching, enjoyable and rewarding.

We warmly invite you to explore our website, subscribe to a video tour or even book a physical tour so you can see for yourself why St Kevin’s is the school of choice in Hampton Park. St Kevin’s is a fantastic school – come and visit us.

We know you will be impressed.

A welcoming faith community where everyone can experience success in an inclusive, safe and respectful environment.

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St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School is a school rich in diversity. We are committed to providing a faith based education and we aim to achieve the best possible learning outcomes for our students across the curriculum. Providing a safe and welcoming environment for all our community members is pivotal in ensuring that students are focused on their learning. Our school is strongly committed to ensuring Child Safety.

Literacy and numeracy skill development is essential for each and every one of our students as we attend to their individual needs. We also aim to provide a range of enriching experiences as students have an opportunity to explore the world around them.

Our students have opportunities to develop their science knowledge, their historical knowledge and to develop their thinking and Information Technology skills. Our Christian faith is an important aspect of our curriculum which underpins everything we do. We also help children to develop their religious knowledge and it includes an understanding of a range of other faiths. e It is important that students engage in their learning and that school and home form partnerships to work together to encourage this engagement. We work closely with our parents and with local community organisations ns as we encourage our children to make a positive contribution to the world.

If you would like to know more about our school please feel free to contact us to either arrange a school tour or to have a chat, please feel free to ring us on 9419 4918, email office@sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au or visit our website to complete an expression of interest form www.sjcollingwood.catholic.edu.au

ST LUKE’S Catholic Primary School Wantirna

St Luke’s is a vibrant and diverse community that welcomes all families. For new families considering enrolment at St Luke’s, we would welcome the opportunity to present to you the great educational opportunities that our school has to offer.

Our school vision “I have come that you may have life and have it to the full” - John 10:10, encompasses our philosophy and commitment to providing a holistic educational experience for our students and their families. We are proud of our strong links with the Parish community and our Catholic identity. Our students have many opportunities to demonstrate and deepen their faith through participation in a meaningful religious education, social justice activities and in supporting initiatives of our very active Mini Vinnies program. Through Gospel values and our school values of respect, responsibility, resilience, empathy and integrity we strive to enable the full flourishing of each child by attending to their spiritual, physical, cognitive, and emotional and social learning development.

25 Stokes Rd, Wantirna VIC 3152 (03) 9801 6917

We believe children thrive when they feel safe, secure and happy. Developing the whole child includes developing positive and productive relationships between our students, families, staff members and the community. We offer high quality educational programs that give all our students the foundations for developing the skills to be successful lifelong learners and active citizens.

This is made possible by the dedicated, passionate and generous-hearted staff we have here at St Luke’s.

Please visit our website for more information at www.slwantirna.catholic.edu.au

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St Mark’s is a Catholic primary school in Dingley catering for students from Foundation to Year 6. The school is welcoming and inclusive and each individual is encouraged to develop to their full potential, with Catholic teaching and values as the foundation of all learning.

Student wellbeing is a high priority at St Mark’s and our Student Wellbeing Leader works with the Student Representative Council to foster our values throughout the school. We provide a comprehensive and contemporary curriculum with 1:1 computer provision for all students in Years 3-6 with a range of devices available for Foundation – Year 2.

St Mark’s provides a modern contemporary learning environment throughout the school, including a library, art room/kitchen, multimedia studio, spacious grounds and a range of play equipment.

We offer Physical Education and a comprehensive interschool sport program, Performing Arts, Japanese, STEM and Digital Technologies as specialist programs. We also offer private music lessons and an after school art program.

An excellent before and after school program is provided by Camp Australia.

We invite parental involvement through numerous opportunities and strive to build strong home and school connections. We welcome your interest in our school and invite you to find out more by viewing our virtual tour on the website as well as making an appointment to visit us.

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St Mary’s is a safe and inclusive community that fosters strong, positive relationships in an engaging and empowering learning environment.

Contact us to arrange a school tour and discover the ‘St Mary’s Difference’.

