FAQs

Some frequently asked questions from prospective families...

Does my child have to be baptised Catholic to enrol at St Thomas the Apostle’?
No. Our school is open to all who want to share its educational goal, inspired by Christian principles, and we welcome all families who wish for their child to benefit from a Catholic education.
 

In accordance with our enrolment policy, preference is given to students who are baptised Catholic and who live in the local parish and then to children of Catholic families from neighbouring parishes who wish to enrol. However, we are very welcoming to all families who wish their child to be guided in their education by Christian principles and values.

All families and their children, Catholic or non-Catholic, are invited to have a Catholic education here at St Thomas the Apostle’ but must be willing to participate in the religious life and culture of the school. Our aim is to serve the needs of all families in our community.

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​Do we have to live in Greensborough North for our child to attend St Thomas the Apostle’?
No. Our enrolment policy gives priority to children who reside in the boundaries of the Parish of St Thomas the Apostle, Greensborough North, however, we do enrol children from neighbouring suburbs.

What are the fees at St Thomas the Apostle’?
See the fee schedule

Do we have to wait for an 'open day' to tour the school?
No. You are more than welcome to contact the school on 9434 4565 to organise a personal tour of our beautiful school. Alternatively, you can email our office on office@stgreensboroughnth.catholic.edu.au to arrange a time to look around. We are pretty flexible!

Which Secondary Schools do the students from St Thomas the Apostle’ attend following Year 6?
Our Year 6 students typically gain a place in their first choice of secondary school. Some examples of Year 7 choices are:

For Co-Education: Loyola College
For boys: Parade College
For girls: Catholic Ladies College, Our Lady of Mercy College

Some families choose local government secondary schools, depending on their suburb of residence.

Do you have Out of School Hours Care?
Yes. Our before and after school care program is provided on site by OSH Club. It operates in our multi-purpose hall room from 7.00am until 8.30am and from 3.25pm until 6.00pm.

What is the curriculum like at St Thomas the Apostle’?
At St Thomas the Apostle, we are dedicated to the explicit teaching of foundational skills in English and Mathematics, as these are essential for future learning. The Victorian Curriculum underpins our teaching and learning framework, ensuring a broad, contemporary curriculum that meets the individual needs of our students and fosters a love of learning. As a Catholic school, we provide an education that empowers students with the knowledge, skills, and hope needed to lead meaningful lives and positively impact the world around them. We place a strong emphasis on social-emotional wellbeing, offering a range of programs to help students develop a positive sense of self and build strong relationships with others. Our specialist subjects include Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Physical Education, and Science (Bush School).

How are the classes structured at St Thomas the Apostle’?
From Prep to Year 2, our classes have been structured as 'straight' grades. We have composite classes in Year 3/4 and Year 5/6, fostering flexible learning environments that encourage collaborative learning across different year levels, and promoting the development of social skills and leadership qualities. 

How are parents ‘kept in the loop’ at St Thomas the Apostle’?
We pride ourselves on clear and timely communication with the parent community.
Our School Newsletter, sent out fortnightly on a Thursday afternoon celebrating events, P&F initiatives, community/learning news and reminders/dates for future events. We have an Interim Bulletin on the alternate weeks to the School Newsletter. This is a condensed version of the newsletter with important reminders.
Class Dojo is a secure (private) platform used in the school to share learning and activities in the school.
Compass is an online communications system, which allows all permissions and important information to be communicated with parents electronically. Parents use Compass to share medical information with the school, including anaphylaxis and asthma management plans.
Meet the Teacher Meetings & Parent/Teacher Conferences are formal meetings with classroom teachers to discuss their child’s learning.

School reports are sent home twice a year, at the conclusion of Terms 2 and 4.
Parent Information Nights are held throughout the year; with faith nights or wellbeing information nights held throughout the year. 

 
How do I enrol my child?
The enrolment form can be found on our school website under the 'enrolment' link. This can be completed and either emailed or handed into the school office.

Of course, you may have other questions that you would like to ask and we encourage you to make contact on 9434 4565 or via email: office@stgreensboroughnth.catholic.edu.au

We look forward to welcoming you to our community in Greensborough North.