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education ISSUE 16 • March 2022

Secondary Schools pages 1 - 66 Primary Schools pages 67 - 133

Photo provided with the compliments of Mackillop College For further information refer to pages 2, 3, 28 & 29 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, OAM B.A., Dip. Ed., Grad. Dip. Ed. Admin., M. Ed., MACE, FACEL College Principal

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Morning Tea With The Principal

For Year 7, 2024 and 2025 Limited Places Available for Year 7 – 12 2023.

Tours of the junior campus are held regularly throughout the year during school time. This is an excellent opportunity to see our College at work. Bookings are essential.

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Junior Campus Year 7 - 9 400 Dalton Road, Epping VIC 3076

For tour dates, bookings and further information about enrolment, please contact the College Registrar on 9409 8800 or email registrar@stmonicas-epping.com.

Senior Campus Year 10 - 12 16 Davisson Street, Epping VIC 3076

You may also book a tour online at www.stmonicas-epping.com/mtwtp

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MARIAN COLLEGE A Kildare Education Ministries Catholic School for girls in the Brigidine Tradition

196 Glengala Road, Sunshine West 3020 www.mariansw.catholic.edu.au P: 9363 1711

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Opportunities for every student EXECUTIVE Director of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Jim Miles says Catholic schools aim to 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.’ 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.

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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). ‘And 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 child’s learning and engaged in school life. ‘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.’

A commitment to social justice and community service is a vital part of the holistic education offered by Catholic schools. Mr Miles said the pandemic has made for a challenging time for school communities as they have worked 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 2022.’ 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 335 schools across Melbourne making Catholic education by far the second largest provider of schooling in Victoria. In 2022, two new Catholic schools have opened: ■

St Lawrence of Brindisi Catholic Primary School, Weir Views, in the Parish of Melton South.

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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Mickleham, in the Parish of Craigieburn.

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 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. ■ A Curtin University study makes special mention of the ‘social capital’ contributed to the greater good of the community by graduates of Catholic schools. ■ 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 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. Continued on page 46

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Assumption College COME start your learning journey with Assumption College. Enjoy smaller class sizes and an individualised learning experience that gives your child choice and an abundance of opportunities. Assumption College is a co-educational school providing an inclusive learning environment with a view to prepare students for all aspects of life. We have rethought the way we deliver our curriculum to ensure students can flourish, grow and be diverse learners. We have replaced the traditional four-year experience across Years 7 to 10 with a ground breaking ‘myMAP’ program. This is a program, aimed to foster Mastery, Autonomy and Purpose to enable a culture of connection, ownership and engagement with learning. Students have access to multiple experiences and hundreds of different learning pathways. This program allows students to set learning to their pace, targets and itinerary. Assumption College has a unique learning and teaching environment. At 100 acres (over 40 hectares) our generous school property gives access to impressive sporting grounds and facilities, a working farm, a MasterChef like kitchen and a Marlhes Restaurant, wellresourced library, dance studio, drama and

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Assumption College has a unique learning and teaching environment. music spaces, Arts Technology Centre, Animal Studies Centre, Gymnasium (incorporating fitness room) and Boarding Houses – all encouraging diverse skill development. Within Boarding, students can choose to return home at weekends, as there is an academic fiveday boarding program or seven days. They can take advantage of additional academic support, tutoring and study support. Healthy and nutritious meals are prepared on-site by a chef. Boarding families within Assumption College come from all over Australia including both Regional Victoria and Metro Melbourne. Students have the opportunity to access the finest education while living in a secure and supportive environment. Start your journey with us. Enrolments at Assumption College for Year 7 2024 close in August 2022. Boarding applications for 2023 are now open. For more information, visit assumption.vic.edu.au. Find out what makes us a College of choice.

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5 and 7 Day Boarding (male and female) High Quality boutique living spaces Have your own bedroom Choices and an abundance of learning opportunities Stage not Age learning

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Ave Maria College SINCE 1963, Ave Maria College has been an intrinsic part of its local community, providing a welcoming and nurturing environment for young women, guided by the Franciscan values of Truth, Love, Peace and Compassion. Our College motto - Striving for Truth through Love - inspires us to learn about ourselves, our relationships with others and the world around us, so we can belong, grow and thrive. At Ave Maria College, we foster a culture of rigorous academic achievement, underpinned by self-confidence and a deep relationship with God. It is through these principles and the pillars of learning, growth, community and faith, that our students leave the College thriving – both personally and professionally – empowered to shape their own future. Ave Maria College is a high performing Catholic secondary school. We challenge our students to strive for excellence from Year 7, ensuring they are prepared for their senior studies in VCE and VET along with their future pathways. Our success is ultimately measured by the accomplishments of our students – with no less than 18% of Year 12 students achieving an ATAR score greater than 90 in 2020. The heart of the College is - and always will be – the enrichment of faith and the wellbeing and growth of our students, demonstrated through our Visible Wellbeing focus. We are committed to building a safe, open and supportive community where our students feel a strong sense of belonging and connectedness. At Ave Maria College students are known and nurtured so they can thrive. It is our slightly smaller school size that enables us to know our students - a trait we are particularly proud of. Unique skills are recognised, developed and celebrated, imparting students with the courage to excel in whatever career pathway they choose. We work closely with families and students to address specific interests, needs and capabilities by developing bespoke learning programs that may include off-campus VET and university subjects. We are rich in tradition and we are future focused. We provide contemporary learning environments that spark curiosity and encourage students to seek new knowledge and skills with

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We are committed to building a safe, open and supportive community where our students feel a strong sense of belonging and connectedness. the view of opening pathways to new and emerging professions. With an emphasis on design thinking, STEM and enterprise skills, our innovative and challenging curriculum prepares our students with the dispositions for their chosen career and workforce of the future. Educating young women of the future requires the infrastructure to match. The College boasts state-of-the-art facilities including contemporary learning spaces, which work to maximise the learning potential in all students and enable them to thrive. Above all, Ave Maria College seeks to empower our students, providing a foundation of belonging and giving them the curiosity to explore, courage to excel, confidence to thrive, compassion to love and community to grow.

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Caroline Chisholm Catholic College CAROLINE Chisholm Catholic College is a multisite, co-educational secondary school in Melbourne’s inner west, dedicated to learning excellence in a faith filled, engaged, and supportive environment. The College offers the best of both worlds with single-sex education at Years 7 – 9 for boys at St John’s Campus, Years 7 – 9 girls at Christ the King Campus, and co-educational from Years 10 – 12 at Sacred Heart Campus. We believe every student is talented and our programs offer them the chance to have academic success through our personalised learning approach as well as co-curricular and extension programs. At Caroline Chisholm Catholic College we understand the relationship between wellbeing and learning is critical to the growth of the whole person. Having a sense of belonging, feeling comfortable at school and being joyful and healthy has a direct impact on each student’s ability for optimal learning, enabling them to flourish. Similarly, enjoying school and being engaged in learning influences a student’s wellbeing, in particular their self-confidence and resilience. Pastoral care is central to everything we do at the College, focusing on a positive and proactive approach, promoting the human dignity of each student. Staff at the College are encouraged to know each student’s story, nurture their success, and guide them in the learning process. Central to

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At Caroline Chisholm Catholic College we understand the relationship between wellbeing and learning is critical to the growth of the whole person. this is our Learner Mentor program which encapsulates a personal development program, ensuring development in fundamental aspects of our students lives including Leadership and advocacy; Ethical decision making; Study skills; Personal wellbeing and Relationships, built upon in a stage and age focussed curriculum. Our programs and processes are fundamental to enabling all students to have the opportunity to be supported in achieving their full potential: spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and culturally. Our families are seen as partners and are encouraged to know and understand their hopes for their children and to be informed and engaged in their child’s learning; so together we inspire each other in our love of learning.

