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Parent Survey Results

Thank you to the parents who contributed to the Parent Survey. Below is a summary of the results that were received for each section of the survey. 

What does your child like about our school?

St Francis Xavier School is overwhelmingly appreciated by parents, with the close, caring community and the amazing, dedicated teachers being the most celebrated aspects. A strong sense of belonging and safety permeates the school environment, which is frequently described as a family. Students enjoy the opportunity to build strong friendships across all year levels, and parents note significant growth in their children's confidence both academically and socially. The school’s focus on learning is highly praised; teachers are successful in making lessons fun, challenging, and engaging, with particular enjoyment noted for subjects like STEM, Art, Music, and Religion. Furthermore, the well-organised structure, routine, and diverse range of activities and events (including extracurricular offerings) contribute significantly to the positive school experience. Ultimately, many respondents summarised their child’s feeling with the simple response: "Everything."

How do you think our school is different from other schools?

Respondents overwhelmingly feel that the school is distinguished by its strong sense of community and inclusive, family-like atmosphere, which makes both students and parents feel welcome and connected. A key differentiator is the quality and dedication of the teaching staff, who are seen as excellent, passionate, and working collaboratively, genuinely caring deeply for the wellbeing of students and fostering their growth as individuals. The school's commitment to faith is also highlighted, with its teachings entwined in everyday life and activities, and its focus on demonstrating integrity and compassion. Parents appreciate that the school views children as individuals, meets them where they are at, and maintains high standards for excellence not just in academics (literacy and mathematics), but also in cultivating all-round qualities and character. Furthermore, the active involvement of parents and the regular offering of diverse activities and opportunities are noted as making the school unique.

How has the school helped (improved in helping) your child/your family to develop your faith?

The school has been highly effective in developing and enriching the faith of both students and their families, primarily by integrating religion into all aspects of learning and daily life. This approach has sparked curiosity and deeper understanding in the children, leading to more frequent faith-based conversations and prayers at home. Parents appreciate that the school reinforces the faith taught at home by emphasising Christian values and ensuring students understand how faith underscores every facet of life. Specific practices highlighted include regular Mass attendance, Rosary prayers, religious activities, and liturgies that celebrate significant events and figures in the Catholic calendar. Furthermore, the inclusion of families in school celebrations and events and the use of resources like the Faith Diary have provided valuable support for home catechesis, making the spiritual journey a shared experience.

New Assembly Times Commencing in Term 4

We will trial a new structure for our assemblies. This change was a result of feedback we received from the parent survey.

Monday - 8:50am School Prayer and National Anthem

Tuesday - No morning assembly

Wednesday - 8:50am Assembly with Class Prayer

Thursday - 8:50am Assembly with Class Prayer

Friday - Merit Awards assembly commencing at 2:50pm on the Main Playground.

Exciting New Uniform News!

Our uniform supplier has been in touch to let us know that our new items will be in stock shortly.

• The new updated school shorts and pants for boys will be available in November 2025. 
• The new sport polo T-shirt and sport shorts will be ready to purchase in December 2025.
• The new woollen pullover will be available in January 2026
• The new sports tracksuit will be available in February 2026.

Once we have exact dates, we will let you know. 

Flexischools App

St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School will be using Flexischools for parents to place lunch orders and make over-the-counter purchases at our school from Wednesday 15 October 2025. Australia's #1 school ordering solution, Flexischools, operates in more than 1700 schools across Australia, enabling parents and students to order and pay for school lunches, uniform shop items, and school community events online or via the Flexischools app.

Parents simply download the Flexischools app from the Apple or Google store and follow the prompts to create an account. You can download the App and find registration and online ordering instructions here.

Parents can set daily spend limits and keep an eye on what they’re buying via your Flexischools app. Additionally, you can also add access for your child to use the App, enabling them to place online orders themselves - great for growing independence.  

If you already have a Flexischools account for another family member then just select the Profile icon on the app and +Add New Student. 

Please refer to the Flexischools guide for further details.