Why choose us?
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield delivers excellence through a focus on the individual student. Our broad curriculum extends beyond academics to social justice initiatives and sporting opportunities. We instil a sense of belonging in all boys, providing a supportive and safe environment, where students become resilient learners who achieve their personal bests.
The professional development of our highly qualified teaching staff is fundamental to well-rounded students that are respectful and respected. At Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield our Catholic faith, combined with an excellence in education, allows us to prepare tomorrow’s leaders today.
Principal’s Message
History
Established in 1953, Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield has a rich history in providing excellence in Catholic boys’ education. The college continues the vision of the Brothers’ founder, Bishop Daniel Delany, seeking to recognise and proclaim the presence of Christ in all people and in all of creation.
Charism
We honour several patrons who have influenced and inspired the college throughout its development. Our house system holds the names of these patrons, including:
- Cardinal Norman Gilroy
- Father John Therry
- Cardinal James Freeman
- Archbishop Bede Polding
- St Mary Mackillop
- Father James Dixon
Vision
Patrician Brothers’ Catholic College is a welcoming culturally diverse Catholic school community of staff, students and parents working collaboratively through supportive structures and an inclusive curriculum which aspires:
- To foster and enhance a sincere commitment to the values of the Gospel and the Patrician charism and belief statement
- To nurture a sense of welcoming and belonging within a safe, compassionate environment
- To provide excellence in curricular and co-curricular education for all
- To create and celebrate a vibrant and authentic contemporary, Catholic professional learning community
- To educate holistically ensuring the wellbeing of all students spiritually, emotionally, physically, socially and intellectually.
Mission
In order to fulfil our vision we will challenge and foster in our students:
- a commitment to their Catholic faith and Patrician charism through prayer and action
- an active concern, care and responsibility for themselves, their families, the wider community, the environment and global issues
- the skills necessary to make them competent, responsible and active participants in the global community
- excellence in academic and practical skills, appropriate to their ages and abilities, developing their gifts and talents whilst enhancing their capacity for lifelong learning
- an understanding and ongoing appreciation of the creative and performing arts and literature
- a healthy, sustainable lifestyle through the promotion of physical activities, good nutrition and lifestyle education courses
- the knowledge and discernment to responsibly embrace technology.
Motto
Maria Duce
The Latin motto Maria Duce, means “Let Mary Lead” or “Mary is the Way”. It points the College community to the need to keep its eyes on one closely tied to Jesus Christ, who gives the way to success in life and the hereafter.
Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield is a caring community with a family-like spirit in which the love of God and devotion to Mary will help to develop students who believe in and live the values of Christ.
College Colours
The college colours – Blue and Blue – link us to Mary, the Patroness of the Parish and to Australia, to the environment in which the college is placed.
Our Lady of the Rosary Parish in Fairfield serves the local community of Fairfield through Mass, celebration of the Sacraments, community activities and opportunities for Evangelisation.
Parish Administrator: Fr Bob Bossini
Assistant Priests: Fr Andrew Fu, Fr William Chow.
Mass Times
- Monday: 7.00pm
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9.15am
- Wednesday: 9.15am, 6.30pm Novena to OLPH
- Saturday: 8.30am
- Sunday: 7.30am (Polish), 9.00am, 10.30am, 4.30pm (Vietnamese), 6.00pm
- 1st Sunday of the month: 1.30pm Burmese Mass
- 1st Wednesday of the month: 7.00pm Novena Mass
Contact Details
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
A: 18 Vine Street, Fairfield, NSW 2165
P: (02) 9724 5997
E: admin@olrfairfield.org.au
W: www.olrfairfield.org.au