59 Holyrood Street, Hampton 03 9521 9335 office@smhampton.catholic.edu.au www.smhampton.catholic.edu.au

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St Patrick’s Primary School WELCOME to St Patrick’s Primary School. My name is Simon Dell’Oro and I am the current Principal. I commenced this role in 2020, after previously being Principal at three other Catholic Primary Schools. At St Patrick’s we understand, and take very seriously the privilege and responsibility we are afforded when educating the students in our care.

St Patrick’s is a wonderfully vibrant Catholic community and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming school where everyone is valued and respected. Our committed and professional staff provide a safe, caring environment where we aim to engender a love of learning in every student.

As well as our academic high standards the social, emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students and their families is paramount.

Cooking for the community Students at St Patrick’s Primary School Pakenham love getting their hands dirty in the garden, growing fresh produce to use in their kitchen classes.

The program, which teaches children the importance of sustainability and healthy eating, has been popular at the school, with students sharing the dishes they prepare with their classmates and volunteers.

The school also works with Paddy’s Kitchen, which is part of St Patrick’s Church in Pakenham, to prepare meals for vulnerable members of the local community.

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program, said that growing and cooking their own food has helped students appreciate the food they eat.

“Students learn to explore and appreciate healthy eating and sustainable kitchen practices.

They have developed a love for the wonders of nature and are able to share this passion with their families,” she said.

The principal at St Patrick’s, Mr Simon Dell’Oro, said it’s heartening to see students engaging positively with their peers and the broader community.

“We strive to follow the teachings and example of Jesus Christ, and actively get involved in supporting the local community whenever possible. Working with the parish to prepare meals for those in need helps our students learn the importance of working towards the common good and wellbeing of all, especially vulnerable members of our community,” he said.

Students have also been embarking on their own sustainable gardening projects from home, and are looking forward to commencing the kitchen program again when restrictions allow.

Our website offers in depth information about our school should you require further information.

Members of the School Leadership Team are more than willing to tour you through our great school at any stage during the year. I look forward to meeting you soon.

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At St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School we believe that the social, emotional, moral, spiritual and physical wellbeing of our students is pivotal to student health, safety, learning and success.

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We pride ourselves on being a welcoming school where everyone is valued and respected. Our committed and professional staff provide a safe, caring environment where we aim to engender a love of learning in every student.

ST PATRICK’S PRIMARY SCHOOL 136 Princes Highway, Pakenham 5943 9000 www.stppakenham.catholic.edu.au EARLY LEARNING CENTRE 95 Majestic Drive, Officer 5940 6799 and For enrolments contact First Chance on 1300 224 644

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School provides a comprehensive curriculum that caters for the individual needs of students. The learning is engaging, exciting and relevant. We utilise modern technology within contemporary learning spaces that are created and owned by the students. We encourage students to collaborate, listen, engage, inquire, question and create. We believe that strong links between home and school are vital and parents are offered many different avenues through which they can become involved in their child’s education.

Please feel welcome to make an appointment with the School Leadership at any stage should you wish to discuss any aspect of our school in greater detail.

Additionally, at the Majestic Drive Officer site, St Patrick’s Parish has an Early Learning Centre that offers three year old and four year old kinder.

St Mary’s Primary School St Kilda East

Open Day Sunday 21st February 10:30am – 12pm Enrolments for 2022 are now open

School Motto: Finding the light within

School Tours by appointment 214 Dandenong Road, St Kilda East Phone: 9510 7420 Website: www.smstkildaeast.catholic.edu.au 12474219-SN10-21

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Call 9700 6068 or visit spanhills.catholic.edu.au for more information

Faith in every student IN 2021 the Sandhurst Diocese will come together with every other Catholic school in the nation to celebrate 200 years of Catholic Education in Australia. The celebration provides an opportunity to acknowledge the pioneering men and women who made sacrifices to bring Catholic Education to the children of this country. The anniversary also allows us to look forward with confidence as Catholic education continues to flourish.

A national theme, “Faith in the future” has been developed for the Bicentenary celebrations. The theme reflects the core purpose of Catholic education, which is to form students in their faith, and to provide an education that enables our graduates to make a meaningful contribution to the world. The theme reflects our commitment to build on the great work of those who have come before us and to provide a Catholic education for future generations of students in a world that is rapidly changing.

