St Francis Newsletter

Principal's Update

Dear Families,

 

I pray that all families enjoy a wonderful holiday break and return safely for the start of Term 4 on Monday 6 October.  

 

Loving God, 

 As we approach the holiday break, we thank You for the joy, 

learning, and friendships shared this term. 

 We ask You to watch over our students, families, and staff. 

 Keep them safe in travel, healthy in body and spirit, and close to Your love. 

 May homes be filled with peace, kindness, and laughter. 

 Help us to rest well and return refreshed, ready to grow in faith and wisdom. 

 Guide us always to walk in Your light and share Your love with others. 

 We place our school community in Your gentle care. 

Amen. 

Victorian Netball Champions 

Congratulations to our Year 6 Girls Netball Team for winning the State Championships on Wednesday. Thanks to all the parents who attended and to our coaches and coordinators – Rachelle Mangan, Kate Zealley and Danielle Coates.    

This win vindicates the work of many parents who support and coach our school netball teams. Well done to all! 

End of Term 3 arrangements

A reminder that Term 3 finishes on Friday 19 September at 2.30pm.  This means that all the children need to be picked up at 2.30pm from school and that the buses will be leaving approximately an hour earlier than usual.  

 

After School Care at St. Francis of the Fields will be operating from 2.30pm and finishing at the normal time of 6pm. 

Term 4, 2025 Pupil Free Days 

Please note that St. Francis of the Fields Primary School will be closed on the following dates during Term 4, 2025: 

  • Wednesday 29 October - Bendigo Cup Holiday 
  • Monday 24 November - Report Writing Day 
  • Tuesday 25 November - 2026 Planning Day 
  • Wednesday 17 December - 2026 Planning Day 

 

The last day for students will be Tuesday 16 December. 

 

2026 Pupil Free Days 

We have received from Catholic Education Sandhurst Limited (CESL) the Student Free days for the commencement of Term 1, 2026. I share them with you now to help you plan: 

  • Tuesday 27th January              First Day for CESL School Staff (no students) 

  • Wednesday 28th January       Staff Planning & CESL Induction process (no students) 

  • Thursday 29th January            Staff Planning  

  • Friday 30th January                  Students Commence   

Summer Uniform - repeat 

Please note that children may wear either their summer or winter uniform during the changeable weather conditions. All children will need to be in full Summer uniform by Monday 20 October. 

 

Christ has no hands but yours.  

Tim Moloney 

Principal