Tuesday 9th June 2020 ISSUE 10

From the Principal

Welcome to Week 7. I hope you and your family were able to enjoy some quality time over the extended weekend. The weather was very kind to us and with some restrictions lifted in regard to COVID -19 there was opportunity to be out and about much more. I know that I enjoyed the change of scenery from being at home and I took the chance to do some exploring of the McLaren Vale region in a little more depth. It’s amazing what you can find when you have time!

The arrival of winter this week brings us to the realisation that time is marching forward. We are already heading toward the half way mark of the year. As restrictions are gradually lifted there is a sense that things are returning to normal and life is getting better. Our students have commented that they really miss going out on weekends, playing sport and doing things in groups. Hopefully as the situation improves, the out of school activities can resume which will provide some distractions and enjoyment on the weekends for us all.

On Friday last week our staff commenced the first of five certified and accredited modules on the topic of assessment and moderation. This course explores in great detail the meaning and purpose of assessment and looks at a whole range of assessment practices currently employed by our staff. This first session was very insightful and will pave the way for some very considered and detailed learning over the next 12 months. We understand as teachers that we use a whole lot of assessments and for a variety of purposes. The professional learning we are undertaking will really drill down into the purpose of, and the manner in which we use the knowledge we gain from our assessments. All of this work is aimed at one thing, improving the outcomes for the students in our care and we look forward to the new knowledge we will gain over the next 4 sessions as we explore this topic further.

Occasionally, and more often in recent times parents ask how we manage working with our children and how we are coping with ‘the new normal’. It is fair to say that times have been more challenging, particularly in the area of social emotional behaviours and anxiety levels. The children are adjusting to very different circumstances and while there have been some challenging days, these are outweighed by the joy, zest and energy that our young people bring. We are often delightfully surprised by students’ insightful views, their astute perception of what is just, and their willingness to support others who are doing it tough. This of course is a reflection of our families who work hard to instil values of compassion and empathy and go out of their way to make time for others.

It is important to remind ourselves that even though our children sometimes don’t quite get things right, we need to reassure them that we will always love them, even when they make mistakes. Please don’t underestimate the influence you have on them. Many of our students talk about how much they love their family and how grateful they are for being able to attend such a great school with great friends and teachers. We value working in partnership with you. We understand there will be bumps along the road for most children at some time in their school journey. As you no doubt have heard many times, the best learning comes from the mistakes we make. We are all human and we are all subject to errors of judgement, poor choices and on some occasions these choices really impact on others. However, it’s the manner in which we respond when challenged that really counts. We can all be better, let’s all try to achieve that goal in the coming week at home and at school.

James Meiksans

Out of School Sport

BASKETBALL

Season 2 Basketball at the ARC Campbelltown is due to start in term 3. (restrictions permitting)

Year 5/6 - Monday 20th July

Year 2/3- Tuesday 21st July

Year 4/5 - Wednesday 22nd July

If you child is interested in playing basketball for the school in Terms 3 and 4 please see the attached registration form.

Basketball registration season 2, 2020

NETBALL

No word yet about junior netball nominations at Turramurra Recreation Centre yet.

SOCCER

All parents who registered their child for 2020 soccer will receive an email this week about Soccer Teams for Term 3. There will possibly be a season with 8 rounds.

Angela Abdilla

Out of School Sport Co-Ordinator

ENROLMENTS FOR 2021

If your child or a child you know is due to start school in 2021 please ensure that an enrolment form has been submitted for them.

A child is due to start school in 2021 if they turn 5 after the 1^st November 2020.

The planning for 2021 classes and staffing will commence at the beginning of term 3 2020 and to ensure your child is considered an enrolment application must be submitted and accepted.

Even if you have a child already attending St Francis of Assisi, you must submit an enrolment application and acceptance form for this child to be included in the enrolment numbers for 2021.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school office staff.

Year 7 Pathways

Loreto College

Join Principal, Dr Nicole Archard, on the following Webinar which will provide families with information on topics such as: what it means to have a Loreto education, how attending a girls’ school can help your daughter’s social, emotional and academic development, our long history of academic success, and how our programs are designed to support student enrichment and growth.

Dates:

Monday 1 June, 9am – 10am

Monday 22 June, 6pm – 7pm

Our Head of Learning and Innovation is also hosting a webinar which speaks more in-depth about our Senior School. Times and dates for these Webinars are:

Wednesday 17 June, 6pm – 6.30pm

Wednesday 24 June, 6pm – 6.30pm

To register, visit www.loreto.sa.edu.au/college-tours (we are working this week to include the Wednesday 24 June event online as soon as possible). These Webinars will be streamed on Zoom.

Loreto College

316 Portrush Rd, Marryatville SA 5068

Ph: 08 8334 4200

St Ignatius College

Please see below the link for Saint Ignatius' College Virtual Tours and Q&A Live Sessions.

https://ignatius.sa.edu.au/enrolment/explore-ignatius-from-home/

You are welcome to call the College if you have any questions

Monica Klingberg

College Registrar

Saint Ignatius' College, Adelaide

Phone: (08) 8334 9348

Rostrevor College

Rostrevor College School Tours

We have re-scheduled tours to start again in August depending on restrictions.
Orientation Days and Parent Information Session are currently scheduled for Term 4. At this stage we don’t know what is happening.
Our tours page provides an indicator of what is on TOURS

Rostrevor College

67-91 Glen Stuart Rd, Woodforde, SA 5072

Ph: 08 8364 8200

Website: www.rostrevor.sa.edu.au

The Southern Cross Newsletter

Please follow the link to the latest edition of the Southern Cross 9th June 2020

Kiss and Drop reminder

Parents are reminded to please form only ONE queue at pick-up time in the Kiss and Drop area. Pram parks are not to be used as a pick up point. We ask for your patience and attention to safety so that Kiss and Drop can continue to operate smoothly and safely.

Thankyou

St Francis of Assisi Term 2 Calendar 2020

Please find attached the St Francis of Assisi Calendar for the remainder of Term 2.

St Francis of Assisi Term 2 Calendar 2020

JS Sport Uniform Shop

10 Newton Rd, Campbelltown (click here for directions)

Shop Manager: Michelle Flanigan

Phone: 0451 725 600

Email: campbelltown@jssport.com.au

Website for online purchases:

https://www.jssportsonline.com.au/collections/st-francis-of-assisi-school

Opening Hours:

Monday and Wednesday 8am - 12.00pm

Tuesday and Thursday: 1.00pm - 5.30pm

Friday: closed

Saturday: 9.00am - 12.00pm

Sunday and Public Holidays: closed

*Due to COVID19 new Uniforms can be purchased by appointment only and using a card - no cash.

*Please contact them using the details above to make an appointment for the uniform shop.

*Parents are encouraged to use the online shopping options to have orders pre-packed and ready for collection. Orders can be collected from the uniform shop or delivered to the school.