Sandhurst schools offer families a strong curriculum with a full range of subjects and education pathways for all students, a focus on literacy and numeracy is paramount to the success of students in Sandhurst schools and contributes to building a culture of school improvement and performance.

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the value of being part of a community that extends beyond their school and home experience.

Catholic schools encourage parents and caregivers to become involved in their child’s learning and engaged in school life. Working together, schools and families create an effective learning environment and a climate of mutual respect.

The director of Catholic Education, Mr Paul Desmond said that our Catholic faith must be at the heart of all we do in our mission of education.

“Our focus in educating within the Catholic school must always be lively, outward looking, uplifting and ever ready to serve. This must be reinforced with contemporary practice and pedagogy in the core business of teaching and learning, anchored by the rich teachings of our faith,” he said.

Catholic Education Sandhurst spans central and North-Eastern Victoria, providing Catholic Education to more than 18,500 students in 56 educational settings across the Diocese, including 42 primary, 9 secondary, 3 Foundation - Year 12 and 3 specialist learning settings. The Diocese extends from Kerang in the states North West, to Corryong in the North East and includes the major regional areas of Bendigo, Echuca, Shepparton, Wangaratta and Wodonga as well as many vibrant smaller communities.

St Paul Apostle South Primary School St. Paul Apostle South Primary School is a Prep – Year 6 Catholic school with children from a variety of cultural backgrounds.

We provide a safe, learning environment where the children are challenged and supported in their learning.

Our curriculum is underpinned by our Catholic tradition and values.

Our staff are dedicated to providing quality learning experiences and are committed to ongoing professional development.

We cater for the wider interests of students and we offer programs such as Music, Art, IT, Physical Education and Mandarin.

Extra curricular activities include Interschool sports, Sporting Schools program, school performances and swimming.

We offer before and after school care programs each day.

Our Open Days are every day

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We ensure that each individual child is recognised and valued in an environment that nurtures and cares.

PRINCIPAL: PAUL GLEESON 9 William Hovell Drive Endeavour Hills (right next to the St Paul Apostle Parish Church) Email: principal@spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au | Website: www.spsendeavourhills.catholic.edu.au Contact us: 9700 3663

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St Paul’s Primary School For further information on enrolment and open days please contact the school office on 9363 1568.

ST. PAUL’S Catholic Primary School began in 1956 and has maintained its multicultural links to the West Sunshine Community. St. Paul’s celebrates the traditions of the Catholic Church and, as a community, we live the Gospel Values.

At St. Paul’s we value the gifts that each person brings and respect the uniqueness of each individual. We encourage students to reach their full potential by offering educational and extra curricular activities where all have an opportunity to succeed.

Our staff are committed to meeting the needs of all students to ensure they are prepared for life long learning.

Students, staff and parents are proud to be part of the school community and work together to achieve and succeed.

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Together we achieve great things We nurture a caring and happy community where everybody is treated with respect. St Pius X Catholic Primary School is a community school, inclusive and respectful of all cultures, faiths and beliefs.

Together, we help children build solid foundations for a lifetime of happiness and self-enrichment, learning to take responsibility for their own development and acquiring the skills and knowledge which form a springboard for their future.

All students are challenged to extend themselves and to excel on their learning journey by working hard, discovering a thirst for knowledge, and developing a mature and sustainable approach to learning. Our children strive to be their best selves, determinedly contributing to making a difference for others.

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We welcome you to our school.

ST PIUS X CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL The St. Pius X 431 WATERDALE ROAD, HEIDELBERG WEST, VICTORIA 3081 Primary School Telephone 03Catholic 9457 3776 Email principal@spxhw.catholic.edu.au

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Community • Wellbeing • Academic Excellence Enrolment enquiries welcome If you would like to be part of our warm and welcoming community, where excellence in learning is a priority, we invite you to call us on 9885 7704 to book in to attend one of our 2021 Open Days.

For more information, please visit our website www.srgleniris.catholic.edu.au Angie Mastoras, Principal & Rev. Fr Michael Gallacher, Parish Priest.

