St James Catholic Primary School 2 Woolley Street, Glebe, New South Wales 2037

Welcome to St James Catholic Primary School in Glebe, Australia! Our school is located on Woolley Street and offers a holistic education in a newly renovated and well-equipped facility. As an establishment and point of interest, we are proud to be a primary school that focuses on providing excellent education and nurturing our students' growth.

At St James Catholic Primary School, we strive to help our students become the best version of themselves. We offer various opportunities, such as The Newman Selective Education Program and a wide range of co-curricular activities, to support their personal and academic development. Our students are happy and achieve excellent academic results as a result of our dedicated teachers and supportive community.

Our school community is enriched by the Catholic values that are embedded in everything we do. Teachers, parents, and students are all inspired by these values, creating a caring and compassionate environment. In partnership with parents and the parish, we guide every child to fulfill their potential and make a positive contribution to the world.

Our school motto, 'Fully alive in Christ', reflects our commitment to providing a holistic education that helps each child authentically grow and flourish. We understand that every child is unique, and we strive to get to know them individually. By working in partnership with families and our local parish, we ensure that each child's learning, progress, and success is celebrated and supported.

As you explore our website, you will see how we embody being fully alive in learning. We have a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, meeting the needs of each learner, learning languages other than English, and offering programs such as the Amadeus Music Education Program and the Newman Selective Gifted Education Program.

We also strive to be fully alive in spirit. Our approach to student wellbeing, outreach to those in need, individual and communal prayer, Religious Education, and participation in school and parish worship are all integral to our school community.

Furthermore, we value and prioritize relationships. We believe in treating each other with kindness and respect, just as the parable of the Good Samaritan teaches us. Caring for one another, for those in need, and for the Earth is at the core of our community.

We hope you enjoy exploring life at St James Catholic Primary School in Glebe. We are proud to be part of the long history of Catholic education in inner Sydney and strive to provide an enriching and fulfilling experience for all our students. Our commitment to Catholic identity and values is evident in our daily activities and interactions.

We also foster a strong partnership with our local parishes, St James', Glebe, St Bede's, Pyrmont, and St Benedict's, Broadway. Regular celebrations of the Eucharist and other sacraments with parishioners are an important part of our community's spiritual life.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our school, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to St James Catholic Primary School Glebe, where we strive to live life to the fullest and find God in our everyday experiences.