Principal’s Message

Welcome to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School Sefton website and thank you for deciding to find out more about our wonderful school.

We pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and inclusive community. Our teachers genuinely care for each child and are committed to ensuring their wellbeing.

Students are provided with a variety of learning experiences and activities which cater for individual needs. Our school takes great pride in the wide range of creative opportunities we provide, from inter-school debating to visual arts.

All of these programs add to the richness of the school and present stimulating and interesting opportunities for the students.

This website will give you a glimpse into life at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School and an idea of the educational opportunities that we offer our community.

For more information contact us or visit the school where we would be pleased to welcome you personally.

Ms Roslyn Moran
Principal

History
our history
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School was established in 1948 by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The school opened in the church hall with 48 students. As the local population increased, so to did the enrolments in the school. The sisters continued to teach in the school until 1982 when the first lay principal was appointed.

Since 2003, Immaculate Heart of Mary has had extensive redevelopment of the buildings and grounds to ensure modern and contemporary learning facilities for the students in our community.

Charism

Inspired by the traditions of the Sisters of St Joseph and the Oblate Fathers of Mary Immaculate, our school has a strong devotion to Mary our Mother. Our school motto ‘In Giving We Receive’ inspires us to take action and make a difference in the lives of others.

Mission

our historyUnder the patronage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, inspired by our motto ‘In Giving, We Receive’ and in partnership with our Parents and Parish, we are committed to nurturing compassionate students in a Christ-centered environment with courage, passion and creativity to take action in their community.

Vision

Immaculate Heart of Mary is a school where we learn to:                            

  • Walk with Courage
  • Live with Purpose
  • Act with Passion

our history

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Primary School works closely in partnership with the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish. The parish and school are committed to building strong relationships and developing a faith-filled community.

The whole school attends Mass on feast days and special celebrations, as well as participating in grade Masses each term. Sacramental programs for Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are led by the parish sacramental team and strongly supported by our school staff.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Sefton

Parish Staff

  • Parish Priest: Fr. Maurice T. Thompson EV PP
  • Assistant Priest: Fr. Joseph Kunnackattu
  • Parish Secretary: Leisa Farlow
  • Personal Assistant to Fr. Maurice: Carmen Meola (carmenmeola.pa@gmail.com)

Mass Times

  • Saturday Vigil: 5.30pm
  • Sunday: 8am, 10am, (11:30am Samoan) and 5.30pm
  • Weekdays, Saturday: 9.15am

Rosary: Tuesday–Saturday, 8.50am
Reconciliation: Saturday 10am–10:30am
Baptisms: Sunday 11am by appointment
Weddings: By appointment
Children’s Liturgy: Sunday 10am Mass

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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.