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Ss Peter & Paul’s, Doncaster East SS PETER & Paul’s Catholic Primary School is a Prep to Year 6 co-educational school located in the quiet streets of Doncaster East. Opened in 1960, the school has established a reputation for delivering excellence in education for generations of families in our local area. The school has a proud tradition of educating the ‘whole’ child’, that is developing the intellectual, social, emotional, spiritual and physical skills of all children so they can achieve academic success, hold high self-esteem and participate confidently and effectively in the world around them.

Being a small sized school, Ss Peter & Paul’s is able to provide a genuine level of personalised care and attention to all students. We offer a range of innovative educational programs that meet the needs and interests of our students.

Our whole school community is committed to “Achieving in Faith” and supports this through a rich curriculum, a collaborative and dedicated staff, and a focus on learners and learning beyond the set curriculum. We provide opportunities for all to be persistent, resilient, collaborative, curious, and creative learners. We endeavour to nurture and grow confident, competent learners who develop social consciousness and contribute positively to both local and global communities.

At Ss Peter & Paul’s Primary School we provide: Intimate, contemporary learning environments ■ Specialist subjects for all students in STEM, ■

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Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Digital Technology, Language Immersion (Italian) delivered by teachers who specialise in these fields ■ Extensive resources for the learning and teaching of literacy and numeracy ■ Digital devices throughout learning spaces ■ A well-resourced Library and Digital Technology centre ■ Out of School Hours Care (Before & After School as well as Holiday Programs) ■ Sustainability practices including a vegetable garden ■ Tennis lessons ■ Private instrumental lessons ■ Student Leadership opportunities ■ School concerts, Art Shows, camps and excursions ■ Opportunities for parental involvement and engagement in learning The school has the benefit of some excellent facilities and resources such as extensive grounds with an adventure playground, grassed oval and multiple play spaces.

We warmly welcome you to visit our school for a personalised tour to meet our Principal and Staff and view our classrooms and facilities.

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Achieving Together in Faith Located in the quiet streets of Doncaster East, Ss Peter & Paul’s Primary School provides a balanced, personalised learning experience within a nurturing, welcoming, faith community. We are committed to educating the whole child academically, socially, emotionally, spiritually and creatively.

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Were it not so!

“MY biggest worry is that something bad might happen to my parents.” That comment echoed through my mind in the days since I spoke with children across my school, just three weeks into term 4, on their views about remote learning and now, on returning to school. The COVID-19 pandemic, hurricane-like as it swept in, yet equally fierce in its failure to follow that script – lingering; its unspent energy to wreak havoc seemingly endless.

Schools are, by and large, well organised institutions. Children start the school year in Australia in or about the beginning of February, attend school for close to 200 days per year and can expect a relatively sequential curriculum for seven years in primary schools, such as is ours, and six years in secondary schools. Of great importance to our politicians is the annual National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) assessments undertaken by students in Years 3, 5, 7, and 9. NAPLAN forms the backbone of the monitoring of school performance across Australia. COVID-19 blew that program out of the water for 2020 and replaced it with fear and uncertainty, but not for all.

Term 1 began relatively uneventfully in Victorian schools, save for those unfortunate enough to have been affected by the summer bushfires in eastern Victoria. For those it was already harrowing long before the COVID-19 hurricane hit in March. On Sunday 15 March 2020, in a memo titled, “COVID-19: New Directions and Advice”, Victorian public schools were informed by Dr David Howes, Deputy Secretary, Victorian Department of Education and Training, Schools and Regional Services, of a series of wide-ranging measures designed to “ensure the safety and well-being of not only our students and staff, but our wider community.”

These measures included the almost immediate postponement or cancellation of camps and excursions and the prohibition of mass gatherings of more than 500 people at schools, notwithstanding the continuation of normal teaching and learning programs. Schools with more than 500 students were advised, “to review internal school gatherings and change arrangements for full school assemblies.

Staggered lunch breaks should be introduced if possible where these don’t currently occur, and

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Remote learning of this kind had never existed before. any other large in-school student gatherings and events should be postponed, or re-arranged so multiple smaller events are held.”

