From the Principal
Many Hands Make Light Work!!
A BIG thanks to the many parents who attended the working bee last Saturday. We achieved all the jobs we had planned. They were all completed with a positive and friendly spirit that has something about our beautiful school community. The school looks amazing as a result. We are delighted to have the weeding done in front of the hall, in the yarning circle and in fact all over the school. The bushes were trimmed, autumn leaves gathered up and the carpark was also tidied up. Even the street frontage got a make over and the skip was full before too long. We were especially delighted to have the veggie garden weeded and the plants re-organised and covered. We even cleared the cobwebs clinging on to the external walls!!
The chickens are delighted with the renovations to their coup, the community garden looks smart with a top of mulch and the paving area looks an inviting spot to pause and reflect in the garden.
After the work was done it was lovely to sit back and admire what was achieved and enjoy a delicious sausage or veggie burger. Many thanks to Gail and Melissa from our P&F for preparing this treat.
Thanks also to the children who came along and also wanted to help at this first working bee for 2026. It was a great success. Thank-you.
Next Working Bee : Saturday, 10th October 9 am - 12 noon
Pajamas, Prayer and Peacefulness
On Wednesday evening our juniors dressed for comfort in their PJ's were back at school for a special evening.
Along with siblings, parents and Junior staff we gathered in the hall for a session with Fr Fabian who spoke about community connections make us stronger and explained the Hail Mary prayer.
Children dispersed into their learning Spaces for some activities with their teachers. It was great to have so many parents join in. There was a lovely buzz as children and parents interacted to complete the activities.
The evening concluded with a Hail Mary and the hymn, 'Mary said, YES' performed with actions by our beautiful juniors in the hall.
The lovely biscuit and cuppa after was a chance to catch up and build connections. There was a prayerful and peaceful ambiance and we all left touched by the time shared.
Prep 2027
Interviews for students for Prep 2027 are being completed this month. Offers for places for 2027 are being finalised.
We are close to capacity for 2027.
If you have a child who is commencing in 2027 and still have not applied, you have till the end on May. Available places will be offered to new families. If you know families interested in joining our community, please encourage them to enroll as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Pride in Our Identity
Uniform Reminder: Please ensure if your child has shoulder length or longer hair, that it is tied back. Hair accessories to tie back hair must be in school colours only - red, white or black. Wearing our uniform with pride is a powerful way to reflect the amazing culture we share here at St Francis de Sales. Please ensure children wear black shoes only with the school uniform.
Christine White
Principal