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Principal's Message

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we believe in empowering students to reach their full potential. Our focus on personal development, academic excellence, and community engagement equips them with the skills and mindset needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing world.

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We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel valued, heard, and inspired to explore their passions. Through a personalised approach to education, we help students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills. By encouraging collaboration, empathy, and a sense of responsibility, we prepare them to become active and engaged citizens.

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Parents are the first educators of their children and it is they who are the consistent influence in their lives. Our teachers journey with you in supporting your child’s development by providing a safe and happy learning environment. We aim to work in partnership with you by nurturing the children’s development, by taking a genuine interest in their welfare, and by guiding, supporting and assisting their holistic development. The teachers at Our Lady of Lourdes School are professional, dedicated and resolute in ensuring that each child attains their full potential.

 

I encourage you to explore what Our Lady of Lourdes offers by attending one of our Open Days.  

 

Venez Voir, Come and see!

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Adrian McAlister

Principal

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Mission & Vision

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To prepare our students for life's future challenges.

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About

Our Lady of Lourdes is a Catholic primary school that is welcoming and dynamic. As a Catholic school we are committed to teaching and living out the Gospel in a caring community where Christian values are nurtured and celebrated.

We believe that a faith-filled, rich learning and teaching environment will support the growth of the whole person. Our curriculum fosters inquiry and develops a range of skills and knowledge to empower each child to reach his/her potential. We recognise the unique qualities of all members of the community and embrace our diversity.

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At Our Lady of Lourdes, we strive to prepare our students for life’s future challenges in a spirit of cooperation.

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Our History

In January 1922 Rev. Father Michael Ignatius O’Brien purchased the property “Cavendish” in High Street Prahran, thereby establishing the Parish of Armadale – Toorak. In June of the same year, Archbishop Daniel Mannix laid the foundation stone for the school/church, in which Mass was first celebrated on 22nd October 1922.

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Our Lady of Lourdes held classes in the original red brick building, which still stands behind the church, from 1922 until 1961 when a new school was built on the current Wynnstay Road site. In 1974, the first lay principal was appointed. Originally, classes were conducted from Preparatory to Year 8. This changed in 1967, when the classes were Preparatory to Year 6 as they remain today. Our Lady of Lourdes School is still the only Catholic Parish Primary School serving the Parishes of Armadale and Toorak.

Meet the Team

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Adrian McAlister

Principal

Aine Teague

Teacher

Alison March

Music and Performing Arts Teacher

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Anne Vella

LSO

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Aoife Finnegan

Teacher & Student Engagement Leader

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Bridget Ardley

Teacher

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Caterina Alessandrini

Administration

Daniel Podbury

Teacher & Wellbeing Leader

Di Platt

LSO

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Eleanor Colaneri

Teacher

Fiona Phelan

LSO

Grainne Campbell

Teacher

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Irene Stone

Deputy Principal

Isabelle Nedelec

French LSO

Joseph Ayton-Delany

Teacher

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Louise Morgan

Teacher

Luisa Vivarelli

Visual Art Teacher

Mary Gammilonghi

Literacy and Learning Diversity Leader

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Nicole Farnsworth

LSO

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Robyn Lazzaro

LSO

Rachel McLeary

PE Teacher

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Tom Vanier

Teacher & RE Leader

Renee Griffin

Teacher

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Tonia Dalitz

Administration

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Vanessa Ratnayake

STEM Teacher

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We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School stands. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

© 2024 Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School

Site design & photography by School Presence

Illustrations by Di Platt

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