While at the school, he met with the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP, National Catholic Education Executive Director Jacinta Collins and Sydney Catholic Schools Executive Director Tony Farley.
The official party was welcomed by St Felix Principal Fran Bonanno and School Captains Dominic Nassar and Matilda Escolme before touring Kindergarten and Year 1 classrooms, speaking with students and attending the Years 2 to 6 assembly.
Minister Clare is no stranger to St Felix Catholic primary, with his electoral office just down the road, he has been visiting the school for around 16 years and his wife is a former student.
He said it was great to visit St Felix with Archbishop Anthony and to talk to students.
“I’ve just organised to come back in a couple of months’ time to teach the students about how Parliament works,” he said.
The school has achieved among the highest NAPLAN results despite 98 per cent of students coming from a language background other than English.
Principal Fran Bonanno said St Felix had highly effective teachers and support staff with a focus on collaborative planning and individualised learning which was reflected in the school’s strong results.
“Good results come from good teaching and a belief that children can and will achieve regardless of their social or economic background,” she said.