From the Principal
2022 Art Show and Twilight Market
The clouds parted and the sun shone down on us after a week of wet weather. We were delighted by the blue skies and that our prayers were answered for fine weather for our 2022 Art Show and Twilight Market!!
It was the first time in four years that we have been able to hold this BIG bi-annual school community event in 2020, we had to be satisfied with an online art show. However, we were determined to ensure this special event in our school calendar was going to go ahead and GO ahead it sure did!!
Huge credit to our twinkling stars and budding artists for their great creativity that was on display. Massive thanks to Louise our Creative Arts Specialist teacher for her detailed planning of the various art experiences that the children have had opportunities to engage in throughout this year. Thanks also to our staff, for the many additional art experiences they also provided for their home groups. The Learning Spaces and every inch of the school including the corridors were ablaze with colour and artistic talent. Thanks to every member of staff who put in the above and beyond effort to ensure the art was displayed in unique and creative ways. It was like a massive art gallery.
Entering the school from the staff car park and down to LS3 there were a variety of Market Stalls. This year due to our construction works, the stalls were mainly at the front of the school and they were a colourful and welcoming sight on arrival. I am sure the sight of Twisted Spuds or the wafting smells of paella, calamari or sausages sizzling were a magnet for hungry tummies ravenous for a twilight snack or dinner. We had a huge variety of stalls even though a few pulled out at the last minute expecting poor weather. A MASSIVE thanks to Rachel for coordinating her first Twilight Market. A huge feat and a bit concerning with the recent weather reports but Rachel's coordination and communication with stall holders and staff was magnificent. After the cancellation of 2020 Twilight Market it was sensational to finally have everyone gather , relax and connect on the school grounds.
Everyone made a great contribution from Kristy and the amazing SFS school choir, to tarantula dancers with Daniella, Lulli with a basketball shootout and the biggest kick and Tarryn with Digital art activities and helping me out with photos. It was great to see the variety of school based stalls from our many Senior Action Teams, Mini Vinnies, staff lolly bag stall (that was sold out in record time), to the new P&F stall - coin toss for a chocolate block. There was something for everyone big and small from nail painting, to face painting, time to do some shopping for a bargain and finish it off with a hot cuppa and delicious cake.
A BIG thank you to our school community who came out and supported this event, thanks for bringing your coins, family members and neighbours. Your presence made it special. Thank you for supporting the great artists of our school by taking the time to visit the Art Show and participate in the various competitions. Were you able to solve the scavenger hunt? Winners for the Junior and Senior Scavenger Hunt will be announced by Louise.
Well done St Francis de Sales School Community. It was disappointing that I was ill and unable to make it myself. However I was kept up to date, even given a tour and sent lots of pictures. I feel immensely proud of our staff, our students and our entire school community.
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Were you able to guess the teachers?
Exciting Additions to our Playground
New additions are planned to arrive next WEEK!!!
Thanks P&F for funding this for us to enjoy before the end of 2022!
Have a great weekend.
Regards
Christine White
Principal