Why choose us?
At St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Auburn South we believe that each child is unique and can reach their potential in our welcoming, caring and resource rich environment. We provide experienced, specialised teachers to support the academic needs of each child, encouraging them to be reflective, self-motivated learners.
Children and parents are excited to be part of our small community and its strong sense of belonging, where cultural differences are celebrated.
Principal’s Message
This school is very friendly and welcoming. The teachers encourage the students to try new things and learn from your mistakes. Even though we are not a big school, we get an extraordinary education from this school. – Winnie, student
St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Auburn South was founded in January 1962. Our school beginnings were unique as the first principal, Mrs McGhee, was a lay principal and there were only infant classes which were held in what is now the school hall.
From 1964 until 1987 we were blessed to have the Sisters of Charity lead our school. We continue to follow in their charism to share the love, tenderness, and concern of Christ with all whom we meet, seeing Christ in everyone. Over time our school grew and co-educational classes went up to Year 6. With the help and support of the parish and school community many improvements were made to the school site: the building of a new classroom block, a new administration and library block, and the extension and landscaping of the playground. Those who helped to found and build our school inspired our school motto ‘Creating a difference’.
We are proud to have St Joseph the Worker as our Patron. Through his hard work, he was able to honour God, our Father, as he used the talents given to him. As a carpenter, he was able to provide for the material needs of Mary and Jesus and provide us with an example of service and love.
Our Vision
As partners in Catholic Education, our vision at St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Auburn South is to develop an authentic Catholic primary school, based on our five building blocks of learning.
- Encourage successful learning
- Build a true spirit of community
- Embrace the future with hope
- Celebrate being Catholic
- Promote environmental stewardship
The link between our school, St Joseph the Worker Catholic Primary School Auburn South, and the parish of St Peter Chanel – St Joseph is particularly strong. Fr Thomas Kurunthanam is our parish priest and he joins us each Tuesday to celebrate Mass. Fr Thomas leads the combined faith community of St Joseph the Worker and St Peter Chanel which welcomes people, and their inspirational stories, from all over the world.
The Sacramental program is led by the parish sacramental team and is very strongly supported by our school staff.
A: 60 Kingsland Road, Berala, NSW 2141
P: (02) 9644 7787
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W: stpeter-stjoseph.org.au
Mass Times
- Saturday Vigil: 5.00pm at Berala
- Saturday: 8.00am at Berala followed by 9.00am Adoration and Novena
- Sunday: 10.00am at Berala
St Raymond’s Maronite Parish
We also have a close connection with Fr Sam Wehbe, parish priest of St Raymond’s Maronite Parish, and he enjoys visiting our school throughout the year. The Maronite community has a presence within the school and we welcome families from this parish.
