St Therese's is a Catholic primary school situated in Essendon, a north-western suburb of Melbourne. We are a three stream school with an enrolment in the order of 530 students. The school's vision focuses around building positive relationships in all aspects of life and in developing skills to become life-long learners. The school is well resourced with all classrooms fitted with interactive whiteboards and all rooms having school computer network access. The staff work and plan co-operatively and place considerable effort on being involved in curriculum and professional development. The school offers a broad curriculum based on the VELS and 'To Know, Worship and Love'. Specialist lessons in ICT, Library, Music, Physical Education and LOTE are conducted each week at all levels. Parents participate in the school in many ways, both formally and informally, inside and outside of the classroom. The school operates a School Board, Parents and Friends Committee, Family Support Group, Parent Class Representatives and a Tuckshop Committee. Our school endeavours to build a sense of community, respecting and accepting all people who are connected with the school.