St Vincent de Paul Primary School, Strathmore VIC
Gender
Co-Ed
Years
Prep-6
Enrolments
402
Established: 1937
Principal: Mr Shane Byrne
Address: 92 - 114 Woodland Street, Strathmore 3041
Key Information
Staff
31 Teaching
13 Non Teaching
Fees
See Website (Primary)
Languages
Italian
About our school
St Vincent de Paul School provides an inclusive curriculum catering for students’ individual needs. We offer an extensive curriculum which aims to provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential.
We integrate our curriculum through the Inquiry Approach to Learning.
We believe that as a Catholic school, St Vincent de Paul School is a place where an individuals can feel part of a caring, nurturing and supportive community that continues to develop in people the faith, qualities and values as taught in the Gospel.
We are committed to the faith development of every child in our community where all members feel appreciated and respected in an atmosphere of justice and equality.
Catholic philosophy is the foundation of all of our policies and programs, providing students with opportunities to develop spiritually, emotionally, socially, physically and academically.
We aim to provide opportunities that enable all members of the school community to learn and develop their unique gifts in an atmosphere that makes them feel safe, challenged and worthwhile.
St Vincent de Paul Primary School aims to empower students to become lifelong learners equipped to face the challenges of life with hope, faith and resilience.
Principal's Message
On behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Primary School community, I extend a warm welcome to you and your family. For over 80 years, our school has proudly served the families of Strathmore and Essendon, offering a rich tradition of quality education grounded in faith and community.
At the heart of our school are our Catholic values, which shape all aspects of school life—including our policies, programs, and approaches to teaching and learning. These values guide us in supporting each child’s spiritual, emotional, social, physical, and academic development.
Our dedicated staff work in close partnership with families to provide a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. We are committed to explicit direct instruction as the foundation of our teaching approach. This means that students are provided with clear, structured, and carefully sequenced lessons where skills and concepts are taught explicitly and practiced consistently. This evidence-based method ensures that all students build strong foundational knowledge and develop the confidence and competence to achieve success.
We continuously evaluate and refine our teaching practices to ensure they reflect the most effective,evidence based approaches. Our focus on clarity, modelling, guided practice, and ongoing feedback ensures that students know what they are learning, why it matters, and how to apply their knowledge in different contexts.
In partnership with families, we foster the development of essential learning dispositions—such as problem solving, resilience, communication, respect, and self-discipline—so that students become independent, motivated learners who are well-equipped for the future.
We look forward to welcoming your family into our vibrant, faith-filled school community.
Shane Byrne – Principal
