Behaviour, Wellbeing & Safeguarding
Volunteering at St Francis of the Fields
It has been great to receive so many requests from family members to volunteer and support our students and school already in 2026.
To volunteer at our school, all individuals must complete the following steps:
Volunteer Registration Form – available on the school website (linked below).
Volunteer Referee Form – ask two referees to complete this form, also found on the school website (linked below).
Volunteer Induction Module – allocated to you after registration. This includes reading and acknowledging: a. The Child Safe Code of Conduct b. The Staff and Student Professional Boundaries Policy c. The CESL Photography and Video Policy
The forms and more information are linked below:
Some volunteer applications that parents started last year are still in progress and need a few final steps completed. I will be emailing the families involved to offer support and help make the process as simple as possible. We are very grateful for the time and enthusiasm our volunteers bring to the school and look forward to welcoming everyone who is completing their approval.
Behaviour Curriculum – Routines
This week our students have enjoyed settling back into school and revisiting some key routines of our behaviour curriculum. Classes have focused on: Cue to Start, Morning Entry, Entry, Exit, Safety Buddies, Pick Up, Bus, Uniform, Responding to the Bell, Hats, Travelling on a Bus for swimming and our Whiteboard Routine.
We encourage families to chat with their children about these routines and how they help us create a calm, safe and positive school environment.
Fidget Tools in the Classroom: Helping Students Stay Focused
At our school, we understand that some students benefit from using fidget tools to support their focus, concentration, and self‑regulation during learning time. To make sure these tools are helpful—and not distracting—we follow a few simple guidelines.
In the classroom, fidget tools must be:
Quiet: They should make little to no noise so that other students can continue learning without interruption.
Non‑disruptive: Students should be able to use them without distracting themselves or others.
Recommended: Fidget tools should be suggested by an allied health professional or a parent/carer and approved by the classroom teacher as part of a student’s learning support.
Fit for purpose: Only tools designed specifically to help with focus and self‑regulation are allowed.
These guidelines help us create a calm, focused, and inclusive learning environment for all students. We appreciate the ongoing support of our families and allied health partners in making this possible.
Regards,
Luke Freeman
Behaviour, Wellbeing and Safeguarding Leader