St Anne’s . . . a hidden gem in
leafy Strathfield South
St Anne’s Catholic Primary School Strathfield South students achieve high academic standards through the benefits of an incredibly rich curricula offering, which is matched by wonderful opportunities in the performing arts and music, in science discovery and robotics.
The school has a long history of educating the local community, who support our agile staff to ensure that teaching is a shared responsibility. We work together to ensure the best learning outcome for every student.
Principal’s Message
History
Our parish at Strathfield South has a rich heritage, reaching back to the early Australian Church. A parcel of land encompassing St Anne’s Square, and stretching 1.5 kilometres to the banks of the Cook’s River, was granted to Father John Therry in 1837. The history is evident in the streets surrounding St Anne’s Square which are named after dignitaries of the early Australian church. The foundation stone for the original church was laid in 1841. This beautiful heritage-listed building has been converted for use as a hall by the school and parish, enhancing our dance, band and public speaking programs. St Anne’s Reserve, which adjoins the school square, is also believed to have been a site of significant gathering and communication for the Aboriginal population of the area.
Our historical site is a source of great pride for our community. Our motto – Love of God and People – is shared by the school and the parish, living out the vision of Father Therry all those years ago.
Our Mission:
To know and love Christ through learning
Our Vision:
Our vision of a thriving Catholic community at St Anne’s is
Embraced through:
- recognising the uniqueness and spirituality of each student
- acknowledging the diverse experiences of our community
- creating a safe and flexible learning environment
Collaborated in by:
- creating an environment that promotes and values teamwork
- developing quality learning experiences that challenge students
- building and supporting relationships within our community and outside communities
Connected through:
- linking learning to life
- bringing school, home, parish and the world together to enhance learning
- learning about valuing and respecting differences within the community
Achieved by:
- creating meaningful learning experiences
- utilising flexible learning spaces to engage students
Our Values:
- Empathy
- Curiosity
- Excellence
- Collaboration
- Truth
The school enjoys the constant support of the parish community, and our parish priest. We are immensely grateful for this support and we consider ourselves in partnership with the parish of St Anne’s in the evangelising mission of the Church.
Parish Priest: Fr Jacek Cichy
Deacon: Rev Mr Constantine Rodrigues
St Anne Catholic Church Strathfield South
Mass times:
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9.15am |
| Wednesday | 9.15am |
| Thursday | 9.15am |
| Friday | 9.15am |
| Saturday | 9:15am 5:00pm Vigil Mass |
| Sunday | 8:00am, 10:00am |