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ENROL NOW YEAR 5 - YEAR 12 A CATHOLIC LASALLIAN BOYS’ COLLEGE

“We support and educate your sons to become quality and respectful young men” Principal, Peter Houlihan.

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Founded in 1912, De La Salle College provides a Catholic education in the Lasallian tradition for students in Years 5 - 12. A non-zoned Catholic boys’ school; De La Salle College welcomes students throughout the Melbourne metropolitan area. The College educates over 1,000 students across three campuses Tiverton, Holy Eucharist and Kinnoull. Each campus is aligned for every stage of your son’s development, with pathways for every student. The College has an open enrolment policy and provides a contemporary learning community that encourages and supports personal excellence. Our extensive range of co-curricular opportunities and social justice initiatives complements classroom learning and provides a broadening of perspective for our students. d out more o e about ou o de u Visit our website to ﬁnd our wonderful Lasallian community.

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About us Catholic Regional College Sydenham is one of the largest co-educational Senior Catholic schools in Melbourne’s North West. A student’s destination or chosen pathway is a key aspect of education at CRCS. We cater to those wishing to undertake studies in further education whether through the completion of a TAFE certiﬁcate, undertaking an apprenticeship or simply to transition into full time work. Our saying – “Every Student Every Pathway” is what we strive for ensuring that opportunities are provided for students to pursue their pathways and goals. We offer 42 VCE Units and over 34 internal VET courses offered, we pride ourselves on giving back. We do this through our 15 school-based Enterprises, run by students for our community. We aim to equip our learners with the skills required for employment in the 21st century while also seeing the light of God in all they do. Our commitment to our Catholic faith extends into our subject offerings and VET courses with many of our students attaining their Queen’s Scout Award through our VET Applied Religious Education program. Linking with our motto, Faith Seeking Understanding, we provide our students with a solid educational foundation through the lens of a Catholic backdrop.

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CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE SYDENHAM Key Information Principal: Mr Brendan Watson Enquiries: Gina Zumbo Email: enrolments@crcs.vic.edu.au Gender: Co-educational Year Range: Year 11- Year 12 Enrolment: 940 students Languages: Italian Fees: $4,374.00 per year VCAL: Yes VET: Yes

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A place to learn, grow and thrive JOHN Paul College is a co-educational Catholic Secondary School in Frankston, with a commitment to maintaining an environment and culture where all members of the College community experience a sense of belonging and are recognised as unique. At the heart of the College is the desire for each student to flourish across religious, physical, cognitive, emotional and social domains. Students enjoy coming to school as their personal narrative is known, respected and valued. A diverse and rich curriculum is provided in all year levels to ensure interests, talents and aspirations are catered for and nurtured. We aim to challenge students; to inspire them to achieve, to explore, to understand different ways of thinking and to take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to them. An array of extracurricular activities are on offer at John Paul College, including sports, debating, public speaking, community service, youth ministry, social justice, chess club and performing arts. John Paul College offers students the opportunity to experience community life in a faith-filled environment. Each student is invited to develop their personal faith through sacramental celebration, prayer, liturgy, year level retreats, social justice initiatives, fundraising efforts and optional immersion programs to the Philippines, East Timor and India. The College grounds are large and beautifully landscaped, providing plenty of space for students to learn and socialise. The state-of-the-art facilities include a modern and well-appointed Resource Centre, sporting grounds and courts, Individual Learning Centre, VCAL dedicated classrooms and fully equipped Science laboratories. The Ngargee Centre for Performing and Visual Arts is a wonderfully appointed space; comprising of 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. 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

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John Paul College offers students the opportunity to experience community life in a faith-filled environment. the continued development to facilities, ensuring our 14 hectare grounds and buildings meet the demands of an advancing curriculum. The Stage 1 Building Works of the College Masterplan have commenced onsite and will conclude in 2022. Developments include a new double storey Learning Hub and a new Food Technology Building. 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. Discover the College for yourself at our upcoming Open Day on Thursday 24 March 2022. Register your attendance via the College website.

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This year carries the hope of a year unlike the two that came before. A brighter, healthier and more accessible year. As a College and community, we seek to learn from the experiences driven by the pandemic. Our theme for 2022 is ‘Seeking justice; Living compassion’, and MacKillop College aims to carry these words through in all that we do. We live by the commitment and inclusivity shown by the College’s namesake, St Mary of the Cross MacKillop, and the Sisters of St Joseph, who worked tirelessly to allow education for all. In service to this, we aim

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Marian College MARIAN College is a Kildare Education Ministries school for girls in the Brigidine Tradition. Our College seeks to provide young women with the opportunity to be educated in an environment that permits and supports each person to grow completely as an individual and as a member of the community. We teach 850 girls in a safe and secure atmosphere, with each girl knowing that she will be cared for and supported by our strong pastoral care and wellbeing structures. Learning and growth, we believe, should take place within a framework that values and promotes inclusiveness, justice, love and forgiveness. We provide relevant, innovative and challenging educational programs. The curriculum is updated on a regular basis to ensure that courses of study meet the needs of our students. Students in their senior years are offered a variety of possible pathways and programs. The College’s high expectations for students and their learning are reflected in their academic achievements. Our extensive co-curricular program is designed to provide opportunities for students in academic, sporting, cultural and spiritual areas. Many exciting and wonderful experiences are offered through our Book Club, Science Club, Bike Club, Educating for Justice Team, the Marian

Leos and the St. Vincent de Paul Group. We value, encourage and recognise the 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 who work to ensure each family feels a deep sense of belonging. This year, the College is placing special emphasis on ‘Compassion – Walking with and having empathy for all,’ one the Kildare Ministries core values. We will also reaffirm our moral obligation to respect the gift of Earth and all life on it, as part of God’s creation. Our changing environment makes us pause to consider how we live on this planet, and as highlighted by Pope Francis, how we Care for our Common Home. We welcome you to join us for a College Tour, lead by our students and members of the School Leadership Team. Our College Tours provides families with an excellent opportunity to obtain all the information necessary to make an informed decision regarding your daughter’s education. For more information regarding our College Tours or to request a Prospectus, please 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. Our new Materials and Technology Centre supports and strengthens our range of educational

