ASPENDALE
St Louis de Montfort's

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Our School
St Louis de Montfort's Primary School Aspendale
St Louis de Montfort’s School is a co-educational Catholic parish primary school located in the Melbourne bayside suburb of Aspendale on the Mornington Peninsula. We are committed to providing a curriculum which will ensure the intellectual, social, physical, aesthetic and moral development of all students.
The school is on a site of 3.4 hectares (8.5 acres), approximately 1.2 km from Aspendale railway station on the Frankston line. The school is within a kilometre of the beach and is only two kilometres from Mordialloc. At the rear of the school is a municipal bicycle path and a secondary drain, which leads to the Edithvale Wetlands. Aspendale Gardens, on the far side of the secondary drain is linked to the school by footbridges. Road access is via Mordialloc or Edithvale.
The structure of the school comprises 27 classes, all of which are straight grades, with an average of 24 students per class.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
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A caring, supportive staff
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An active parent and parish community
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Positive Behaviour Learning approach to behaviour management
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Garden-to-Kitchen Program for Years 3 & 4
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You Can Do It, Bounce Back and Make Jesus Real SEL programs
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Wellbeing sensory room
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Win room for intervention/extension programs
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Reading Recovery support for Year 1
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Staff mentoring and coaching
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Sacramental classes, school & class liturgies
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Specialist teachers in Visual Art, Music, Physical Education & LOTE (Italian)
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State-of-the-art computer facilities and online services
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Interactive Whiteboards and or Smart TV in all classrooms
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Sets of 12 iPads for P-2 and 1:1 Chromebooks for Years 3 -6
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Chromebook licence program in year 3
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Surround sound hearing systems for students with hearing loss
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Spacious well-maintained grounds, with a native garden setting
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Extensive range of adventure playground equipment
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Church, church hall and meeting rooms
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Inter-school sports program for Years 5 & 6
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P–2 swimming lessons
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Swimming squad for Years 3–6
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P–6 beach safety program
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Annual Athletic Sports Day
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Annual Cross Country Event for Years 3-6
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Auskick, Goalkick, Netball, In2Cricket and Tennis options onsite after hours
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Sunsmart policy
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Excursions/In-school productions
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Buddy program from Prep to Year 6
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Annual 3 day Outdoor Camp for Year 5
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Annual 4 day Educational Camp Tour of Canberra for Year 6
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Annual Talent Quest for Juniors P-2 and Seniors 3-6
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Biennial Musical Production, Culture Day and Art Show
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Weekly assemblies
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School leaders, sports captains & class captains
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Senior Choir Years 3–6 & Junior Christmas Carolling Choir P–2
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eSmart; Performance and Development Culture.
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5-star sustainability accreditation
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Before and After School Care onsite
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Canteen 3 days per week

Our Vision
We are a Faith Community who bring life to the Gospel in our search for Truth, Beauty and Goodness.
We foster a culture of deep learning by providing powerful and authentic opportunities and challenges through co-design.
We influence the hearts and minds of self and others to lead hope-filled lives of impact.


Meet the St Louis' Team

Carmel Stutterd
Principal

Tanya Sefanec Deputy Principal and Wellbeing Leader

Michelle Barron Deputy Principal and Learning & Teaching Leader

Fr Andrew Jekot
Parish Priest for St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish Aspendale and Mordialloc

Marylene Douglas
Religious Education Leader and Lead Learner

Polly Pedrazzini
Office Business Manager

Nicola Brennan
Financial Assistant

Donna Lannan
Administrative Assistant

Cathy
Wells
Administration Officer

Emma Davies
Maths Leader

Sarah Talbot
Learning Diversity Leader

Angela Healy
Classroom Teacher and Literacy Leader

Jenny Waldron Classroom Teacher

Danielle Gill
Classroom Teacher

Gen Martin
Classroom Teacher

Anna Kolodziej
Classroom Teacher


Mel Pace
Classroom Teacher

Cath Passante
Classroom Teacher

George Lithotomos
Classroom Teacher
Erin Paisley
Classroom Teacher
Kathy Childs
Reading Recovery Teacher

