St Benedict's Primary School

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St Benedict’s Primary School was opened in 1955 under the care of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan. From 1961 to 1981 the Sisters of the Society of Jesus, Mary and Joseph (a Dutch Order brought to Australia during a time of teacher shortage for Catholic Schools) were responsible for the administration of the school. The strong sense of community and partnership established in these early years is still part of our school's culture today.

During our long history of providing Catholic education in Canberra, St Benedict's has earned the reputation of being an effective and successful school with unique and special qualities.

The school was named after an early Italian saint --St Benedict--the patron saint of school children.  Benedict was born to a distinguished family in Norcia (central Italy) around 480 AD.

After study in Rome, he lived a solitary life in Subiaco. He was later drawn to the monastic life and later founded the famous monastery at Monte Cassino. His rule is still relevant today to Christians who seek to live a life of love and justice.  The Benedictine Charism emphasises a life that incorporates the balance of work, rest and prayer.