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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. Early in 2022 the College will open our $5 million Performing Arts Centre. The new building will provide four specialised drama and dance spaces. This building will provide a dedicated facility to showcase the talents of Marymede students. 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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Mater Christi College SET in the hills of beautiful Belgrave, the heart of Wurundjeri Country, Mater Christi offers something quite unique to girls in the outer east of Melbourne. Our College was established by the Good Samaritan Sisters in 1963, which makes us quite young as far as girls’ schools go. Mater Christi celebrates what it means to be a girl in a changing world. We aspire to educate girls who can take their place in the affairs of society, are not limited by stereotypes and can be true to who they are. The Good Samaritan Sisters, an Australian order founded in 1857, were inspired by the parable of the same name; this tale of compassion found in the Gospel of Luke is central to our College values. Mater Christi’s motto consists of three words – Informed, Compassionate, Creative. These three words capture our dreams for each and every young person who walks through our doors. Whatever her pathway, each student will have opportunities to explore her interests and talents, to learn about herself and the world around, and to find a place to belong. At Mater Christi we take seriously our responsibility to walk gently on the earth as stewards of creation, to be a voice for the voiceless, and to form leaders who are optimistic about the future. There is no doubt that the pandemic has caused many of us to rethink our priorities. We know that

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Mater Christi’s motto consists of three words – Informed, Compassionate, Creative. managing the uncertainty of these times has taken a toll, on some more than others. At Mater Christi we take a proactive approach to wellbeing by including social-emotional learning as part of our learning program. Our curriculum is based on the Middle Years Program of the International Baccalaureate, an internationally recognised framework which caters for a range of learning needs, offering support and challenge where required. Our VCE program is rich, and our results are a testament to the professionalism and expertise of our teachers. A girls’ school provides a safe environment to explore identity in the midst of a caring, forward thinking, service-oriented community. Meaningmaking, Learning, Wellbeing and Enrichment are the pillars on which we build this educational community, and we invite you to join us. Mater Christi College is easily accessible by dedicated charter buses and public transport. College Tour bookings: materchristi@edu.au

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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. At OLMC, the social and relational aspects of

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student growth remain at the forefront of our efforts. The crucial relationship between wellbeing and learning success is well established. We 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). A new canteen, food court and an upgrade of adjacent external spaces were completed in 2021. These works ensure that we have facilities to continue pursuing excellence in learning and wellbeing for OLMC girls.

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Preparing students for the future CATHOLIC Education Sandhurst provides primary and secondary education to more than 19,000 students in 58 educational settings across central and North-Eastern Victoria, including 42 primary, nine secondary, three Foundation - Year 12, two kindergartens and three specialistlearning 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. Our secondary colleges prepare students for the future, offering a full range of subjects aimed at engaging, challenging and igniting students with a passion for learning. Catholic schools recognise that every child is special and unique 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. Catholic schools in the Sandhurst Diocese encourage families to experience the 13-year journey where you are welcomed into the community from day one; our schools are

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Catholic schools recognise that every child is special and unique and make every effort to cater for your child’s individual learning needs.

committed to providing an environment where students, staff and families are all partners in the education journey. 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.

Ready to experience Real Life Learning? Being real is about being the very best version of yourself, shaped by the image of God and the example of Saint Mary MacKillop. It is evident in the amazing learning experiences and opportunities available to all students at the College.

Enrolments for Year 7, 2024 are now open. Applications close Friday 19 August, 2022.

We are a co-educational secondary school with a mission to cater for the spiritual, educational and formative needs of young men and women who seek the Catholic values of the College.

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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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PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO STRIVE FOR GREATNESS A VIBRANT FAITH COMMUNITY A SUPPORTIVE AND DEDICATED CULTURE AN INNOVATIVE AND INSPIRED SPIRIT Visit us to ﬁnd out more about what makes Salesian College Sunbury a home that welcomes

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Continued from page 9 John Paul College, Frankston Our schools offer many opportunities to live out the Catholic values of compassion, love, justice, and service. The many student volunteers who participate in social justice and outreach programs find that being of service to others and to the community are important aspects of living out their schools’ motto and vision.

Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona Catholic schools actively cultivate a sense of the sacredness of each day, where God is present, ready to meet us in ordinary moments. The Encountering the Sacred initiative from Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) is supporting schools to cultivate openness to encounter and a sense of the sacred through Catholic prayer practices.

Students and staff at John Paul College, Frankston, operate a food van to support needy members of their local community.

Mount St Joseph Girls’ College, Altona, is embedding spiritual conversation and prayer at the school.

St Peter’s School, Epping Our schools are continually striving to deliver excellence in teaching and learning. In 2022, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) and Monash University are teaming up to further unlock the power of problem-based approaches to learning for students. A collaborative project – #theSTEMproblem – is aimed at building teacher capacity to create challenging, authentic, and exciting STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning opportunities for their students.

Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes Sports and physical education are an essential part of the culture in Catholic schools. They enrich the lives of students and provide them with an array of opportunities to engage in physical activity, enhance their wellbeing, and build strong relationships and life skills.

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Kolbe Catholic College, Greenvale Lakes, launched a sporting academy program. To provide a developmental and applied structure for learning that is informed by the Victorian Curriculum, Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) standards of operation.

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St Aloysius College IN 2023, St Aloysius College proudly takes a bold step ahead, becoming the first Catholic coeducational secondary school within the vibrant, multicultural City of Melbourne. The first coeducational intake will be in Year 7, 2023, and subsequent years will continue to welcome boys through the Year 7 intake until St Aloysius becomes fully co-educational in 2028. This change continues the 134-year Mercy tradition of responding to local community needs ensuring accessibility of education, especially for families seeking to educate their children together. An Empowering Education Academic programs at St Aloysius have been designed to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. We have a curriculum that stretches the boundaries of conventional education, blending the very best of educational tradition with an innovative, enquiry-based crosscurricular approach that allows students to make connections, synthesise knowledge and develop literacy skills in a collaborative culture underpinned by a focus on the wellbeing of, and respect for, the individual. Our students are confident to identify and build connections between ideas and learning areas, and empowered to apply these without limit to the expectations of the myriad different futures they define for themselves.

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Academic programs at St Aloysius have been designed to encourage a lifelong enthusiasm for learning and discovery. Inspiring Bright Futures At St Aloysius we recognise the very important role that social, cultural and physical wellbeing play in the learning, personal growth and development experienced by our students during their six years at the College. The College curriculum is enriched and extended by a vast cocurricular offering that is alive to the needs and wishes of the students and evolves as they do; the program encompasses sport, camps and outdoor education, drama, music and various schoolbased wellbeing programs. Students participate in a wide range of intra- and inter-school sporting competitions, creative and performing arts programs (including choir, orchestra, production) and social and cultural extensions including debating and public speaking. The College has a global focus with sister schools in Milan, Italy and Kyoto, Japan that our students are able to visit as part of their Languages and Arts studies. Where Individuals Succeed Together St Aloysius staff are exceptionally well qualified in their various fields and, most importantly, are committed to encouraging each student to achieve their own personal best, whatever this may look like. Throughout their secondary education years in this close-knit school, St Aloysius students are known by, and know, their teachers. These strong relationships foster a culture of inquiry, and our students leave as creative, independent thinkers with a love of learning and solid foundations that prepare them to step out into the world and embrace their collective futures. In a culture cultivated by the individuality of each member of the community, there is no ‘typical’ St Aloysius Student. We celebrate our diversity. We accept all and thrive on the fusion of cultures and backgrounds that enable our students to flourish. The College is the thread that connects these vibrant, dedicated, and thoughtful young people.

