On behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Primary School community, I extend a warm welcome to you and your family. For over 80 years, our school has proudly served the families of Strathmore and Essendon, offering a rich tradition of quality education grounded in faith and community.
At the heart of our school are our Catholic values, which shape all aspects of school life—including our policies, programs, and approaches to teaching and learning. These values guide us in supporting each child’s spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and academic development.
Our dedicated staff work in close partnership with families to provide a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We are committed to explicit direct instruction as the foundation of our teaching approach. This means that students are provided with clear, structured, and carefully sequenced lessons where skills and concepts are taught explicitly and practiced consistently. This evidence-based method ensures that all students build strong foundational knowledge and develop the confidence and competence to achieve success.
We continuously evaluate and refine our teaching practices to ensure they reflect the most effective,evidence based approaches. Our focus on clarity, modelling, guided practice, and ongoing feedback ensures that students know what they are learning, why it matters, and how to apply their knowledge in different contexts.
In partnership with families, we foster the development of essential learning dispositions—such as problem solving, resilience, communication, respect, and self-discipline—so that students become independent, motivated learners who are well-equipped for the future.
I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our educational philosophy and the many ways we support each child’s learning journey. We look forward to welcoming your family into our vibrant, faith-filled school community.
Kind regards
Shane Byrne, Principal
