Wominjeka! Welcome! Benvenuti!
It is my great joy to welcome you to St Thomas Primary School, Drysdale. As Principal, I feel privileged to lead such a vibrant and faith-filled learning community.
Together with our Parish, staff, students, and families, we bring to life the story and spirit of our Patron Saint, St Thomas the Apostle. Inspired by his example and guided by our school motto, Omnia Possibilia, we believe deeply in the message from Philippians 4:13 — “Through Christ, all things are possible.”
Nestled in the beauty of our rural surroundings, our school is uniquely placed to nurture a deep appreciation for God’s creation. Our thoughtfully designed learning spaces and intentional use of the natural environment reflect our commitment to “community”; ensuring St Thomas is a place where everyone belongs, learns and thrives.
At St Thomas, every day is an opportunity for growth. We are committed to delivering a high-quality, evidence-aligned education for learning and wellbeing that supports the full flourishing all. Our passionate and skilled educators work together to inspire students to become confident, compassionate and capable young people who are ready to make a difference in the world.
We recognise the significant role we play in shaping the lives of our students. With great care and purpose, we model faith, mission and a deep love of learning. Together with our families, we create a school culture that is respectful, safe and inclusive - where strong relationships and sense of wellbeing are at the heart of all we do.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s learning journey. We look forward to walking alongside your family in faith, learning and love.
Marie Monea
Principal
St Thomas Primary School is a school which operates with the consent of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne and is operated and governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS).
MACS governs and operates Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese to continue the mission of Catholic education to proclaim the Good News and equip our young people with the knowledge, skills and hope to live meaningful lives and enrich the world around them.
Because the good work of educating the young is a co-responsible task led by every member of the Catholic school community, School Advisory Councils have been established to provide a crucial point of connection between the wider school community and school leaders. This governance model was designed to ease the administrative burden on our schools and parishes, allow parish priests to focus on the mission of education in the parish, enable greater collaboration between schools and ensure greater consistency in school policies and procedures.
More information on MACS is available at www.macs.vic.edu.au