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St Columba’s College THIS year marks 125 years of St Columba’s College. Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1897, the College remains on its original site in Essendon and boasts the mansion that was once the school house and lodgings for the Sisters. The Sisters had an innovative and courageous approach to their work, testing the boundaries of what was expected of religious women. Their firm values of generosity, creative problem solving and ‘breaking the mould’, are evident today in both the culture and community at St Columba’s College. Like our founders, we are a forward-facing community – we understand that we educate for futures that are unknown and this is reflected in the development of innovative programs that allow girls to connect with the world that will be on offer to them once they complete their secondary education. Our College motto ‘fidelis et fortis’, faith & strength, reminds us of our ongoing commitment to develop young women who are confident, just, resilient and compassionate, ready to take their place in the world. Our educational opportunities are supported by modern facilities which allow our students to embrace their learning in dynamic spaces. In 2022, St Columba’s College will break ground on a state-of-the-art STEAM building, which will be constructed on the corner of Buckley and Lorraine Streets. The new facility will incorporate contemporary classrooms with the seamless integration of technology, modern learning tools

Our College motto ‘fidelis et fortis’, faith & strength, reminds us of our ongoing commitment to develop young women who are confident, just, resilient and compassionate, ready to take their place in the world.

and collaborative working spaces that promote the Sciences, Arts, and Food Technology. The College will also be adding to our already extensive sports facilities, with the upgrade of our outdoor multi-use sports court. These improvements will assist in the delivery and promotion of our co-curricular sports programs and continue to enhance student learning in physical education and health studies. We look forward to the expansion of facilities at St Columba’s College, and continuing the tradition of innovation and future thinking, that is the hallmark of our College. Visit www.columba.vic.edu.au to learn more about the changes and development of St Columba’s College.

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St Joseph’s College ST JOSEPH’S College focuses on academic excellence complemented by programs to enhance wellbeing, personal growth, spirituality and physical development. 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 the engagement of boys. 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. The College offers after school tuition for all students four nights a week. The GATE (Gifted and Talented education) program operates throughout the school providing the boys with opportunities for enrichment and acceleration. There are several programs that support students who may have special needs. Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular opportunities including numerous interstate and overseas experiences. 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 opening in the first part of 2022, in addition to a new Senior School and Arts Precinct. As a member school of the Associated Catholic Colleges competition, students have the opportunity to participate in an extensive range of sports, debating, public speaking, arts and technology, chess, drama, music and rally days. We also offer a High-Performance Sports Program which provides students with access to specialist coaching, skills development and mentoring. The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly set 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

Students enjoy a range of extra-curricular opportunities including numerous interstate and overseas experiences.

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. The teacher-student, teacher-family and student to peer relationships cultivated at the College are what truly set St Joseph’s College apart. We offer the best of both worlds at St Joseph’s College. 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.

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St Mary’s College WE are a school for all, welcoming, nurturing and empowering all students. St Mary’s College is inner Melbourne’s only Catholic co-educational secondary school. Our values of respect, justice, compassion, inclusivity, and courage guide our teaching and support of students. Girls and boys at St Mary’s College learn together in an environment of respect, excellence, enquiry, challenge, and fun. Our learning environment reflects the world beyond the classroom. The size of our College allows all students to be known and develop a deep sense of belonging to our community. Our students are active participants in their learning, who are empowered to think and act for themselves. We nurture a love of learning inspiring each student to achieve their best. Our contemporary learning practices offer immersion opportunities within and outside the classroom to apply learning to the real world. Our College offers a mix of modern learning environments and historic architecture that provides a physical link to our history and Catholic traditions of Edmund Rice and Nano Nagle. Our two adjoining campuses work as one. Year levels have a home base at one campus and have the flexibility to access specialised learning areas and excellent facilities such as our beautiful oval and indoor swimming pool at the Edmund Rice Campus and Textiles, and Food Technology at the Presentation Campus. We are an Edmund Rice school where our students are challenged and empowered to build a just world for all. We apply our Catholic values of compassion, justice, and peace, enacted within our community. Nobilitas Program Year 9 at St Mary’s College is an exciting experience of collaborative learning where positive relationships, student voice and realworld thinking are prioritised. Relationships are at the core of Year 9, a catalyst that motivates our students as they enter the critical phase of middle adolescence. We explore relationships with one another; relationships with family and community and most importantly relationship with self. Throughout the year we connect students with the wider community in rich and meaningful

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We explore relationships with one another; relationships with family and community and most importantly relationship with self.

ways, working with local councils, and community groups, Indigenous groups and voluntary organisations. It is a truly transformative year. Our students are based in a dedicated state of the art learning area at the Presentation Campus. Principal’s Message Our education occurs through a moral and social lens. Our social justice programs, pastoral, creative, sporting and innovative learning programs are all tailored for the unique and differing needs of junior, middle and senior school students. We look forward to providing your child with a caring and supportive environment where every student has a place and a voice and can add value to the world they enter when they leave our College. Our wellbeing programs are aligned with mutually respectful relationships that enable each student’s intrinsic worth to shine. Preparing students for life beyond school, our programs enable students of diverse abilities to step purposefully into their future. I invite you to be part of our College community and encourage you to come and visit to see what makes our College special.

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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. At St. Peter’s College we are a proudly Catholic community with a focus on Christ at the centre of 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

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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.

20 August 2022 Letters of Offer will be posted in October 2022 YEAR 7 2025 ENROLMENTS: Applications are now OPEN and will close August 2023 ALL YEAR LEVEL VACANCIES: For all vacancies in all Year Levels in 2022 & 2023 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 2022 Open Campus Information Evenings. Come and meet our students and staff and see some of our classrooms in action. CRANBOURNE CAMPUS 22 March 2022 CLYDE NORTH CAMPUS 24 March 2022 For further details visit our website home page “Book A Tour” icon

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Thomas Carr College THOMAS Carr College is welcoming, friendly community where each person is valued and spirituality nurtured. In the spirit of Archbishop Carr, young men and women are encouraged to strive for excellence according to their individual gifts and are challenged to pursue justice in our world. This commitment is drawn from and inherent to the teaching and mission of Jesus Christ, with love, justice and the sanctity of each human person at the heart of the Gospel. We are first and foremost a place of learning, where quality teaching will be our professional pursuit. The College aims to facilitate the provision of the best possible learning environment for our students. The College is situated on over 10 hectares of spacious grounds incorporating modern, state of the art facilities including a Chapel, Gymnasium, Performing Arts Centre, a Trade Training Centre and a first-class oval. As a Catholic School we aim to educate our students with an appreciation of the spiritual as well as the intellectual and physical aspects of their lives. We aim to work with our parents to produce young people of faith and character. We value right relationships with all members of our community as we encourage our students to value the dignity of each person. Providing robust pathways for the variety of students that enrol at the College is central to the mission of the

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We value right relationships with all members of our community as we encourage our students to value the dignity of each person. school, as we enhance the opportunities for our students in this region. At Thomas Carr College, we believe that for students to shine their light into the world and to be active members of a globalised world, it is important that they are able to make the most informed decisions about their future. The subject selection process is an opportunity for students to learn more about the subjects offered at Thomas Carr and to consider their future pathway options based on their strengths, interests, further study options, possible career and pathways options and future aspirations. The 2022 College Open Day will be held on from 10.30am to 2pm, Sunday 20 March 2022, and we look forward to welcoming our community to our school.