Breanna Jamison
Classroom Teacher


Gary Young
Classroom Teacher

Anne Bright Classroom Teacher

Sarah Burgoyne
Classroom Teacher

Jessica McQueen
Classroom Teacher

Brendan
Ellul
Classroom Teacher

Eva Traynor
Classroom Teacher

Emma Summers
Classroom Teacher

Rachel Carnegie
Classroom Teacher

Lena Perriman
Classroom Teacher

Jen Darby
Classroom Teacher

Michael O’Brien
Classroom Teacher

Thomson Wood
STEM Teacher and Digital Innovation Leader

Toni Moser
Classroom
Teacher

Gene Trutsch
Classroom Teacher

Renata Dal Sasso
Classroom Teacher

Kate O'Brien
Classroom Teacher

Camille Allenby Classroom Teacher

Dean Andrew
PE Teacher

Frank Overberg Gardener and Garden to Kitchen Program

Anthony Denton
LOTE - Italian Teacher

Laura Duly
Visual Arts Teacher

Claire Gangemi
Learning Support Officer

Kirsten Jansen-McMaster
Learning Support Officer

Dominique Rekdale
Classroom Teacher

Nick Byron
Classroom Teacher

Rose Carnovale Pastoral Care Chaplain

Nick Packer
Music & Performing Arts Teacher

Melisa Mahl
Learning Support Officer

Jo
Marshall
Classroom Teacher

Cate Roach
Classroom Teacher

Wendy Mertens Garden to Kitchen Program Teacher

Sue Crisp
Learning Support Officer and Garden to Kitchen Program

Raelene Murphy
Learning Support Officer

Anna Kolodziej
Classroom Teacher

Melinda Pace
Classroom Teacher

Cath Passante
Classroom Teacher

George
Lithotomos
Classroom Teacher

Donna Goldsworthy
Learning Support Officer

Pauline Magee
Learning Support Officer

Judy
Ramjahn
Learning Support Officer

Giselle Doyle
Learning Support Officer

Louise Wettenhall-James
Learning Support Officer

Debbie Daniels
Learning Support Officer

Melissa Hoare
Learning Support Officer

Emily Williams
Learning Support Officer

Angela Stutterd
Learning Support Officer

Emma Coleman
Learning Support Officer

Lisa Goodes
Community Services and Uniform Shop Manager

Jacqui Kavanagh
Librarian

Kerri
Hirst
Librarian

Carmel Stutterd
Principal

Tanya Sefanec Deputy Principal and Wellbeing Leader

Michelle Barron Deputy Principal and Learning & Teaching Leader

Fr Andrew Jekot
Parish Priest for St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Parish Aspendale and Mordialloc

Marylene Douglas
Religious Education Leader and Lead Learner

Polly Pedrazzini
Office Business Manager

Nicola Brennan
Financial Assistant

Donna Lannan
Administrative Assistant

Cathy
Wells
Administration Officer

Emma Davies
Maths Leader

Sarah Talbot
Learning Diversity Leader

Angela Healy
Classroom Teacher and Literacy Leader

Jenny Waldron Classroom Teacher

Danielle Gill
Classroom Teacher

Gen Martin
Classroom Teacher

Anna Kolodziej
Classroom Teacher


Mel Pace
Classroom Teacher

Cath Passante
Classroom Teacher

George Lithotomos
Classroom Teacher
Erin Paisley
Classroom Teacher
Kathy Childs
Reading Recovery Teacher

