Saint Francis Xavier - Principal's Report

Term 2 - Week 10

Dear Parents and Friends of St Francis Xavier,

As we approach the final day of Term 2, it is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on what has been a busy, productive, and rewarding term for our school community. A particular highlight this week has been our Grade 3/4 students, who are currently enjoying their overnight camp at Camp Manyung. From all reports, they are having a fantastic time participating in a range of exciting activities, building friendships, developing independence, and creating memories that will last for years to come. We wish them a wonderful final day at camp and thank our staff for making this valuable experience possible. As the term draws to a close, we celebrate the many achievements, learning successes, and positive experiences that have made it such a great term for all students.

Casual clothes day tomorrow

To celebrate Australia’s World Cup clash against Paraguay tomorrow, students are invited to wear casual clothes on the final day of term. We encourage everyone to show their support for the Socceroos by adding a splash of green and gold to their outfit. We look forward to seeing our school community get behind the team and finish the term with some Australian spirit!

School Reports and Term 3 Parent/Teacher Interviews

As we come to the end of the term, celebrating your child's learning progress is one of our top priorities. Please take note of these key dates for academic reporting and feedback:

Electronic Reports: Semester One student reports will be sent home electronically tomorrow, via the nForma App.
Parent-Teacher Interviews: We will host our formal discussions next term on Monday 24th August and Wednesday 26th August. More information about when booking will open will be shared with you early next term.

Term 3

As families begin planning for Term 3, please note the following important dates:

Monday 13 July – School Closure Day (students do not attend)
Tuesday 14 July – First day of Term 3 for students
Friday 7 August – School Closure Day (students do not attend)
Friday 18 September – Last day of Term 3 (students finish at 3:15pm)

Year 7, 2028 enrolments at John Paul College

A reminder to families with children currently in Grade 5 that applications for Year 7 2028 enrolment at John Paul College are now open. Applications close on Friday 14 August 2026, and families are encouraged to submit their application before this date to ensure it is considered in the first round of offers.

Further information and the online application form can be found on the John Paul College enrolment page:

John Paul College Enrolments – Apply Now

Finally, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to our wonderful staff for their tireless dedication, and to our students for their hard work and positive attitudes. I’d also like to thank the many parents and grandparents who so generously support us in a multitude of ways.

We wish all of our families a safe, happy and relaxing term holiday. Take this time to rest, recharge and enjoy quality time together. We look forward to welcoming you all back for an exciting and busy Term 3.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Steve Peart

School Principal