Vision, Motto and Emblem


St Matthew's ​​Catholic Primary School exists to promote the development of the total person by integrating faith, love and life experiences. It emphasises the central place of Jesus Christ and builds a Christian atmosphere where Gospel values are encouraged and upheld. In the spirit of Mary MacKillop and the Josephite Sisters, it aims to provide a holistic education wherein each child's true potential can be developed through academic achievement incorporating spiritual, social, intellectual and physical growth.

Thereby, we strive to live by our motto of:

Faith, Knowledge and Love


​​​ENGAGED AND MOTIVATED LEARNERS,

ALWAYS FAITHFUL TO OUR LOVING GOD

EVERY CHILD, EVERY DAY​

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The St Matthew's logo includes the following symbols:​
  • ​​the bible and cross to represent faith and knowledge, ​
  • the green leaf for environmental sustainability​
  • three human characters to represent the families in our school community. ​
  • the brown roof to show that everybody belongs under the one roof. ​

The four house colours were included in the design. Brown represents the Sisters of St Joseph.
© Brisbane Catholic Education, St Matthew's Catholic Primary School (2004).​