Welcome to St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Huntly. I am thrilled by the opportunity to establish St Thomas Aquinas, a school that will not just provide excellent learning, but a place of faith, welcome and belonging for every child and family.
Our name honours St Thomas Aquinas and the rich local history of St Thomas Catholic Church, and it points us to a future where scholarship, faith and community shape everything we do.
With more than 30 years in Catholic education including over two decades as a principal, and 11 years serving the community of Holy Rosary Primary School in White Hills, I bring a deep commitment to excellence in learning, strong community partnerships, and a clear vision for a school where children are known, valued and supported to thrive. I will commence in Term 1, 2026 to lead the detailed planning and preparation for our opening.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape a Catholic school at the heart of the Huntly community. St Thomas Aquinas will begin welcoming students in 2027 with Foundation, Year 1 and Year 2, growing in stages on our beautiful 5.66-hectare site to a full Foundation to Year 6 school with capacity for more than 650 students. Our aim is simple and bold: a learning community that offers high expectations with high support, where faith, learning and community come together and every child is encouraged to love learning, live with kindness and grow in hope.
I look forward to engaging with families, parish and the wider Huntly community as we take each step together, from master planning and recruitment to the first bell on day one. I want you to feel included in the journey, knowing this is your school too. Together, we will build a staff culture where every teacher is valued in their vocation and a family culture where every parent and carer experiences genuine welcome.
If you’d like to learn more or register your interest, I warmly invite you to get in touch and complete an expression of interest - your enquiry is always welcome. I cannot wait to meet you and begin this exciting chapter for Catholic education in Huntly.
Paul Wilkinson
Inaugural Principal
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School, Huntly