Our Lady of the Pines Primary School, Donvale VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
455
Established:
Principal: Mr Brendan Keeling
Address: 77 Carbine Street, Donvale 3111
Key Information
Staff
44 Teaching
14 Non Teaching
Fees
See website (Primary)
Languages
Italian & Mandarin
About our school
Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Primary School is a welcoming Catholic school located in the leafy suburb of Donvale. Gospel values are at the heart of our learning community, shaping the way we teach, learn and care for one another.
We believe that educating children is a shared partnership between parents, teachers, home and school. Together, we nurture each child’s spiritual, intellectual, social, physical and personal development, while fostering a strong sense of belonging and connection to the Catholic faith.
Our spacious and attractively landscaped grounds provide students with areas for play, seating and shade. Classrooms, specialist learning spaces and our library resource centre are well equipped, heated, air conditioned and networked to support contemporary learning.
At Our Lady of the Pines, our curriculum supports the MACS 2030 vision for Flourishing Learners, where every student is inspired and enabled to flourish and enrich the world. Through evidence-based teaching, explicit instruction and purposeful learning experiences, students are supported to achieve growth across the breadth of the Victorian Curriculum. We are committed to nurturing the whole child, developing their intellectual, practical, social, emotional and moral capabilities.
Students are encouraged to think critically, work collaboratively, solve problems, show resilience and contribute positively to their community. Through structured programs and a strong focus on engagement, wellbeing and belonging, we help every child build the confidence, skills and dispositions needed to thrive as lifelong learners.
We are committed to recognising and fostering the potential of every student through a range of specialist, support and extension programs. In partnership with our families and parish community, we provide a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to grow, learn and flourish.
Principal's Message
On behalf of our school community, I warmly welcome you to Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Primary School, Donvale.
Our Lady of the Pines is a thriving Catholic primary school with approximately 455 students from Foundation to Year 6. We are currently a triple-streamed school and, in response to continued growth and strong community interest, will move to four Foundation classes in 2027.
We are a welcoming and inclusive school community where every student is valued, known and supported. We believe all children have the right to grow and learn in a safe, engaging and nurturing environment where they are encouraged to reach their full potential. Our mission and values are grounded in the Gospel, and we are proud of our strong culture of care, pastoral support and partnership with families. Central to our vision is a commitment to the academic, social and emotional development of each child, ensuring every student is supported to flourish as a confident, capable and compassionate learner.
Our dedicated staff are committed to the spiritual, emotional, physical, intellectual and social development of every child. In alignment with the MACS 2030 vision for Flourishing Learners, we strive to nurture students who are inspired and enabled to flourish, enrich the world around them and contribute with confidence, compassion and purpose. We support our students to become lifelong learners who feel secure, embrace challenge, celebrate success and understand their ability to make a positive difference.
At Our Lady of the Pines, we offer a dynamic and inclusive curriculum that caters for diverse learning styles and the individual needs of students. Through a flourishing learners lens, our educational approach supports student-centred learning, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, resilience and social and emotional growth. Students are encouraged to be adaptable, curious and active participants in their learning.
We provide a rich range of opportunities, including student leadership, extension and intervention programs, learning support, buddy programs, swimming, camps, community projects and specialist subjects in Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Science/STEM, Italian, Mandarin and Library.
We deeply value our partnership with parents and carers in the education of their children. This partnership is founded on mutual respect, cooperation, open communication and active involvement. It is a privilege to work alongside families as we support each child to grow, learn and flourish.
I invite you to explore our website and contact the school on (03) 9842 2991 for further information or to arrange a tour. We would be delighted to welcome you and share the warm, engaging and faith-filled environment of Our Lady of the Pines.
Brendan Keeling – Principal
Quick Facts
- Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Primary School is a co-educational primary school catering for students in Donvale and the surrounding areas. The first stage of Our Lady of the Pines was completed for opening in early 1978 with an enrolment of 147 students. In 1990 the church was built and the community became an independent parish.
- A three-stage building program was completed in 1986 and in 1997 a new building containing six learning areas was added. In 1999, four of the original classrooms were replaced with a new brick-veneer complex containing four new learning areas and amenities. Major refurbishment of the original building took place in 2008.
- The Physical Education and Community Enrichment Centre (P.E.A.C.E. Centre), a performing arts and basketball court with adjoining meeting and office rooms, was constructed under the ‘Building Education Revolution’ program. This building, which was funded by the Federal government and the school, was completed in 2010.
- In 2018, the school undertook a $2.65 million refurbishment to the school. This project has provided a new and welcoming administration entry to the school and enhances the wonderful facilities and grounds we have at Our Lady of the Pines.
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