St Aloysius Parish School 800 Ripon Street South, Redan, Victoria 3350

Welcome to St Aloysius Parish School, a vibrant and inclusive educational institution located in Redan, Australia. As the proud principal, I am thrilled to lead our school community into the exciting year of 2023.

At St Aloysius', we firmly believe in the power of community. Our students, staff, and families are all connected, dedicated, and committed to learning and teaching in an ever-evolving world. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all, where the needs of others are understood and embraced. As advocates of Catholic Social Teaching, we value the partnership between parents and educators, recognizing parents as the first and foremost educators of their children.

Our primary focus is on our students, who are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that academic, social, and emotional learning are integrated into every encounter and experience. With a comprehensive education rooted in the Catholic tradition, we work alongside our highly motivated and trained staff to maximize learning outcomes for our students. Literacy and Numeracy are emphasized across all levels, and we provide engaging learning experiences across all areas of study.

The wellbeing of our students is paramount, and we have implemented various programs and resources to support their holistic development. With a dedicated Pastoral Care Worker on-site three days a week, as well as partnerships with the MacKillop Institute and the ReLATE program, we create a safe and engaging learning environment. Our students also benefit from specialist education in Physical Education, Japanese, Performing Arts, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Maths) classes, which include Robotics.

At St Aloysius', we foster a commitment to lifelong learning. We empower our students to take responsibility for their own education through a contemporary and stimulating curriculum. Each student sets individual learning goals and strives for excellence in their academic journey. Our ultimate goal is to nurture happy and productive members of our community, facilitating their spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional, and physical growth.

Child safety is of utmost importance to us, and we have implemented various measures to ensure the wellbeing of our students. With a trained pastoral care worker, a buddy program for foundation students, and the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen garden program, we provide a nurturing and engaging environment.

As partners in Catholic Education, we are open to God's presence and dedicated to pursuing fullness of life for all. Our school vision statement encapsulates our commitment to each individual student's development and potential.

We invite you to explore our website, where you will find valuable insights into our wonderful school. On behalf of the entire St Aloysius community, I extend my warmest welcome.

Narelle Cox

Principal

At St Aloysius', we acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land we live and work on, the Wadawurrung People. We recognize their ongoing connection to the land and extend our respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.