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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

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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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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 self-motivated problem solvers. A coordinated and planned approach to numeracy learning provides a direction in planning for improvement. 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 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 y emotionally.

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Holy Family School A COMMUNITY of Faith, Life and Learning Our School Holy Family Primary School Mount Waverley is centrally located in the Mount Waverley area. The school is across the road from the Mount Waverley Railway station and adjoins Avila Girls College. We have a current enrolment of 312 students. A culture exists in which the Holy Family community values and affirms each individual, with students encouraged to work to their full potential and to build relationships based on 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. We celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage you as your child’s first educator to become active participants in both. 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. We look forward to meeting with you to invite you to join our outstanding community at Holy Family School Mount Waverley.

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Our Approach We view Religious Education as the cornerstone of all we do in the education and formation of our students. At Holy Family we celebrate the unity between the parish and school and encourage active participation in the life of the school and faith community. We offer a comprehensive curriculum with a high priority given to Literacy and Numeracy. We have specialist teachers in the areas of LOTE (Italian), The Arts (Visual and Performing), Physical Education and Library. Our teachers continually seek innovative opportunities for each student to be reflective, imaginative and active in their learning. We promote a culture of inquiry based learning ensuring all students gain the knowledge, skills and deep understandings required for future success. In our learning community of staff, students and parents, we aim to meet the needs of all students by providing an inclusive environment which develops students intellectually, physically, socially and spiritually leading them to a love of learning. We strive to create successful learners who are empowered to be creative, confident and responsible citizens who positively engage with and contribute to society.

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You are invited to explore everything Holy Family Primary School has to offer

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

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• 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

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

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

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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, 24 February 2022

Information & Enrolment Evening for 2023 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, 29 March 2022

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, 21 March 2022 Thursday, 24 November 2022 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.

10 Riddell Rd Wantirna South Tel: 9801 8296 Email: info@htws.catholic.edu.au www.htws.catholic.edu.au Catholic Education

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We offer an education that caters for the development of the whole child and equips them for a bright future.

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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

4 Barton Street, Surrey Hills 3127 Principal: Mr Frank Dame Phone: 9898 2315 email: ohradmin@ohrsurreyhills.catholic.edu.au

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Open Mornings are scheduled for Wednesday 16 March and Thursday 28 April, with both sessions commencing at 9am. 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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Your child’s transition to school STARTING school is a big step for you and your child. It can be both challenging and exciting. As families, the support you give your child is important because you are your child’s first and most important teacher. Tips for transition Below are some tips on how you can help your child have a positive start to school. The year before school ■ Ask your child what they think about starting school. ■ Encourage your child to ask questions about going to school. ■ Help your child stay healthy. Make sure they have regular health and dental checks and keep immunisations up to date. ■ Encourage your child to try to do things on their own such as dressing, going to the toilet, washing their hands, unwrapping their food and opening and closing their drink bottle. ■ Talk to friends and other families about what school is like. ■ Attend transition-to-school programs and activities at your child’s early years service and school. ■ Talk to your child’s early childhood educator about things you can do at home to help your child’s learning and development. ■ Talk to the school about how you can engage in your child’s learning and development at school. ■ Ask the school what time your child starts on the first day and where to take them. During the summer holidays ■ Show your child where the school is and talk about how you will get there. ■ Arrange play-times with other families whose children will be going to the same school as your child. It helps if your child knows another child at their school at the start of prep. ■ Practise the things your child will need to do to get ready for school (e.g. putting things in their bag, remembering to take a hat). ■ Confirm your before or after school care arrangements. Show your child where the outside school hours care facilities are and talk about how they will get there. ■ Be positive about starting school and enjoy your

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child’s excitement. Visit your local library and read books with your child about starting school. The first day of school ■ Make sure your child knows who will take them to school and pick them up on the first day. ■ Help your child to organise their clothes, hat, shoes and socks the night before. ■ Help your child to pack their school bag with a snack, drink, lunch and a hat. ■ Place a spare pair of underpants and a change of clothes in a plastic bag. Let your child know these clothes are in their bag in case of any accidents at school. ■ Put sunscreen on your child in the morning if it is needed. ■ Show your child where you will meet them at the end of the school day. ■ At the end of the day talk to your child about what happened at school. The first year of school ■ Find out about what your child is learning at school. By doing this, you can support your child’s learning and find out how your child is adjusting to school. ■ If your child is having difficulty at school, talk to their teacher. Your child can also say what they think might help them. ■ Keep talking to your child about school. Ask them about their new experiences, what they like and what they find hard. ■ If your child attends an outside school hours care service, find a way of sharing your child’s school progress with the staff. ■ Share feedback about your child’s experience of starting school with the school and early childhood service. ■ Organise time for your child and their new friends to play together outside of school. Local early childhood services and schools will organise their own transition-to-school programs and activities each year. To find out more, talk to your child’s early childhood educator or contact the school where your child is enrolled. Ref: http://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/ parents/transition/pages/supporttransition.aspx ■

Our Lady of the Rosary provides a rich Music and Performing Arts Program, children thrive in this area of the curriculum; our bi annual school dance and production are a highlight for the children. Other extra curricula subjects include Physical Education and Sport and more recently our Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths (STEAM) Program. Participation in STEAM is an exciting and challenging experience of collaborative learning between students and teachers with rich and meaningful experiences. STEAM is focussed on preparing students to be active citizens with the potential to be change agents in their future world. Our Lady of the Rosary has a high level of involvement by families in the education of their children; we frequently have joint experiences that are prepared and celebrated by students, staff and parents at the school. Our Lady of the Rosary has a strong connection to the wider Kyneton Community; it is one we value and are committed to building on well into the future.

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Our Lady of the Rosary Parish School is a vibrant learning community centred on the teaching of our Catholic Faith and focused on the wellbeing of each individual child. Across the school there is a consistent approach to explicitly teaching children the dispositions and social and emotional core competencies necessary to function in the 21st Century. In each year level, learning spaces are created to allow children to immerse themselves in collaborative, creative and engaging experiences, allowing them to develop these dispositions and competencies. Explicit teaching in the area of Mathematics and English allow for differentiated teaching, focused on the needs of all children, allowing each to reach their full potential.

Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Primary School Ph: 5422 2056 43-47 Edgecombe Street, Kyneton www.olrkyneton.catholic.edu.au

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A modern and expansive ccampus with multiple ccentres of excellence Our modern state of the art facilities include: O • Flexible learning spaces that adapt to the rrequirements of a growing student population. • Specialist learning spaces, such as our STEM fa facility, that offer an ‘experience based’ environment w where theoretical study and practical experience b broaden each student’s understanding of the scientific a and technological world. • Targeted learning spaces such as ‘The Hub’, which enable students to extend their learning beyond the curriculum requirements of their particular year level, or to catch-up in specific areas identified by the ongoing collection and analysis of student data. • Outdoor areas that are unmatched in size and functionality in our local area, with expansive playing fields and multi-purpose areas where students enjoy a wide range of learning and play activities. Where students experience ‘the best of both worlds’ Geography should not limit your child’s educational opportunities. We believe that children on the Mornington Peninsula should have the same educational opportunities as those in suburban Melbourne. That’s why our teaching and learning program is focused on student data, where each student’s academic performance is assessed on a regular and ongoing basis to form a needs-based learning program for every child. Where our physical location provides access to the unique natural coastal environment of the Mornington Peninsula, we aim to provide our students with the very ‘best of both worlds’, by drawing on our local natural resources wherever possible, to provide a broad and engaging learning program throughout your child’s primary school years.

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Our Lady of Fatima Parish Primary School

Best practice teaching in a small, supportive community environment Our Lady of Fatima is a smaller private catholic primary school that delivers best-practice teaching and learning in a warm and supportive community environment. Our focus on individual student needs ensures that every child is nurtured and given the opportunity to ﬂourish and grow at both a personal and academic level. Where well-being and academic performance go hand in hand Your child’s well-being is the primary focus of everything we do, as learning and well-being go ‘hand in hand’. Our focus on the social and emotional growth of students is the key determinant of their success as learners. The development of each student as a conﬁdent and competent learner ensures a happy and successful path through the primary school years, while preparing them for the demands of secondary school and beyond. Our focus on student well-being ensures that your child is supported to make the very most of their academic potential. With a learning program focused on explicit teaching and informed by the regular and ongoing monitoring of student academic data, we are able to ensure that each student is supported with a learning plan to help them achieve their maximum growth potential across all academic subjects.

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Ringwood Our Lady’s School: • Recognises and values each child as an individual • Has a professional, dedicated and caring staff • Has excellent facilities, including ﬂexible learning spaces • Has a range of digital devices to support contemporary learning • Fosters a collaborative approach to learning

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Growing together, in faith, for the future. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School 2 Wilana Street, Ringwood 3134

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Award-Winning Education • Victorian Multicultural Commission Education Excellence Award 2020 • Victorian Multicultural Film Festival Award 2021 • ARIA Award Winning Music Teacher for 2021 Zoe Barry

Our award-winning school boasts exceptional NAPLAN results and offers: Personalised learning with small class sizes Passionate and dedicated teachers and support staff Extensive resources supporting Literacy, Numeracy and ICT programs Specialist lessons including ‘Harmony in Strings’ Music program offering children the opportunity to learn violin or cello, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Digital Technology and AUSLAN Daily Breakfast Club

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Free school uniform for new enrolments Opening of new junior building and sensory playground Before and After School Care Sacred Heart School Vision

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As people of the Sacred Heart, we aspire to be a united community of faith and learning where love, hope and welcome ﬂourish.

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Matthew Shawcross Principal

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Our school is situated at the corner of Glenferrie and Cotham Roads in the inner Melbourne suburb of Kew. It sits behind the iconic Sacred Heart Kew Parish Church. We are located just 5 kilometres from the city centre of Melbourne. Our school has been educating children in the Kew area for over 130 years. Sacred Heart School Kew is a welcoming environment where our aim is to ensure that all students and their families feel a sense of connectedness and belonging. Our staff, students and parents make every effort to welcome and include all individuals in our activities and we pride ourselves on our strong community spirit and our happy and friendly environment. There is a genuine sense of caring for others within our community. Our school community believes strongly in social justice and we build a sense of global awareness – that people beyond our boundaries may beneﬁt from our support and that we can, and do, make a positive difference in our world. We aim to foster a community of lifelong learners where we set high expectations for ourselves and

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high expectations for our whole school. We aim to support our students to experience success and fulﬁllment, a sense of purpose, hope, conﬁdence and positive self esteem. We believe at Sacred Heart School Kew that your child will be inspired and challenged every day by our dedicated and knowledgeable staff. Our classrooms, buildings, facilities and school grounds are engaging environments, providing the perfect setting for your child to develop themselves, throughout their primary school years. Take a virtual step into life at Sacred Heart School Kew. This offers prospective parents a window into life at our school, for you and your family. Have a look around and see what you think www.shkew.catholic.edu.au Please contact the school on 9853 5859 to arrange a time for you to tour the school and see our community in action. We look forward to meeting you and your family and showing you what lies behind the fence here at 116 Cotham Road, Kew.

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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.

“Creating Bright Futures!” 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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St. Augustine’s School Frankston South St Augustine’s is a Catholic Primary School is committed to an education in values and moral development based on the teaching of Jesus Christ, the Gospels and the Catholic Church. In choosing our school for the formal educational development of your child, you are entering into a most significant and valuable partnership. The importance of this partnership between home and the parish school is reflected in both the students’ learning and the students’ sense of belonging to a community. Without question, parents are the child’s first and foremost teachers. We will endeavour to encourage, challenge and care for your child at all times, as he or she learns more about God, themselves, the world and others. St Augustine’s is embraced by a strong and committed community and is proud to continue to offer a contemporary learning environment that we believe combines the best Catholic education with proven innovation practices. Our teaching staff is nurturing, passionate and committed to providing optimum learning opportunities for all of our students. It is our sincere hope that all who belong to this school will work together in a climate of respect, support and understanding of each other, and thus provide an environment of security and growth in which each child may prosper. We warmly welcome your enquiry and sincerely look forward to working in partnership with you and your family.

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Carrie Rodda Principal

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88 Golf Links Road, Frankston South 3199 • principal@safranksth.catholi.edu.au • www.safranksth.catholic.edu.au/ Catholic Education

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

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St Dominic’s Primary School is now taking enrolments for the 2023 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 9836 8300.

