Holy Name is a Catholic primary school in the northern suburbs of Melbourne serving East Preston and Reservoir. Holy Name was originally staffed by the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. Currently the school experiences the enrichment of more than 27 nationalities incorporating a multicultural flavour into our school community. The school's Vision is creating 'a community of faith and learning, challenging our present, shaping our future and exploring our potential together'. Over the years the school has seen many changes with renovation and extensions in order to meet the ever-changing needs and curriculum demands. The school enjoys active parental involvement and encourages parental decision making and responsibility. Holy Name offers progressive, individually focused and challenging education programs based on the Archdiocesan Religious Education texts and the domains of the VELS, forming the basis of an integrated curriculum approach. The school also provides student support teachers, sacramental programs, swimming, gymnastics, dance and inter-school sports programs, Mandarin, art, music and library specialists, AASC program, and an after school care program run by the parish.