Reassuringly, we were also told that, “while there were no reported cases of COVID-19 among the staff or students, the current school cleaning contracts and operations are appropriate and adequate.” Needless to say, uncertainty and anxiety were setting in as we limped toward the end of term 1. The speculative chatter intensified by the day; the quandary as to what the teaching program might become as daily COVID-19 numbers increased amongst school personnel as April beckoned.

The seeds of disquiet were well and truly sown by the beginning of term 2 whereby firstly the holidays were, in effect, extended and then the inevitable, if not contentious remote learning program was sprung on schools in Victoria in the evening before Good Friday.

Now, nearing school year’s end, Victorians are celebrating more than forty consecutive days with no new community transmission Covid-19 cases and zero deaths. The hollow emptiness of largely vacant schools gone too - replenished with the joyous presence of their lifeblood, children. If not for the daily stark reminder at the school gates of facemask-clad parents dropping of their kids, could one almost forget, with some effort, the trauma left behind? Wishful thinking!

Those nine months contained more learning I mused, one day, while welcoming our children back to school, than any other nine months that I could recall. Was that a good thing? Would it be worth it? Would it linger? What would linger?

Early in the piece we were all in shock. Parents, teachers and the children. Remote learning of this kind had never existed before. Worse still, it was happening on the run – the run from COVID-19 of all things. That in itself spread fear.

Whilst we were flying by the seats of our pants in schools, in coming to grips with being online institutions, parents, overnight became their children’s educational supervisors at home, some doing so having lost their jobs, others double teaming this with working from home.

Few, if any, had the luxury of a single-minded focus on their children’s learning. Fewer still had any training.

The children? They were the guinea pigs! Not by design but by necessity and all manner of predictions were forecast as to the impact on them. Mostly dire. Leading amongst those concerns was the worry, no the fear, that children, too many, would lose a year’s learning.

By implication in much commentary, a year’s learning forever lost. I noticed the impact of that commentary in the early weeks of the remote learning experience in my school community.

More than a few parents echoed that sentiment and wondered aloud as to how it could be addressed. Interestingly, the potential impact on their children’s wellbeing due to the prolonged real time absence from their classmates and friends at school, registered much lower with those parents initially.

The actions of the federal government at and around that time served only to muddy the waters on several fronts. Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan contacted independent and religious schools offering to bring forward $3 billion in funding if they could get students back into the classroom by June. This incentive was at odds with the Victorian government’s approach.

Victorian state schools were operating online learning for up to 97 per cent of students during the early weeks of term 2, based on Victorian Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton’s advice that restarting teaching in classrooms now could jeopardise the state’s progress in reducing coronavirus transmission. Quite apart from the political argy-bargy this inspired, it did little to appease the concerns of increasingly worried parents that their children would slip back significantly in their learning if forced to learn remotely at home. We felt like the proverbial ham in the sandwich – and that was only the beginning.

Term 2 was to become a seminal time insofar as school education was concerned, mired as we

were in the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools tend to operate mostly in a self-sustaining environment of relative stability. The impact of the pandemic as it was unfolding in Victoria from April to July, was anything but stable. Arguably, being more a reflection of society, rather than a change agent, in schools we found ourselves increasingly embroiled in an ever-deepening crisis.

A term that began with schools scrambling to introduce a form of learning with which they were almost entirely unfamiliar – full time remote learning for most students, ended with all students back at school for the final three weeks of the term. In normal circumstances that would have been cause for great joy by all. That these were not normal circumstances as we had known them to be was plainly evident to all. Hardly surprising then, that with the daily new cases of COVID-19 increasing in Victoria from almost as soon as the children returned to school on Tuesday 9 June for the last three weeks of the term, many teachers were spooked. Exhausted they already were. Having to learn and implement a whole new way of delivering their teaching practice, in unprecedented haste was more than enough in itself. Simultaneously, however, the darkening cloud of COVID-19 loomed larger by the day as daily numbers of new cases grew.

