Did you know that past issues of the School Newsletter are available on the school website: https://sfxnarrabri.catholic.edu.au/

ALLERGY AWARE

Please be reminded 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.

UNIFORM INFORMATION - TERM 1

All students in Kindergarten to Year 6:

Monday - Summer Uniform

Tuesday - Summer Uniform

Wednesday - Summer Uniform

Thursday - Summer Uniform

Friday - Sports Uniform

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Uniform Policy Reminder:

Clothing Pool: - check times

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.

P & F Sizzle & Softies

NOTIFICATION OF ABSENCES

Parents must endeavour to provide an explanation for a student's absence within seven calendar days of the absence. If this occurs in conjunction with a term break they should provide an explanation before the end of term.

This may be done by:

🔵entering an absence via the Compass Portal

🔵e-mailing the school office - naradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au

🔵telephoning the school office - 6792 1796

🔵a written note to your child's class teacher

🟩To assist with all absences being explained, every Friday the school sends an Unapproved Absence Letter via email to all families with unexplained absences. Families are to provide a reason within 7 days either by entering the absence via the Compass Portal or contacting the school office.

Below is a table with approved absence reasons with examples:

Reason for Absence	Can include	Extra Information

Medical - Illness/Injury	sickness, medical condition or injury	A brief explanation of the illness/injury is required. A Medical Certificate may be requested.

Medical Appointment	medical or paramedical appointment - includes: medical, dental, psychological	The type of appointment is to be specified. Medical Certificates may be requested.



Other Explained Absence	misadventure or unforeseen events participation in special events not related to school domestic necessity such as a serious illness of an immediate family member attendance at funerals travel in Australia and overseas (not to exceed 10 days) recognised religious festivals and ceremonial occasions *being late to school	A brief description/explanation is to be given. If late to school, then a reason is to be given eg: road works, new uniform needed

Domestic Necessity	IS NOT TO BE USED	NOT TO BE USED

Natural Disaster	IS NOT TO BE USED	Only to be used for Government DECLARED Natural Disasters

Student Collection During School Hours

If you need to collect your child during school hours, particularly during morning tea (11.00am) or lunch break times (1.00 to 1.40pm, we request that where possible to please notify the school in advance. This ensures a smooth and timely collection. We understand that this may not always be possible; however, notification is greatly appreciated. Notification can be given by sending a note in with your child to the office, visiting the office in person, or by phone.

Please note: If someone other than a parent/carer is picking a student up, the school must be notified each time. Parents/carers must give the school permission for their child to be collected and provide the full name of the person collecting them.

Thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain student safety.

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 reminded that the car park at Little Kindy (opposite the school) is private property.

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 2026.

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

MAX FM NEWS

Tune in every second Thursday at 9:15am to hear two of our Year 6 students deliver the St Francis Xavier’s News on the air with Max FM.

All students in Year 6 have the opportunity to participate in this great activity. This is a great experience for the students which assists with their public speaking skills. The first instalment of our news is this Thursday 26th February.

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

Lost Property from the Swimming Carnival as well as a pair of reading glasses from last year:

SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for the FULL year fees have been emailed to families.

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

Compass

Address Collection Notice
Parent Information Letter

Paper Notes

Project Compassion Information and Boxes
Kindergarten Parent Information Letter
Year 2 Parent Information Letter
Premier's Reading Challenge

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday 24th February - Parent/Teacher Interviews

Wednesday 25th February - Parent/Teacher Interviews

Thursday 26th February - Parent/Teacher Interviews, Max FM (9.15am)

Friday 27th February - ACS Swimming Carnival

Friday 6th March - Winter Trials, P & F Sizzle & Softies (5.30pm)

Music