FAQs

We are very proud to be an inclusive community with students and staff from a wide range of backgrounds, including non-Catholic and non-religious backgrounds; what we all share is a commitment to Catholic values. We welcome applications from all families seeking a Catholic education for their children.

At St Martin de Porres, we are still accepting enrolments for Prep to Year 6, with limited availability in selected classes. Contact us with specific enquiries OR complete the online Enrolment Form.

St Martin de Porres expects high standards of student behaviour and appearance.

All MACS schools have policies and procedures relating to behaviour management and anti-bullying.

These policies are based firmly on Catholic values and focus on building quality relationships and fostering resilience. School expectations, standards and procedures are outlined within these policies, addressing matters such as school rules, responsibilities, reward systems, support structures, programs and services. Each school is committed to creating a safe and supportive learning community for its students, staff and families.

St Martin de Porres School provides comprehensive and inclusive support of diverse learners, including gifted students and students with a range of other special needs.

Various specific support services for students with special needs are available, including:

• Guidance for class teachers to assist them in the provision of reasonable adjustments for students with special needs
• Intervention in Literacy and Numeracy where deemed necessary by the school
• Extension in Literacy and Numeracy where deemed necessary by the school
• Services to students with hearing and vision impairment
• Allied Health Support
• Transition planning support for students with disabilities.
• A variety of support is also offered to cater for students of different abilities, including twice exceptional and gifted and talented students.

Catholic schools offer the same curriculum as government and independent schools in Victoria as determined by the Victorian Education Standards Authority. Additionally, Religious Education is undertaken as part of every student’s course of study.