General Information

ENROL FOR KINDERGARTEN 2026

St Francis Xavier's is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2026!

If you, or someone you know, has a child eligible to commence Kindergarten next year then please contact the school office for an Enrolment Information Pack.

Parents are invited to an information morning to be held on Thursday 15th May at 9:30am. Please contact the School office to register for the Information Session by Friday 9th May 2025.

LUNCH ON THE LAWN AND EASTER HAT PARADE

A reminder to families that if anyone other than a parent/guardian is collecting a child after the Easter Hat Parade, a parent or guardian must notify the school office in advance. This can be done by:

• Phoning the office on 6792 1796
• Sending a note to school with your child
• Emailing naradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au

Providing prior notice helps ensure that pick-up runs smoothly on Thursday afternoon. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

PUPIL FREE DAY REMINDER

ANZAC DAY MARCH

Each year the students and staff at St Francis Xavier’s take great pride in marching in the Anzac Day parade. 

What do the children wear? The children wear their full SUMMER uniform including hat and black school shoes. 

The March is to commence at 10.30am so could students please assemble at Anzac Avenue 

(TAFE car park) at 10:10am SHARP! 

MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST

Invitations to our Mother's Day Breakfast will be sent home first day back next term asking you to RSVP for catering purposes.

PENCIL CASES

As a new school term approaches we ask that parents/guardians please ensure their child has everything they require in their pencil case. 

Students in Year 1 to 6 are asked to provide ONE pencil case ONLY containing the following:

Years 1 and 2 - lead pencils, coloured pencils, highlighters, glue stick, eraser and sharpener.

Year 2 - now that students in Year 2 have a designated Chromebook they are also asked to have a mouse and set of head phones. Please ensure these are labelled with your child's name. 

Years 3 to 6 - lead pencils, coloured pencils, highlighters, ruler, glue stick, eraser and sharpener.  Students should also have a mouse and a set of head phones.

LABEL ITEMS

Please ensure your child/s school clothing, school bag, lunchbox and pencil case items are clearly labelled with their. Please see below our lost property procedure: 

* LABELLED ITEMS - Returned to child

* ITEMS NOT LABELLED OR EX STUDENT NAME - Placed in lost property

If your child has misplaced any belongings please ask them to check the lost property located in the Office. Any uniform item not claimed by the end of the term will donated to the clothing pool. All other unclaimed items will be donated to St Vincent de Paul.

SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for theFULLyear fees were emailed to families on 

Friday, 21st February 2025.  

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 or over the phone 

🟢  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

• P & F Mother's Day Stall - beginning of next term - Friday 2nd May

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 7th April - Kindergarten Excursion

Wednesday 9th April - ACS Primary Cross Country

Thursday 10th April - Lunch on the Lawn and Easter Hat Parade, last day of Term 1 for students

Friday 11th April - Pupil Free Day/Staff Development Day

Friday 25th April - ANZAC Day March

Monday 28th April - Pupil Free Day/Staff Development Day

Tuesday 29th April - First day of Term 2 for students