History:
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School began in January 2009 and has a current enrollment of 347 students. Mother Teresa is one of five Catholic primary schools in the parish of Our Lady鈥檚, Craigieburn and caters for Catholic families in the Mt Ridley area, north of Malcolm Creek, Craigieburn.
Description:
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School provides a contemporary Catholic primary education for children within the Our Lady鈥檚 Catholic Parish, Craigieburn. In partnership with our students, staff, parents, parish and the wider community, Mother Teresa gives witness to the Christian faith in our Catholic tradition. We aim to be a positive, creative, hope-filled learning community where Catholic values and spirit are shared and the sacred dignity of each person is nurtured.
Features:
Sustainability Program 鈥� Students engage in hands-on learning through the school鈥檚 thriving sustainability program where they learn about planning, mulching, working and composting. The school has recently been awarded as a 5 Star Sustainability Victoria rated school.
Catholic Identity 鈥� Inspired by St Teresa of Calcutta, the school lives out its Catholic faith through action, dialogue and service, nurturing compassion, empathy and a sense of justice in all learners.
Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) 鈥� The values of Respect, Safety and Resilience guide student behaviour, fostering a caring, inclusive and responsible learning community as outlined in the 蜜桃视频 Vision for Engagement
Educational Excellence - our approach to teaching and learning is grounded in the Science of Learning, ensuring every student experiences success and growth. Our teachers design learning experiences that reflect evidence-based practices aligned with the 蜜桃视频 Vision for Instruction,
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Program kitchen garden and orchard, developing lifelong habits of sustainability, healthy eating and environmental stewardship.
Olrig Homestead 鈥� The historic Olrig homestead, one of Craigieburn鈥檚 first settlements, is preserved on the school grounds and serves as a living connection to the area鈥檚 rich history.