PRINCIPAL'S WELCOME

A welcome message from St Matthew's Principal, Tim Vane-Tempest.

WHO WE ARE

St Matthew’s Primary Windsor promotes a climate of excellence in learning. Learn who we are and discover the richness of our heritage.

LEARNING IN ACTION

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A rich history of Catholic education

St Matthew's Windsor is the oldest continuous Catholic school community in Australia. St Matthew's was gazetted on 24th August 1833 as a place of learning for the community. It continues to be a place of welcome, where everyone is expected to be a Learner who is Safe, Responsible and Respectful. St Matthew's students benefit from the wisdom that comes from our heritage, the beauty and scenery of our surroundings, and the commitment of our school and community to being relevant and engaged in our modern and technological world.

Excellent educators

Students at St Matthew's benefit from a team of professional and dedicated educators. Their teachers are lifelong learners themselves, and therefore know what it takes to develop a love of learning in your child. They meet each child where they are on their learning journey, and challenge and support them to become the best learner they can be. Led ably by our Leadership Team, St Matthew's is well-placed to provide your child with a high quality education that prepares him or her for the future.

A 21st Century learning environment

Our learning spaces are designed for up-to-date learning. There are places for students to work together and for working independently. There are also places where the latest state-of-the-art technology and well-designed facilities support your child’s learning.

Our outdoor spaces provide running and active play options for the students. There is also a large undercover basketball/netball court, handball courts, climbing equipment and range of active and passive play spaces for the students to enjoy.

A safe and nurturing place to learn

St Matthew's is a place where curiosity, imagination and love of learning are treasured. Our school is focused on developing strengths that students need now and in the future - communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. St Matthew's Primary is a community of learners, thinkers and achievers, and a safe place for your child to belong, make friends and be cared for.

Opportunities beyond the classroom

At St Matthew's we strive to offer our children a range of activities and sporting opportunities that help to develop the whole person. Extracurricular and sporting activities include:

• Musicorp tuition
• eisteddfods
• swimming, athletics and cross-country carnivals
• various sports that enable students to engage in physical activity and represent our school

Close ties to our Parish

St Matthew's Primary School has a strong connection with St Matthew's Parish. Students in each grade, Kindergarten to Year 6, attend the morning parish Mass at least once each term in their class groups. St Matthew's Primary School is very much part of our parish, interacting with, and enjoying, the pastoral support of our parish priest and our parish community.

The religious education and faith development of our students is well attended by our staff, priests and parish community.

Out of hours school care

Need your child minded after 3pm and you're working?

Need to get to work and have to drop off your child before school starts at 8am? Fear not... help is at hand!

Operating from 6:45am to 8:45am and from 3:00pm to 6:30pm, St Matthew’s Catholic Out of School Hours Care (COSHC) is a large, well resourced centre that is located on the school grounds. Our COSHC staff take great care of the students in a safe and secure environment.