General Information

URGENT!!!  -  Canteen Volunteers required

With the recent resignation of Ms Karen Slack-Smith from her position of Canteen Supervisor and the recruitment process still in progress to fill this position, we are desperately seeking volunteers for the following Fridays.

1st September 2023

8th September 2023

14th September 2023

15th September 2023

18th September 2023

22nd September 2023

If we are unable to find volunteers then we will not have any option other than unfortunately CLOSING the canteen for these days.

If you are able to help us out then please contact the school office ASAP.

🟡🟡 LATE ARRIVAL

Every time a child arrives late to school (after 9:00am) they must be accompanied by their Parent or Carer to the School Office and signed in. An electronic kiosk is located at the front office counter which MUSTbe completed by a parent or guardian.  Paper notifications are to be completed by non parents and guardians

This is a NSW Government requirement and it is imperative that these steps are followed. If these steps are not adhered to your child will be marked absent for the day.

🟠🟠  EARLY DEPARTURE

A reminder that if anyone other than a parent, or legal guardian is picking a student up early from school, then either a note, email or phone call from the student’s parent/guardian must be received at the office. 

Persons who are listed as an emergency contact for your child do not have permission to pick a student up early without the school office first receiving notification from the parent/guardian. 

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.

ALLERGY AWARE

A friendly reminder that St Francis Xavier's School is an allergy aware school. 

This means that we aim to create a safe environment for our students with allergies and request that our families are mindful of the foods being packed in their child's lunchbox. 

Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

PARKING REMINDER

PLEASE DO NOT PARK ON PRIVATE PROPERTY AT DROP OFF/PICK UP TIMES! 

Parents are reminded that when dropping off and/or picking up your child/ren, you are to use street parking only. Please ensure that any family or friends picking up are aware of the parking options. 

The residents surrounding the School grounds would appreciate if you did not park on their lawns or in their driveways. 

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 items not claimed by the end of the Term will be donated to Vinnies. 

Please see below our lost property procedure: 

* LABELLED ITEMS - Returned to child

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

** There is a black scarf in Lost Property that was found after the Book Week Parade last week. 

TERM 3 SCHOOL FEES

Term 3 School Fee Statements were emailed to families last week.  

The due date for payment is the 30th September 2023.

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. 

SUMMER UNIFORM CHANGEOVER

The official changeover to Summer uniform is this Friday, 1st September 2023. However, with the weather now warming up students may choose to come to school in either Winter or Summer uniform this week.  Parents are advised to use their discretion depending on the weather. 

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.

DANCE EXTRAVAGANZA

BOOK CLUB

Issue 6 of Book Club was sent home last week and due back this Friday 1st September.

NOTES HOME

• Urgent - Canteen Volunteers Required
• Head Lice Notification 
• NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook
• Family Movie Night Information
• Book Club - due back Friday 1st September
• Year 6 Excursion Note

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 1st September - Father’s Day Breakfast & Stall

Monday 4th September - Kindergarten 2024 Transition continues and Parent Information Night with Inspector Robert Dunn

Friday 8th September - Family Movie Night