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Instructs in English

Pupils 397

Type Co-educational

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Sunbury is a Prep–Year 6 Catholic school within the Parish of Our Lady of Mt Carmel. It delivers the Australian Curriculum alongside the Catholic Curriculum through a student‑centred Discovery Learning approach. English literacy is taught in a two‑hour daily block featuring systematic phonics, interactive read‑alouds, 15 minutes of silent reading and data‑informed lesson design with targeted intervention and technology support. A dedicated library provides weekly sessions and book borrowing. Italian is taught through a CLIL program for listening, speaking, reading and writing, one hour per week, connecting language to culture. Differentiation guides planning and learning, with additional programs including OSHC, Vacation Care and a targeted speech program, and a feeder pathway to Salesian College for secondary progression. Facilities span flexible classrooms, a multipurpose court, play areas, adventure playground, and a Community Hub. The Music Bus delivers weekly on‑site music lessons; Visual Arts is taught here; House Teams promote leadership and wellbeing under the SAFE, INCLUSIVE, RESPECTFUL framework.

Location

145 Mitchells Lane, Sunbury VIC 3429, Australia. Serving the communities of Sunbury and Diggers Rest. Located in Sunbury, Victoria, the school is accessible by local roads.

Stages

Prep to Year 6

Type

Catholic Primary School

Additional learning support

Learning Diversity Leaders; Student Support Team; Learning Support Officers; Speech Pathologist; Educational Psychologist; Program Support Meetings; Personalised Learning Plans; Intervention Programs; Acceleration Programs; Social & Emotional Learning; English as an Additional Language; Transition Programs.

Country affiliation

Australia

Religious affiliation

Catholic

School day structure

8:35 am – 8:40 am: first bell; 8:40 am – 10:40 am: first learning session; 10:40 – 11:20 am: recess; 11:20 am – 1:20 pm: second learning session; 1:20 – 2:00 pm: lunch; 2:00 – 3:00 pm: third learning session; 3:00 pm: dismissal.

School charges (annual and per-term breakdown)

- Family Fee: AUD 2,580 per family (one charge regardless of number of children).
- Capital Levy: AUD 100 per family (one charge regardless of number of children).
- Individual Levy: AUD 420 per child (covers incursions, excursions, sports and stationery/sacramental expenses).

Per-term equivalents (calculated on a standard four-term school year):
- Family Fee per term: AUD 645.
- Capital Levy per term: AUD 25.
- Individual Levy per term (per child): AUD 105.

Notes on how these apply in practice:
- The Family Fee and Capital Levy are applied once per family, irrespective of the number of enrolled children. The Individual Levy is charged per child and is intended to cover common consumables and scheduled student activities.

Application / enrolment fees

- No separate application or enrolment processing fee amount is listed as a compulsory charge in the school enrolment materials. Enrolment is processed via the school enrolment application form and enrolment pack.

Tuition by year group

- The school does not publish different tuition rates by year level. Fees are structured as family-level charges (Family Fee and Capital Levy) plus a per-child Individual Levy that applies across primary year levels. This single-structure approach means there is no separate published tuition amount for each individual year group.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Individual levies are payable in full by the end of the first week of the school year.
- The enrolment agreement permits fees to be paid upfront at the start of the year or in instalments (the agreement references payment upfront or in three instalments, with full payment due by the end of Term 3 if instalments are used). The school also offers other payment arrangements to assist families experiencing difficulty.
- The school partners with a fee-management provider (Edstart) that supports multiple billing schedules: annual (upfront), termly, monthly, fortnightly or weekly instalment plans; Edstart-administered plans are provided to families at no additional fee.

Boarding

- Holy Trinity is a day primary school and does not operate boarding facilities; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Uniforms are purchased through the school's official supplier (Noone Imagewear). A downloadable uniform price list is maintained and some items (for example art smocks sold through the school) have specific prices (art smock example: AUD 25). Uniform and optional accessory costs are additional to school fees.
- Before- and after-school care (Out of Hours Care) is provided by a separate provider (MACSEYE); care sessions and any fees for them are charged by that provider and are separate to the school fees and levies.
- Optional or extracurricular activities that are not covered by the Individual Levy (for example optional third-party programs or some excursions/extras, depending on the activity) may attract additional ad hoc charges; the school may outline these on a case-by-case basis.

