St Francis Xavier’s Primary School, Narrabri

General Information

 

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

UPCOMING PUPIL-FREE DAYS

Please see the below dates for Pupil-Free Days remaining in 2024:

  • Monday 22nd July (Monday Week 1, Term 3) 
  • Friday 27th September (Friday Week 10, Term 3) 
  • Monday 14th October (Monday Week 1, Term 4) 
  • Tuesday 15th October (Tuesday Week 1, Term 4) 

 

COMPASS NOTIFICATIONS

A reminder to our families that Compass is the preferred method of communication from school to home. 

 

While paper notes will also be sent home as required, all important notifications will be placed on Compass for your information. 

 

If you require assistance with your Compass log in details please email Ms Hogan at naradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au 

 

 

 

BOOK CLUB

Issue 4 of Book Club was sent home last week and is due back tomorrow. Please ensure your child's name is included on the order form. 

 

 

CHANGES TO ABSENCE NOTIFICATIONS

As from MONDAY, 20th May 2024, to provide consistency across the Diocese, the Armidale Catholic Schools Office implemented changes to Absence Notifications. 

 

Please see below:

  • Daily SMS absence notifications will be sent at 10.00 am 
  • Unapproved Absence Letters will be emailed WEEKLY of a FRIDAY (for the current week's absences) at 11.00 am.  The reason for the absence is to be provided within 7 days.  If a reason is not provided then the absence will be recorded as unexplained.  
  • Absences may be explained via the Compass Parent Portal or app, email or note to the school office

 

NO TOYS OR BALLS AT SCHOOL

 

All families please be reminded that children are asked not to bring toys to school. This includes Barbies, trucks etc as well as sports equipment (footballs, soccer balls or basketballs).

The exception to this is, if the item is for a special occasion such as news day or if it has been pre-arranged with their teacher. 

Bringing toys from home causes distractions at school as well as the possibility of them being accidentally lost or broken. The school is not responsible for any damage or loss of items brought in from home. 

 

Thank you for your support.

 

 

2024 SCHOOL FEES

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

The due date for payment is the 27th September 2024.

 

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

🟢  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. 

 

 

NATIONALLY CONSISTENT COLLECTION OF DATA

NOTES HOME

  • Kindergarten - Consent to Australian Early Development Census (AEDC)
  • Year 6 - Narrabri High School Transition Information Evening
  • 2024 Athletics Carnival and Grandparents Day
  • Living Well Learning Well, tinned food and blanket drive
  • 2024 Confirmation

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Monday 17th June - Nudgee College Music Performance
  • Saturday 22nd June - Confirmation Mass 
  • Thursday 27th June - Athletics Carnival (Field Events Finals) and Grandparents Day at St Francis Xavier's
  • Friday 28th June - Athletics Carnival (Track Events)  -  at Narrabri High School
  • Toni Palmer Memorial Shield Rugby League Carnival  -  Inverell
  • Friday 5th July - Last day for Term 2