St Simon the Apostle Primary School, Rowville, was established in 1982 as the second school to cater for the Parish of St Jude's in Scoresby. St Simon the Apostle has been in a constant state of rapid change and growth with enrolment now stabilised at approximately 630 students. Parent involvement is an important feature of the school. Programs such as religious education, literacy, mathematics, inter-school sport plus various art activities are supported by parent input. Parents on the School Advisory Board assist the principal in deciding future directions and oversee the other parent committees. The relationship between the school and the parish is very strong and thus has seen the development of the parish sacramental program and the use of mutual resources. The school's families come from over 45 diverse cultural backgrounds. St Simon's school aims to provide an environment where all members feel happy, secure and part of a caring community. Positive attitudes towards learning are encouraged through an integrated curriculum which fosters the development of faith, gospel values and the attainment of skills and knowledge which equip children for a lifetime of learning.