Refunds and fee retention

- The enrolment agreement requires payment of the current school fees and levies. The school retains discretion under the enrolment agreement to charge or retain all or part of fees in specified circumstances (for example where a student is suspended or where the enrolment is terminated for breach of the agreement). Payment timing obligations (upfront or by instalments with full payment by Term 3 when instalments are used) are specified in the enrolment agreement.

Fee payment options and how payments are accepted

- The school's formal payment partner is Edstart. Edstart supports a choice of payment methods including direct debit from a bank account, credit card payments and BPAY, and it offers flexible schedules (annual, termly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly). The Edstart arrangement is provided to families without transaction fees as part of the school's payment options. Payment setup is completed via the school's dedicated Edstart portal.

If you require the exact instalment schedules or the uniform price list in a specific format, those documents are available through the school's published enrolment and uniform materials.

Uniform Requirement

Uniforms are supplied by Noone Imagewear. The uniform shop is on the Salesian College grounds, Sunbury. Online ordering is available; shop hours are Monday 8:00am–12:00pm, Wednesday 8:00am–12:00pm, and Friday 9:00am–12:00pm, 1:00pm–5:00pm.

Food Options

The Canteen is run by Jude Fina Foods and operates Wednesday to Friday. It offers lunch, snacks and drinks. Lunch orders are placed via the Qkr! app and must be submitted by 9am.

House System

Gallivan House (Green); Glowrey House (White); MacKillop House (Blue); McIntosh House (Red).

Governance and Ownership

Governed by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd (MACS); the school is Catholic and part of MACS.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Wellbeing is central to Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School's approach. The school co-creates an environment where children can flourish and aims to develop the whole person—spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. Wellbeing is embedded in the curriculum and in programs designed to promote it. The school fosters a positive community where every face has a place and every voice is valued. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is used to plan practices across the school to improve outcomes for all students, with three core values: SAFE, INCLUSIVE and RESPECTFUL. Behaviours are explicitly taught across grade levels, including through Circle Time, with thirty Expected Behaviours modelled, practised and rewarded. Touchstones—Have Integrity, Be Optimistic, Be Persistent, Be Creative, Be Collaborative, Be Reflective—are taught and reinforced to support social and emotional development.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school is inclusive and open to enrolment for a student with a disability, provided it is in the student's best interests and that any required special services or facilities can be reasonably provided by the school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Italian is offered as a Language Other Than English (LOTE). The Italian specialist program aims to create a language learning pathway within the school's curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing

A 2021 focus is to create a positive, caring and Safe Catholic learning community with a focus on the social and emotional health of each child. Goals include increasing resilience and self-efficacy, and establishing a positive and safe learning environment where all are valued. The school implemented Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) to improve social, emotional, behavioural and academic outcomes, with staff professional development across year levels. Activities such as Wellbeing Days and Social Skills sessions are part of the school's wellbeing initiatives.

Safeguarding

The Child Safe policy aligns with Victorian Child Safe Standards (Ministerial Order No. 1359). The policy covers Protect: Identifying and Responding to Abuse—Reporting obligations, the Child Safety Code of Conduct, and the Reportable Conduct Policy. The school's commitment to care, safety and wellbeing is embedded in policy, staff training, and reporting procedures; the safety of students and staff is paramount and measures such as controlled access and sign-in for visitors are in place.

History

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School is the third Catholic Primary School in the Parish of Our Lady of Mt Carmel and opened in 2019 with an enrolment of 47 children in Prep to Year 5. Holy Trinity continues to grow in enrolments and caters for children in Prep to Year 6. United by Baptism, the Sunbury Catholic Learning Community is committed to providing an innovative education that will inspire and empower all to achieve beyond expectations. Sunbury Catholic Schools will work together strategically to support, challenge and extend all members of our learning communities by embedding a shared pedagogical understanding and practice that meets students' individual needs.

Community

The school operates within a faith-centered community guided by Holy Trinity Touchstones, including integrity, optimism, persistence, creativity, collaboration and reflection, to empower learners. Religious Education is central to school life with daily prayer, class masses, liturgical celebrations and sacramental programs for Years 3-6 in partnership with Our Lady of Mt Carmel Parish. The school acknowledges the Wurundjeri people as traditional owners and has design elements inspired by the Bora Rings to connect with Indigenous history, including a community pavilion as a gathering space. Parents are invited to attend assemblies, liturgies and information sessions throughout the year and to participate in various school events.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school has an active Parents and Friends Association (PFA) that raises funds and runs social activities to support students. Parents can volunteer to lead, prepare for or support events, donate goods, and attend planning meetings; all parents are invited to join the PFA. The Fathering Project partnership has created the Dads of Holy Trinity (DOHTs), a dads group run by fathers and father figures. A range of parental involvement options include library assistance and other special school events, with information published in the school newsletter. The School Advisory Council advises the Principal and leads governance, policy development and home–school engagement, with parent representatives. Parent volunteers must complete a Childsafe Volunteer Workshop and hold a Working with Children Check, and parents can participate in Parent/Teacher/Student Learning Conferences held twice yearly or on request.

