St Mary's Parish Primary School, situated in the bayside western suburb of Williamstown, is the oldest continuously operating Catholic school in Victoria. We opened in 1842, since then creating a proud history which includes a direct association with the Sisters of St Joseph from 1900 to 1998. The school sustains a strong commitment to the core values of forgiveness, compassion and respect. We are committed to fostering a healthy sense of well-being of students with an effective pastoral care system. Our parent community is closely involved with school activities. Parents make a valued contribution to our school through parent helper programs, the school advisory board, and Parents and Friends Association. The academic performance of the students is well regarded by the secondary colleges. We strive to provide a strong foundation for learning. We provide innovative educational opportunities through community partnerships which include the elder parishioners, local industry, the arts and environmental groups. Our school's performing arts and physical education programs are highly regarded.