Principal's Update

Dear Families,

The children from our parish have prepared for the Sacrament of Reconciliation with the help of their parents, parishioners and staff from St. Francis of the Fields and St. Therese's over the past five weeks.  

This preparation culminated with the Sacrament of Reconciliation being received on 27 & 28 October. Congratulations to each of our children receiving their second sacrament! We look forward to you being peace givers of our world.  

I share with you this beautiful reconciliation prayer... 

Dear Jesus, 

Thank You for loving us so much. 

We are sorry for the times we make mistakes or hurt others. 

Help us to be brave when we say sorry and to forgive like You do. 

Thank You for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, 

where we can start fresh and feel Your peace in our hearts. 

Teach us to listen to You and make good choices every day. 

Bless our friends, teachers, and families, 

and help us share Your love with everyone. 

Amen. 

Memorial Service 

November is Remembrance month. This Friday 7 November, at 11.45am, our whole school community will gather at the Memorial Garden to remember all those who have died – family members, staff, friends and those who have had special connections with our school community.  

All families are invited to be part of the liturgy so that we can pray for those who will always belong to the St. Francis family.  

All other community members are most welcome to attend our Memorial Service with Fr. Jake Mudge.  

Instrumental Concert 

Congratulations to each of our musicians who performed at our recent Instrumental Concerts yesterday. Like all learning, persistence and practice are required to become more expert in our fields of learning. 

It is a wonderful celebration of the grit and determination displayed by our students and the care and patience shown by our instrumental teachers. Well done! 

Foundation Transition Sessions 

Our kinder students will be able to enjoy their next transition sessions on:  

• Friday 14 November 

All families know their times as they have been sent their time slots.  

We look forward to learning more with our new and existing families.  

Term 4 School Closure Days & Public Holidays 

Please note that our school will be closed on the following days: 

• Monday 24 November – Report Writing Day 
• Tuesday 25 November - 2026 Planning Day 
• Wednesday 17 December - 2025 Planning Day (Last day of the school year for teachers) 

This means the last day of the school year for our children will be Tuesday 16 December. The school will finish at 3.20pm on this day.  

Parents & Friends and Advisory Council - End of Year Meal & Gathering

All parents, who have contributed to our Parents & Friends Community and our School Advisory Council, are invited to attend a meal on Thursday 4 December to celebrate all that has been achieved in 2025.  

Where: School meeting room 

When: Thursday 4 December @ 6.30 - 8.30pm 

BYO: Own drinks 

Meal will be provided by Fiona Thompson 

Please let the school know if you would like to attend so we can cater appropriately.  

Please email on office@sfstrathfieldsaye.catholic.edu.au to clarify numbers attending and any dietary requirements.   

Please note that there will be no further P & F meetings or Advisory Council meetings for 2025.  

Assemblies

Our Term 4 assemblies will be held on: 

• Friday 24 Oct @ 2.45pm - 1R & 1M presenting (Mr Ryan and Miss Shanahan’s classes) 

• Friday 14 Nov @ 2.45pm - 1W & 1SF presenting (Miss Wade and Mrs Simpson/Mrs Floods classes) 

• Friday 28 Nov @ 2.45pm - Fdn M & Fdn D presenting (Miss Maud and Mrs McNamara’s classes) 

   

All family members are invited to attend each of our assemblies.

Shed Unavailability

The shed will be unavailable fortraining use on the following dates:

• Thursday 27 Nov - St Kilian's School Concert

• Thursday 11 Dec - Yr 6 Graduation Mass

Christ has no hands but yours.  

Tim Moloney 

Principal