Mater Dei Catholic Primary School was established in 1951 in Ashgrove West, approximately 8km west of Brisbane's central district. Mater Dei prides itself on the spirit that can be found in our students, teachers, sporting teams, achievements, friendships and approach to learning. We are a co-educational school with a current enrolment of about 320 students from Prep-Year 7. The school community seeks to uphold its motto of 'Caritas' by caring for self, others, and the world as individuals and community. We aim to create a quality learning environment where student learning is dynamic, motivating and meaningful and where learning for all is lifelong and life-giving. We acknowledge and support the primary role of parents in the education of their children. Together we strive to create a welcoming, caring, and positive environment. To further enhance the standard curriculum Mater Dei offers a range of extra-curricular activities such as choir, debating,speech and drama, an instrumental program, dance, chess, the Tournament of the Minds, extra sports initiatives such as AusTag and Readers Cup and 'Solve It' (maths and science).