As a parish primary school, families are encouraged to take an active part in the life of the parish. Sacramental programs are conducted as part of the Religious Education program and parents are expected to support their child in the preparation for reception of the sacraments. Confirmation is received in Year 6, First Eucharist in Year 4 and Reconciliation in Year 3.

The principal and staff of St Finbar’s seek to create a learning environment in which the children are encouraged to realise their own potential and fully accept responsibility for their own learning. We believe in the provision of excellence in education, through a love of learning supported by a challenging educational program which meets the needs of the individual student. We aim to support the development of each child’s spiritual, intellectual, emotional, physical, social and creative growth. The staff are responsible for providing a planned and sequential curriculum which will enable each child to develop his/her capabilities. It is recognised that continual evaluation of the curriculum must be carried out in order to meet the current educational aims.

Students construct their own understandings and knowledge through a process of reflection and revision in a supportive learning environment. The school curriculum is supported though a modern, well-resourced library, as well as an extensive computer network of 60 computers across the school. A 0.5 part-time Special Education teacher supports students with special needs (both gifted and those with learning difficulties) within the classroom program.

At St Finbar’s School, we believe that children need guidance in developing attitudes and skills that enable them to effectively contribute to our changing world. A Values Program and a Bounce Back Program are implemented in
Years P–6. A part-time 0.5 Student Welfare teacher supports the pastoral needs of our students.

Parents are encouraged to be involved in various school programs including the morning literacy blocks, numeracy blocks, PMP lessons and excursions.

The programs offered at St Finbar’s school, together with a professional, dedicated and committed staff, position our school well as we prepare our students to meet the challenges of the 21st century. ‘At St Finbar’s, we build expectations that each of us has the potential to contribute to the development of our changing world’ (St Finbar’s Vision Statement).

Open Days/School Tours
Tours of the school can be made via appointment through the office at any time – 03 9592 4479 or alternatively please Book here.