St Francis Xavier Primary School, Corio VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
178
Established: 1976
Principal: Mrs Maria Scala
Address: 143 Bacchus Marsh Road, Corio 3214
Key Information
Staff
23 Teaching
9 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
N/A
About our school
St Francis Xavier School is in Corio, a northern suburb of Geelong, at the base of the Lovely Banks hills. We are close to Corio Bay and adjacent to a number of major industries like Shell, Ford Motor Company and Corio Quay and a ten-minute drive from the city of Geelong. Nearby is the Corio Village shopping centre, our community health centre, Shell Oval and the local Little Athletics field.
Our school grounds are extensive, providing a quiet, sheltered courtyard playing area, senior and junior adventure playgrounds, asphalted basketball and netball courts and a large, tree-bordered oval.
We have 10 class groups ranging from Prep to Grade 6. All subjects are taught by the class teacher, with the exception of Library, Music and Physical Education lessons, which are taken by specialist teachers.
Our families are drawn from a wide range of multicultural backgrounds, providing us with a rich experience of culture and tradition. Our School Board and Parents and Friends Association are hard-working and contribute much to the wellbeing of our students.
Open Days/School Tours
Please contact the school office for more details on (03) 5275 1974 or Book HERE
Principal's Message
St Francis Xavier School was established in 1976, and it has a long, valued and vibrant history. There is a strong community spirit and much has been achieved over the years through the hard work of students, staff members, families, former students and members of the wider community. I believe that this acknowledgment and connection with the past provides a strong foundation for our dynamic school community.
We strive to develop each child’s full potential by recognising their individual giftedness as part of God’s creation. We believe that each child is a precious gift from God, created as an individual with special gifts, talents and abilities. We are very proud of the harmonious relationship shared by our diverse cultures and how we all celebrate our Gospel values.
Our school is committed to developing a safe and comfortable environment that allows our students to learn and flourish. It provides students with a high quality education that equips them with the spiritual foundations, knowledge and skills that they need to participate in and contribute to society. We encourage independent and critical thinkers who are able to problem solve in a range of situations. We draw on the Victorian Curriculum to ensure our students receive the learning they are entitled to receive. We encourage our students in all areas. We offer a range of subject areas. Students develop a sense of their own identity and how they fit into our local and global communities. We actively encourage leadership and teach children how they can stand up for their beliefs in a positive way. We celebrate our own success and the success of others.
St Francis Xavier School is a strong community that works together as one with families, students, staff and the parish to foster an environment that can enable us all to reach our fullest potential. I encourage all families to be part of this valuable partnership that has been instrumental to the success of St Francis Xavier School for so many years. I look forward to continuing the journey with you, and to sharing the dreams and aspirations you have for your children and our school. Together, we move closer to achieving our Vision, to ‘create a culture that values strong relationships between students, family and community’.
I am always happy to discuss queries that families may have, and I particularly welcome enquiries from prospective families.
Maria Scala – Principal
Quick Facts
• Family meetings for all grades where parents, children and teachers explore aspects of faith in a fun, activity-centred way
• The choice of Sacrament preparation for the students either at school or as part of a parish-based Home Program
• The St Francis Xavier Sporting Club
• Reading Recovery
• Integration and special needs program
• Networked audiovisual access for each teaching area.
• Recently opened McAuley Learning Centre, including an information technology centre and library, allowing children to research using books, computer software and the Internet
• Computers in all grades, networked with those in the library
• Access to satellite learning resources
