St John Vianney's School is a Catholic Parish Primary School situated in the suburb of Parkdale. It is located opposite the Walter Galt Reserve and adjacent to municipal parklands, sports ovals, the Don Tatnell Swimming Complex and the Mordialloc Community Centre. The school has a strong sense of tradition and a reputation for being welcoming of all. Our mission is to provide a quality education in partnership with parents and the wider community. The school is part of a community where students, staff, parish priest and parents work together in a supportive environment and it is seen as an integral part of the parish community. It aims to create an atmosphere in which students, staff and families can grow and develop as a Catholic community loved by God. The school motto, 'Love Conquers', reflects both our belief in and our commitment to respecting and developing the uniqueness and potential of each person within the context of Catholic faith and education. Students are encouraged, challenged and supported in their learning by dedicated staff. The school promotes a secure, respectful and positive learning environment where students feel confident to take risks and feel encouraged and validated as individual learners. There is a commitment to provide for the individual needs of each student through explicit, targeted and focused teaching, informed by student assessment data. Through an inquiry approach to learning, students are challenged to become more aware of, and responsible to the wider community. Planning for the curriculum is based on the school vision and as such social justice, the environment and sustainability are a strong focus for student learning. Parent involvement and participation are highly valued and a strong partnership between home and school is fostered. An Information Technology program is supported by computers in all classrooms and an Information Resource Centre. Specialist programs, including music, library lessons, Indonesian, physical education and art enhance a comprehensive..