St Paul the Apostle Primary School is a welcoming Catholic community that values our unique partnership of family, school and parish, providing opportunities for individual growth while striving for excellence in teaching and learning. Our vision is to ‘reach new heights through a community celebrating faith, life and learning’. The motto of St Paul the Apostle Primary is Victory through Faith, and this is reflected in the school’s philosophy as we work to promote a climate of respect and justice for all by nurturing the self-worth and dignity of each individual. Encouraging parental involvement is a high priority and parents participate in school liturgies, classroom helper programs, sporting events, excursions, social activities and fundraisers. The school is also committed to providing behaviour management practices that are fair and just. In 2008, St Paul the Apostle School won a National Schooling Award for our work in pastoral care, student management and anti-bullying program. The school’s five core values are faith, integrity, empathy, leadership and commitment. Annual awards are held to recognise students who demonstrate these values in their interactions with others. The school contributes to the community by supporting a number of outreach and charity programs, one of which is The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. Providing quality education to our students is a high priority and the school leadership team and staff endeavour to do this in an environment which values the dignity and giftedness of every student and teacher. Technology is integrated across all key learning areas to broaden students’ learning experiences. Computers and internet wireless access are available in every classroom and skills are developed through a variety of technologies. The Board of Studies approved curriculum is complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities including band, choir, specialist music and physical education programs, debating, swimming, gymnastics, sporting gala days, diocesan and..