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Welcoming school communities CATHOLIC Education is thriving in the Sandhurst Diocese; our vibrant educational communities strive to be places of faith, of academic achievement and spiritual formation, exposing students to the importance of social justice and global issues and the beauty of The Arts. When you choose a Catholic School for your child, you become part of the wider community, connected to Parish, other regional Catholic schools and the local community. Students are encouraged from an early age to have a presence in their local community, learning 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. 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. The Catholic Education Sandhurst theme for 2022 is, ‘Tell the good news’. This is related to a longer quote from Mark’s Gospel 16:15 “Go into

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Working together, schools and families create an effective learning environment and a climate of mutual respect all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation”. The executive director of Catholic Education Sandhurst, Mr Paul Desmond said it is an awesome responsibility to make a positive difference in the lives of our young. “I call upon each of us to see ourselves as crucial parts of a team which strives to make a difference that will enhance the possibilities for our young people and to enhance their knowledge of and relationship with God,” he said. Catholic Education Sandhurst Ltd spans central and North-Eastern Victoria, providing Catholic Education to more than 19,000 students in 58 educational 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.

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St Clare’s Catholic Primary School ST CLARE’S Catholic Primary School continues to grow and now has an enrolment of over 520 students. One of the major developments of 2021 is the substantial landscape works to incorporate further sport fields and playgrounds. St Clare’s continues to go from strength to strength. As part of the parish of St Patrick’s in Pakenham, the school is on site with the Early Learning Centre and the Officer campus of St Francis Xavier College. This provides a seamless transition from early childhood to secondary education with state-of-the-art facilities. Each learning space has been designed by education award-winning architects to provide a rich environment conducive to relevant, meaningful learning. Areas are spacious and well-resourced so as to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Before your children even come to school, you, as parents, have taught them so much. They’ve learned to listen, to ask questions, to be filled with wonder, to say thank-you, to wash their hands, to pick up after themselves and to look out for each other. Our job at St Clare’s is to continue these life lessons and nurture the holistic development of each child. For the St Clare’s family, numeracy and literacy skills are core elements of education; but so is Religious Education – developing empathy, social justice and a strong moral compass. We encourage active play and healthy bodies; understanding other cultures through learning languages; and the confidence that comes with developing creativity through the performing and visual arts. Due to the impact on COVID-19 on schooling in 2020 and 2021 we discovered, digital technology is an integral part of the learning experience in our connected world and at St Clare’s we emphasise a student’s capacity for safety, courtesy, critical literacy and independent learning online using the most current mobile learning technologies. Student achievement is measured not only by academic growth but by each child’s emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. Being part of faith-filled community instils our students with

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At St Clare’s our aim is to have each child reach their potential; to be a well-rounded individual - within a supportive and caring learning environment. a sense of identity, a feeling of belonging and above all, a powerful sense of self-worth. At St Clare’s our aim is to have each child reach their potential; to be a well-rounded individual - within a supportive and caring learning environment. Visit our website www.stclaresofficer.catholic. edu.au and tour our “virtual tour” to get a real feel for our school. School Tours are also available, please contact the school on 5940 6777 to book a time. For all enquires or to receive our enrolment documentation please phone 5940 6777 or email enrolments@stclaresofficer.catholic.edu.au

St Clare’s Catholic Primary School, KĸĐer Our Faith leads to Wisdom and Courage.

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parent, guardian or family, I invite you to visit us at St Clare’s and discover this dynamic learning environment and start the beginning of, what I hope will be, a life-long learning partnership.

Helen Staindl School Principal

Enrolment Enquiries email enrolments@stclaresoĸcer.catholic.edu.au

St Clare’s Primary School Oĸcer OĸĐer 3809 Phone 03 5940 6777

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Physical activity improves performance NEW research highlights that school students’ levels of physical activity and their mental performance are connected. The research was published in a recent book, Health and Education Interdependence, which shows the links between two sectors often treated as unrelated. “Until recently, children’s bodies and minds were often divided as separate entities in relation to thinking,” says Dr Brendon Hyndman of Charles Sturt University, one of the authors and editors of the book. “However, there is more and more research endorsing the link between physical activity and a range of benefits to cognitive, psychological, academic and educational outcomes.” This connection is relatively new and researchers have only just begun to investigate it. However, findings consistently support a positive relation between physical activity and mental performance, including benefits to emotional wellbeing and children’s behaviour. This link between physical activity and the brain may prove fundamental. One chapter points to the potential role of epigenetics in memory consolidation, focus, and coping with stress. The emerging field of epigenetics highlights the way that the physical environment, parental health, nutrition, early experiences, and behaviours can change the way genes are expressed across generations. This opens the possibility that physical activity may play a protective role in brain development on a deep biological level. While the authors caution that this connection requires more research, they say other links are becoming well established. They highlight a range of studies that indicate physical activity positively impacts on academic achievement, including one trial of active lessons with over 1,500 participants and another involving children’s weekly physical activity participation. “Physical activity is an area of health most of us are familiar with and this research showcases how increasing our movement habits can improve brain cell growth, functioning and overall mental performance,” says Dr Hyndman. “There is emerging evidence over the past two decades that links movement with improvements in children’s academic outcomes, in memory, in problem solving, in planning and in self-regulation.”

Studies indicate physical activity positively impacts on academic achievement The authors refer to a study of 620 Australian primary school children who received teaching from specialist PE teachers, in which the students demonstrated noticeable improvements in literacy and numeracy. Another investigated studies that connected children’s participation in physical education with learning domains over a 20 year period. “The research shows that if schools increased the proportion of curriculum time allocated to PE,” the authors write, “this would enhance students’ learning across cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning domains.” “We also need to consider how people learn from the many contexts and influences that occur beyond classroom or timetabled learning.” Dr Hyndman points to many contexts in which students can “learn how to be active”, including before-school programs, recess periods, afterschool programs, excursions or camps, travelling to school, and in the home and neighbourhood. “Positive learning strategies can be prioritised beyond timetabled classes and curricular demands,” he said. “The recent formation and the international endorsement for the Global Recess Alliance shines a light on this need.” “We know that unless enjoyable physical education and physical activity experiences are provided early in life, adults are less likely to develop and adopt regular physical activity habits across the lifespan.” Richard Midford, Georgie Nutton, Brendon Hyndman & Sven Silburn. (2020). Health and Education Interdependence: Thriving from birth to adulthood. Springer. For more information or an interview, please contact Dr Brendon Hyndman of Charles Sturt University at bhyndman@csu.edu.au MECRA - Media Centre for Education Research Australia Catholic Education

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?

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• Global Education Framework - IB PYP We are a proud International Baccalureate (IB) World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). IB World schools offer high-quality, challenging programmes of global education.

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• 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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We look forward to showing you around our little school with a big heart at any time that suits you.

2022 Open Days Thursday February 10 - 9:30 am Saturday February 26 - 10:00 am Friday March 18 - 10:00 am Saturday May 21 - 10:00 am Saturday August 20 - 10:00 am Wednesday September 14 - 9:30 am Thursday October 13 - 5:00 pm To book a school tour or virtual 1:1 tour please visit our website: www.stcolumbasprimary.org Or simply call our ofﬁce 03 9531 6560 Catholic Education

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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Primary School Vermont

Learning to Love Loving to Learn Living Life to the Full

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.

