Principal’s Message

Welcome to the community of Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield, where we offer a quality Catholic education that supports every boy to achieve his personal best. Hospitality, welcome, education for all and outreach to the marginalised, are our four pillars; this translates into school life that:

  • welcomes all, seeking to be the face of Christ to the other
  • holds high standards in academic work and student engagement in learning
  • has strong discipline and high expectations of student behaviour
  • challenges the community to put faith into action, and
  • sanctifies life by utilising our God-given gifts and talents.

The college has flourished for over half a century with a strong spiritual, academic and sporting tradition. We have an impressive list of notable ex-students who have excelled in public, sporting and private life.

Our academic and sporting success has sealed our strong reputation, and has been extended into areas of Information Technology, Creative and Performing Arts, Debating, Public Speaking, Chess and Vocational Education.

My hope for you is that this website will sew another thread into a tapestry that has already been tightly woven by the Patrician Brothers. Our parents, students and staff have significantly contributed in making Patrician Brothers’ College Fairfield a special place of spirituality, learning, hospitality and welcome. We invite you to be part of our rich story.

Mr Peter Wade
Principal

Patrician Brothers College Fairfield

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.

Read our full history

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

Read more on our Charism

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

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Proudly Part of the Community of Sydney Catholic Schools

Our school is part of a system of over 150 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.