Our Story
A brief history
St Michael’s Primary was opened in 1962 by the Sisters of Mercy, Parramatta. The following year, the Presentation Sisters from Lismore were invited to be responsible for the school. In 1963, the teaching staff numbered four and the enrolment was 250. Classes were taught in the ‘Tin Shed’, an ex-army hut, and the remainder in a weatherboard house, half of which was occupied by a Mrs Moore.
The school was located in bushland surrounded by poultry farms and a hatchery. Difficulties were experienced in the early years but the challenge developed a pioneering spirit and a bond with parents and children that has always been special. An open welcoming spirit has always been an outstanding feature of St Michael’s.
St Michael’s continues to grow from this wonderful history. Through ongoing support from the Catholic Education Office, government grants and our families we provide facilities and resources reflecting 21st century needs and opportunities.
In 2009 our school population is 725 pupils. Our school continues to reflect the rich and varied cultures of the Blacktown South community with 75% of our children experiencing English as a second language.
Principals of St Michael's
| 1962 | Sr Mary Dunstan RSM |
| 1963 - 1964 | Sr Magdalen Matthew PBVM |
| 1965 - 1968 | Sr Joseph Reynolds PBVM |
| 1969 - 1971 | Sr Stephen Begadon PBVM |
| 1972 - 1974 | Sr Carthage Wall PBVM |
| 1974 (Term 2) | Sr Benedicta Maye PBVM |
| 1974 (Term 3) | Sr Theresa Joan PBVM (acting) |
| 1975 - 1976 | Sr Ursula Hartigan PBVM |
| 1977 - 1978 | Sr Rita Doyle PBVM |
| 1978 - 1987 | Sr Margaret Mary Cogan PBVM |
| 1987 - 1997 | Sr Ursula Hartigan PBVM |
| 1997 | Mrs Patricia Mervin (acting) |
| 1998 - Term 1, 2004 | Mr Richard Orley |
| Terms 2-4, 2004 | Mr Gary Borg (acting) |
| 2005 - | Mr John Laffan |
Do you have an old photo?
If you have any interesting photos of St Michael’s Blacktown past and present we would love to see them! Contributions of photographs, stories, documents and memorabilia would be gratefully received. You can submit items to this website through the Upload to Media Galleries page.
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