St Brigid's Catholic Primary School in Healesville is set in the idyllic Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne. The school has a long and valued history dating back to its commencement in 1901. This was the year it was established by the Sisters of Mercy. They continued their service to the school until the Sisters of St Joseph staffed and ran the school from 1925 to 1987. Recent times have seen a strong commitment to the Catholic faith and we are reminded of this through our vision statement of 'A Christ-centred community'. Currently St Brigid's Catholic Primary School has approximately 220 students with the majority of these students coming from Healesville, while others travel from nearby Toolangi, Yarra Glen, Chum Creek, Badger Creek and Dixons Creek. We strongly encourage active participation and involvement from our parent community and understand the importance of the holistic education of each child by sharing the journey together. Our partnerships with families, parish and the broader community, form the cornerstone of our mission for our school. St Brigid's Catholic Primary School provides a safe, stimulating environment that is non-threatening yet challenges, motivates and fosters enjoyment which is conducive to authentic 21st century learning. We provide stimulating learning opportunities that allow each individual to grow and develop as a whole child. Staff and children at St Brigid's are part of an engaging learning environment that actively promotes a constructivist approach to learning, supported by the latest technology both in the classroom and the general school. The school has high learning expectations that challenge students to reach their full potential through the VELS document as the core for planning. St Brigid's prides itself on its pastoral care as well as its rich creative arts, performing arts, Chinese and sporting programs, which are also strong features of the school. The school itself has undergone significant building changes to foster 21st century pedagogy in teaching. At St Brigid'..