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Dear Parents and Carers
On Sunday, we commemorated the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. We celebrate not only their journeys and sacrifices but also the profound unity they embodied in spreading the Gospel. These apostles, with their unique personalities and backgrounds, were transformed by Christ into pillars of a unified faith community. In our ministry, we witness a similar diversity among those we meet, each bringing invaluable insights, talents, and experiences, which enrich our shared mission of living and preaching the Gospel.
Pope Leo XIV reminds us that “God's call is universal and enduring, offering hope and purpose to all who answer. Like Peter and Paul, who despite their differences were integral to the early Church's growth, we are called to find strength in our diversity.” Our faith unites us, transcending barriers of language, culture, and circumstance. Reflecting on their example, we are inspired to embrace both tradition and innovation in our community. Peter's steadfast leadership and Paul's pioneering spirit remind us that our faith journey thrives on both continuity and openness to new perspectives.
As we come to the end of Term 2, let us heed Jesus' timeless question to Peter: "Do you love me?" May our answer, echoing Peter's affirmation, reflect our commitment to discipleship and unity in Christ.
As we approach the last few days before the break, it has been wonderful to see our students demonstrating such a strong commitment to their learning. I hope each student feels proud of their accomplishments and achievements this semester. Reflecting on the term, we have had many highlights across faith, learning, and well-being. The students have also had the opportunity to participate in learning experiences that fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and a love for learning. A sincere thank you to our dedicated staff for their ongoing support and hard work. Here’s to building on these successes and creating even more memorable moments next semester. I hope everyone enjoys the break.
Mrs Vicky Davidson
PRINCIPAL
Students return to school for Term 3 on Tuesday 22 July, 2025.
Holiday Reading
During the holiday break, we encourage all our students to read every day. Reading is not just important but essential for developing crucial skills. Reading regularly will strengthen your child's reading habits and foster a love for learning. We encourage parents and carers to help find engaging fiction and non-fiction books that capture their interests. It's beneficial for children to read aloud to someone and equally valuable to enjoy listening to stories being read to them.
We all recognise that reading is fundamental to success; nearly everything we do involves some form of reading. Happy reading!
Lunchbox Express, thank you!
Thank you, Nicole, for managing the canteen this term. We appreciate all you do for our school community. Please see our recent Compass notifications for changes to the canteen next term.
Lost Property
There are a number of lost property items in the tub. Please check the tub before the end of the term. Any items not collected at the end of Week 1, Term 3, will be washed and placed in the clothing pool. Thank you.
St Francis of Assisi acknowledges and pays respect to the Dharawal people, past and present, the traditional custodians on whose land we educate our students.
2025 Celebration of Learning Timetable - Assembly starts 2:10 pm
| Term/Week | Date | Class |
| 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 |
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 |
| 10 | Friday 4 July | 8:45am |
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 25 July - Grandparents Day | 11:15 am |
| 2 | Friday 1 August | 8:45 am |
| 3 | Friday 8 August | 2:20 pm |
| 4 | Friday 15 August - Year 2 Celebration of Learning | 2:10 pm |
| 5 | Friday 22 August | 8:45 am |
| 6 | Thursday 28 August | 8:45 am |
| 7 | Thursday 4 September - Father's Day | 8:45 am |
| 8 | Friday 12 September - Kindergarten Celebration of Learning | 2:10 pm |
| 9 | Friday 19 September | 8:45 am |
| 10 | Thursday 25 September | 8:45 am |
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 to school. 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.
PB4L Term 3 Overview
Each week in our school, we have a schoolwide focus on an aspect of PB4L (Being Respectful, Responsible or Safe) and an aspect of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning).
Please see the table below for the overview of the focus areas ahead in Term 3.
| Week | PB4L Focus | SEL Focus |
| 1 | Be Responsible - Owning your actions | Accepting diversity |
| 2 | Be Safe - Physical contact | Being a good friend |
| 3 | Be Respectful - Correct uniform | Perspective |
| 4 | Be Responsible - Asking permission | Bullying: NO WAY! |
| 5 | Be Safe - Road Safety | Winning and losing |
| 6 | Be Respectful - Positive body language | Forgiveness |
| 7 | Be Responsible - Environment | Self Compassion |
| 8 | Be Safe - Sun Protection | Apologising |
| 9 | Be Respectful - Eye Contact | Making mistakes |
| 10 | Be Responsible - Care of belongings | Reflection |
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me.
