St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Lynbrook Newsletter

From the Principal

Celebrating Catholic Education Week 2025

It was a sea of green on Monday 17th March as we celebrated St Patrick's Day to mark the start of Catholic Education Week. It was also extra special as we had the BIG reveal with the announcement of the school production. Cheers rang through the learning spaces and all the way to my office as 'The Wizard of Oz' was named as our 2025 production. Children were delighted to watch the video as they became familiar with the story line and music from the classic movie.

On Friday we had 11 Year 6 students accompanied bt Rozeta and Peacelyne who represented our school at St Patrick's Cathedral for the Mass for Catholic Schools in the Melbourne Archdiocese. t the Mass a new picture of St Patrick was unveiled. The children enjoyed a lovely concert in the park after Mass. 

We give thanks for the example of our patron St Patrick the name given to our Cathedral, let’s pray his famous ‘Lorica’ (or ‘Breastplate’) – the prayer he sang in the face of those who wished to prevent him from spreading the word of God:

‘Christ with me,

Christ before me,

Christ behind me,

Christ in me,

Christ beneath me,

Christ above me,

Christ on my right,

Christ on my left,

Christ when I lie down,

Christ when I sit down,

Christ when I arise.’

St Patrick, pray for us.

 

MACS Visual Arts Exhibition 2025

We have  artwork on display.  Congratulations to Layla M and Odin P, two of our grade 6 students in 2024, who have their “Selfie” portraits on display. 

 

We also have our “In The Light Of Christ” Cross on display made by the SFS Senior Students in grade 3-6 last year.

  

The exhibition is free entry and is open on Friday 21 March, 12 pm–7 pm and Saturday 22 March, 11 am–4 pm

 

Venue

Catholic Leadership Centre (Celtic Hall) at 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

Interviews for Prep 2026 at St Francis de Sales

Interviews for Prep 2026 will Commence this Term - Thursday 3 April 2025

 

 

We will be commencing interviews for siblings wishing to commence school at St Francis de Sales in 2026  on Thursday 3rd April. An invitation to book an appointment will be sent out next week.

 

Please inform neighbours and friends who will have a child eligible to start school in 2026 to book a tour. We have tours nearly every morning at 9 am. 

 

Help promote our school and share stories of the great learning and extra curricula  opportunities we provide. 

 

Word of mouth stories about our great school community is the BEST promotion.

 

Parents Teacher Interviews - Bookings now open 

Thursday, 3rd April - please note students will be dismissed from school at 1 pm on this day.

Interviews for Home Group KM - Kevin McKee will be held on Tuesday, 1st April from 1 pm - 6 pm.

 

Bookings can be made via 2 options:

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  1. Go to www.schoolinterviews.com.au and follow the instructions or 

     

  2. our School App 
  • click on the 3 dots 
  • scroll down to School Interviews
  • scroll down to white box and enter code (see below)
  • press go
  • select time slot

Please note that Kharisma Kids will be operating from 1pm on this day.

Important Safety Reminder – 

  • Crossing the Street Safely

The safety of our students is our top priority, and we kindly ask for your help in ensuring that drop-off and pick-up times remain as safe as possible. When crossing the street outside the school, please remember to:

 

✅ Always use the designated crosswalks – Avoid crossing in the middle of the road or between parked cars.

 

✅ Hold your child’s hand – Younger children may get distracted or misjudge traffic, so keeping a firm hold helps keep them safe.

 

✅ Look both ways before crossing – Teach your child to stop, look, and listen before stepping onto the street.

 

✅ Follow the crossing supervisor's instructions – If a crossing guard is present, please wait for their signal before proceeding.

 

✅ Avoid distractions – Put away phones and headphones to stay fully aware of your surroundings.

 

✅ Be a role model – Children learn by watching, so setting a good example reinforces safe habits.

 

Safe Parking

Drivers parking around the school are reminded to follow the Road Rules.

 

Parking cars on Nature Strips or driving a car over a nature strip is NOT permitted when you are dropping or picking up your child from school. We have had some near misses reported and we do not want any accidents with children or adults injured.

 

Please RESPECT our neighbours and do NOT block anyone's driveway. 

 

We are so fortunate to have ample car parking opportunities around the school.

 

Please support us to keep children safe and display respect and safe driving etiquette.

 

Police have been notified by concerned parents and fines will apply.

 

 

By following these simple steps, we can work together to create a safer environment for all students. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to safety!

 

Christine White

Principal