History:
St Mary鈥檚 School, Greensborough, was officially opened in 1955. It is a Catholic parish primary school situated on the same grounds as the parish church in Greensborough, in the northern suburbs of Melbourne.
Our Vision Statement recognises that we are a dynamic learning community called to engage justly in the world. We maintain a warm, welcoming community spirit with a high level of parent involvement and connection with our parish community.
In 2010, through the Building the Education Revolution project, the building of a contemporary learning centre named the MacKillop Learning Centre (MLC) was completed. This facility provides 12 learning areas which are flexible in design and allow for collaborative learning and teaching. The second stage of our building project was completed in 2013, providing an administration building, staff facilities and a library/technology resource centre. A refurbishment provided modern learning spaces for Prep to Year 2 students and was named the Frayne Learning Centre (FLC). These flexible learning spaces support our philosophy of child-centred learning where there is choice, personalisation and opportunities for collaboration.
At the commencement of 2014, the parish administration commenced operation in shared facilities with the school as we believe that we work in partnership to support the needs of our community.
Description:
There are 21 class groupings with three streams at each level from Prep to Year 6. A comprehensive curriculum is offered with specialist areas being Science and Digital Technology, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education and Library. A specialist teacher supports the learning of both teachers and students in the area of Italian.
Features:
* Contemporary learning spaces with interactive whiteboards, current innovative technologies and online resources
* Sacramental program
* Computer resource centre
* eSmart School 鈥� sponsored by the Alannah and Madeline Foundation
* Literacy and mathematics focused teaching sessions.
* Specialist programs: Physical Education, Library, Italian, Performing Arts, Visual Arts and Digital Curriculum
* Literacy and mathematics intervention programs
* Maths Olympiad
* Extension and challenging learning opportunities
* Lunchtime clubs: Chess, Art, Lego, Cybersafety
* Buddy program
* Student wellbeing support group
* Visiting psychologist
* KidsMatter mental health initiative
* FIRE Carrier program
* Extra-curricular programs: dance, swimming, tennis, choir, gymnastics
* Excursions and incursions
* Outdoor camps for Years 5 and 6
* Biennial school concert and art expo
* Interschool sport
* Before and after school care
* School canteen operating daily
* Uniform shop