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Holy Family Primary Emerton is a vibrant and contemporary school offering quality education for students.
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Discover Catholic education
Principal's Welcome
We welcome new families to Holy Family Primary. Our community is united in faith, love and learning.
Our dedicated teachers tailor learning to meet the interests, abilities and needs of each child. We promote the values of respect, forgiveness, compassion, honesty and trust.
Our Story
Students grow and thrive in the warm and welcoming Holy Family community. Our state-of-the-art school complex was designed by Fulton, Trotter and Partners Architects and completed in 2010.
Learning in action
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What we offer
There are many reasons why families choose Holy Family Primary. The snapshot below will assist you in making the choice to join our caring learning community.
A welcoming and supportive community
Our school is committed to providing learning environments where students can thrive, feel safe and supported, and are nurtured to grow, belong and be confident.
A welcoming and supportive community
Passionate teachers who care
Inspired learning starts with highly motivated and professional teachers. Our teachers make each student feel valued and safe, and help them strive towards excellence and be the best learners they can be.
Passionate teachers who care
Personalised learning
Each student’s unique strengths and needs guide the design of the learning opportunities we provide. Our expert teachers will tailor teaching to meet each student at their point of need, track how they are progressing, and respond with extra support when needed. After all, learning how to learn is equally important as what we learn!
Personalised learning
Help with school readiness
In addition to the Ambrose Early Learning Centre on site for preschool education, Holy Family Primary supports future kindergarten students in school readiness. Our Transition to Kindergarten program runs across Terms 2, 3 and 4. We know starting school is a big step and we make sure your child is comfortable and prepared.
Help with school readiness
Opportunities beyond the classroom
We believe it is important for students to pursue interests to find what they are passionate about. Our school gives them exposure to a range of exciting opportunities to unlock their creative potential, develop a talent or follow a passion.
Opportunities beyond the classroom
Faith-based education
Holy Family is a great place for students to grow in faith and learning. We value each student as an individual and share the values of the Gospel to help them discover the hope that is within and to experience a meaningful and flourishing life.
Faith-based education
Out of School Hours Care
Located in the school grounds, Ambrose Out of School Hours Care provides a safe, familiar child-friendly environment for a wide range of exciting activities to children of differing ages, interests and needs. Don't miss a place. Book now!
Out of School Hours Care
Quality schooling that is affordable
As a guide, the cost of a Catholic education is around $7-$11 a day for primary and $13-$14 a day a day for a child in Year 7. Significant discounts apply for siblings. Ask about our flexible payment plans.
Other reasons to choose our school
Our supportive and welcoming community promotes harmony and quality learning.
Our students benefit from specialised teachers in PE, Music and Creative Arts, as well as reading and maths support.
Exceptional creative arts opportunities to develop and showcase students' talents.
We offer a 2-day "jump start" program in the holidays to get students ready for the new school term.
Support programs and a specially designed alternative learning space for students with additional learning needs.
Outreach initiatives that develop students’ spirit of generosity and compassion.
Thank you for your interest in enrolling at Holy Family Primary
Families seeking enrolment should first complete an expression of interest.
If you have any questions regarding current vacancies, the application process or school tours, please contact our friendly Enrolments team on 8869 7200 weekdays during school hours.