Assistant Principal
Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Survey
Over the next couple of weeks, we are inviting students, teachers and parents to provide feedback on their experience of our school using an online survey. The surveys are an important part of our whole school evaluation and planning process.
We would like to invite you to complete the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) Partners in Learning survey. As we value the role of parents and carers within our school community we would greatly appreciate your feedback. The information you provide will be used to maintain our commitment to working together in partnership to further improve student faith, learning and wellbeing at St Francis of Assisi.
The survey is anonymous and will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. You are able to access the parent survey on your computer or mobile device by using the URL below:
* Survey closes Friday 30 May 4:30 pm *
2025 Celebration of Learning Timetable
Assembly starts 2:10 pm
| Term/Week | Date | Class |
| Term 2 Week 5 |
Friday 30 May | 3 Gold |
| Term 2 Week 9 | Friday 27 June | 1 Gold |
| Term 3 Week 4 |
Friday 15 August | 2 Blue |
| Term 3 Week 8 | Friday 12 September | K Blue |
| Term 4 Week 5 |
Friday 14 November | 6 Blue |
| Term 4 Week 9 | Friday 12 December |
Principal and Value Awards Only |
Term 2 Assembly Dates and Times
Please see the table below for the Assembly Dates and times. These can also be found on the calendar available on Compass. Parents/Carers of students receiving awards will be notified if their child is receiving an award each week.
| Week | Date | Time |
| 1 | Friday 2 May | 8:45am |
| 2 | Thursday 8 May | 8:45am |
| 3 | Friday 16 May | 8:45am |
| 4 | Friday 23 May | 8:45am |
| 5 | Friday 30 May - 3 Gold Celebration of Learning | 2:10pm |
| 6 | Thursday 5 June | 8:45am |
| 7 | Thursday 12 June | 8:45am |
| 8 | Friday 20 June | 8:45am |
| 9 | Friday 27 June - 1 Gold Celebration of Learning | 2:10pm |
| 10 | Friday 4 July | 8:45am |
Stage Leaders 2025
For any issues regarding your child that cannot be handled by contacting the class teacher, please contact the relevant stage leaders below.
Early Stage 1 / Stage 1 (K-2) - Ms Maloney
Stage 2 (Year 3 and 4) - Mr Murphy
Stage 3 (Year 5 and 6) - Mr Smith
St Clare of Assisi Awards
Please be reminded that these awards started in 2024. Any Merit, RE or PB4L awards achieved from this time on will count towards the St Clare of Assisi merit awards (but can only be used once).
Process:
5 x Class Awards (Merit, RE or PB4L) = St Clare of Assisi Award - please bring the 5 awards into the school office. These will be recorded and a St Clare of Assisi Merit Award will be presented at the next assembly.
3 x St Clare of Assisi Awards = 1 St Francis Medallion
Please let me know if you have any questions about the awards system.
Commitment to Child Safety Statement
At St Francis of Assisi, we are committed to child safety as a top priority. Please see the comprehensive statement below, which also includes helpful resources for supporting your child.
Communication Policy
Please see below for our revised communication policy. Any feedback or questions are welcomed.
Homework Policy Update
This is now finalised and in place. It was shared via Compass and can also be found below. Your child's class teacher will share further details about expectations for their class. Please contact your child's class teacher in the first instance if you have any questions about homework.
Grade Newsletters
Grade newsletters were shared via Compass last Friday. Please take the time to read over these - they provide key information for each grade for the term, including significant dates and key learning content to be covered.
Walk Safely to School Day
St Francis of Assisi will be participating in National Walk Safely to School Day this year, on Friday 16 May. This nationwide initiative encourages students to walk to school to promote road safety, regular physical activity, and healthy eating habits.
This initiative aligns strongly with key outcomes of the PDHPE syllabus across all stages at our school including:
“Recognises that personal health decisions can influence health and wellbeing”.
“Describes strategies to make healthy lifestyle choices”.
All students will have the opportunity to walk around the local area with their stage group, exploring road signs, learning about safely crossing roads, identifying potential hazards whilst walking, and more. The educational walk will be led by staff and all students will complete learning relevant to their stage level whilst walking.
We are excited to be partnering with Country Grocer Warrawong who will be providing free apples for every student on the day, as we recognise the important link between physical activity and healthy eating habits.
Thank you to Country Grocer for their generous donation and support of our school!
Semester One Reports and Parent Teacher Conferences
As you may be aware, the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA) have undertaken a comprehensive review of the NSW Curriculum, leading to curriculum reform and subsequent implementation of a reformed curriculum which commenced in 2023. In response to the curriculum changes, Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong has made significant modifications to student semester reports for Primary schools to better reflect your child's academic progress at key points throughout the year and provide parents and carers with a clear picture of their child’s strengths and areas for improvement in specific subject areas.
The following changes will be evident in your child’s semester report:
- A ‘new look’ report format released via Compass reflecting the outcomes of the new K-10 English and Mathematics syllabuses providing a descriptor for each of the focus areas found in the respective syllabuses
- All Kindergarten students will now receive a written report in Semester 1 and Semester 2 with a three-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors:
- Thorough
- Sound
- Basic
- Students in Year 1 - Year 6 will continue to receive semester reports twice a year with a five-point grade scale used to report student achievement using the following performance descriptors:
- Extensive
- Thorough
- Sound
- Basic
- Elementary
Report formats are also available for students who are working towards outcomes by which a graded report will not accurately represent their learning progress. As an alternative to a graded report, a comment is provided for each Key Learning Area in line with the student’s goals identified in their Personalised Plan. These reports are only used following consultation between school and parents/carers.
We look forward to this positive shift in our reporting system and appreciate your continued support in your child's educational journey.
Reports will be made available via Compass on Friday 27 June - Week 9. Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences (K-6) will be held from Week 8-10. More information will be shared via Compass when these are available to book in times.
Mr Brett Murphy
Assistant Principal