St Francis of Assisi Newsletter Week 4 Term 1 2024

As we welcome the beginning of a new school year, with open hearts, I am delighted to begin my role as Assistant Principal Learning Diversity at St. Francis of Assisi School. I have previously worked at Mount Carmel College as Senior Leader (R-6) and music teacher. I am happy to be joining the SFOA community, working alongside a team of vibrant and caring educators, sharing wisdom and insights to support the learning and development of our students. A particular focus of my role is in supporting the diverse learning needs of our students, in partnership with our families, staff, and the students themselves. I look forward to getting you know you and walking together as we accompany the children entrusted to our care along their journey of learning and faith.

Assessment and Data

As a school, we are committed to uphold the dignity of every child, understanding that children grow and develop in different ways, and at different times. The assessment process provides reliable and valid evidence of student learning. Assessment allows leaders, teachers, and students to learn alongside one another, as they uncover evidence that informs both learning and teaching. Learners use assessment and feedback to reflect on and evaluate their own progress, while teachers and leaders use assessment and evidence to inform and shape the design for learning. It identifies what students know, understand, can do and feel at different stages in the learning process. Across Term 1, students from Reception – Year 6 will participate in a range of assessments to support teachers in effectively differentiating the 2024 curriculum and personalising learning for each student.

“Fair, equitable and clearly understood assessment practices are at the heart of learning for students and for educators in every system and school. This is equity and excellence – the heart of educational improvement” (Lyn Sharratt, 2019)

SeeSaw

Throughout the year, class teachers will communicate with families via the Seesaw app. Students can also use SeeSaw to share their learning and school experiences with their families. If you have not yet connected to SeeSaw, please speak with your child’s teacher.

Michelle Page

Assistant Principal Learning Diversity

Ash Wednesday

Last week we held our first whole school Mass with our new Parish Priest Fr Anthoni Adimai. It was a beautiful Mass where we commissioned our staff for 2024 and all our Year 6 students as leaders of the school. Fr Anthoni spoke to the children about how they can follow the footsteps of Jesus this Lent.

Project Compassion Launch

As we have now begun Lent, all families have received a Project Compassion box to support Caritas Australia this Lenten season and help support vulnerable people around the world, now and for all future generations.

Project Compassion 2024 theme 'For all Future Generations' reminds us that the good that we do today will extend and impact the lives of generations to come. Together, we can help vulnerable communities face their challenges today and build a better tomorrow for all future generations. 

You can donate through your Project Compassion donation boxes, by visiting www.caritas.org.au/project-compassion or by calling 1800 024 413.

Project Compassion boxes will need to be returned by then end of Term 1.

Thankyou in anticipation of your donations.

Sacrament Reminders - Term 1 Dates

• Sacrament Family Workshop in Parish Hall - 7pm, Thur 22nd Feb, Wk 4
• Family Mass - Sunday 5pm, 3rd March
• Sacrament Family Workshop in Parish Hall - 7pm Thur, 14th March, Wk 7
• Sacrament Family Workshop in Parish Hall - 7pm Thur, 4th April, Wk 10
• Family Mass - Sunday 5pm, 7th April

Melissa Canil

APRIM

The school soccer season is about to start again and we have brand new uniforms for our soccer stars.

Please see the attached information about registering your child for the school soccer season.

The season begins Saturday 13th May until  Saturday 26th August 2024.

Games will be any time between 8am and 12 noon depending on the number of teams in the competition.

Registration is for every Saturday for the whole season.

Cost per child for the season is $75.

Please see the QKR app to register your child and pay for the season

2024 School Soccer information

Welcome to Children’s University for 2024.

General information regarding Children’s is available through the QR CODE LINK.

Registration is now open via the QR CODE LINK.

Applications close on Sunday 17^th March 2024 and payments are processed via QKR.

For further information regarding Children’s University, please follow the following links:

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/childrensuniversity/

See how the process works.https://youtu.be/NNx7zgN3Wio

Expression of Interest for Instrumental Music Programme

Please find attached the St Francis of Assisi School calender for Term 1 2024

School Calender Term 1 2024

1.  All children must wear a school hat in Term 1 and 4. Please name your childs hat.
2.  You will get a text message if your child is NOT at school and you have not informed the Front Office.The perfered method for absentee is using the Audiri app. Please complete the absentee form on the Audiri app if your child is away from school for any reason.
3. All Excursion forms will come to you via the Audiri app. Please ensure your have updated your child's year level group to ensure you are getting the correct information.
4. All special food days such as sushi day, donut day, gelati day etc will all be on the QKR app. Please ensure you have the QKR app and your details are up to date.
5. If you are planning a holiday away during school time you must complete an exemption form which is available from the Front Office. It MUST be completed before you leave to go away.
6. If your child is LATE to school, after 9am, they MUST sign in at the Front Office, so we know they are at school. They will take a ticket to the teacher so the  teacher  knows they have signed in.
7. If you child is leaving the school grounds early, they MUST be signed out first in the Front Office by a Parent. Please DO NOT go to the classroom first.
8. Please ensure if you have changed your contact details, phone number and/or email address you let the office know by completing the 'Change of Details' form on the Audiri app.