The problematic nature of our knowledge about COVID-19 only added fuel to teachers’ anxiety. As our knowledge increased so did our fears. Teachers were only too aware that at school they were working in circumstances, classrooms, that did not replicate those circumstances that existed in the wider community. Returning to onsite learning for those last three weeks of term 2 brought not only staff and children eager to reengage but also uncertainty and fear. All that too for parents, stretched to the limit themselves on many fronts by the remote learning experience.

On the one hand, during the remote learning program, we basked in the knowledge that parents had developed a new found respect for our work. That was music to our ears - too used to feelings of belonging to a profession undervalued.

On the other, parents, too many, were paying a painful price. No income, too little time, too little training, sometimes too little patience and for many, too few resources.

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For some, too much – too much tension in their households. In the middle were the children.

Surreal was the kindest word widely bandied about as the days merged firstly into weeks and then months during winter with most children having returned to remote learning from home.

If prior to the pandemic, our schools systemically were split in sectors – public and private, now they were further splintered into those that were barren or mostly so, of students, and those juggler-like, with up to 100 or more students attending daily; the balance at home remote learning. There was no script for this – and it showed. By the end of term 3 we had all learnt a lot. Not the least being that more than 150 schools had been closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks.

Some had turned to history – that eternal tutor whom to deaf ears too often speaks. In Australia, during the 1930’s and stretching to the 1960’s polio epidemics peaked intermittently. On more than one occasion schools were closed and fear was rampant. Whilst different to the COVID-19 virus in many ways, the polio virus simultaneously shares some statistical similarities. The incubation period for polio is typically between 6 and 20 days, with 95% of all sufferers appearing to have no apparent symptoms. The similarities do not end there with less than 1% of all polio victims developing paralytic polio, that being a permanent weakness or paralysis of the legs, arms or both. Of that 1%, approximately between 15% and 30% of adults die, with many fewer children also dying. It does not appear to end there.

With much still to be learnt about COVID-19, early indications suggest the disturbing possibility that some people who have contracted COVID-19 may suffer long term conditions. The evidence to date on polio indicates that about 25% to 40% of people who suffered from paralytic polio as children develop new symptoms in adulthood many years later – post-polio syndrome (PPS), symptoms not unlike those experienced by many when first they contracted polio.

I count myself very lucky. In the early 1950s, upon arrival in Australia, and initially housed in the Bonegilla migrant camp with my parents as a very young child, 18 of the 21 young children there at the time, contracted polio. As my mother

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recalled years later, I was one of only 3 of those children that did not. Looking back, I can understand my parents joy at the discovery of Salk vaccine as our family grew in the late 1950s.

Hopefully the replication of that joy for us all is within reach.

Recently, quite by accident, I met an elderly woman whilst visiting a health facility. She interrupted a conversation I was having with the receptionist, overhearing that I was a school principal whose school was in the midst of providing remote learning for the students. She had been a young child in the 1930s when a spike in polio numbers swept through Victoria. Her story - schools were closed for many weeks, with most children having time off. There was no remote learning program as such. For her and her brother, however, having parents who were school teachers, things were different. They were made to do school work while their friends were free to play. People were very scared. I asked her what advice could she give me. Her reply was unexpected – “You’re not alone.”

The on-the ground-experiences in our schools are yet to be substantially captured in research findings. As we move deeper into term 4 with all children back at school, an increasing body of anecdotal evidence is mounting, some of which is a call to urgent action. What began as a major concern over ‘learning loss’ has morphed into a greater awareness of the social and emotional impact of remote learning on children. It is true that for some children their academic learning will have suffered under the remote learning program and this should not be ignored, but that academic learning cannot, nor should it be disentangled from social and emotional learning should not be forgotten. That is always a worry when schools are judged predominantly on comparative tests such as NAPLAN. Renowned Australian child psychologist, Dr Michael Carr-Gregg made this point recently when he publicly stated that he was, “treating lots of kids who were not at school due to anxiety”.

According to Dr Carr-Gregg a trend has developed among the young people that, “my world is stuffed” following the extended isolation and he believes that schools should work to counter that view.

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St Therese’s Catholic Primary School is a welcoming and happy place where children are nurtured to become independent and responsible learners.

