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IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Uniform Policy Reminder:

Wearing a uniform gives a sense of belonging and pride in oneself and school.

At St Francis Xavier's the normal school uniform is worn from Monday to Thursday with the sports uniform being worn Friday.

Girls Summer Uniform	Boys Summer Uniform
Dress - green and white stripe	Yellow shirt (Midford) with grey shorts
Plain black regulation school shoes and white socks	Plain black regulation school shoes and grey socks
School hat	School hat

Girls Sports Uniform	Boys Sports Uniform
Bottle Green skirt or Bottle Green shorts	Bottle Green shorts
Yellow polo shirt with School emblem	Yellow polo shirt with school emblem
White socks	White socks
Sports shoes	Sports shoes
School hat	School hat

Clothing Pool:

The St Francis Xavier's Clothing Pool is open daily between the hours of 8:45am and 2:30pm to purchase quality second hand items for $2 per item.

If families are sorting through school uniforms, we will gladly accept any pre loved uniforms.

Before School Supervision

Please note when dropping your child to school of a morning:

ALL students arriving at school prior to 8.30am are to wait QUIETLY on the verandah.

Supervision of students does not commence until the gates are opened at 8.30am.

Students then put their bag away and remain seated under the COLA until playground supervision starts at 8.40am.

Birthday Cakes and Invitations:

While we LOVE birthdays and celebrations, we remind you that the school does not distribute birthday party invitations. The only exception is if everyone in the class is invited or all of either the boys or girls are invited as a gender group. It can be difficult for children to understand why they might not be invited, therefore invitations should be extended outside of school hours.

Parents/guardians are welcome to bring in icy poles, lollipops or cupcakes on their child’s birthday however, we do ask that you contact the Office beforehand and arrange a time as well as check for any allergies that may be in your child's class group. Please do not bring in any food that includes nuts or traces of nuts.

Student Safety in School Zone

Parents are asked to be hyper vigilant at pick-up times. The safety of children arriving and leaving the school grounds is paramount and depends on all parents taking care. Please be diligent and put child safety before convenience. PLEASE USE THE CROSSING AREA when bringing your child to school and collecting them after school.

Parents are NOT allowed to collect their children from the bus zone. If you need to change your pick up arrangement, please contact the school and we will give your child a message.

BOOK CLUB

Book Club issue 1 for 2023 has gone home with your child today and is due back Wednesday 17th February.

SCHOOL BUS TRAVEL - 2023

NOTES HOME

Canteen Information, Canteen Menu and Canteen Volunteer request form due back Friday 17th Feb
Book Club issue 1 due back Wednesday 15th Feb
Stage 1 - Information note
New families - Swimming Carnival permission note
New families - Compass log in information

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday 10th February - Swimming Carnival

Wednesday 15th February - Induction Mass at 10:00am

Wednesday 22nd February - Ash Wednesday Mass at 12:00pm

Friday 24th February - Diocesan Swimming Carnival (Gunnedah)

2023 Staff