Name: SPAN Hills
Address: 76 Mossgiel Park Drive, Endeavour Hills, 3802, AU
Telephone: 03 9700 6068

Welcome to St Paul Apostle North (SPAN) a Community of Faith, Learning and Excellence.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to our Catholic school, where we take pride in our vibrant, multicultural, and inclusive community. With 57% of our students speaking a language other than English at home and 233 students enrolled, our school is a testament to the beauty of diversity and shared faith.

Our vision for education is deeply rooted in our Catholic values and a commitment to excellence. We provide a curriculum of the highest quality, offering broad and engaging learning opportunities that cater to the needs of all students. Guided by evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Load Theory and the Science of Learning, our approach emphasises knowledge-rich, coherent, and sequenced instruction, fostering intellectual engagement and a deep sense of connectedness to the wider world.

At SPAN, the wellbeing and growth of each child are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated teachers and staff create nurturing environments where curiosity is ignited, differences are embraced, and every student is empowered to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. Through explicit and focused instruction, we strive to inspire a love of learning and a commitment to excellence in every child.

Our shared mission extends beyond the classroom, embracing the holistic development of our students. We aim to build strong learning communities founded on safety, wellbeing, high expectations, and positive relationships between students and educators. These principles reflect our deep commitment to fostering a supportive environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Whether your family is just joining us or continuing your educational journey here, we are excited to partner with you in creating a meaningful and enriching experience for your child. Together, guided by our Catholic faith and shared vision, we will ensure that SPAN remains a place where learning and faith unite to inspire greatness.

Welcome to our school family!

Cathy Mason

Principal

Annual Report to the Community

Enrolment

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Discover St Paul Apostle North - Our Story

Curriculum Highlights

Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Walker Learning

Catholic Leadership Program

Choir

Music Program

Technology Devices (1:1)

Sport

Outdoor Learning

Why would you choose St Paul Apostle North for your child?

At St Paul Apostle North, we recognise that choosing a school for your family is a very big decision. That’s why it is important to choose a school whose values align with your own.

At St Paul Apostle North, our values have been developed over time, in partnership with our students, families and community, and underpin all we do and all we aspire to be.

We have three main core values which encompass all areas of school life. These values are: I Care, I am Responsible and I Respect.

I Care - We place our God and the wellbeing of our whole community at the centre of all we do. Our children and their families know that they are known and cared for. When we are flourishing spiritually and emotionally, we are in an optimum place to learn. We are passionate in caring about sustainable practices, teaching through our Kitchen Garden Program and Outdoor Learning Program.

I am Responsible - Our staff are highly trained and take our responsibility and duty of care seriously. Our Walker Learning Approach, personalised teaching and real life learning allows our students to develop a sense of responsibility for their own learning and understand their impact on others and the world around them.

I Respect - We respect the dignity of every person and strive to treat each other as children of God. Bullying, in any form, is never tolerated at St Paul Apostle North. Our behaviour policy is based upon deep respect and is therefore proactive rather than punitive. Respectful Relationships and Child Safety are central to all we do.

Igniting the

Mind and the Spirit

Enrolment

St Paul Apostle North Primary School

To enrol your child at St Paul Apostle North we ask that you complete an enrolment application form, which is available online, or a paper version may be collected from the school office. If you would like an enrolment pack and application form mailed to you, please contact our school office on 9700 6068.

Prep Transition Program

Website

From the very beginning we welcome you into our family. Please check out this website and, if you like what you see, make an appointment to come and have a tour of our wonderful facilities and chat about what you are looking for for your child and what we have to offer you.

School Tour

Tours are available most days at 11:30am by appointment. However, If another time suits you better, please don’t hesitate to call and we will arrange a more suitable time. A tour is a wonderful opportunity to get a ‘feel’ for a school and how comfortable you will be being part of our community.

Interview

Once you have decided on our school (and we hope you do) and have submitted your enrolment form, a time will be arranged for you to bring your little one to school and meet with me, the Principal, and a member of the teaching team. This is a time when you can ask further questions and our teachers can begin a pre assessment so that we can make sure your child is properly catered for when they begin next year.

Kinder Visit

During Term 3, a member of staff will visit your child at kinder to get to know them a little more in an environment where they feel comfortable. We will bring with us a little booklet explaining the day to day life of Prep. Your child will bring that home and you can read it and discuss it regularly so that your little one is prepared and understands the daily routine of school.

Orientation Sessions

Spaced over Terms 3 and 4, your child will visit our school for a number of one hour sessions to get to know their classroom, our Specialist areas (Art, Music, PE), and their future classmates. Parents are invited to meet in another area of the school during these times. This is a wonderful way to make friendships and connections even before your child begins here at St Paul Apostle North.

Parent Information Session

Towards the end of November, you will be invited to a Parent Information Night. On that night we will hopefully provide all the information you need for your family to have a smooth transition into our school. This is also another opportunity to ask questions and to meet with other parents. Children do not need to come to this meeting.

SPiCE Play Group

St Paul Apostle North School

One of the best ways to help your child – and especially your family – ease into school is through a free SPiCE playgroup!

SPiCE (Supported Playgroups in Catholic Education) playgroups have been very successful in South Australian Catholic Schools for many years and we have been lucky enough to be chosen as one of the first schools to introduce a SPiCE Playgroup here in Victoria.

Being involved in a SPiCE playgroup helps families understand how they can best help their child in the early years of their learning, while having fun at the same time!

SPiCE playgroups are run by a trained coordinator once a week. By focusing on literacy, numeracy and learning through play, SPiCE playgroups are a powerful way for parents to engage, and learn how to best support their child on their learning journey.

Our playgroup sessions are free, so come along and make some new friends.

Call 9700 6068 to book your place.