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ST DAMIAN'S BUNDOORA
Our School
St. Damian's is a vibrant Catholic primary school committed to nurturing the holistic development of every child from Foundation (Prep) to Year 6. With approximately 400 students and 50 dedicated staff members, we pride ourselves on our single-stream classes, ensuring focused learning environments without composite classes. Our enriching curriculum includes weekly specialist classes in STEM, Physical Education, Music, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts, fostering diverse talents. Guided by our core values of compassion, hope, and integrity, we strive to nurture the academic, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of each student. Furthermore, St. Damian's boasts a strong and vibrant community, actively engaged in a wide array of fun activities throughout the year, making it a truly special place to learn and grow.
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
History
St. Damian’s Parish Primary School was established in April 1966 under the auspices of the Sisters of the Order of St. Clare (Poor Clares), who came from Sydney for the express purpose of conducting the school and establishing a religious community to assist in the building of the new Parish. Sister Angela was the first Principal for two years followed by Sister Germaine and then Sister Louise. The first lay Principal was appointed in 1982. The school has been under the care of lay Principals from this time.
St Damian’s school derived its name from Damian and Cosmas who were twin brothers born in Arabia. They were very famous students of science and both became excellent doctors. Cosmas and Damian showed great charity to all and treated their sicknesses to the best of their ability. They never accepted any money for their services and for this reason, they were called “The moneyless ones.”
Chemists, physicians, surgeons and dentists regard the holy brothers as their Patron Saints. Their feast day is September 26th.
In 1966 when the founding parish priest, Fr. Dunlop, chose St. Damian as our patron saint, we were the only parish in Australia dedicated to St. Damian.
LOOKING FORWARD
Vision
St Damian’s vision:
‘Alive in the Spirit, we journey together, engaging with the present, shaping the future.’
Play & Learning Spaces
St Damian’s has extensive play areas including the oval with a running track, basketball courts, playground equipment and the multipurpose area for quiet play.
The newly refurbished learning spaces are modern and well resourced with purpose built facilities such as a bright and spacious library, STEM area, indoor toilets and onsite canteen. The dedicated specialist building has a visual arts room with a kitchen, a soundproof music room with a variety of instruments and a performing arts room with abundant space and a stage.
