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ST CATHERINE'S LALOR WEST

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CATHOLIC PRINCIPLES FOR EDUCATION

At St Catherine’s, education is grounded in Catholic principles, fostering a community of faith, hope, and love in the light of Jesus Christ. As a collaborative and inclusive faith-filled community, we recognise the inherent dignity of every person, each created in the image of God. We embrace the Catholic intellectual tradition, valuing the pursuit of knowledge and striving for excellence in all we do. Inspired by the Gospel, we are committed to working together to build a just and compassionate society.

HIGH QUALITY TEACHING AND LEARNING

At St Catherine’s, teaching is grounded in evidence-based practices, combining explicit instruction, inquiry learning, and data-informed cycles of improvement. The curriculum fosters collaboration, learner agency, and high expectations for all students across academic and personal domains and delivers consistent, rigorous, and inclusive teaching for every learner.

This aligns with the MACS Vision for Instruction, which promotes a system wide, research-driven approach focused on foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. It ensures every student, regardless of background, can access high-quality learning and flourish.

INCLUSIVE EDUCATION TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO FLOURISH

With around 60% of families from language backgrounds other than English, St Catherine’s celebrates diversity and fosters an inclusive, culturally responsive environment. Teachers personalise learning using ongoing assessment and relationships to ensure all students feel secure, respected, and challenged. We emphasise a safe, inclusive, and faith aligned environment where each student is known, valued, and supported to grow academically, emotionally, and spiritually. The Vision for Engagement underpins this commitment to equity and belonging.

St Catherine’s community focused approach mirrors MACS’ inclusive Catholic mission ensuring every child has the support and dignity to thrive.

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING AND EMPHASIS ON WELLBEING

St Catherine’s reinforces three core values: Respect, Safety, and Responsibility, through a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework. This builds a safe, supportive, and student-centred culture where wellbeing and citizenship are central. The Vision for Engagement promotes consistent behaviour expectations and student wellbeing across all schools.

Through PBL, St Catherine’s brings MACS’ behavioural and wellbeing vision to life, supporting holistic development in a child-safe learning environment.

CALM AND ROUTINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

At St Catherine’s, calm, structured routines and strong relationships support a predictable, engaging learning climate. Teachers personalise support through formative assessment, while school facilities offer well organised and stimulating spaces.

MACS research confirms that safe, structured environments lead to stronger student outcomes. The Vision for Engagement embeds routines and support systems across schools to create the conditions for learning.

A CONNECTED COMMUNITY

St Catherine’s builds strong relationships among students, staff, families, and the parish, recognising parents as partners and celebrating cultural and faith based diversity through shared events and service.

The Vision for Engagement supports whole-school approaches to connection, belonging, and shared responsibility for student flourishing.

St Catherine’s community connections embody MACS’ vision of inclusive, faith based collaboration where all voices contribute to learning and wellbeing.

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Call us on 9466 2480 to book a personalised tour with a member of our leadership team. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, learn more about our programs, and discuss how we can best support your child’s learning journey and individual needs.

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