Mary MacKillop Catholic Community Primary School opened in 1990 as the Ballajura Catholic Primary School. The qualities of Mary MacKillop as a pioneering woman who opened up new frontiers were seen as appropriate and inspirational and so the school was named after her. Sr Margaret O'Sullivan RSJ was the founding Principal in 1990. From its foundation, the school has supported children with special needs. In 1995, a Special Education Unit opened and in 2003 it was renamed the St Joseph Centre, after the sisters of St Joseph. The school offers a holistic education, embracing the spiritual, religious, intellectual, physical, social and emotional development of all children, where relationships and learning are important. The school enthusiastically embraces the Performing Arts and children are involved in a range of sporting activities. The academic program caters for the needs of all children and offers a numeracy and literacy support program, including Reading Recovery. The school runs a Gifted and Talented Program. ICT plays an important role in the school with all classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards. As a community we strive to live our motto of 'Truth Love and Dignity' enabling the children to grow in a safe and happy environment.