Founded in 1972, St Martin de Porres Catholic Primary School enjoys a proud tradition as a family and community-centred school in the Laverton Parish.
“A pervading sense of inclusion and belonging. Parents, staff and students expressed pride and privilege in belonging to the St Martin de Porres School community.”
These words, captured in our recent school review report, truly reflect what makes St Martin de Porres such a special place. The reviewer reached this conclusion after spending time with our staff, students and families, and it speaks to the collaborative spirit that binds our community together.
At SMDP, high expectations and strong relationships shape every child’s learning experience. We believe every student is capable of growth and deserves access to excellent teaching, a rich curriculum and the right support at the right time. Our classrooms are safe, predictable and supportive, enabling students to take risks, try new strategies and persist through challenges.
Our curriculum is coherent, knowledge‑rich and aligned with both the Victorian Curriculum and the Religious Education Curriculum. Teachers work collaboratively to design learning that is evidence‑based, engaging and sequenced so students build deep understanding over time. Assessment is ongoing and purposeful, helping teachers track progress, plan next steps and ensure every learner is supported. Families receive clear, meaningful reporting through formal reports and ongoing updates via Seesaw.
We currently meet the needs of 255 students from diverse cultural backgrounds in a rapidly growing community. Our school is valued for its innovative teaching, strong focus on wellbeing and positive partnerships with families and the parish. Students also enjoy a rich specialist program including Japanese, Auslan, Physical Education, Sustainability, Visual Arts, Music & Drama and Digital Technologies.
Choosing a school is an important decision, and seeing a community in action often tells you more than words can. We warmly invite you to visit St Martin de Porres, walk through our learning spaces and speak with our staff. We would be delighted to share how we support every child to feel known, valued and ready to thrive.
Elise Coghlan
Principal