Facilities Overview

Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School Sunbury has Stage 1 facilities including flexible classrooms, a multipurpose court for netball, basketball and other activities, a grassed play area and an adventure playground. The next stage will extend beyond teaching and learning spaces to include a multipurpose hall and further sports facilities. Stage 2 grounds provide a brand-new playground, student learning facilities, a synthetic playing field, purple basketball/netball courts and a standalone Community Hub.

Sports Facilities

Multipurpose court for netball and basketball; covered plexipave basketball courts; a synthetic playing field with a running track and space for games.

Academic Facilities

20 flexible classrooms, a community hub, a discovery hub, and portable classrooms including a dedicated portable for Before and After School Care.

Extra Curricular Facilities

Visual Arts is the Arts medium, and The Music Bus offers weekly private music lessons on site (keyboard, drums, guitar, singing, ukulele and rock band).

Academic & Intellectual

Discovery is based on an inquiry pedagogical model. Children draw on their prior knowledge, pose questions, participate in hands-on experiences, and conduct investigations to develop explanations. Children are actively engaged in the learning process and develop inquiry skills to understand curriculum content. Children participate in a Discovery Unit each term selected from the Victorian Curriculum.

Arts & Creative

Visual Arts is the chosen medium for Arts. The Music Bus offers weekly private music lessons here at Holy Trinity. The Music Bus provides courses in Keyboard, Drums, Guitar, Singing, Ukulele and Rock Band in small groups. The Music Bus comes to your school five days a week, 8am-5pm, with instruments provided and lessons priced around half the cost of private tuition.

Community & Service

House Teams structure supports community engagement through four houses: Gallivan, Glowrey, MacKillop and McIntosh. Gallivan will work towards looking after the environment, especially in our local community. Glowrey focuses on health and wellbeing. MacKillop focuses on education and helping others. McIntosh focuses on community involvement including the elderly, the sick, refugees and Indigenous communities.

Leadership & Professional

House Teams provide leadership opportunities for students through house-based activities and service projects. Students participate in events and service activities that foster teamwork, responsibility and school spirit. The House system supports student voice and involvement in school life. Leaders can emerge through participation in House activities and advisory roles within the school community.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Wellbeing is supported through Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), a framework that guides whole-school practices to improve educational and behavioural outcomes. The school teaches three core values—SAFE, INCLUSIVE and RESPECTFUL—explicitly across all grade levels. The wellbeing program aims to develop the whole person—spiritually, socially, intellectually, emotionally and physically. A multipurpose court enables netball, basketball and other physical activities on site.

Admissions

Step 1. Priority for enrolment is defined for MACS primary schools. The order is: Catholic children who are residents of the parish; siblings of children already enrolled in the school; Catholic children who are not residents but are parishioners; Catholic children from other parishes for pastoral reasons; Orthodox children who are residents of the parish; Orthodox children from outside the parish; other Christian children who are residents of the parish; other Christian children from outside the parish; non-Christian residents; non-Christian outside the parish. Enrolment is subject to the maximum capacity of the school. Step 2. Enrolment catchment area is the parish boundary. The parish for Holy Trinity is Our Lady of Mt Carmel, and catchment decisions for MACS schools in parishes with more than one school are made by the parish in consultation with MACS. Step 3. Documentation and responsibilities. Parents/guardians/carers are required to complete the enrolment form and return it by the due date. They must provide an immunisation history statement and acknowledge parental responsibilities including support for the Catholic education and adherence to the Parent/Guardian/Carer Code of Conduct. Lodging an enrolment form does not guarantee enrolment. Step 4. Application cycle and decisions. Enrolments are on an annual cycle and applications are for the immediate following school year. Prep 2027 applications have closed; enrolments for the upcoming year open in March of the preceding year. Enrolment decisions are made by the local enrolment committee with the principal's view considered and pastoral discretion exercised to ensure transparency and equity; there is no waiting list; enrolment is subject to maximum capacity.

Waitlist

The school operates on an annual application cycle and does not maintain a multi-year waiting list.

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