Learning

Learning

Faith-based education for all

At Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, we offer a transformative, faith-based education grounded in the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning. Our holistic approach nurtures each student’s intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment.

Our expert teaching team provides an exceptional educational program aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses and enhanced by research and data. We cover key areas including English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and Its Environment, Creative Arts, and Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education. We also integrate the Religious Education Syllabus of the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga through an approach infused with awe and wonder.

Our dedicated wellbeing and learning teams, including specialist literacy and mathematics teachers, a curriculum coordinator, a counselor, and inclusive education teacher and support staff, work collaboratively with the religion coordinator, assistant principal, and principal. Together, they design and implement educational opportunities that support our students, teachers, and families. Additionally, students enjoy regular library lessons, the integration of Information Technology, and specialist instruction in Sport, Health, Music, Drama, and Visual Arts.

Faith-based education for all

We provide an educational program based on, and taught in accordance with, the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) syllabuses for Primary Education. The KLAs are English, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Human Society and its Environment, Creative Arts and Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. Each KLA is delivered as required for Registration and Accreditation under the Education Act 1990 (NSW) and school’s implement the Religious Education Syllabus requirements for the Catholic Education Diocese, Wagga Wagga. All subjects are taught by the classroom teacher, with the exception of Creative Arts, which is taught by specialist Art and Music/Drama teachers. Students participate in regular library lessons and Information Technology was integrated across all subjects.

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School implements a no homework policy, however, all students are encouraged to regularly read at home. Students have opportunities to participate in other programs such as individual speech and drama lessons. This also includes external sporting competitions.

Our students have the chance to participate in a range of sports at different levels, such as in class, at school and for representative teams.

Sports we offer

See how we teach

Take a look at how we teach our students

What have parents said?

Contact Us

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Location

63 Gregadoo Road, Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

Working time