St Patrick’s Primary School, Murrumbeena VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
347
Established: 1946
Principal: Mrs Joanne Soulsby
Address: 3 Dalny Road, Murrumbeena 3163
Key Information
Staff
29 Teaching
9 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
Set in suburban Melbourne, the school is located in a highly residential area with excellent park facilities nearby. As the school is well serviced by public transport networks, the children are able to participate in excursions, interschool sports and community activities.
Ninety per cent of the children are from Catholic families, with some children from other faith backgrounds, mainly Greek Orthodox or Anglican.
In 2006, St Patrick’s has a school population of approximately 270 children. Over the past few years, the school population has been slowly increasing. To meet the growing school population, the parish embarked on a building program in 1996. Two new classrooms and a new administration area were added. In 1998 a new grassed playground area was developed, and in 2005 extensive refurbishments of the school were undertaken.
In 2006 the staff at St Patrick’s consists of the Principal, 10 classroom teachers, and specialist teachers for Library, Art, Music, Italian, Information Technology and Reading Recovery, and teacher support and school secretary.
Our parish community is vitally interested in all aspects of the school and parish life. Fr Barry Tobin, our parish priest, is very supportive of the school and its relationship with the parish. There are many active groups in the parish catering for a wide range of talents and abilities that focus on the mission of the Church.
A Family Mass is celebrated normally every third Sunday of the month. This is a great opportunity for school families to join with the larger parish family. It is expected that families will participate in the Family Masses throughout the year.
In February 2003 St Patrick’s was partnered with St Kevin’s Parish, Ormond.
Principal's Message
Welcome to St Patrick’s Primary School, Murrumbeena. It is with great joy that we extend a warm welcome to you and your family. We are delighted to have you with us as we embark on this exciting journey of learning, growth, and faith.
Our vision for every member of our community, children, staff, and parents, is to be engaged and motivated learners, always faithful to our loving God. This vision shapes everything we do and creates an environment where each person can thrive, discover their talents, and be inspired to grow into a young leader who can make a positive difference in the world.
At St. Patrick’s, we believe that school is a community where everyone is known, heard, and valued. Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that each member of our community feels supported and nurtured. Our dedicated staff are work with students to ensure they reach their full potential as flourishing learners.
We are committed to providing exceptional teaching in every classroom. Our comprehensive knowledge of the curriculum allows us to deliver quality learning experiences that reflect the highest standards and ensure every child’s success.
We sincerely hope that your time at St. Patrick’s will be a rewarding, enjoyable, and enriching experience. We encourage you to become actively involved in the life of the school, as this involvement will not only support your child but will also enrich our entire school community.
I look forward to partnering with you in creating a fulfilling, faith-centered experience for your child, where students can discover their potential and shape their future.
Joanne Soulsby – Principal