Principal Michelle Bruitzman is proud of the inclusivity of the school, with over thirty five nationalities represented.

“It is heart-warming to observe the children interact so freely with one another, without the cultural barriers that may exist in a ‘grown up’ world. These children are learning that we are all unique in God’s eyes and no one is better than anyone else,” Mrs Bruitzman said.

Teachers at St Therese’s are focused on ensuring each child learns fundamental English and Mathematics skills to prepare them for their future. In addition, the school offers rich and diverse learning opportunities that include weekly classes in Visual Arts, Physical Education, Japanese, and a Sustainability & Kitchen Garden program, where the students are taught to be stewards of our Earth.

Science and Digital Technologies are an important aspect of each child’s learning and are integrated into inquiry units, where students explore the world around them.

To learn more about what St Therese’s has to offer, contact the school on 5996 7525 to book a personalised tour, or visit the school’s website www.sttcbourne.catholic.edu.au We look forward to welcoming your family to St Therese’s School.

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Continued from page 128 Dr Carr-Gregg maintained that young people needed four things – to hang out with their friends, to become more independent, to learn and to take healthy risks to work out who they are.

“All four of these tasks have been comprehensively quashed by the lockdown,” he concluded.

On another note, the disparity between schools and across the community in terms of access to technology and its use was brought into brutal focus. If ever we needed reminding that disadvantage per se existed in our society, then remote learning did that in spades.

Back in April, in the early days of the pandemic in Australia, Kids Helpline and the Australian Human Rights Commission co-authored a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people who contacted Kids Helpline. Their findings provide a useful framework for the here and now; months later with the impact of the pandemic real and present. The main concerns raised by these children were mental health issues caused from COVID-19, social isolation, education and family impacts and disruption to their plans and usual activities. Those children and young people aged between 5 and 25 saw

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their own reality in sharp relief with little practical experience on which to draw, a reality which appears to have changed little in the months following, judging by our own anecdotal observations. Sometimes I both marvel at the perceptiveness of children and scold myself for ever being surprised.

The future, as we thought we knew it might be, will be different again. All thanks to COVID-19.

With, despite and in spite of us, our children will forge their future and their children’s futures, post-COVID-19. Post us. Small sample it surely is, but the words of my students refuse to leave me; give me heart. That they care so much about the wellbeing of their parents, albeit tied to theirs, reveals much that is to be admired. They have so much to offer. It is more than reason enough to act boldly on all the learning to be garnered from COVID-19. They deserve that chance.

As we now move into the summer months, with restrictions easing what do we take with us? The words of the old woman I met some little time ago, the woman who had lived through the 1930s polio epidemic, flash back. “You’re not alone.”

I shudder to think were it not so.

Henry Grossek

St Thomas the Apostle School Learning is our priority for every child St Thomas the Apostle School is a welcoming faith-filled environment where each child experiences the joy of learning, with Catholic teaching and values central to our community.

We have a wonderful Parish community in the care re of the Missionary of the Sacred Heart (MSC) orderr of priests.

Children are encouraged to actively participate in their learning, to problem solve and to set goals.

They build upon sound foundations with confidence, ce, hope and optimism.

Learning and Teaching At St Thomas’ we believe that education should be e about developing the whole child.

As empowered and intrinsically motivated individuals, students develop the critical skills and understandings that will allow them to be successful, active participants in an ever-changing g and increasingly global community.

St Thomas the Apostle School Blackburn is a welcoming community and a wonderful place to learn!

