Mary Glowrey Catholic Primary School, Mount Duneed VIC – Opening 2027
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Established: 2027
Principal: Sarah Kelly
Address: 50 Feehans Road, Mount Duneed 3217
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About our school
Mary Glowrey, Mt Duneed will be a vibrant, purpose-built Catholic community created with care and vision to serve local families. Our mission is to surround every child and family with pastoral care and academic excellence, nurturing a sense of belonging and hope.
As our school grows, so too will the opportunities for your child to flourish in a supportive and faith-filled environment. We invite you to journey with us as we build a community where every learner is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Principal's Message
Welcome to the Community of Mary Glowrey, Mt Duneed
It is a privilege to have been appointed as the Foundation Principal of Mary Glowrey Catholic Primary School. I cannot wait to lead our growing school, where my deepest hope is that every child is known, valued, and nurtured.
Our school is inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. Sr. Mary Glowrey—a local, humble, selfless woman who dedicated her life to improving the lives of others through service, compassion, and education. In her spirit, our mission is to provide a rich and holistic education that surrounds each student with care, challenge, and opportunity.
Guided by our motto, Fidem et Fortitudinem (Faith and Fortitude), our vision is to grow courageous hearts and bright minds so students can walk in faith, act with kindness, and have fortitude in an ever-changing world.
As an educator and leader, I have served Catholic education for twenty years across the Western Region of the Melbourne Catholic Archdiocese. Opening Mary Glowrey is a privilege I hold very dear. As a proud Catholic, I have great hope that our community will flourish in Mt Duneed. The staff we assemble will encircle our students with the pastoral care and educational excellence necessary to help them flourish as learners and faith-filled community members.
At Mary Glowrey, we are proud to be part of the Damascus Parish and the wider Surf Coast community. Our school values—Courage, Compassion, and Community—are at the heart of everything we do. These values reflect the life of our namesake and guide us in shaping students who:
Draw on their inner strength to be courageous in times of challenge.
Show compassion to themselves and others.
Grow as active members of our community, grounded in empathy and integrity.
We look forward to walking alongside your family as we grow together in faith and knowledge and as we build our community—the community of Mary Glowrey.
I look forward to seeing you at our community engagement events planned for 2026 and at our school gate in 2027.
Sarah Kelly – Foundation Principal
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