The St Thomas Way of Teaching & Learning

Instructional Vision and Mission

Vision

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Primary School has been established to provide a quality education in the Catholic tradition for families in the Cranbourne East area.

Mission

In the spirit of St Thomas the Apostle, who was one of the first Christian missionaries and is the patron saint of builders, the community of St Thomas will endeavour to build a community of prayer, thanksgiving, service, and reconciliation and provide opportunities for all its students to experience a collaborative and reflective learning environment that educates, engages and challenges.

Strategic Intent 2021-2024

Our Strategic Intent is that:-

  • Every child is known and connected to their community
  • Every child is safe and can engage in learning
  • Every child experiences explicit teaching at their identified point of need

2022 Strategic Focus:  Children known as learners and data collected
2023 Strategic Focus:  Children known, heard and intentionally considered as centre of decision making and explicit planning/teaching
2024 Strategic Focus:  Children making an accelerated rate of progress

Key Documents underpinning the 'St Thomas The Apostle Way' of Teaching and Learning: