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ST DAMIAN'S BUNDOORA
Community
St Damian’s School is a vibrant community that comes together to celebrate many events throughout the year.
St. Damian’s School also prides itself on its links with the wider community through connections with Whittlesea Council and our local State member for Bundoora, Loyola College, Parade College as well as outreach programs such as the Bundoora Extended Care.
St Damian’s Parish
St. Damian’s School is part of the St. Damian’s Parish. We work together to support the well-being and growth of all members of our community.
St. Damian’s Parish Priest is Father Dong Tran and the Parish secretary is Dianne Stubbs. The Parish office is open Tuesday to Friday 10am to 3pm.
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Parish Contact Details
(03) 9467 2797
PARENT ENGAGEMENT
Get Involved
Parent involvement is always welcomed, encouraged and valued. Parent involvement ranges from helping in the classroom, attending excursions, being involved in the Parents Association or School Advisory Council or helping out at the many activities like Sports Day, the Colour run, sausage sizzles, Book Week, etc.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Parent Association
St Damian’s Parent Association is a group of parents who volunteer their time to assist in the organisation of school events and fundraisers such as the Mother’s and Father’s Day Stall, Fun-a-Thons, Disco’s and Book Club. The association is always looking for new volunteers to join their team. The association meets regularly to organise events.
For further information or questions email: stdpfcommittee@gmail.com
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
School Advisory Council
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is composed of the Principal, Deputy Principal, Parish Priest, parents and guardians. The SAC's primary role is to advise the school principal and staff on matters related to the school's operation and future development. This can include providing input on school policies, curriculum development and community engagement initiatives.
PATHWAY TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Feeder Schools
Parents at St Damian’s have a choice of a number of Catholic and Government Schools.
Our main feeder Catholic schools are Loyola College, which is a co-educational school, or Parade College (boys) and Our Lady of Mercy College (girls), The majority of students from St Damian’s usually attend one of these schools.
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Our students also attend St Monica’s College, which is co-educational as well as Catholic Ladies College, Genazzano College and Santa Maria for girls and Marcellin and Xavier College for boys. They also attend Government Secondary schools, such as Greensborough Secondary College and Bundoora Secondary College.
The enrolment process for Catholic Secondary Schools is completed in Year 5. Parents seeking enrolment in Government schools usually complete the enrolment process when the student is in Year 6.
FRIENDS IGNITING RECONCILIATION THROUGH EDUCATION
FIRE Carriers
At St Damian’s we are a proud FIRE (Friends Igniting Reconciliation through Education) Carrier school, we are committed to fostering a deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and perspectives. Being a FIRE Carrier means we actively promote reconciliation through our curriculum, school culture, and community engagement. We work in partnership with Aboriginal communities and organisations to ensure authentic representation and learning opportunities for our students. Through ongoing reflection and meaningful action, we strive to create a culturally inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected and connected.
