Mater Dei Catholic Primary School 29 Heath Road, Blakehurst, New South Wales 2221

Welcome to Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst, located at 29 Heath Road in the beautiful suburb of Blakehurst, Australia. Our school is not just an establishment, but a point of interest and a primary school that focuses on providing a well-rounded education for our students.

At Mater Dei, we believe in branching out with learning. We encourage our students to explore, inquire, and solve problems, empowering them to make a positive impact in their world. Our dedicated teachers play a significant role in this process, as they are committed to academic excellence and offer a wide range of co-curricular activities.

Our approach to education is individualized and faith-based. We prioritize each student's unique learning journey and foster a close and supportive relationship with both parents and the parish. This ensures that our students are fully prepared for a bright future.

Situated in southern Sydney, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst is a two-stream school that is an integral part of the Mater Dei parish. Our faith journey is guided by our parish priest, Father Isidore Anantharaj. Inspired by our motto, "Growing together in Christ," we strive to nourish the faith of every member of our school community and provide a contemporary education that meets the needs of all.

Our vision for learning is encapsulated in the phrase "Branch Out." This vision has been inspired by the property's long-standing willow trees, symbolizing balance and strength. We believe in fostering firm foundational skills while also equipping our students with the ability to adapt to the ever-changing 21st-century environment. At Mater Dei, we encourage active learning, curious minds, and bright futures.

We prioritize both achievement and enjoyment of learning, incorporating the use of various technologies to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Specialist teachers in sports, music, dance, and drama enrich our curriculum, and we offer optional co-curricular activities such as languages, chess, coding, keyboard, instrument lessons, and fun and fitness.

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst boasts a strong and supportive school community that works in partnership with parents to nurture our children. Together, we create an environment where respect, justice, courage, dignity, love, faithfulness, and compassion are upheld.

Our school has a rich history that dates back to 1960 when it was founded by Father Michael Kennedy. Initially staffed by lay teachers, the administration was later taken over by the Sisters of St Joseph in 1964. The Josephite values of love, justice, dignity, faithfulness, courage, and compassion form the foundation of our school, and the Sisters remained a significant presence until 1979.

We also embrace the charism of Saint Mary MacKillop, honoring her life and example through the Mary MacKillop garden and library, annual awards, and a focus on community awareness. Following in her footsteps, our children and parents actively engage in social justice initiatives, putting their faith into action.

Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst and Mater Dei Catholic Parish work closely together to create a strong and supportive faith community for families. Our school family educator supports family faith formation, and regular children's liturgy enhances the connection between school and parish. We coordinate annual parish sacramental programs and foster a supportive parish/school partnership through regular communication and collaboration.

As part of the Sydney Catholic Schools system, Mater Dei Catholic Primary School Blakehurst is one of over 150 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese. Our schools are thriving Catholic communities that ignite a love of Christ through excellent teaching and learning, empowering students to reach their full potential.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about our vibrant school community. Join us as we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past and present. Together, with hope in our hearts and a strong faith, we grow together in Christ to make a positive difference in our world.