The VACPSP is the only Association that is Victorian, Catholic and for Primary Principals

Catholic education is integral to the mission of the Church to proclaim the Good News. The role of a Principal is fundamental to the maintenance and development of the mission and identity of the school. As spiritual and educational leaders, Principals are uniquely skilled and positioned to generate a Catholic culture and identity and the lifelong learning that fosters the formation of the whole person.

To ensure that Principals are empowered to remain as leaders to their community, a strong and active professional association is paramount to building the personal and professional capacity of Principals. Through the active pursuit of its vision and mission in all functions and decision making, the VACPSP has advanced the support available to and lived experience of Catholic primary school Principals in Victoria. The VACPSP leads the way for Principals’ professional associations across the country with its innovative and preeminent member representation.

The VACPSP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the many lands that encompass our Catholic primary schools across Victoria – Dioceses of Ballarat, Sale, Sandhurst and the Archdiocese of Melbourne. The VACPSP recognises the Traditional Custodians’ culture and the continuing spiritual connection to land, sea and waters.

The VACPSP pays our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who live, work, teach and learn within Catholic education in Victoria.

We commit to working together to create culturally safe schools for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to learn and thrive. We commit to working together for reconciliation, justice and treaty.