Why choose us?
Nestled between peaceful parklands, St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Daceyville provides a nurturing environment and community connection to cater for the needs of all students. With a strong focus on success for every child, teachers work in partnership with parents to support students as they grow and develop according to their particular gifts and talents.
Diverse programs and learning experiences empower deep thinking, ignite creativity and foster every learner’s imagination. Coupled with a strong focus on wellbeing and Catholic values, St Michael’s prepares children for a hopeful and sustainable future.
Principal’s Message
A very warm welcome to the St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Daceyville website. It is our hope that by exploring these pages you will gain a strong sense of our vibrant and contemporary Catholic learning community, rigorous learning opportunities and inclusive environment.
St Michael’s is a co-educational primary school in a peaceful Eastern Suburbs setting, with a rich history in the Marist and Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart traditions. This charism upholds that our educators, before all else, love their students and want the very best for them. Our approach to education is marked by integrity, excellence, family values, an appreciation of our work and presence in the midst of those whom we are called to serve.
St Michael’s welcomes all students, whatever their circumstances, offering each one an education that draws faith, culture and life into harmony. We strive to provide a school where our students can live our motto – to love, learn and dream the future – every day.
We are strongly committed to promoting an education where every child is seen and supported in their development as a whole person, assisting them to grow intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially and emotionally.
St Michael’s pastoral care programs focus on building relationships across the community and helping students to communicate openly, solve problems and grow in resilience. We value our partnership with parents, parish and community, understanding that it takes a village to raise a child.
We are firmly focused on a cycle of continuous improvement, informed by the direction of Sydney Catholic Schools as they move towards Magis 2033, current research on what works best, and feedback from our students and community.
As the newly appointed Principal of St Michael’s, I encourage you to tour our beautiful school facilities and experience the warmth and welcome of this learning community. We can be contacted at info@stmdaceyville.catholic.edu.au or by calling (02) 9344 8512 to make a booking to join one of our many learning walks throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you soon.
Gayle Stratton
Principal
History
The school was established in 1914 and staffed by the daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart and joined the newly formed St Michael’s Daceyville Parish in 1924. In 1939, a new school was constructed which forms the basic fabric of our main building today. In 1992, the leadership of the school was handed to the Marist Brothers. They nurtured in us the love of Mary as a role model, encouraging us to be open to God’s calling. From 2006, the lay leadership of the school has been appointed by Sydney Catholic Schools.
Charism
At St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Daceyville, we continue the ministry of Jesus through the charism and traditions given to us by the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Our community draws its inspiration from the vision Father Jules Chevalier had for us, to make the Sacred Heart of Jesus known and loved everywhere. For our school community, this means to touch the hearts of others.
Vision
By knowing, loving and following Jesus our learning community will nurture curiosity, ignite imagination and empower innovation for a sustainable and hope-filled future.
Mission
Challenged and inspired by our rich history and the contributions of the OLSH Sisters and Marist Brothers, at St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Daceyville, we are a community committed to making Jesus known and loved by:
- Promoting a faith-filled and caring culture
- Providing a dynamic and inclusive learning community
- Working together in service to make a difference in our world.
Motto
Love, learn and dream.
St Michael’s Catholic Primary School Daceyville works closely with our parish to enrich the spiritual life of the students, staff and families of our school. Through the sacramental programs for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation, the children are given opportunities to develop their sense of belonging and deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith. There are opportunities for children and families to attend whole school Masses for various community events and Feast Days, Class Masses and Family Parish Masses throughout the term.
Our parish priest, Rev. Fr Phan Nguyen, works in partnership with the school by regularly visiting the classes and holding Reconciliation. The school works with the parish to support students and their families in their faith journey.
Contact Details
A: Banks Avenue, Daceyville NSW 2032
P: (02) 9349 1292
W: stmichaeldaceyville.org.au
Parish Priest
Fr Phan Nguyen
Mass Times
| Day | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 7.30am |
| Wednesday | 6.00pm |
| Friday | 9.15am |
| Saturday | 9.15am and 5.00pm |
| Sunday | 8.00am, 10.00am and 5.00pm |
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