From the Principal

You are Invited to...

St Francis de Sales School Picnic on Friday 6th February 2025

5.30 to 7.30pm on the grassed area outside the learning spaces

It is a PERFECT evening 25C for a community gathering

BYO Picnic and rug

Join us for some Bollywood FUN!!

We are celebrating 

St Francis de Sales Feast Day

 We invite all parents to come along with the children and your family and bring your picnic blanket, chairs and your dinner and drinks. Let's get TOGETHER and have FUN!!

A FLYING start to SCHOOL!!!

On Monday morning there was great excitement in the Learning Spaces. The spaces were dazzling with 2026 displays and everything was ready for our VIPs!! Right on time the doors were thrown open and they flew in. Our VIPs certainly looking very smart in their new uniforms and shiny shoes, hair beautifully styled and were very eager to take their first steps into school. We were all looking forward to this day, and in each Learning Space our Foundation students made a flying start to school life. There were no tears, just a BIG hug, a cuddle goodbye or a wave and they were off on their School adventure.

Now the parents of these little super STARS were a little different. They were a mixed group. Some ready to leap high with delight and take off for their own new adventures, while for others this was a tricky moment seeing their little ones go off the school with such independence. It was a moment of pride to be savored and time for a cuppa to build connections with other parents and share stories. Well done Foundation parents. We look forward to working in partnership with you and ensuring your stars thrive and flourish.

The Partnership Commences for 2026

Congratulations to the parents who took the time to forge and deepen their partnership with staff and the school. Lots of updated information about the 2026 school year was shared by our Learning Leaders and by our Teaching & Learning Leader. It is important to ensure as a parent you build these links and stay informed.

All Home Group teachers attended and this annual event set us on a course for a great year.

Save the Dates:  

• TIL day for staff on CAMP - No 5 and 6 students on Monday 23 February 
• Twilight Sports Night - Thursday, 5th March 5.30 pm - 8.00 pm
• School Photo Day - Wednesday, 18th March, please avoid making appointments on this day.

Community Garden. We want to GO GREEN!!

Our Community Garden beds are looking great. We have a new fence to keep the chickens out of this area. The beds have been weeded and mulched. We will be watering the beds everyday next week so that the nutrients are absorbed by the soil. Then we are ready for planting for the start of March.

We need parent helpers to support us in the Garden!!

You can help with a one child or a small group of children.

You can just come in by yourself and do some planting or watering anytime....

Let us know if you can help us 

GO GREEN in 2026!!

Email a Home group teacher or the office.

Happy S Francis de Sales Feast Day!! I look forward to seeing you at the picnic.

Christine White

Principal