From the Acting Assistant Principal
Term 3 Updates
Celebration of Learning Assemblies
Term 3 will see the continuation of our Celebration of Learning Assemblies. Please see the timetable below. We look forward to joining together to highlight the learning that has been happening in these classrooms, as well as presenting the Principal and Value awards at these assemblies.
Term 3 will see the continuation of our Celebration of Learning Assemblies. Please see the timetable below. We look forward to joining together to highlight the learning that has been happening in these classrooms, as well as presenting the Principal and Value awards at these assemblies.
| Week 5 | Week 10 |
| 5 Gold | 6 Blue |
Uniform Change - Week 4
Due to our Cyclic Inquiry being held at school on Wednesday 9 August, we have changed the days that students will attend their sport lessons.
Please be advised that if your child normally wears their sport uniform on Wednesdays, in Week 4 this will be different.
Children will wear normal winter uniform on Wednesday 9 August and all classes except for Year 4 will wear Sport Uniform on Thursday 10 August.
Friday Assembly - Recognition of Achievements
We are looking forward to bringing back this special section of our Friday assemblies. Students will be able to be acknowledged for any special achievements outside of school. For example, winning a Soccer Gala Day, placing in a Dance competition, competing at a martial arts tournament, etc.
There will be a process set up, including a Google form which will need to be completed with the basic details of the achievement. Students will be encouraged to bring in relevant trophies, medals, etc. to share with the school community.
The full process will be shared via Compass in 2024.
Parent Resources: eSafety
The eSafety Commission website has resources to help parents and carers be positive role models and online safety advocates.
For online safety information for parents and carers, visit eSafety.gov.au/parents.
For advice on how to set parental controls across home Wi-Fi, devices, software, and more, visit: eSafety.gov.au/parental-controls.
For online safety webinars for parents and carers, visit eSafety.gov.au/parents/webinars.
For advice on the latest games, apps and social media, visit eSafety.gov.au/esafety-guide.
ICAS Competitions
St Francis of Assisi will participate in the ICAS competition this year. These competitions will be available to Year 3-6 students.
Please note these competitions are completely optional and have a cost associated with them. Please see the attached information sheet and contact Mr Murphy if you have any questions. The closing date to order these assessments is Monday 31 July 2023. The tests will be held at school during August, and further information will be provided to students and families who have opted to take part.
Please note these competitions are completely optional and have a cost associated with them. Please see the attached information sheet and contact Mr Murphy if you have any questions. The closing date to order these assessments is Monday 31 July 2023. The tests will be held at school during August, and further information will be provided to students and families who have opted to take part.
NAPLAN
NAPLAN results, which the students completed in March, were delivered to students in Years 3 and 5 this week. NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. The purpose of the NAPLAN data is to provide parents, and the school, with information about the student's literacy and numeracy skills. As students progress through their school years, it’s important to check how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and numeracy.
NAPLAN testing is a snapshot of data from when the tests were undertaken and one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students’ educational progress. From 2023, proficiency standards replace the previous reporting of NAPLAN results that used numerical bands.
NAPLAN results, which the students completed in March, were delivered to students in Years 3 and 5 this week. NAPLAN is a national literacy and numeracy assessment that students in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 sit each year. The purpose of the NAPLAN data is to provide parents, and the school, with information about the student's literacy and numeracy skills. As students progress through their school years, it’s important to check how well they are learning the essential skills of reading, writing and numeracy.
NAPLAN testing is a snapshot of data from when the tests were undertaken and one aspect of a school’s assessment and reporting process. It does not replace ongoing assessments made by teachers about student performance, but it can provide teachers with additional information about students’ educational progress. From 2023, proficiency standards replace the previous reporting of NAPLAN results that used numerical bands.
Please contact the school if you have any questions about your child's NAPLAN results.
Mr Brett Murphy
Acting Assistant Principal