St Jude the Apostle School is located in Scoresby, a suburb east of Melbourne. The school was opened in 1972 and has maintained a high profile within the community due to its success over the years. We focus on the partnership with our students' parents in the education of the child/ren-sharing responsibility for their growth and development spiritually, academically, socially and emotionally. We understand that each child is unique and special and we encourage them to develop their gifts and to share them with the school community. Quality education is naturally a high priority at St Jude's. This is a school that blends the best of the old with the best of the new: Manners and respect are equally as important as the use of technology. We believe in a balance between explicit teaching time, and time for discovery and learning. We also very proudly teach the Catholic faith to our children, and then show by example how to apply this in the everyday world. The facilities at St Jude the Apostle School are first class, with adequate space for learning, relaxing, playing and praying. The students are supported in their learning by programs that cover the necessary curriculum needs, but also support the individual learning needs of each student. Complimenting this are programs that include: sport, art, wellbeing, ICT, cultural diversity, etc. Numeracy and Literacy along with ICT skills are the basics we need to weave our way through life and we endeavour to ensure success for all in these areas. Our school is also developing a stronger emphasis on the applications and uses of technology, and this along with a growing awareness of the need for sustainability education provide us with our future directions in education. In this modern fast moving world we also strongly support families to help them balance their lives to maintain their personal wellbeing. Underpinning all that we do at St Jude the Apostle School are the following Values, Attitudes and Beliefs: Everyone needs spirituality in their lives. We aim high...