St Francis Xavier’s Primary School, Narrabri

General Information

 

Did you know that past issues of the School Newsletter are available on the school website:  https://sfxnarrabri.catholic.edu.au/

UPCOMING PUPIL-FREE DAYS

 

Tuesday 11th June 2024 is a 

Pupil Free Day

 

The School Office will be closed for all staff to attend 

Professional Development. 

 

 

Please see the below dates for Pupil-Free Days remaining in 2024:

  • Monday 22nd July (Monday Week 1, Term 3) 
  • Friday 27th September (Friday Week 10, Term 3) 
  • Monday 14th October (Monday Week 1, Term 4) 
  • Tuesday 15th October (Tuesday Week 1, Term 4) - To be confirmed

 

COMPASS NOTIFICATIONS

A reminder to our families that Compass is the preferred method of communication from school to home. 

 

While paper notes will also be sent home as required, all important notifications will be placed on Compass for your information. 

 

If you require assistance with your Compass log in details please email Ms Hogan at naradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au 

 

 

 

AFTER SCHOOL PICK UP TIME

We kindly ask that parents and carers please ensure that their child/ren are picked up as soon as possible after the end of school bell has rung at 3:15pm. Supervision of students finishes at 3.25pm with the school office closing at 3.30pm.  We understand that there will always be exceptional, occasional circumstances and these will be catered for.

 

 

CHANGES TO ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS

As from MONDAY, 20th May 2024, to provide consistency across the Diocese, the Armidale Catholic Schools Office will be implementing changes to Absence Notifications. 

 

Please see below:

  • Daily SMS absence notifications will be sent at 10.00 am 
  • Unapproved Absence Letters will be emailed WEEKLY of a FRIDAY (for the current week's absences) at 11.00 am.  The reason for the absence is to be provided within 7 days.  If a reason is not provided then the absence will be recorded as unexplained.  
  • Absences may be explained via the Compass Parent Portal or app, email or note to the school office

To give families time to adjust to these changes to our current procedure, we will continue to send home paper copies of the Unapproved Absence Letters for term weeks 4, 5 and 6.

 

 

 

NO TOYS OR BALLS AT SCHOOL

 

All families please be reminded that children are asked not to bring toys to school. This includes Barbies, trucks etc as well as sports equipment (footballs, soccer balls or basketballs).

The exception to this is, if the item is for a special occasion such as news day or if it has been pre-arranged with their teacher. 

Bringing toys from home causes distractions at school as well as the possibility of them being accidentally lost or broken. The school is not responsible for any damage or loss of items brought in from home. 

 

Thank you for your support.

 

 

 

WINTER UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

Students are currently allowed to wear either winter or summer uniform, which is a decision based on parents' discretion depending on the weather. The official changeover to winter uniform is NEXT MONDAY 3rd June 2024. 

 

Please remember though, depending on your choice, that the students are to be dressed in either: 

 

FULL SUMMER UNIFORM:   A school jumper or jacket may be worn. 

 

FULL WINTER UNIFORM  -  including school tie.

 

*** stockings are NOT to be worn with summer dresses.

*** no short sleeve shirts with trousers.

*** no long sleeve shirts with shorts.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

We have been contacted by the local Narrabri Police with regards to families parking in the Bus Zone as well as other designated "No Parking" zones. 

 

A reminder to please ONLYpark in designated parking zones. The local Police advised that they will be conducting regular “drive pasts” before and after school and that fines will be issued for illegal parking.

 

Please be mindful of the parking options for any upcoming events such as Grandparents Day, the Father's Day Breakfast and our fortnightly Awards Assembly. 

 

Reminder - Parents are NOT allowed to collect their children from the bus zone. 

If you need to change your pick up arrangement, please contact the school and we will give your child a message.

 

 

 

SCHOOL PHOTOS

School photo day is NEXT TUESDAY 4th June 2024. 

 

ALL students are to be dressed in their FULL WINTER UNIFORM.  This includes their SCHOOL TIE and BLACK school shoes (joggers/sport shoes are NOT to be worn).

 

Hair longer than shoulder length MUST be tied back.

  • All families will have received an email notifying them with details of the upcoming school photo date as well as purchase options for individual, class and family photo packs. Orders can be made through the Compass Portal.  
  • Parent/Carer enquiries should be directed to MSP Photography either via phone (02) 6772 3519 or email newengland@msp.com.au. 

 

2024 EISTEDDFOD PREPARATIONS

Please see below schedule for this week's Eisteddfod entries. 

 

A reminder that those participating are required to wear their full winter uniform.  

2024 SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for the FULL year fees have been emailed to all families.  

The due date for payment is the 27th September 2024.

 

School fees may be paid either in full or by instalment.  A recurring BPAY payment is the recommended option for instalments.  

 

Payment options include:

 

🟢  BPAY  -  preferred option

🟢  EFTPOS  -  available at the school front office

🟢  Compass Pay

🟢  Cash or Cheque

🟢  ADIG direct debit  -  please contact Ms Hogan if you would like further information         about this option.

 

Please remember, if you are experiencing difficulty, please do not hesitate to contact the school office to arrange a payment plan.  

 

School fees are required to cover our running costs so it is important that your account is paid on time.  Thank you for your co-operation. 

 

 

 

 

NOTES HOME

  • Catholic Magazine 
  • Pupil Free Days
  • School Photos
  • Year 2 - Eisteddfod Information
  • Stage 2 - Eisteddfod Information
  • Stage 3 - Eisteddfod Information
  • Yuga-li Yulu-gi Dance Group Note
  • ICAS Competition Note
  • Rugby Union Trials and Gary McSweeney Cup Reminder 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

Tuesday 28th May - Year 2 Eisteddfod

Wednesday 29th May - Catholic Schools Week Deanery Mass, Stage 2 Eisteddfod, and Western Cluster Dance Group Rehearsal

Thursday 30th May - Stage 3 Eisteddfod

Friday 31st May - Diocesan Rugby Union Trials and Gary McSweeney Cup 

Sunday 2nd June - Sacrament of First Holy Communion

Tuesday 4th June - School Photos and Confirmation Parent Information Night

Wednesday 5th June - Year 6 Science and Engineering Challenge