St Michael's Parish School

St Michael's Parish School (aka St Michael's Primary School) is a Catholic co-ed primary school located in Ashburton, Victoria Australia.[1] It comprises approximately 295 students from prep to year 6[2] and has 25 staff members.[3]

St Michael's Parish School
St Michael's Parish School logo
Location
268 High Street, Ashburton
,
Victoria

Australia
Information
TypeCo-educational, primary, day school
MottoA safe community of animated learners enlightened by faith in God.
DenominationRoman Catholic
Established1946
PrincipalMeredith Bennett
Years taughtP-6
Colour(s)Dark blue and light blue    
Websitewww.smashburton.catholic.edu.au

In 2021 the school population has been divided into 13 classes: Two preps; four 1/2s; four 3/4s; three 5/6.

The patron saint of the school (and parish) is St Michael the Archangel.[4]

The school's motto 'Quis Ut Deus' is St Michael's Latin name which means 'Who is like God'.[5]

History

St Michael's School was opened in 1946. The school shared the same building with the church and on Sundays, the classroom was packed away for masses. Sheila Evans was the sole teacher and the school commenced with a total student population of only 23.[6]

Between the years 1948-49 an additional building was erected and the Presentation Sisters assumed responsibility for running the school.

In a review of the parish conducted in June 1969, it was documented that 385 students were attending the school.[7]

In 1978, the Community Centre (or Hall) was completed as a resource for both the parish and the school.[8]

Recently, they have finished constructing a hall, music room, art room and theatre.

Curriculum

St Michael’s follows the structure of the Victorian school curriculum as outlined in the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.

Specialist lessons offered include: Library, LOTE (Mandarin), Visual Arts, Music, STEM and Physical Education.

Archangel Michael is the patron saint of the school.

Notes
  1. DEET. Retrieved on 2009-08-03. http://www.eduweb.vic.gov.au/schoolsonline/BrowseNonGov.asp?StartWith=S&PG=28
  2. ACARA. "My School provides information that helps parents and the community in understanding the performance of schools over time". My School. Retrieved 13 February 2021.
  3. School Newsletter (29/1/09). Retrieved on 2009-08-08. http://www.smashburton.catholic.edu.au/documents/2009/newsletter_29-1-09.pdf
  4. Patron Saint
  5. School Annual Report (2008). Retrieved on 2009-08-08. http://www.stmlash.melb.catholic.edu.au/documents/2008/2008annual_report.pdf
  6. Parish History
  7. Parish History
  8. Parish History

References
  • McGrath, Francis J. (1996). An Australian Catholic parish : the story of St. Michael's Ashburton, 1946-1996.
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