Why choose our school?
St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde has a welcoming and open approach which brings both children and families on the learning journey. Collaboration is strong and the achievements of students benefit accordingly. With a focus on individual needs, every student has the opportunity to explore and find their passion.
A hard working and proactive staff, a strong focus on everyone’s wellbeing and a highly engaging relationship with the parish are critical to the success of St Charles’ and reasons that make the school a fantastic education choice for your child.
Principal’s Message
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde. As you navigate our site, you will gain some understanding of the wonderful sense of community enjoyed by our students and their families and the opportunities we provide for all children to fully develop their skills and talents.
Our school is embedded within the faith-filled and Christ-centred parish of St Charles Borromeo and a rich history of prayer, education and outreach. We celebrate valuable traditions that make up our history from Saint Charles Borromeo, the Mercy Sisters and the Josephites.
St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde commenced in 1858 with an enrolment of 30 children. When state aid was withdrawn in 1878, there was an influx of nuns and brothers of religious orders from Europe to teach in the schools. The Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart (Brown Josephites) taught in the school from 1883–1891.
In 1892, the Little Company of Mary Sisters (LCM) took over St Charles School because Cardinal Moran would not allow Catholic children to go to state schools. In 1898, the LCM Sisters handed the school over to the Sisters of Mercy with an enrolment of 25 children. The new brick school building commenced in 1899. The next section, a two story structure, opened in 1938. In 1983, the new hall and library were opened and finally, in 1988, eight new classrooms were built.
Mission
- Celebrating Jesus Christ as the centre of our lives.
- Promoting successful learning in a supportive environment.
- Fostering a true spirit of community through prayer, friendship and learning.
- Inspiring hope and a positive vision for the future.
Vision
St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde provides a quality education in the Catholic tradition. Through a partnership with our community, we strive to build a learning environment which supports each person to achieve their full potential. Our school, in partnership with the parish and community, is a faith-filled centre of learning striving for educational excellence and innovation.
St Charles Catholic Primary School Ryde is part of the Ryde-Gladesville Catholic Parish. Father Greg Morgan, our parish priest and Father Alfredo Serrano, our assistant priest take an active role and interest in the school supporting and nurturing the faith of our students, staff and families.
Parish Priest: Fr Greg Morgan
Ryde-Gladesville Catholic Parish
A: 2a Charles Street, Ryde NSW 2112
P: (02) 9807 2966
W: rgcp.org.au
