St. Thomas School and Preschool, in partnership with parents and the contemporary Church, educate children in Faith, within a nurturing Family environment, as we prepare them to contribute to the world now and into the Future.

At St Thomas School and Preschool we strive:

• To be a ‘faith filled’ community where we value the unique presence 
of God in all people.
• To acknowledge and support parents in their role as faith formers of their 
children.
• To educate in faith through the provision of a contemporary religious 
education curriculum that promotes the development of Christian values and Catholic traditions.
• To celebrate our faith as part of the community of the Holy Cross Parish.

At St Thomas School and Preschool we strive:

• To value the role of family and acknowledge parents as the primary educators of their children.
• To form ‘life-giving’ partnerships between school, parents and the parish.
• To promote a family inclusive environment that acknowledges and celebrates our diversity.
• To recognize that we are all members of God’s family and are called to “Love one another”.

At St Thomas School and Preschool we strive:

• To educate the ‘whole’ child by recognizing our role in ‘preparing children for life’ and a constantly changing future.
• To commit to the pursuit of educational excellence.
• To provide a broad based curriculum that acknowledges the diverse 
experiences, skills, abilities and learning styles of the children we serve.
• To support and prepare children to take their place as ‘leaders of the 
future’ in a socially just world