Why choose us?
St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy is a dynamic school within a strong Catholic community. We provide a learning environment that is caring, challenging and rigorous. Our passionate teachers encourage creativity and provide opportunities for children to grow into curious, collaborative and persistent learners.
Our big open playgrounds, contemporary learning spaces and wide range of extracurricular activities ensure that every child has the opportunity to ignite their potential to dream big for an exciting future.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy’s website and thank you for deciding to find out more about this wonderful school. Our mission is to nurture, inspire and empower each child’s potential.
We pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and inclusive community. All of the staff genuinely care for each child and are committed to supporting their wellbeing. We passionately believe in educating the whole child – mind, body and spirit.
Teachers are engaged in ongoing professional learning which supports a shared schoolwide vision for learning. They provide learning experiences that meet the needs of every child and builds persistence, resilience, risk-taking and curiosity, the qualities for lifelong learning.
Parents, teachers and the parish community work in partnership to develop the faith of our children and to assist them to become respectful and responsible citizens.
As Principal, I invite you to visit our wonderful school, take a tour with our outstanding senior students and experience firsthand
the wonderful opportunities we offer.
Mrs Linda O’Regan
Principal
Our History
Nurture faith, inspire lifelong learning and empower students to make a difference.
1969 – St Christopher’s Church was established to serve the army personnel and their families living in the army camp at Holsworthy.
2001 – Fr Mifsud was appointed as parish priest.
2002 – Mrs Maureen Higgs was the first principal of 54 students in demountable classrooms.
2004 – The building program commenced in May.
2005 – Officially blessed on Friday, 29 July, 2005.
2019 – School has grown to 21 classes and a school population of 548 students.
2019 – Parish Priest is Rev. Xiang (Andrew) Feng.
Our Charism
At St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School Holsworthy we are inspired by St Mary of the Cross Mackillop and the Sisters of St Joseph. Through the charism and the words of St Mary of the Cross Mackillop ‘to never see a need without doing something about it’, we aspire to live out our school motto ‘Through Faith and Love, We Serve’. Our motto is lived out each day through our positive partnerships with students and their families and bearing witness to Jesus and His teachings.
Mission
Nurture faith, inspire lifelong learning and empower students to make a difference.
Vision
A faith-filled community igniting the potential of tomorrow’s leaders to dream big and change the world.
Our Parish
The community of St Christopher’s is one of welcome and acceptance with the link between school and parish particularly strong. St Christopher’s Catholic Primary School includes the wider community in its day-to-day activities.
Many opportunities exist for involvement in the life of the school, and contributions from parents, grandparents and other community members in a range of activities are always warmly welcomed.
Our school is also directly involved in supporting those in need in our local community, and our families are keen to ‘give back’ to the community and work in partnership with various charities.
St Christopher’s Parish
A: 195 Heathcote Road Holsworthy NSW 2173
P: 02 9825 1679
E: stchris@tpg.com.au
W: stchristophers.org.au
Parish Priest: Rev. Xiang (Andrew) Feng
Parish Secretary: Mr David Moore
Mass Times
Day | Time |
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Tuesday – Friday | 7.00am |
Saturday | 5.30pm |
Sunday | 8.00am and 9.30am |
A: 195 Heathcote Road Holsworthy NSW 2173
P: 02 9825 1679
E: stchris@tpg.com.au
W: stchristophers.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.