St Gabriel's Primary School Reservoir
Welcome
St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School is a diverse and vibrant school community. We continue to provide education influenced and supported by the Victorian Curriculum. We ensure all areas of the curriculum are designed with a concept-based approach and ‘drenched’ in our ‘place’ of being – Reservoir.
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After 3 years of close partnership with St Stephen’s Primary School, in March of 2024, St Stephen’s Primary School community joined the St Gabriel’s Primary School. The children and families were welcomed into a very familiar school setting and friendships and relationships grew quickly from a solid foundation.
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Our Vision
Our vision, brought to life through a collaborative approach with our staff and community, represents a community-focused approach to education, emphasizing the importance of safety, relationships, and challenges. At its core, the image highlights the central values of Community.
Key elements include:
Knowing & Listening: Emphasizes the importance of understanding and paying attention to children, fostering trust and acknowledging that everyone is a learner.
Diversity and Connection: Showcases the value of diverse perspectives and the importance of building connections within the community.
Targeted Teaching: Focuses on tailored educational approaches to meet individual needs.
Voice, Faith, and Story: Encourages the expression of personal stories and beliefs, promoting a culture of honesty and bravery.
Collaboration & Teamwork: Highlights the significance of working together to achieve common goals, supported by values like courage, kindness, and honour.
Growth and Change: Represents the dynamic nature of learning, with symbols like a sprouting plant and arrows indicating progress and transformation.
Fun & Joy: Reminds educators to incorporate elements of happiness and enjoyment into the learning process.
Overall, this image serves as a reminder of the holistic approach needed in education, where fostering a supportive, diverse, and collaborative environment is key to student success and well-being.
Meet our Principal
We are excited to introduce Laura Merrick, our Lead Principal.
My name is Laura Merrick and I am proud to be the Principal of St Gabriel’s. I am honoured to lead such a passionate and dedicated team of educators in this vibrant community of learners. At St Gabriel’s, we believe that education is a shared journey. We honour parents as the primary educators of their children, and we see our role as partners—working alongside you to nurture and grow your child’s spiritual, academic, and emotional wellbeing.
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At St Gabriel’s, we believe that learning should be fun and joyful with moments of genuine wonder. Teaching and learning is designed to spark a genuine sense of curiosity that transforms learning from a task into a lifelong passion. By fostering this curiosity early on, we empower our children to see themselves as capable, confident learners. We strive to inspire active, energised learners who don’t just observe the world, but engage with it—driven by passion and guided by purpose.
We have a genuine, strong, inclusive spirit that binds us together. At St Gabriel’s, our rich and diverse community is our strength and connection is our priority. When you become a part of our school community, we hope you feel welcomed into a space defined by warmth, equity, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Enrolment
Parents/guardians/carers are the first educators of their children. By enrolling a child in St Gabriel’s, parents/guardians/carers are entering into a partnership to promote and support their child’s education, in particular their education in faith.
While the school promotes access to a Catholic education through the school enrolment policy, it is the parent/guardian/carers’ responsibility to support the school in furthering the spiritual and academic life of their child.
Play Group
2.30 pm - 3.15 pm every Thursday
Connect, Explore, and Discover with our Land & Garden Space weekly – 45 minute Session
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Join us every Thursday! For children ages 1 to 4. Have a cuppa whilst we connect with you and your family - no cost.