Thank you for choosing to find out more about St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Oatley.

We acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of this land, the Dharug people. Who long before us lived, loved and raised their children on this land. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

We also acknowledge all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families in our country and recognise their deep spiritual connections to land, water and community.

As principal of this wonderful school, I am guided and inspired by the words of St Mary Mackillop, ‘we must teach more by example than by word’.

I am passionate about building a community, where our students, staff, parish and families work together to make our school the very best it can be.

There are many great qualities that make St Joseph’s a unique school: the warmth of the community, the dedicated and caring teachers, the variety of authentic opportunities provided and the way we learn.

We are a welcoming community that fosters relationships within our school and parish.

This partnership sustains a culture that enables the whole child to be nurtured to grow in faith and knowledge and live in peace.

We are committed to Catholic education, taking pride in our professionalism and collegiality. Our principles of learning reflect our belief that students learn best when they engage and inquire in order to achieve. Our school, situated in the village of Oatley, provides students with ‘A time to learn, a place to grow’. My staff and I look forward to watching your child grow at St Joseph’s.

Ms Kylie Brakel
Principal