St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School Rosebery celebrated a significant milestone in its short history on Friday with a blessing and opening ceremony officiated by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP. 

The day brought together community leaders, educators and families to celebrate a new chapter in Catholic education, and was attended by a number of dignitaries including Ron Hoenig, Minister for Local Government and Member for Heffron; Councillor Clover Moore AO, Lord Mayor of Sydney; and Danielle Cronin, Executive Director of Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS).

Foundation Principal Bernard Ryan said it was a proud day for the entire St Joseph’s community. 

“St Joseph’s has come to life through the shared vision of so many: our parish, families, staff, and the wider SCS network. It’s been a privilege to see that vision come to fruition,” he said.

Archbishop Fisher and Parish Priest Fr Paul Smithers presided over a liturgy in the school’s new multipurpose hall before dignitaries unveiled a plaque commemorating the occasion. It was a symbolic moment that honoured the contributions of the many people who have helped shape St Joseph’s journey so far.  

Mr Ryan said it’s been a year of new beginnings for the school, with St Joseph’s students participating in the SCS Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country Championships, as well as the Eisteddfod, for the very first time. 

“We’ve already seen our students thrive in so many ways. The energy and sense of belonging here is something really special,” he said. 

After first opening its doors in January 2023, and becoming fully operational in April 2024, St Joseph’s has already grown into a faith-filled, forward-thinking learning environment. 

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New south-eastern Sydney primary St Joseph's Rosebery turned the first sod of dirt at the site of the new school ahead of its opening in 2023.