History:
St. Michael's has a long history, over 150 years, of providing education for children within the North Melbourne and surrounding areas. By 1868, the first St. Michael's School was built and opened on a site opposite the present day North Melbourne swimming pool. It was in 1886 that the first Sisters of Mercy arrived from Geelong to lead the education of children at St. Michael's at that site.
The current building in which St Michael’s Primary resides opened in 1918. Many of these children were from families who were experiencing much poverty and unemployment due to the Depression. The school proved to be very important, not only in the lives of the children, but also as a great support to many needy families.
Throughout the generations St Michael’s has proven to be at the forefront of education. The school has always been a welcoming community that embraces diversity and supports all members to forge a successful place for themselves both within and beyond our community.
'The work of the Sisters of Mercy began back in 1831 and continues across the world today, not only by Sisters of Mercy, but by those who work with them in helping students and families.
May the work begun by the Sisters in July 1886, at St. Michael's School continue through the work of dedicated and faith-filled staff, students and families.' Sister Mary Lewis (Former Principal, St. Michael's Primary School)
Description:
Welcome to St Michael’s Primary, a school with over 150 years of excellence in education. St Michael’s is a welcoming and nurturing community that knows each child. We engage in learning that inspires our students to think deeply and act with justice, compassion and hope. Our personalising of learning is vital to the success of each child’s unique development and preparation for a rapidly changing society.
‘I Am Known’
Features:
At St Michael’s, we believe our intention is to provide learning and teaching that responds to the educational, personal and spiritual needs of each child. Our high expectations along with happy, positive and engaging learning spaces provide opportunities for students to achieve success along the continuum of learning, ensuring that connectedness to our world is a priority.
We encourage students to be risk takers and to understand that learning from our mistakes is important to our growth as a learner. Our learning dispositions prepare students to live within a rapidly changing world.