From the Principal

Supporting Cultural Diversity and Inclusiveness

On Thursday, the staff and students at SFS celebrated the importance of embracing cultural diversity by participating in Harmony Day activities. The entire school participated in a prayer service in the hall and the school choir led the singing. Students dressed in clothing from their families cultural background or wore orange clothing to show their support for cultural diversity and inclusiveness, both in our school and Australia. Thanks to the teachers, and in particular Rachel, for all their planning and preparation in making yesterday such a great day for students. 

Holy Week at St Francis de Sales

The students from Foundation to Year 6 will participate in a Holy Week Prayer service.

               Parents are invited to join us in the hall on Wednesday 27th March from                                                                         9:10am - 10:10am

Staff News

We are sad to announce that Laurelle Young, who has been with us since 2020, will be finishing at St Francis de Sales on the 19th of April. Laurelle has decided to move into a role as a secondary teacher. We wish Laurelle the very best and there will be a chance to thank and farewell Laurelle next term. The position has been advertised and a new teacher will be appointed for the start of Term 2, ensuring a smooth transition for the successful candidate to our amazing junior team.

CONGRATULATIONS to our WINNERS!!

Last Sunday 17th March at the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Catholic Education Week Creative Arts Exhibition students from our school were awarded winners of the Zart Art Sculpture and 3D Art Primary!!

Several of our students who contributed to the group art piece 'Class Possum Skins' were present with their families to receive the award. The children received a trophy and framed award on behalf of the school. Zart Art also presented the school with a voucher for art materials. Each child also received a certificate that was presented at the Harmony Day celebrations on Thursday at school. The art work is on display at the school and the award will take pride of place in our trophy cabinet in the foyer.

Congratulations to:

• Deion Arokiasekar, Grace Barna, Joseph Blejusca, Ella Loader, Ethan Nguyen, Eden Samarasekera, Tyrus Barlow, Shihan Chen, Rania George,  Julian Payot, Ayrkiera Tang, Amy Thomas, Raybel Bijo, Tyler Estrada, Devaprayag Menon, Odin Pen and Andrea Pereppadan  

We are so proud of our students and our fabulous Visual Arts Teacher Katherine Slater.

School Photos

Annual Review of Medical Management at School

Parents are to ensure that they have provided the school with an updated and current Medical Management Plan for their child.

All relevant plans and forms pertaining to the student’s medical, health care, or personal care needs is to be reviewed annually or as indicated according to the condition specific plan (e.g. asthma action plan is reviewed every six months)

Medical Management Plan

For any student with an identified health, mobility or personal care need, the appropriate Medical Management Plan must be completed by the relevant Medical/Health Practitioner. 

Parents are to ensure the updated plan has been uploaded to Operoo before the annual review date.

A Student Health Support Plan outlines how the school will support the student’s medical, health care and wellbeing needs, based on the documented relevant Medical Management Plan completed and endorsed by the student’s treating medical/health practitioner.

Student Health Support Plans will be reviewed and signed at PSG meetings in Term 2 ,if applicable, to support the daily health needs of a student.

Medical Authority Form

If the student takes medication during school hours for their condition, the Medication Authority Form must also be completed and updated as required by a registered Medical/Health Practitioner and provided to the school by the authorised parent/guardian/carer.

Parents are advised that the school is not permitted to administer any medication to a child without a  Medical Authority Form. The principal or their delegate must approve all ongoing and regular administration of medication (over the counter or prescription) by the school and in most cases, medication must not be administered to a child being educated and cared for unless this form is signed by an AHPRA registered medical practitioner or pharmacist.

Please see the school website for copies of all school policies related to medical needs.

2025 Sibling Application Interviews BOOK NOW  

• Application Interviews for siblings wishing to commence school at St Francis de Sales in 2025  will be held this term on Wednesday 27th March. Check your email for a link to select an appointment time or call the office to make an appointment.
• Enrolment applications are due NOW!. 

Please inform neighbours and friends who will have a child eligible to start school in 2025 to book a tour. We have tours nearly every morning at 9 am. We will be commencing interviews for new families at the start of Term 2.

Help promote our school and share stories of the great learning and extra curricula opportunities we provide. 

Word of mouth stories about our great school community is the BEST promotion.

Parents Teacher Interviews Wednesday 27th                                                              March

Bookings can be made via our School App. The School Event code is dqd79

• click on the 3 dots 
• scroll down to School Interviews
• scroll down to white box and enter code dqd79
• press go
• select time slot

2024 School Fees 

Statements / Invoice were sent home this week. 

Please check your child's school bag.

Do you have one of these cards?

CSEF—Camp, Sports and Excursion Fund)

If you do, you may be eligible for $150 for each of your children from the government to go towards your swimming fees, excursion fees or camp fees.

It’s easy—just fill out the CSEF form available from the school office and present your current Centrelink Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and we will do the rest for you.

Applications should be completed and lodged with us as soon as possible in Term 1. If you hold a valid means-tested concession card, you may be eligible for CSEF. This allowance is paid to the school to use towards expenses relating to camps, excursions or sporting activities for the benefit of your child. 

Christine White

Principal