St Thomas Catholic Primary School 1-7 Peninsula Drive, Curlewis, Victoria 3222

Welcome to St Thomas Catholic Primary School, located in the heart of the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula in Australia. Our school, founded in 1997, has a rich history of collaboration between the school, families, and parish to provide a safe and happy learning environment for our students.

At St Thomas, we cater to students from Prep to Year Six, with our younger students housed in four separate units designed to create a safe and comfortable atmosphere. Each unit is equipped with all the necessary facilities, including toilets, lockers, wet areas, resource areas, and lofts. This structure allows students to build strong relationships with their peers and teachers over the course of two years. Our older students are housed in separate Learning Centres, featuring classrooms, shared work areas, meeting rooms, toilets, and a fully equipped kitchen. The 5 / 6 Learning Area also includes a flexible learning space for individualized learning and STEM/Drama.

Our school boasts a beautiful environment, carefully developed since its establishment. Students can enjoy the rural surroundings, complete with a dam, frog creek, and our very own rooster and hens. Fruit trees and vegetable gardens can be found in each school area, enhancing the family atmosphere we strive to create through our building design and class structures.

St Thomas School operates under the consent and governance of Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS), which oversees 292 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. MACS aims to continue the mission of Catholic education, equipping young people with the knowledge, skills, and hope to lead meaningful lives and make a positive impact on the world. To foster collaboration and ensure consistency, School Advisory Councils have been established to connect the wider school community with school leaders.

Located in Drysdale on the Bellarine Peninsula, St Thomas Primary School is easily accessible, being 94 km south of Melbourne and 21 km east of Geelong. Our families come from various areas, including Drysdale, Leopold, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, Indented Heads, and St. Leonards.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of all our students at St Thomas Primary School. Our commitment to creating a child-safe environment means we have zero tolerance for child abuse. We strive to provide a nurturing space where children feel safe and heard, with particular attention given to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children from disadvantaged or minority backgrounds, and children with disabilities.

Everyone involved in St Thomas Primary School understands their responsibility in ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all our students. We place the safety and welfare of our students at the forefront of all our actions and decisions.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about St Thomas Catholic Primary School. Feel free to contact us for any further information or to arrange a visit to our beautiful school on the Bellarine Peninsula.