St Brendan’s Primary School, Somerville VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
253
Established: 1994
Principal: Mrs Sue Carr
Address: 19 Austin Road, Somerville 3912
Key Information
Staff
22 Teaching
13 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
AUSLAN
About our school
At St Brendan’s staff, children and parents work closely together to help children grow spiritually, emotionally and academically. St Brendan’s encourages the family to be responsible for the child’s education in Faith and in doing so supports them in their journey. The Parish Priest, Fr Joe O’Shea, is a regular, visible presence at the school celebrating a weekly school Mass and monthly Class Masses. All three schools within the Westernport Parish work collaboratively with the Sacramental Program and come together on various occasions such as inter-school sports and school camps.
Our students are encouraged to take be enthusiastic life-long learners. They are challenged in tasks that ask them to be problem solvers, to cooperate with their peers, to creatively express themselves and to think laterally.
Emphasis is placed on making St Brendan’s a safe school where students feel that they belong and can participate as a valued member within the community. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate within the classroom, and in various ways in the life of the school. Annual Parent Surveys are used to address parent concerns and celebrate successes, while utilising the data to inform the School Development Plan.
Open Days/School Tours
We warmly invite you to contact us by phone (03) 5977 7277 , email stbs@sbsomerville.catholic.edu.au to arrange a personal tour or click HERE for more information
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Brendan’s Primary School
Thank you for taking the time to explore our wonderful school community.
At St Brendan’s, we know that choosing the right school for your child is one of the most significant decisions a family can make. We are honoured by the trust parents place in us and are committed to providing a nurturing, engaging, faith-filled, and inclusive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Our vision and mission come to life every day in the relationships we build and the learning we foster. Our dedicated teachers work in partnership with families to ensure the best academic, social and emotional outcomes for every student. We recognise that each child is unique, and we celebrate the different ways and rates at which they learn.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Respect, Kindness, Inclusion, Endeavour, Resilience, and Personal Best. These guide our actions, shape our culture, and help our students develop into confident, compassionate and capable young people.
The best way to experience the spirit of our school is to visit us in person. We warmly invite you to contact us by phone or email to arrange a personal tour. We love welcoming families and sharing what makes St Brendan’s such a special place to learn and grow.
We look forward to meeting you. You are always welcome here.
Warm regards,
Sue Carr -Principal
Quick Facts
- St Brendan’s is a Catholic primary school situated on the Mornington Peninsula in the suburb of Somerville.
- This warm, inclusive school provides a stimulating learning environment for its students. As a Catholic school, we believe that Jesus Christ is our model and we strive to live the Christian values of faith, hope, love, justice and equality. We provide a curriculum that supports, challenges and engages our students.
- Our staff continually strives to deliver a high standard of learning and teaching, following the Victorian curriculum.
- We currently have an enrolment of 236 students, with one Foundation class, three Year One/Two classes, three Year Three/Four classes and three Year Five/Six classes.
- The wellbeing of each person in our school is of paramount importance to us and we work diligently to provide a safe and secure school where all can belong.
- At St Brendan’s, we value working with parents and encourage involvement with the wider community. Parents are welcome to participate in all aspects of the school with the main support coming from the School Education Board, the Social and Fundraising Group, working bees and individual contributions in the classrooms, on excursions or for special school events.
