Why choose us?
At the heart of St Felix’s Catholic Primary School Bankstown is our Catholic faith, nurtured in the tradition of Mary MacKillop, where learning opportunities inspire and empower all to be people of hope who can make a difference in the world. Our pastoral care and relationships within the learning community reflect the values taught to us by Jesus.
We have a wonderfully supportive community that strives to nurture and develop each child. Fostering a productive partnership with families, we ensure the best possible outcome for their children.
Principal’s Message
St Felix Catholic Primary School Bankstown is one of Australia’s oldest Catholic schools opening in 1853. Archbishop Moran sought help from Mother Mary MacKillop, and in 1887 the Josephite Sisters took control of the school, which then had about 40 pupils. In 1889 a convent, which also accommodated some boarding students, was added, but numbers remained low. Classes were conducted in the original St Felix Church.
The parish of Bankstown was established in 1916 and enrolments then increased significantly to over 400 in 1940 — girls from Kindergarten to sixth class and boys to third class. By 1960 there were 804 students in the primary school alone and over 200 girls continuing to third year secondary (Intermediate).
In 1983, the Josephites Sisters ended their eighty-year leadership and involvement at St Felix. The Catholic Education Office appointed Mrs. Shirley Jackson as the first lay Principal of the school in this century.
Vision
Our vision is deeply nurtured by the charism of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop: never see a need without doing something about it.
At St Felix Catholic Primary School Bankstown, our Vision For Learning, AIM, animates and empowers all community members to a life of hope. As a community, we support one another and nurture growth as we build on our strengths.
St Felix de Valois Catholic Church
A: 550 Chapel Road Bankstown NSW 2200
P: (02) 9790 1933
W: www.stfelixparish.org.au
Parish Priest: Fr Van Nguyen
Assistant Priest: Fr Ronnie Maree
