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Principal’s Welcome
Hello everyone,
Welcome to St Patrick’s Parish School, Albury.
St Patrick’s is a faith community where everyone is valued and individual needs are recognised. Everything we do is inspired by the message and mission of Jesus. We are proud of our rich history and value the strong connection we have with our St Patrick’s Parish.
At St Patrick’s we strive for continual improvement, providing optimal learning opportunities, encouraging confidence, creativity and critical thinking
Our historic buildings are set in magnificent grounds and our learning spaces allow for collaborative and contemporary learning and teaching. We have a dedicated staff who are committed to delivering all aspects of the curriculum, from current practices in English and Mathematics, to a comprehensive Music and Instrumental program.
We have a strong focus on wellbeing, providing a safe and supportive environment for all stakeholders. Students are regularly provided with opportunities to practise gratitude, empathy and mindfulness. They learn about resilience, healthy relationships and the importance of self worth.
If you are contemplating joining our community, we warmly invite you to visit so you can experience first-hand our welcoming, nurturing and Christ-centred environment.
Kind regards,
Liz Johnston
Principal
Our History
Over 50 years of learning
Primary schooling was commenced in St. Patrick’s Parish in 1855
The Christian Brothers, the Sisters of the Mercy Order, and lay teachers have a proud place in the provision of Catholic education in the Parish. The amalgamation of St. Brigid’s School and Christian Brother’s College in 1978 saw the establishment of a multi-campus co-educational primary school.
Important dates include
1855
Catholic School first opens in Albury.
1868
Mother Mary Ignatius Murphy and six Sisters of Mercy arrive in Albury.
1885 left 1898
Patrician Brothers begin a school in Albury.
1917
Christian Brothers begin teaching in Albury.
1978
The establishment of St. Patrick’s Parish School as a co-educational K-6 primary school on 3 separate campuses.
2002
Refurbishment of the Old Xavier high School buildings began in preparation for the re-location of the Year 5 & 6 classes from the old Christian Brothers Building.
2007
Final stages of school refurbishment.
Our Parish
St Patrick’s Parish School has a close relationship to St Patrick’s Parish. The school and the Parish work closely to provide quality education for all children enrolled. It is a strong school tradition, dating back to 1855, when the first school was opened in St. Patrick’s Parish. To visit the Parish’s website, click the button below!
Parish Priest
Fr Steven Ledinich PP
Assistant Priest: Fr Chris Heffernan
Address
444 Kiewa Street
Albury, NSW 2640, Australia
Contact Details
Phone: (02) 6041 4464
Email: spa-info@ww.catholic.edu.au
Mobile: 0439 030 501
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Complete the CEDWW Pre-Enrolment Form below
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CEDWW is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Opportunities currently available
Annual Report
St Patrick’s Parish School is registered by the NSW Education Standards Authority.
Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga (CEDWW) is the ‘approved authority’ for the Registration System formed under Section 39 of the Education Act 1990 (NSW). St Patrick’s Parish School’s Annual Report to the community provides parents and the wider community with fair, reliable and objective information about the school’s performance measures and policies, as determined by the Minister for Education.
The report also outlines information about initiatives and developments of major interest and importance during the year and the achievements arising from the implementation of the school’s Annual Improvement Plan.
The Annual Report demonstrates accountability to regulatory bodies, the school community and Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga.
This report has been approved by Catholic Education Diocese, Wagga Wagga and in so doing, acknowledges that St Patrick’s Parish School, Albury has the appropriate processes in place to ensure compliance with all.
Policies
You will find all our policies located in the policy section on the Catholic Education Diocese of Wagga Wagga website, or in the footer of this website. Visit through the button below.
