St Joseph’s Primary School, Mernda will endeavour to create a learning environment for students that prepare them to live in a rapidly changing world, catering for their personal needs and passions, and excites their thirst for learning. 

Our guiding principles of Learning and Teaching:

-       Our learning environment and programs reflect the Gospel values, beliefs and teachings of our Catholic faith.

-       Our learning environment is safe, stimulating, supportive and productive.

-       Our learning environment promotes independence,collaboration, interdependence, risk taking and self-motivation.

-       Our students’ needs, backgrounds,interests and individual learning styles are reflected in the learning program.

-       Our students are challenged and supported to develop deeper levels of thinking and application.

-       Our assessment and reporting practices are an integral part of our learning and teaching.

-       Our learning is purposeful,relevant and connects with communities and practice beyond the classroom. (School, home, parish, local, national and global communities)