St Declan's Catholic Primary School 94 Penshurst Street, Penshurst, New South Wales 2222

Welcome to St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst!

At St Declan's, we believe in learning forever, growing together, and living our faith. We are a welcoming faith community where children care for one another, and our teaching staff are collaborative, hardworking, and focused on achieving the best learning outcomes and opportunities for every child.

Our parents are supportive of each other and the school, understanding that they have a shared responsibility to create a harmonious school environment where their children can thrive. With strong involvement from parents, community, and the parish, St Declan's is a wonderful place to educate your child.

As the Principal of the school, I warmly welcome you to St Declan's. I am passionate about providing a holistic education for every student, celebrating their individuality and challenging them to continually reach their potential.

St Declan's is a well-equipped, technology-vibrant primary school committed to providing every student with a high-quality education and developing in them an authentic and meaningful faith in partnership with parents and our parish.

Our teachers ensure they provide learning experiences that are accessible to every child and give them the opportunity to grow. Guided by our Vision for Learning: 'Engage – Create – Collaborate,' we strive to ensure learning is contemporary, engaging, and taps into students' intrinsic motivation to explore and solve problems.

Our school motto, 'Never see a need without trying to do something about it,' challenges us to live out the Gospel message, just as Mary MacKillop did, through service and love for others. We strive to be Christians of the 21st century!

At St Declan's, we aspire to develop in all students a love for lifelong learning, a growth mindset, and a passion for making a difference in our world. We look forward to the future with hope and trust in God.

St Declan's has a rich history that dates back to 1907 when the church/school was built on the present site. Over the years, the school has grown and evolved, always focused on providing quality education. We continue to embrace change and improvement, with plans to extend and refurbish our facilities to meet the needs of our students.

Our mission is to educate our students by challenging and encouraging them to reach their full potential, with Jesus as our model and in the tradition of Mary MacKillop. We are committed to bringing our school motto, 'Love and Learn,' to life, empowering learners who value lifelong learning.

We strive to create a safe and supportive environment where all students and staff can reach their potential. We nurture positive and meaningful partnerships, valuing and respecting all members of our community, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Inspired by Mary MacKillop, we demonstrate compassion for others and aspire to be Christ-centered in our words and actions, fulfilling our responsibilities as stewards of creation.

St Declan's is proud to be part of the Sydney Catholic Schools system, which comprises over 150 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese. We are a thriving Catholic community that ignites a love of Christ through excellent teaching and learning, empowering students to reach their full potential.

We invite you to watch our School Report episodes, showcasing the vibrant and enriching experiences our students have at St Declan's. We also acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land on which our schools and offices now stand.

Join us at St Declan's Catholic Primary School Penshurst and be part of our caring and dynamic community, where learning, faith, and growth go hand in hand.