St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School 14 May Street, Dulwich Hill, New South Wales 2203

Welcome to St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School in Dulwich Hill, Australia. Our school is located on May Street and offers a contemporary learning environment that is faith-filled, safe, and respectful. Our highly effective teachers are dedicated to providing an education grounded in research and promote a culture of inquiry and innovation.

At St Paul of the Cross, we believe in providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities for our students. We offer a variety of educational experiences through social justice initiatives and co-curricular activities. Our warm and welcoming environment, supported by a strong parent community, ensures that children have a wonderful school experience that lays a foundation for lifelong learning.

As educators, we understand the importance of shaping the hearts and minds of children. We strive to meet the unique learning needs of each student, helping them achieve their full potential. Our school community is inclusive and kind, with teachers who have high expectations and provide a safe and respectful learning environment. Learning at St Paul of the Cross is rigorous, creative, and exciting for our curious learners.

We recognize that the primary school years are crucial building blocks in a child's education. Therefore, we focus not only on academic development but also on social and emotional skills. We believe that a happy child is a child who is ready to learn, and we ensure that each student learns something new every day, whether they require extra support or need enrichment and extension.

With over 20 years of teaching and leading experience, our passionate staff is committed to creating opportunities for student voice and developing independent learners. Our principal has held various roles across different education systems, including Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach, Gifted Coordinator, Curriculum Coordinator, Learning Support Teacher, and Classroom Teacher.

St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School was established in 1906 under the care of the Passionist Fathers, with the Sisters of St Joseph as the staff. Today, we are proud to reflect the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Our school motto, "We belong together in faith and learning," encompasses our commitment to faith, tolerance, courage, persistence, and care for others.

We have a strong partnership with the Parish and together we nurture the Catholic life of our students and their families through prayer, liturgies, celebrations, family Masses, social justice initiatives, and Sacramental programs. We are honored to have Most Rev Richard Umbers DD VG EV PP as our Bishop in Residence.

If you would like to learn more about our school, we invite you to contact our office for a tour. We look forward to welcoming you to St Paul of the Cross Catholic Primary School, where we believe that every child deserves a quality education and a supportive community.