ICAS
This year, we are again offering the option for students to participate in the ICAS assessments. This is completely optional and more information can be found below.
Please see the attached information letter below if you are interested in purchasing any of the ICAS Assessments for your child. Let me know if you have any questions.
Mr Brett Murphy
Assistant Principal
Solemnity of St Peter & St Paul
Last weekend, our Church celebrated the Solemnity of Ss Peter and Paul, two apostles who, in their unique and powerful ways, shaped the early Church and continue to inspire us today. Peter, the rock upon whom Christ built His Church, and Paul, the zealous Apostle to the Gentiles, both dedicated their lives to spreading the Good News, often facing immense challenges and ultimately offering their lives as martyrs for Christ.
Both saints offer us an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be ‘Church’. Both remind us that whilst a building can be a church, the Church is made up of people. St Peter’s theology describes the Church as being composed of ‘living stones’. ‘You are like living stones being built into a spiritual house.’ (1 Peter 2:5) St Paul, in his first letter to the Corinthians, describes the Church as being ‘many parts making up the one body in Christ’. ‘Just as a body, though one, has many parts, but all its many parts form one body, so it is with Christ.’ (1 Corinthians 12:12-31)
Whether you prefer to think of yourself as a living stone or a part that makes up the body of Christ, both saints remind us that our faith should be a living faith lived in relationship with others.
The other lesson we can take from these two saints from very different backgrounds is that we are all called to holiness. As is noted below:
St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal - Thank you!
Yesterday, our school community celebrated Pyjama Day as our way of supporting the St Vincent de Paul Winter Appeal.
In exchange for the luxury and comfort of being able to stay in pyjamas all day, many people brought in donations of food and winter accessories to help support those affected by poverty in our local area. What a generous community we have here at St Francis of Assisi! Thank you for helping us bring the love of God to those in need.
(Photos from Pyjama Day & Donations - not available ’til Wednesday)
NAIDOC Week Assembly
Thank you to each class for sharing your learning about First Nations’ culture this afternoon at our NAIDOC Week Assembly. NAIDOC Week begins this Sunday and runs until July 13.
Please refer to the City of Wollongong website for events you may like to attend: https://www.wollongong.nsw.gov.au/community/people/aboriginal-culture-and-communities/community-events
Farewell, Sr Anna!
This weekend, there are two opportunities to farewell Sr Anna before she returns to Vietnam to officially begin her new appointment as Superior General of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Visitation.
- Saturday 5 July at St Mary’s Church, Berkeley: 4 pm Mass followed by dinner at Berkeley Sports.
- Sunday 6 July at St Francis of Assisi Church, Warrawong: 10:30 am Mass followed by morning tea in the hall. This also coincides with the 30-year celebrations of St Francis’ church.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday - 6 July
This Sunday also marks Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday. This year’s theme, “Sent Forth in Strength and Hope”, resonates deeply with the Jubilee Year of Hope’s overarching theme, “Pilgrims of Hope.” The journey of hope is beautifully captured in the Dharawal Dreaming story of Wiritjiribin, the First Lyrebird below:
Grandparents Day - Friday Week 1, Term 3
When celebrating Grandparents Day, we aim to choose the date that coincides with the Feast of St Joachim and St Anne - the parents of Mary and therefore grandparents of Jesus - which the Church celebrates each year on July 26. This year, the 26th falls on a Saturday, so we will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday July 25.
Everyone is warmly invited to join the parish community at 9 am for Mass. Following Mass, we will have open classrooms, morning tea and the opportunity to visit the Book Fair.
Traditionally, as part of our celebrations, we put together a photo presentation of the students with their grandparents. If you would like to include a photo of your children with their grandparents, please send these in to your class teacher via SeeSaw by Tuesday, 22 July (first day of Term 3).
