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Principal’s Christmas Message
I wish you all the joys and blessings that Christmas brings. The birth of Jesus renews our hope in realising God’s plan for each of us. It is a special time as family and friends gather together. During this time, we remember those who are less fortunate and those who will not have family or friends to share the spirit of Christmas. We pray for those feeling the effects of the lingering drought, those affected by the fires, and the brave firefighters who are putting their lives at risk on a daily basis. Please keep everyone in your thoughts and prayers.
I hope your travels over the holidays are a safe one.
I would like to acknowledge the contribution of staff, parents and students of St Francis of Assisi in 2019.
Best wishes for a Holy Christmas and a happy New Year with your family and friends.
On Monday the students had the opportunity to visit their classroom for 2020 and spend time with their teacher. Students in Year 1 to Year 6 will return to school next year on Wednesday 29 January. Our new Kindergarten students will be participating in Best Start assessments during Week 1 and will commence school on Thursday 6 February.
Staff for 2020:
| Principal | Mrs Davidson |
| Assistant Principal | Mr Green |
| Kindergarten Blue | Mrs Beckhaus |
| Year 1 Gold | Mr Murphy |
| Year 2 Blue | Mrs Grey & Mrs Agius |
| Year 3 Gold | Mrs Madaschi |
| Year 3 Blue | Mrs Mansbridge & Mrs Zaffonato |
| Year 4 Gold | Mr Gilmore |
| Year 5 Blue | Mrs Matos |
| Year 6 Gold | Mr Green |
| Year 6 Blue | Mrs Briscoe |
| Reading Recovery | Ms Maitland |
| Instructional Coach & LNAP | Mrs Burrows |
| EALD Teacher | Mrs Phillips |
| PE Teacher | Mrs Lyons |
| Drama Teacher | Mr deVet |
| Senior School Support Officer | Mrs Brabender |
| School Support Officers | Mrs Martins, Mrs Staffiero, Mrs Adams, Mrs George, Mrs Jimenez, Mrs Andraos, Mrs Kinnas, Mrs Logue |
| CatholicCare Counsellor | Miss Megas |
| Pastoral Support Worker | Mrs Welch |
Please find attached a draft Term 1 Planner for 2020.
More dates will be added as dates are confirmed. Please refer to the Compass Parent Calendar and School Newsletter in Term 1 for additional dates.
We welcome Karen & Debbie from Fresh Start Canteens to our school community commencing in Term 1, 2020.
The canteen will open on a trial basis in Term 1 on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Please find attached the menu and online ordering App that will be available next term.
IMPORTANT 2020 SCHOOL FEES UPDATE
Please find below a letter from the Catholic Education Office Wollongong explaining the school fee system. A new Instalment Arrangement is available, this is replacing the current School Fee Agreement.
School fee statements are 30-day accounts, unless you complete the attached Request to Pay by Instalment and email to instalments@dow.catholic.edu.au. A schedule of payments will be prepared by the Catholic Education Office and issued to you. It is encouraged fee payments are made online via the Parent Compass Portal or by Bpay. Direct debit plans are preferred to be updated to the fee payment instalment plan via Bpay.
The attached Request by Instalment can be completed and emailed this term in preparation for 2020.
Fee Accounts on Compass Parent Portal
School fee accounts can be viewed on the Compass Parent Portal. Simply log in to your parent portal with the details previously provided, go to the cog button on the top right-hand corner and you can view payment details and also update your personal details. Payment can be made online also. Please see the screenshot below for further information.
Please note the Catholic Education Office manages all school fee accounts within the Wollongong Diocese, and they have updated the system for automatic text and email reminders of outstanding accounts or installment payments. Please ensure your fee account payments are up to date.
