Kindergarten Class of 2020
Today we welcomed our Kindergarten students for their first full day of school. It is such an exciting time for them and their families. There were lots of smiles and photographs as they confidently lined up for the morning assembly. As the students settle into life at school, please continue to talk positively about school and keep the teachers informed about any changes to their normal routine. Welcome to St Francis of Assisi.

School Newsletter
The school newsletter is a form of communication across the school community. All parents and carers are asked to read the newsletter and to take action if and when necessary. The newsletter is distributed on Thursday fortnightly via email and Compass. It is important to have the Compass app and ensure your email address is up to date in order to receive all school notices. Further school information can be viewed on our school website. 

Why is my Child’s Teacher out of Class?
Like professionals in other fields, all teachers are required to keep up to date with current thinking on best practices and new developments in areas such as curriculum and technology. From time to time, teachers are required to attend professional development opportunities to learn about changes to the curriculum, new methods of teaching & learning and other ways of integrating technology. These sessions sometimes occur during the day, after school or in the school holidays. Teachers also have entitlements such as long service leave, maternity leave, family leave, etc., sick leave, bereavement leave, jury duty etc. Consequently, there will be times when your child’s teacher is absent from the classroom. On these days, the teacher’s program and lesson day plans are taught. Teachers on a grade/stage work closely together, allowing the grade/stage partner to liaise with the casual teacher so that teaching and learning continues and routines are kept. At all time, student needs and school timetables are considered. We thank you for your support.