General Information

ENROL FOR KINDERGARTEN 2026

St Francis Xavier's is now taking enrolments for Kindergarten 2026!

If you, or someone you know, has a child eligible to commence Kindergarten next year then please contact the school office for an Enrolment Information Pack.

Parents are invited to an information morning to be held on Thursday 15th May at 9:30am. Please contact the School office to register for the Information Session by Friday 9th May 2025.

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY

MEDIA CONSENT AND GENERAL EVENTS PERMISSION

A friendly reminder to families if you haven't already done so, to log in to Compass Events and complete the Media Consent and General Events Permission form for your child/ren.

The Media Consent form allows us to publish photographs and videos of your child/ren on:

✅ Social Media

✅ Newsletter

✅ School website

✅ Newspaper

Please review the information on Compass carefully for full details regarding the use of your child/rens images. 

If you wish to withdraw consent at any time, please notify the school via email - naradmin@arm.catholic.edu.au. 

Your prompt attention to this is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!

LUNCH ON THE LAWN AND EASTER HAT PARADE

PUPIL FREE DAY REMINDER

OPENING FOOD PACKETS

To help children manage their food independently at school, please encourage them to  practice opening food packets at home. If they find certain packaging difficult, consider transferring the food into an easier-to-open container. This will help build their confidence and ensure they can enjoy their meals without needing extra assistance.

PARKING REMINDER

Parents are reminded that when dropping off and/or picking up your child/ren, you are to use street parking only. 

Please do not park on private property, in our neighbour's driveways or in the staff car park. 

Please be aware that the car park at Little Kindy (opposite the school) is private property. Little Kindy have been in contact with the School Office and requested that we remind our families that the Little Kindy car park is for their families only. 

Please ensure that any family or friends picking up are aware of the parking options. 

ASTHMA AND ANAPHYLAXIS PLANS

A reminder to parents to please bring in a copy of your child/ren's updated asthma and/or anaphylaxis plan for 2025. 

An emailed version is acceptable however please ensure it is a clear legible copy. 

LABEL ITEMS

Please ensure your child/s school clothing, school bag, lunchbox and pencil case items are clearly labelled with their. Please see below our lost property procedure: 

* LABELLED ITEMS - Returned to child

* ITEMS NOT LABELLED OR EX STUDENT NAME - Placed in lost property

SCHOOL FEES

School Fee Statements for theFULLyear fees were emailed to families on 

Friday, 21st February 2025.  

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 or over the phone 

🟢  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. 

NOTES HOME

• Kindergarten B - Karen Brooks extended leave
• Esteem Kids
• P & F AGM Information
• Kindergarten Excursion Information 
• Term 2 Canteen Roster
• Lunch on the Lawn and Easter Hat Parade

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 28th March - Coal Miner's Cup (Gunnedah) and ACS Diocesan Winter Trials (Armidale)

Tuesday 1st April - Year 2 First Sacrament of Reconciliation 

Wednesday 2nd April - NSWCPS & NSWCCC Swimming (Sydney)

Thursday 3rd April - NSWCPS & NSWCCC Swimming (Sydney)

Friday 4th April - ACS Diocesan Primary Cross Country (Barrabra)