Principal’s Message

 

At St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School Marrickville, we are blessed with a community that reflects the richness and diversity of our world.

Our families bring a wide range of cultural traditions, languages and experiences, and this diversity strengthens our identity as a welcoming and inclusive Catholic school. Each day, our students learn from one another, growing in understanding, respect and compassion as they prepare to take their place in an ever‑changing world.

We are committed to living our school motto: ‘Alive in Christ’ through a focus on school values. The values of respect, love, peace, justice, compassion, hospitality and stewardship are evident in our practice, empowering students to make a difference in their world, building positive relationships and promoting high‑quality lifelong learning. Central to this is our belief that every child can strive for personal excellence. We encourage students to set goals, embrace challenges and take pride in their growth, knowing that perseverance and curiosity open pathways to future possibilities.

Guided by the charism of St Brigid, we aim to be a community of hospitality, hope and service. Our Catholic identity shapes the way we teach, learn and care for one another, and as part of Sydney Catholic Schools, we remain committed to educational excellence and to ensuring every child is known, valued and supported to flourish.

We are also proud of our strong and enduring partnership with Casimir Catholic College. This connection provides a clear and supportive pathway for our students as they continue their learning journey, reinforcing the deep bonds within our Marrickville Catholic community and inspiring students to look confidently toward their future.

Together with our dedicated staff and engaged families, we continue to build a school where faith is lived, diversity is celebrated and every learner is encouraged to shine brightly.

Carolynne Cavanagh

Principal

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School Marrickville

  • 1887 – The Good Samaritan Sisters began St Brigid’s Catholic Primary School Marrickville.
  • 1970’s – The Sisters provided leadership and administered the school until a lay principal was appointed.

Today St Brigid’s is one of 152 Schools administered by Sydney Catholic Schools. It continues to serve the local community, and takes its inspiration from the Good Samaritan Benedictine tradition.

The school motto and title of the school song, ‘Alive In Christ’ is based on the words of St Irenaeus: ‘We are the glory of God when we are fully alive’.

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School MarrickvilleOur Mission
As a Catholic school founded in the tradition of St Brigid, the Good Samaritan Sisters and the Passionists, we are committed to being ‘Alive In Christ’ through:

  • Developing and celebrating the Catholic faith
  • Empowering students to make a difference in their world
  • Building positive relationships
  • Promoting quality lifelong learning.

Our Vision

To be ‘Alive in Christ’ by being dynamic in our Faith, our Learning and our World.

Our Values

  • Gospel values that enliven all aspects of school life; Love, Respect, Peace, Justice, Compassion, Hospitality and Stewardship
  • School processes that support and promote effective learning experiences
  • Innovative teaching and learning practices
  • Professional dedicated team that works in partnership to inspire and value learning
  • Quality resources and contemporary facilities that reflect environmental stewardship
  • Highly inclusive of our diverse community
  • Strategic process for school improvement informed by research and planned in consultation with the community.

Our Principles
Alive in our faith, our learning and our world is most effective when teachers, students and parents value learning. We achieve this through our three underlying principles: thinking, expectation and partnership.

St Brigid's Catholic Primary School MarrickvilleOur parish priest, Fr Erick Niyiragira cp., is very supportive of the school community and is actively involved in the sacramental program, liturgical celebrations and other special events in the life of the school. Father Erick has a strong commitment towards the spiritual development of the students, staff and parents.

Parish Priest
Fr. Erick Niyiragira, cp.

Mass Times
Monday-Friday: 6.45am, 9.00am and Wednesday: 7.00pm
Saturday: 7.30am, 5.00pm, 6.30pm (Vietnamese)
Sunday: 7.30am, 9.00am (Family and Children’s Mass), 10.30am (Multilingual), 4.30pm (Vietnamese), 6.00pm

Contact Details
A: 392 Marrickville Road Marrickville 2204
P: 02 8577 5670
E: parish@stbrigid.org.au
W: stbrigid.org.au

Proudly Part of the Community of Sydney Catholic Schools

Our school is part of a system of 147 low-fee Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese.

Sydney Catholic Schools are thriving Catholic communities that ignite a love of Christ through excellent teaching and learning to empower students to reach their full potential.