Every child is different and so is his or her learning journey

Our approach to learning puts the growth of each individual child at the heart of schooling. Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta are places of wonder, exploration and endless possibilities. Mother Teresa welcomes and truly values each student in our diverse and multicultural learning community.

Each child’s unique strengths and needs guide the design of the learning opportunities we provide to our students.

After all, learning how to learn is equally important as what we learn!

Student writing at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead

Inspired learning starts with highly motivated and professional teachers

Like you, we know that great teachers make a real difference in a child’s life. Our teachers are lifelong learners too and regularly undertake professional development to keep up to date with current best practice in education. Our expert teachers will tailor teaching to meet your child at their point of need, track how they are progressing, and respond with extra support when needed.

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Dedicated teacher and student from Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead

Our learning journey

The Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Learning Journey honours the developmental stages in a student’s life. Based on leading educational research and the best of today’s technologies, we prepare students for the workplaces of the future by teaching them how to think critically and creatively, how to communicate effectively and how to work collaboratively.

OUR CURRICULUM

Our learning journey

Students on iPads at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead

 

Learning through play

Based on the latest educational research, at Mother Teresa we employ a number of innovative approaches to learning. For our youngest students, this includes 'investigative play'. One hour out of each day is dedicated to play-based learning. While participating in enjoyable, fun activities students learn to collaborate, to negotiate and to reach compromises, to share ideas and express opinions, to make and follow rules and to act with agency. These rich learning experiences result in highly engaged students with a firm foundation for future learning.

Learning through play

Students playing make-believe at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead

Library Resources

Our students have access to mini library collections in their learning studios and a wide range of digital resources through our eLibrary. Through access to our library resources students develop a range of learning capabilities that thrive on curiosity, creativity, imagination and innovation.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese (CSPD) recognises and respects the heritage, spirituality, cultures and deep connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

An understanding of Aboriginal spirituality is incorporated into Religious Education programs, prayer and liturgy. A number of our schools have dedicated yarning spaces, cultural groups and inclusive Aboriginal Cultural Programs. Working closely with Catholic Schools NSW and all CSPD staff, our Jarara Cultural Centre is an integral part of how we share culture, build capacity and provide pastoral care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families.

Learn more about Jarara Cultural Centre

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education

Indigenous learning at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary

Learning Spaces

The learning spaces at Mother Teresa are designed to enhance the learning opportunities of our students. From the latest technology to flexible seating options and adaptable class sizes, students will learn how to work both independently and as part of a small or large group depending on the task at hand.

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Learning Spaces

Smiling student from Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead

Endless possibilities with learning partners

Our learning approach makes a welcome space for parents, carers and other valued partners to engage with our learners in a deeply personalised, anywhere, anytime approach to learning.

As part of a system of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Parramatta Diocese, we also benefit from formal agreements with many institutions that form a wide network of strategic relationships and collaborations to advance research, teaching and innovation in Catholic schools across Greater Western Sydney.

Endless possibilities with learning partners

Students from both Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School Westmead and Catherine McAuley participating in reconciliation week

 

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