Enrolments are accepted all year round, but the best time to enrol your child is at the beginning of the year (Term 1) – the year before your child is due to commence school.

Enrolment interviews for Kindergarten are held in May, and those for Years 1-6 are conducted throughout the year. Written offers of placement are sent out during Week 9 of Term 2.

St Clare's Catholic Primary School, Narellan Vale is a vibrant Catholic co-educational primary school committed to helping every student finding meaning and purpose through growth in faith and learning.

We aim to equip our students with the knowledge and skills for a changing world, fostering positive relationships and a love of learning in an inclusive and supportive environment.

At St Clare's, you and your child can expect:

• A Distinctly Catholic School
• Modern Learning and Play Spaces
• Fantastic Learning Opportunities
• A Connected School Community
• Technology to Enhance Learning
• A Wide Range of Co-Curricular Activities

Please see our What We Offer page or Contact Us for more information. 

Our office opening hours are Monday to Friday, between 7:45am and 3:00pm.

Our school bell times are as follows:

On Mondays our Kindergarten through to our Year 2 Students have different break times, these are as follows:

Monday Bell times for Early Stage 1 & Stage 1:

Morning Bell              8:15am

Lunch                         9:45am - 10:25am

Afternoon Recess     12:25pm - 1:05pm

Dismissal                    2:35pm

Supervision Times

• Morning: Supervision begins at 7:45am.
• Afternoon: The school day ends at 2:35pm. Parents and carers are encouraged to collect their children promptly, as no supervision is provided after 3:00pm.

Please see our Term Dates and Bell Times page for more information.

There are many co-curricular activities on offer at St Clare's!

St Clare's offers a wide range of co-curricular activities designed to develop students' confidence, talents, and sense of responsibility.

Opportunities include:

• Diocesan gala days for AFL, rugby league, soccer, netball, basketball, and cricket (Years 3-6)
• Representation in swimming, athletics, and cross country at the school, diocesan, Mackillop, and state levels
• Mark Taylor Shield Cricket
• Tiger Shield Gala Day
• School Choir and Musical
• Mini Vinnies
• Music Bus
• Public Speaking
• University Tests
• Art Competitions 
• VEX and mBot Robotics Competitions

Find out more about the co-curricular activities available for students at our Co-Curricular Opportunities page.

Yes. At St Clare's, we prioritise Positive Behaviours for Learning, encouraging students to treat others with respect and to act justly. 

We explicitly teach expected behaviours and maintain transparent consequences for not following school rules. Our buddy system further supports children who may experience bullying. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child's teacher regarding ongoing social or relationship concerns.

Our practices align with the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong's Student Pastoral Care and Wellbeing Policy.

For further resources on anti-bullying, wellbeing, and online safety, visit our Resources page here.

Yes, the St Clare’s school canteen follows the 'Fresh Tastes @ School' NSW Healthy Canteen Strategy.

Please see our Canteen page for more information. Orders can also be processed via the Flexischools App.

Yes, students can catch Busabout school buses serving Narellan Vale, Harrington Park, Mount Annan and surrounding suburbs. View the routes and timetables for the St Clare's bus services here.

Please note: The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) provides eligible school students free or subsidised travel between home and school on NSW public transport, including buses and trains. For more information and to apply for a school travel pass for your child, click here.

Yes, we have three companies offering Out of School Hours (OOSH) care services to the school community.

• ABLE provides after-school care on-site at St Clare’s.
  Contact: Renee 0433 479 111
  
  

Uniforms are available at: 

Yeronga School Uniform Warehouse
Shop 17, 1-5 Murray Street, Camden
Phone: 4655 5839
Email: camden@yerongauniforms.com

Uniforms are also available to order online from Yeronga School Uniforms here.

For more information on the St Clare's school uniform, visit our Uniform page.

For detailed information, visit our Fees Information page 

If you are experiencing financial hardship please contact the principal. Your situation will be treated with care and confidentiality, and an appropriate arrangement may be made. No student will be refused enrolment because of a family’s genuine inability to pay fees.

We warmly welcome parent and family involvement in school life.

Opportunities include:

• Attending school events, assemblies, and liturgies
• Volunteering in classrooms (eg: reading, lteracy, maths, craft)
• Supporting school events and fundraisers
• Joining the Parents and Friends (P&F) Association

Please note: Volunteers are required to complete a Working With Children Check (WWCC) – information and forms can be found on the CEDoW website. 

For more information, please visit our Parent Engagement page.

If you have concerns regarding your child's learning or wellbeing, contact your child's teacher as a first step.

Contact Options:

• Call the school and request a callback
• Email info@scnvdow.catholic.edu.au (addressed to the teacher) and this will be passed on to them. 

If the matter is urgent please contact the school office on (02) 4647 2845.

If you need to speak to your child’s teacher, we ask that you do this by:

• phoning the school office and asking that your child's teacher return your call; or
• contacting the teacher via email at info@scnvdow.catholic.edu.au (attention the email to the teacher and this will be passed on to them) to arrange a time to talk.

If the matter is urgent please contact the school office on (02) 4647 2845.

The Lighting the Way Together Parent-School Partnership Framework outlines the principles and expectations of the partnership formed when a child is enrolled in a Catholic systemic school in the Diocese of Wollongong.

Download your copy and learn more at www.dow.catholic.edu.au/partnershipframework

Parents and carers can access the St Clare's Compass Parent Portal here and log in using their login details.

For guidance, view the online Compass Guide for Parents.

What are the procedures for absences, late arrivals, or early departures?

Absences: 

Inform the school via:

• Note, fax, email or use the Compass Parent Portal; 
• Phone: (02) 4647 2845; or 
   

Late Arrivals:

Children arriving after 8:15am must be accompanied by a parent/guardian and signed in at the office. A dated slip will then be provided for the teacher.

Early Departures:

Parents/carers must sign their child out at the office. The office will contact the classroom to arrange for your child to leave. 
 

Late Pick-ups:

If you are running late, please notify the office. Your child will be waiting in the office until collected.