Open Days • Thursday 10th March • Monday 28th March • Friday 18th March • Wednesday 18th May Tours at 9am and 10am Open Evening Monday 2nd May 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 Students Group. • Synthetic Grass on our outdoor netball/ basketball court • Grassed Oval • Specialist Programs - STEMMS, Phys ED, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Auslan

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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.

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St Francis De Sales ST FRANCIS de Sales is a Catholic School that supports parents as partners, in a learning journey for their child that is enlightened by faith, animated by love and leading to hope from coming to know God’s love and care for all. Students are energised to seek deeper meaning and explore questions about the world around them. We desire the full flourishing of each child to embrace their giftedness and be the best they can be. As our patron saint St. Francis de Sales said, “Be who you are and be that perfectly well.” We support our students to grow and embrace a view of themselves and the world that leads to peace, justice and the wellbeing of the whole of creation. St Francis de Sales is a place of inclusivity, learning excellence and a community where relationships are valued and built upon. We strive to provide a happy, supportive and secure learning environment that encourages your child to be a confident and independent, excited about exploring their potential as learners. Our programs are personalised to meet each child’s learning needs and ability. The student’s age or Year level are not barriers for learning. The Victorian Curriculum is structured as a

continuum across levels of learning achievement not years of schooling. This enables the development of targeted learning programs for all students, where the curriculum is used to plan in relation to the actual learning level of each student rather than their assumed level of learning based on age. Each and every child at St. Francis de Sales is de Sales will progress developmentally according to their readiness to learn, their interest in learning, ability to embrace the next challenge set and potential to learn. Teachers are skilled to assess each child’s learning development, target teaching and provide the encouragement, support and assistance to achieve learning goals and outcomes. High standards are maximised in all areas of the curriculum as we continually refine our strategies to empower students as life-long learners, critical, creative thinkers who will ultimately contribute to society as thoughtful and responsible citizens. Book a tour. Check out our virtual tour of St Francis de Sales. h t t p s : //w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m /w a t c h ? v = 3VAMU9Ypf0

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

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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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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”. 25 Broderick Road, Carrum Downs, 3201 | 9785 2633 www.sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au Principal - Paul Dwyer principal@sjcarrumdowns.catholic.edu.au 108

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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 Catholic Education

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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.

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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

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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.

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,

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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. 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

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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. At St John Vianney’s we also recognise the importance of the social, emotional, physical and

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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!

COME IN AND SEE US IN ACTION! OPEN DAY TOURS: 9:15am & 10:15am TERM 1 Thursday 24th February Tuesday 1st March Friday 11th March Tuesday 22nd March Wednesday 6th April

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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 • Specialist Subjects - Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Italian, P.E. 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

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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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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 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 122

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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.

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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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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. At Ss Peter & Paul’s Primary School we provide:

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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. 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. 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

Principal: Michelle Bruitzman

We look forward to weloming your family to St Therese’s Primary School.

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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 Assumption College ................................................................ 10 & 11 Ave Maria College .................................................................... 12 & 13 Caroline Chisholm Catholic College ............................ 14 & 15 Catholic Primary Schools .............................................................. 67 Catholic Regional College Sydenham ......................... 18 & 19 CEO Melbourne ...................................................................... 8, 9 & 46 CEO Sandhurst ......................................................................... 38 & 92 De La Salle College .................................................................. 16 & 17 Emmaus College ....................................................................... 20 & 21 Good Shepherd Primary School ..................................... 68 & 69 Holy Family School – Doveton .................................................... 72 Holy Family School – Mt Waverley ................................ 70 & 71 Holy Saviour Primary School – Vermont .............................. 74 Holy Trinity School – Wantirna South ................................... 73 John Paul College .................................................................... 22 & 23 Kilbreda College ....................................................................... 24 & 25 Loyola College ...................................................................................... 27 Mackillop College ............................... Front cover, 2, 3, 28 & 29 Marian College ........................................................................ 6, 7 & 31 Marymede College .................................................................. 32 & 33 Mater Christi College ............................................................ 34 & 35 On the same page with homework ........................................... 66 Our Holy Redeemer Primary School ....................................... 75 Our Lady of Fatima Primary School – Rosebud .................................................. 80 & 81 Our Lady of Mercy College ................................................ 36 & 37 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School .......................................................................... 82 & 83 Our Lady of the Assumption Primary School .................... 77 Our Lady of the Rosary – Kyneton ............................................ 79 Penola College ..................................................................................... 39 Physical activity improves performance .............................. 97 Sacred Heart College ............................................................. 40 & 41 Sacred Heart Primary School – Fitzroy ........................ 84 & 85 Sacred Heart Primary School – Kew .............................. 86 & 87 Salesian College – Chadstone ..................................................... 44 Salesian College – Sunbury .......................................................... 45 Santa Maria College ............................................................... 42 & 43 Siena College ........................................................................................ 47 Simonds Catholic College .................................................. 48 & 49 St Aloysius College ................................................................. 50 & 51 St Anthony’s Primary School – Glenhuntly ........................ 88

St Augustine’s Primary School ................................................... 89 St Bernadette’s – The Basin .......................................................... 90 St Christopher’s School .................................................................. 93 St Clare’s Primary School .................................................... 94 & 95 St Columba’s College ................................... 52, 53 & back cover St Columba’s Primary School ........................................... 98 & 99 St Dominic’s Primary School ....................................................... 91 St Elizabeth’s Primary School ................................................... 100 St Francis De Sales Primary School .......................... 102 & 103 St Francis Xavier Primary School – Frankston .......................................... 104 & 105 St Gregory the Great Primary School ...................... 106 & 107 St James Primary School – Vermont ..................................... 101 St Joachim’s Catholic Primary School ................................ 108 St John Vianney’s Primary School ............................. 114 & 115 St John’s Primary School – Frankston ...................... 110 & 111 St John’s Primary School – Mitcham ..................................... 113 St John’s Regional College ................................................. 54 & 55 St Joseph’s College .......................................................... 57, 58 & 59 St Joseph’s Primary School ......................................................... 116 St Joseph’s Primary School – Collingwood ...................... 109 St Jude the Apostle Primary School .......................... 118 & 119 St Kevin’s Primary School – Hampton Park ......... 120 & 121 St Mark’s Primary School – Dingley ....................................... 117 St Mary ‘s Primary School – St Kilda ..................................... 123 St Mary’s College ..................................................................... 60 & 61 St Mary’s Primary School – Hampton .................................. 122 St Monica’s College, Epping ................................................... 4 & 5 St Paul Apostle North Primary School ................................. 125 St Paul Apostle South Primary School ................................ 126 St Paul’s Primary School – Sunshine ..................................... 127 St Peter’s College ..................................................................... 62 & 63 St Pius X Primary School ............................................................. 128 St Roch’s Primary School ............................................................. 129 St Theresa’s Primary School – Cranbourne ...................... 132 St Thomas the Apostle Primary School .............................. 133 Sts Peter & Paul’s Primary School ............................... 130 & 131 Thomas Carr College ............................................................ 64 & 65 Victoria School Guides Website .............................................. 135 Your child’s transition to school ................................................. 78

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