Welcome to Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School Forestville.
We are a caring and inclusive Catholic primary school, inspiring children to love learning and discover their gifts so they can be the best they can be. We welcome children of all backgrounds, abilities, cultures, and faiths, and we believe wellbeing, connection, and optimism are essential for engaged learning.
Our dedicated staff nurture every child’s academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth. We are committed to high‑quality teaching and learning, using an evidence‑based cycle of planning, explicit teaching, assessment, feedback, and reflection that ensures teaching is purposeful and responsive to student needs.
The 2025 NAPLAN results affirm the power of teacher professionalism, evidence‑informed practice, and truly knowing every learner. Our Lady of Good Counsel, primary school, remains focused on continuous improvement so every student can thrive—academically, spiritually, and personally.
We are proud to offer a strong whole‑family pathway, with an on‑site Catholic Schools Broken Bay Early Learning Centre and Outside School Hours Care providing continuity from early years to Year 6. Children at OLGC also benefit from established CSBB secondary pathways, ensuring a smooth transition to excellent Catholic secondary colleges that share our values and commitment to student growth.
Supported by robust wellbeing frameworks and a culture of genuine care, we ensure every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. Parents are true partners in learning at OLGC. We warmly encourage you to be actively involved in both the school and Parish community. I look forward to welcoming you to OLGC and invite you to book a tour at a mutually convenient time by contacting us on 02 7256 2126 or olgc@dbb.catholic.edu.au.
Paola Brannan
Principal
Bachelor of Arts | Diploma of Education | Certificate of TESOL | Post Graduate Certificate in Education of Student Wellbeing