Breanna Jamison
Classroom Teacher


Gary Young
Classroom Teacher

Anne Bright Classroom Teacher

Kellie Barnhoorn
Classroom Teacher

Jessica McQueen
Classroom Teacher

Dylan Knoll
Classroom Teacher

Eva Traynor
Classroom Teacher

Stephanie Nicholson
Classroom Teacher

Rachel Carnegie
Classroom Teacher

Lena Perriman
Classroom Teacher

Jen Darby
Classroom Teacher

Michael O’Brien
PE Teacher

Thomson Wood
STEM Teacher and Digital Innovation Leader

Toni Moser
Classroom
Teacher

Gene Trutsch
Classroom Teacher

Steve Watling
Classroom Teacher

Kate O'Brien
Classroom Teacher

Camille Allenby Classroom Teacher

Dominique Rekdale
Classroom Teacher

Nick Byron
Classroom Teacher

Rose Carnovale Pastoral Care Chaplain

Dean Andrew
PE Teacher

Anthony Denton
LOTE - Italian Teacher

Laura Duly
Visual Arts Teacher

Nick Packer
Music & Performing Arts Teacher

Chris Giosis
Classroom Teacher

Cate Roach
Classroom Teacher

Wendy Mertens Garden to Kitchen Program Teacher

Rachel Mason
Class Teacher

Frank Overberg Gardener and Garden to Kitchen Program

Claire Gangemi
Learning Support Officer

Kirsten Jansen-McMaster
Learning Support Officer

Melisa Mahl
Learning Support Officer

Raelene Murphy
Learning Support Officer

Anna Kolodziej
Classroom Teacher

Melinda Pace
Classroom Teacher

Cath Passante
Classroom Teacher

George
Lithotomos
Classroom Teacher

Donna Goldsworthy
Learning Support Officer

Pauline Magee
Learning Support Officer

Judy
Ramjahn
Learning Support Officer

Giselle Doyle
Learning Support Officer

Louise Wettenhall-James
Learning Support Officer

Debbie Daniels
Learning Support Officer

Carol Jeans
Learning Support Officer

Melissa Hoare
Learning Support Officer

Kath O'Donnell
Learning Support Officer

Emily Page Williams
Learning Support Officer

Sue Crisp
Learning Support Officer and Garden to Kitchen Program

Emma Coleman
Learning Support Officer

Lisa Goodes
Community Services and Uniform Shop Manager

Jacqui Kavanagh
Librarian

Kerri
Hirst
Librarian
Our History
During the late 1950s the Catholic population of Aspendale sought to celebrate Mass locally, initially at Martin’s Dance Hall opposite Aspendale Station. When the hall was sold, Mass was celebrated in the old Scout Hall at Regents Park. In 1961 the current Catholic school and church site was purchased, with the school opening in 1965.
Aspendale was part of the Parish of St. Brigid’s, Mordialloc.
Parishioners asked the Parish Priest, Father J. English, to celebrate Mass in Aspendale.
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1959 Mass celebrated at Martin’s Dance Hall (opposite the Aspendale Station) by Father. J.J. Byrne from Mordialloc Presbytery.
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Father English purchased the 8.5 acres site in Dolphin Street, Aspendale for $36,000. St. Louis Church and School buildings were commenced.
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1963 Martin’s Dance Hall was sold and demolished. Mass was then celebrated in the old Scout Hall in Regent’s Park.
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1964 St. Louis classrooms were built and Mass was celebrated there, initially in incomplete and unused classrooms then in the school corridor.
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1965 St. Louis de Montfort School opened with 85 students in grades prep, 1,2 and 3. Brigidine sisters in charge of school from 1965-1984. An extra class was added each year thereafter.
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1970 Presbytery at 17 Dolphin Street was purchased on 20th March. New Church / Assembly Hall built and conversion of Chapel into 2 classrooms.
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1971 First Parish Priest, Father G. Briglia, was appointed. Multi-purpose room built behind Church.
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1974 Father Anthony Eames appointed Parish Priest.
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1975 Tennis Club formed (Multi-purpose room used as Clubroom).
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1979 school yard filled to form the school oval and play areas. Bike Shed built.
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1980 Father John Woodcock appointed Parish Priest.
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1981 Two more classrooms added. Portable classroom (placed at side initially then moved to back of school).
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1984 Multi purpose room extension to include Art room. Double portable purchased and placed in front of school. Mrs Jane Flannery appointed as first lay Principal.
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1986 Classrooms converted to an office, staffroom and library.
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1989 Bike path completed at side of school.
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1990 Father Pat Purcell appointed Parish Administrator. (Fr. Woodcock ill).
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1991 Father Peter Waters appointed Parish Administrator. Mr Chris Dickinson appointed Principal.
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1992 Father Bill Gill appointed Parish Priest. Adventure Playground built.
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1996 New School Offices and Teacher Resource Room built. Library extended. Old School Offices converted to Staffroom. Double portable classroom purchased. Pastoral Leader, Terry Curtin, appointed as Parish Leader.
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1998 Official Opening and Blessing of Church and School extensions by Archbishop George Pell. Double portable classroom / Art Room purchased.
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2000 Mr James Whelan appointed Acting Principal for 12 months.
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Father Michael Quigley appointed Parish Priest of Aspendale and Mordialloc parishes.
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2001 Mr Tom Lindeman appointed Principal.
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2002 Additional single portable classroom on loan from CEO.
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2003 Major building program to demolish and rebuild toilet block, extend staffroom, erect new covered walkway to link external classrooms, build a new modular classroom block comprising 4 classrooms and multi-purpose room, upgrade electricity supply, replace drainage infrastructure, extend asphalt carpark and relocate basketball courts.
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2004 Official Opening and Blessing of School extension and renovations by Archbishop Denis Hart.
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2007 school enrolment 600
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2008 school enrolments 635
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2009 school enrolments 687 with 25 classes. Hall/gym built and library extended
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2011 school enrolment 705 and 26 classes. Father Andrew Jekot was appointed parish priest
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2014 school enrolment 760 and 28 classes
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2015 School celebrated 50 years
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2017 Enrolments drop to 724
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2019 Performing Arts Centre and the New learning centre were opened. Mr Tom Lindeman retired after 19 years as principal of St Louis
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2020 Ms Carmel Stutterd appointed Principal and started in term 4