Ms Marita Maloney
REC Coordinator
| Date | Event | Attending | Venue |
| Tuesday 12 August | South Coast Athletics | Selected Year 2-6 students | Beaton Park, Wollongong |
| Friday 29 August | Soccer Gala Day | Selected Year 3-6 students | Unanderra Park, Unanderra |
| Thursday 18 September | Junior Basketball Gala Day | Selected Year 3-4 students | Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley |
| Friday 19 September | Senior Basketball Gala Day | Selected Year 5-6 students | Illawarra Sports Stadium, Berkeley |
| Age | Boys Champion | Girls Champion |
| Junior (8,9,10 Years) | Oliver Tebb | Ayva Ngauamo |
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11 Years (Boys - Joint Winners) |
Hussein Sayed Hassan Kyan Cappetta |
Olivia Brown |
| Senior (12,13 Years) | Christian Georgievski | Mia Dimovski |
Despite a bit of wet weather to start the day last Tuesday, our students had an amazing day on the court, enjoying time with friends and showcasing incredible teamwork!
A big thank you to our dedicated staff and supportive parents for making the day possible. And, of course, a massive shoutout to our students for their enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and pride in representing our school!
| Class | Boys Champion | Girls Champion |
| Year 1 | Koa | Isabella |
| Year 2 | Noah | Isabelle |
| Year 3 | Nicholas | Liliana |
| Year 4 | Andrea | Ella |
| Year 5 | Dikran | Olivia |
| Year 6 | Hussein | Mia |
Last Friday, we gathered for Year 1's Celebration of Learning Assembly, an afternoon full of joy, reflection, and achievements! During the assembly, our talented students not only helped present awards, but they also shared their detailed labelled diagrams of crocodiles and green sea turtles, which formed part of their informative texts. They proudly talked about their History unit, where they had the opportunity to investigate toys and games from the past. Throughout the celebration, the students prayed, danced, and sang with joy and enthusiasm. They even showcased a video highlighting how much they've grown and achieved this year. A huge thank you to all our Year 1 students, as well as Mrs Agius, Mrs Grey, and Mrs Staffiero, for sharing their learning and creativity with us.
Young Scientists in Action!
Our amazing Year 5 and Year 6 students have been hard at work, diving into the wonders of science with their latest projects!
Through dedication, and plenty of curiosity, they’ve learned so much and created incredible displays that show just how talented and imaginative they are.
This week, they had the chance to share their projects with the school community, and the response was overwhelming—everyone was so impressed by their effort and creativity!
Well done to our budding scientists—you’ve inspired us all to explore, discover, and dream big!
ATTENTION PARENTS - IMPORTANT REMINDER
Please note school excursions and sporting events, all permission and payment must be submitted online via Parents Compass. The system is paperless and cashless and all digital only. No paper forms will be supplied; all permissions must be submitted digitally on the parent compass.
Please note that if these are not submitted by the relevant due dates, the students will automatically be removed from the event as non-attendees. If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the School Office or Class Teacher.
Students will automatically be removed from events as non-attendees if permission and payment are not submitted digitally
online by the due date.
Advancedlife Photography
School photo day was held earlier this term. Orders were sent home yesterday. If you have not ordered the 2025 school photos, this is available following the information below.
www.advancedlife.com.au
Enter code CZF PZR 2FX
Staff and Student Birthdays
Happy Birthday to the following students and staff who celebrated their birthdays in July:
Jazabel, Zondrei, Zakariah, Mallek, Chloe, Austen, Adam, Luca.H, Alivia, Oliver, Zaynab, Theodore.Q, Mohamed.K, Mia.D, Sopie.R,
Mrs Matos and Mr Gilmore.
RE-LABEL PROPERTY DURING HOLIDAYS FOR NEXT TERM
We have a large number of lost property items. These items do not have any names on them. Please check your child/ren's items are all clearly labeled so that we can return these when misplaced ie jackets, jumpers, hats, lunchbox, and drink bottles. It is a good idea to check and relabel items due to wear and tear regularly.
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Friday 31 Jan -Friday 11 April |
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Monday 28 April - Friday 4 July |
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TERM 3 |
Monday 21 July - Friday 26 Sept |
TERM 4 |
Monday 13 October - Friday 19 Dec |
2025 PUPIL-FREE DAYS
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