About Us

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School and to our vibrant and growing learning community. On behalf of our staff, students and families, I extend a warm welcome to you and look forward to partnering with you in supporting your child’s educational journey.

Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School is first and foremost a Catholic school, proudly serving the Our Lady Help of Christians Parish community. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of all that we do. Guided by the Gospel and inspired by our patroness, Mother Teresa, we strive to create a school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to live with faith, purpose and compassion.

Our school is grounded in the values of Faith, Love, Compassion, Community, Hope and Joy. We believe that education is about nurturing the whole child — academically, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally — and preparing students to make a positive difference in the world around them. Inspired by Mother Teresa’s words, “Do small things with great love,” we encourage our students to show kindness, serve others and recognise the difference they can make in their community.

Located in Zuccoli, Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School welcomes students from Early Learning through to Year 6. As one of the Northern Territory’s newer schools, we are fortunate to have contemporary, flexible learning spaces and expansive grounds that provide students with wonderful opportunities to learn, play, explore and grow. Our growing enrolments and strong interest from families reflect the confidence our community has in our school.

While we are proud of our growth, we are equally committed to growing well. We do not want Mother Teresa to become so large that we lose the qualities that make our school special. Our intention is to maintain a strong sense of community, where students are known personally, families feel connected and staff can provide the individual attention and care that every child deserves. As we continue to grow, we anticipate maintaining three classes at each year level, allowing us to provide a sustainable balance between growth, quality and a strong sense of belonging.

We are incredibly proud of our dedicated team of teachers, Inclusion Support Assistants and administration staff who work collaboratively to ensure every student can thrive. Our school community is culturally rich and diverse, with families from many different backgrounds and parts of the world. This diversity is one of our great strengths and contributes to a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone has a sense of belonging.

At Mother Teresa, we hold high expectations for both learning and behaviour. We are committed to evidence-based teaching practices that are targeted to the needs of our students and designed to enable every child to achieve their personal best. We want our students to be engaged, curious, confident and challenged as they develop the knowledge, skills and character they need to navigate an ever-changing world.

Above all, the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child is at the centre of our work. We value the partnership between home and school and encourage families to be active members of our community and partners in their child’s learning and development.

I warmly welcome you to Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School. I look forward to working together to build a strong, faith-filled community and provide every child with the foundations, opportunities and confidence to succeed — today and into the future.

Michelle Garbutt

Principal
Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School
“Do small things with great love.”