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UNIFORM INFORMATION - TERM 1

THIS WEEK ONLY - Monday 10th Feb to Friday 14th Feb

All students in Kindergarten to Year 6:

Monday - Regular Summer Uniform

Tuesday - Regular Summer Uniform

Wednesday - Regular Summer Uniform

Thursday - Sports Uniform (Swimming Carnival)

Friday - Regular Summer Uniform

COMMENCING NEXT WEEK (Monday 17th February to 11th)

All students in Kindergarten to Year 6:

Monday - Sports Uniform

Tuesday - Regular Summer Uniform

Wednesday - Regular Summer Uniform

Thursday - Regular Summer Uniform

Friday - Sports Uniform

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Uniform Policy Reminder:

Wearing a uniform gives a sense of belonging and pride in oneself and school.

At St Francis Xavier's the regular school uniform is worn on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. With the sports uniform being worn Monday and Friday.

Clothing Pool:

The St Francis Xavier's Clothing Pool is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday between the hours of 8:45am to 9:00am and 1:00pm to 1:40pm.

Please note: it is closed on Wednesday.

Good quality second hand items are available for $2 per item.

If families are sorting through school uniforms, we will gladly accept any pre loved uniforms.

FEELING UNWELL?

If your child is feeling unwell with symptoms such as a cough, runny nose, sore tummy or unexplained rash, please be mindful and consider if they need to stay home from school.

Rest and care at home will help them recover more quickly and prevent the spread of illness to other students and staff.

Your cooperation in keeping our school community safe and well is greatly appreciated.

OPENING FOOD PACKETS

To help children manage their food independently at school, please encourage them to practice opening food packets at home. If they find certain packaging difficult, consider transferring the food into an easier-to-open container. This will help build their confidence and ensure they can enjoy their meals without needing extra assistance.

BREAKFAST CLUB

Breakfast Club commences on Monday, next week.

BIRTHDAY PARTY AND INVITATIONS

While we LOVE birthdays and celebrations, we remind you that the school does not distribute birthday party invitations. The only exception is if everyone in the class is invited or all of either the boys or girls are invited as a gender group. It can be difficult for children to understand why they might not be invited, therefore invitations should be extended outside of school hours.

Parents/guardians are welcome to bring in icy poles, lollipops or cupcakes on their child’s birthday however, please note important information below:

Please contact the Office one week prior to arrange - to enable notice being given to the class Teacher
Please be mindful of allergies
Do not bring in any food that includes nuts or traces of nuts

PARKING REMINDER

Parents are reminded that when dropping off and/or picking up your child/ren, you are to use street parking only.

Please do not park on private property, in our neighbour's driveways or in the staff car park.

Please be aware that the car park at Little Kindy (opposite the school) is private property. Little Kindy have been in contact with the School Office and requested that we remind our families that the Little Kindy car park is for their families only.

Please ensure that any family or friends picking up are aware of the parking options.

ASTHMA AND ANAPHYLAXIS PLANS

A reminder to parents to please bring in a copy of your child/ren's updated asthma and/or anaphylaxis plan for 2025.

An emailed version is acceptable however please ensure it is a clear legible copy.

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

BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ

SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for the FULL year fees will be emailed to families next week.

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

2025 Swimming Carnival jobs list
Term 1 Canteen Roster - due back Friday
General Important Information
Leadership and Opening School Mass

UPCOMING EVENTS

Thursday 13th February - Swimming Carnival

Monday 17th February - Year 6 Induction Mass (10.00am)

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