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Contents Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ................. 6 & 7 CEO Bendigo ......................................................................... 36 CEO Melb ................................................................ 11, 24 & 25 CEO Sale .................................................................................. 62 CRC Federation ...................................................... 8, 9, & 10 Creativity across Art & STEM ..................................... 59 Good Shepherd Primary School ................................ 64 Grossek’s View ........................................................... 48 & 49 Holy Family Primary School – Doveton ................ 65 Holy Family School – Mt Waverley ......................... 66 Holy Saviour Primary School ........................... 68 & 69 Holy Trinity Primary School ........................................ 67 John Paul College ..................................................... 12 & 13 Kilbreda College ........................................................ 14 & 15 Lessons for education from 2020 .............................. 36 Loyola College ....................................................................... 17 Mackillop College ................................ 18 , 19, 134 & 135 Marcellin College ..................................................... 26 & 27 Marian College .................... Front cover, 2, 3, 20, & 21 Marymede Catholic College .............................. 22 & 23 Mater Christi College ............................................ 28 & 29 Mercy College ....................................................................... 31 On the same page with homework ........................... 63 Our Holy Redeemer School .......................................... 70 Our Lady of Mercy College ................................ 34 & 35 Our Lady of Sion College .................................... 32 & 33 Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School ..... 71 Penola Catholic College .................................................. 37 Resurrection House Primary School ............. 72 & 73 Sacred Heart Primary School – Fitzroy ........ 76 & 77 Sacred Heart School – Diamond Creek ................. 74 Sacred Heart School – Preston .................................... 75 Salesian College – Chadstone ..................................... 39 Santa Maria College ................................................ 40 & 41 Siena College .............................................................. 42 & 43 Simonds Catholic College .................................. 44 & 45 St Anne’s Primary School ..................................... 78 & 79 St Anthony’s - Glenhuntly ............................................ 80 St Bede’s College ....................................................... 46 & 47 St Bernadette’s - The Basin ........................................... 81 St Brendan’s Primary School .................................... 104 St Brigid’s School ................................................................ 82 St Christopher’s Primary School ................................ 85

St Clare’s Primary School – Thomastown ............ 83 St Columba’s College ............................................. 50 & 51 St Columba’s Primary School ............................ 86 & 87 St Dominic’s Primary School ....................................... 88 St Elizabeth’s Primary School .......................... 90 & 91 St Francis Xavier PS - Frankston .................... 94 & 95 St Francis Xavier PS – Box Hill ........................ 92 & 93 St Francis De Sales Primary School ......................... 84 St Gabriels Primary School ........................................... 89 St Gregory The Great Primary School ................... 96 St James Primary School – Vermont ....................... 97 St Joachim’s Primary School ....................................... 98 St John Vianney’s Primary School ............ 102 & 103 St John’s Frankston ......................................................... 101 St John’s Primary School – Frankston East ...... 100 St John’s Primary School – Mitcham ...................... 99 St John’s Regional College ................................. 52 & 53 St Joseph’s - Cribb Point ............................................. 104 St Joseph’s College .................................................. 54 & 55 St Joseph’s Primary – Collingwood ....................... 106 St Joseph’s Primary – Sorrento ................................. 105 St Jude The Apostle Primary School ....... 107 & 108 St Kevin’s Primary School ............................... 109 & 110 St Luke’s Primary School ............................................... 111 St Mark’s Primary - Dingley ....................................... 112 St Mary’s College ............................ 56, 57 & back cover St Mary’s Parish Primary – St Kilda ........................ 114 St Mary’s Primary – Hampton .................................... 113 St Mary’s Primary School ............................................. 104 St Monica’s, Epping ...................................................... 4 & 5 St Patrick’s Primary School ............................ 115 & 116 St Paul Apostle North Primary School ..... 117 & 118 St Paul Apostle South Primary School ................. 119 St Paul’s Primary – Sunshine ...................................... 121 St Paul’s Primary School – Monbulk ..................... 120 St Peter’s College ...................................................... 60 & 61 St Pius X Primary School .............................................. 122 St Roch’s Primary School ............................................. 123 St Theresa’s Primary School ...................................... 129 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School ............... 131 Sts Peter & Paul’s Primary School .............. 124 & 125 Victoria School Guides Website ................................ 16 Were it not so! ...................................... 126, 127, 128 & 130

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A SCHOOL FOR ALL St Mary’s College is a school for all – welcoming, nurturing and empowering all students.

Located across two campuses in St Kilda East and Windsor, we are inner Melbourne’s only Catholic co-educational secondary school.

We aspire to excellence in learning, acting with compassion and justice, and inspiring one another to shape a better world for all.

At St Mary’s College all students learn and adventure together in an environment enlivened by respect, enquiry, challenge and fun.

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