Principal's Report
Saint Francis Xavier - Principal's Report
Term 4 - Week 1
Dear Parents and Friends of St Francis Xavier,
Welcome back to Term Four - how amazing has the sunshine been over the past couple of days? I hope everyone enjoyed a restful break and is ready for the exciting final weeks of the school year. As we enter this busy term, filled with learning, celebrations, and milestones, we look forward to sharing in the growth and achievements of our students.
It's been an extremely busy first week back to say the least! Our Prep and Grade 5/6 students visited Scienceworks on Tuesday, our Grade 6 students travelled to St Patrick's Cathedral and the Mary Mackillop Heritage Museum yesterday and our Grade 3/4 students had a brilliant time at Twisted Science today. The rest of the term is just as busy, so please keep checking your emails, reading the newsletter and ensure that your Audiri notifications are switched on.
School Hats + Summer Uniform
By the beginning of next week; Monday 13th October, all students should be wearing their full summer uniform. Please also be reminded that as a SunSmart school, all children must wear their school hat when playing or working outside. Children who do not have their school hat at school or who choose not to wear them will be asked to sit in the shade during break times.
We also have a number of students who continue to wear the incorrect shoes to school. All students should be wearing black shoes (all black) to school every Monday, Tuesday and Friday. The only days students should wear their runners to school are on Wednesdays and Thursdays for their Physical Education lessons and Fitness lessons. Also, navy socks (no logos) should be worn with school shoes. White socks are only permitted on sports days.
JPC Lightning Premiership
We wish our Grade 5/6 students all the best for their upcoming LightningPremiership day at John Paul College. Our Soccer, Netball and Newcombe teams will travel by bus to JPC on Wednesday 22nd October , where we will play a full day of matches against other local Catholic Schools. We wish them all the very best for what is always an unbelievably fun day!
Welcome
A big S.F.X welcome to Lauren in Prep and her family, who started here with us at the beginning of the week.
Thank you to Bob and Ravenna
A huge thank you to Ravenna and her Grandpa Bob for donating a couple of bags of AFL footballs to the school. We are very appreciative of such a kind gesture!
School Closure Day
There is a school closure day scheduled for Monday 3rd November, which is the day before the Melbourne Cup public holiday. This will be the only school closure date in Term Four.
Key Dates - Term Four
Please mark the following important dates into your diaries.
Tuesday 14th October Andrew Chinn visiting and whole school concert @ 2:00pm
Wednesday 21st October Grade 5/6 Lightning Premiership @ John Paul College
Monday 3rd November SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY
Tuesday 4th November MELBOURNE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Friday 7th November Grade 3-6 Students @ PARC for Water Safety training
Sunday 9th November Grade 6 - Sacrament of Confirmation @ 12:00pm
Monday 17th November Grade 3/4 Overnight at Don Bosco Camp
Monday 24th November Italian Day
Wednesday 3rd December St Francis Xavier Feast Day
Tuesday 9th December Year 7, 2026 Transition Days
Thursday 11th December Christmas Carols Afternoon. 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Friday 12th December Grade 6 Big Day out
Monday 15th December Grade 6 Graduation Evening
Tuesday 16th December End of Year Mass @ 1:45pm in the S.F.X Church
Tuesday 16th December Last Day of School for all students. 3:15pm finish.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.
Steve Peart
Have a great weekend everyone!
Steve Peart
School Principal