Why choose us?
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill is committed to high quality education for every child through thorough knowledge of each student’s needs. Our committed and passionate teachers work together to encourage children’s passions as we grow learning outcomes, faith and wellbeing for all.
We set high academic and behavioural expectations for students. The school has modern learning spaces and large areas to play, reflect and explore. A strong partnership with parents and parish ensures a caring community is involved in educating children and sharing with them the love of God.
Principal’s Message
Welcome to Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, Carnes Hill, where we are dedicated and committed to providing a nurturing and enriching educational and faith environment for every child. As the proud principal of our school, I am excited to share with you the values and vision that guide our community.
At Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School, we understand the importance of collaboration between home, school, and parish. We are blessed to work closely with our parish community, drawing strength and inspiration from our shared faith. Together, we strive to create an environment where the teachings of the Church are integrated into every aspect of school life, nurturing the spiritual growth of our students. As our school motto “Enflame Our Hearts” describes, we are people enflamed by the Spirit of Jesus in our lives and actions.
History
Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School Carnes Hill was established in 2002 during the development of the Carnes Hill parish. The school rapidly grew from 42 enrolments to its anticipated 640 students after the completion of the building program in October 2010. Today, over 46 cultural groups make up the mosaic of our school community, with the majority of students and families from a language background other than English.
Charism
Our school is named after and has a special devotion to the Holy Spirit, present and real in our lives. The Holy Spirit, in Saint John’s Gospel, is called the Advocate, the one who walks with us and ‘enflames our hearts.’ We are constantly reminded that Christ is with us as we learn and live in a spirit-filled community embedded in prayer, liturgy, signs, symbols, Gospel values and our Catholic tradition.
In partnership with our parish and parents, our mission is to empower children to make a difference in their world by loving and knowing God, living and celebrating our Catholic faith and learning together for life. Our motto “Enflame our Hearts” identifies the most important aspect of the educational process. We want our children, and indeed our community, to have heart, to be enflamed with passion and conviction, to be intense, to have their imaginations set alight and kindled by emotion, with intensity and with purpose.
Mission: To know and love Christ through learning.
We work closely with Holy Spirit Parish Carnes Hill to foster a strong sense of Catholic community among our students and families. The school is an active participant in the evangelising mission of the Church and we regularly celebrate our faith together.
Parish Priest
Fr Joseph Le Van Trong
Mass Times
Monday – Friday: 9.00am
Saturday Vigil: 5.30pm
Sunday: 8.00am, 10.00am and 5.30pm
