St. Patrick's Murrumbeena
Our Vision
for St. Patrick's
We are thrilled to share the wonderful news that our students consistently achieve outstanding results in NAPLAN assessments. These positive outcomes reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of both our students and staff.
At St. Patrick’s, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed, and these results are a testament to the effective teaching practices and nurturing environment we provide. Our focus on fostering a love of learning and supporting the wellbeing of every student continues to yield positive academic outcomes.
History
St. Patrick’s Parish Church was established in 1946 and St Patrick’s School was established in 1931. The school was conducted by the Sisters of the Presentation Order until 1973. ​
In the early 1960’s the school numbers were over 300 children with large class sizes. Additions to the school buildings were completed in 1972, with all funding provided by the Parish. In 1997 two more classrooms were added, along with a new Administration area and a Multi-Purpose room. In 1998 the old stables were demolished and a grassed area was developed for a children's playground. In 2005, the school undertook a major refurbishment program. Seven classrooms were totally refurbished with four of them extended. Five new classrooms were built and two of our existing classrooms were extended in size in 2010. Between 2022 and 2023, five classrooms, the staff room and toilets were refurbished, a back deck constructed, a shade sail erected and a running track installed.
St Patrick’s continues to upgrade their facilities on a regular basis.
WHERE EVERYONE BELONGS
Community
At St. Patrick’s Catholic School, we respect the essential role that parents play as the first and ongoing nurturers and educators of their child. We believe that, by partnering with families, this meaningful relationship enhances the possibilities for each child, promoting their engagement, achievement, and overall wellbeing.
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We work closely with families and the wider community to support each child’s unique learning journey. Through collaboration, we create and strengthen safe, nurturing environments where children can grow.
We focus on fostering positive relationships with parents to ensure that students thrive not only academically but also in all areas of life. As mentors and partners, we guide each child through their individual learning experiences, contributing together to their spiritual, emotional, social, and cognitive development.
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Building strong relationships is at the heart of our educational approach, focusing on the holistic development of the child, encouraging progress, motivation for learning, and the importance of a supportive home and community environment for learning.
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We truly value this community partnership and understand that family and community engagement has the greatest impact when parents and carers are actively involved as co-educators of their children and when the entire school community works strategically toward shared goals.
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Families are encouraged to engage in their child’s learning by attending various school events such as Masses, Liturgies, the Art Show, the Concert, the school fete, information evenings and a variety of Sacramental evenings. These events provide fantastic opportunities for students to proudly showcase what they have been learning. These events not only celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students but also strengthen the connection between the school and families. We encourage all families to participate and be part of these special occasions, as they play an important role in supporting the success of our students' learning experiences.
ST. PATRICK'S PARISH
Parish Connection
At St. Patrick's, we have a strong connection with our Parish. The school and Parish work hand-in-hand to nurture the faith formation of our students, teachers, and the wider community. Students have regular opportunities to attend Mass and share meaningful experiences with our fellow parishioners, fostering a sense of community and spiritual growth. This partnership strengthens our shared commitment to living out the values of our faith.
