Principal Update

Welcome Back to Term 4!

Dear Families,

Welcome back to the final term of what has been an eventful and productive year! I hope you and your children had a restful break and are ready for an exciting and action-packed Term 4.

As we enter this important phase of the school year, there’s much to look forward to. From key learning opportunities, sports events, school celebrations, and preparations for the transition into the next year, Term 4 is always a busy but rewarding time for both students and staff. We’re committed to finishing the year on a high note, ensuring that your children continue to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Please keep an eye out for important dates and information coming home over the next few weeks, as there will be many opportunities for parents and families to be involved in the exciting events ahead.

Here’s to a fantastic Term 4—let’s make it a great finish to the year together!

Matt

School Fees & Levies

Statements for school fees & levies are emailed to families.  Please check your statement and contact the office if you have any questions.

It is expected that all school fees and levies are finalised by the start of December.

The school provides a variety of options for payment of school fees and levies - in full at the start of the school year / part payment at the start of each school term / by direct debit – weekly, fortnightly, or monthly / by direct payment into the school bank account or by regular payments at the school office by cash or EFTPOS.  You can even pay over the phone if you wish.

Hats on at St Francis

“Hats On!” at St Francis - At St Francis Primary School, our SunSmart Policy notes that all children will be required to wear school broad brimmed hats from ‘Hats On Day’- September 1 to ‘Hats Off Day’ - May 1 whenever they are outside including sports lessons. However, if the UV is 3 or above it is recommended hats be worn for protection.  Children without hats will be required to play in the undercover shaded areas at all times during recess and lunch.

INFORMATION FOR FOUNDATION ENROLMENTS 2025

Jump Start Transition Program

The Jump Start program is scheduled to start soon, with students attending St Francis for 2 hours, working with their 2025 Foundation teachers.  There will be one session per week.  

The Jump Start dates for the sessions are:

• Session 1: Thur 7th November 9 - 11am
• Session 2: Thur 14th November 9 - 11am
• Session 3: Thur 21st November 9 - 11am
• Session 4: Thur 28th November 9 - 11am

Transition Day

 Tuesday 10th December from 9 - 11am.

School Hours

A reminder to families that children are supervised by teachers at St Francis from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm each day.  Teachers are rostered for yard duty before school, at recess and lunchtime, and after school.  Children should not be arriving to school prior to 8:30am.

If children have not been picked up by 3:30pm in the afternoon, they will be waiting in the Administration Area.