St Francis of Assisi School Newsletter 30.07.2025

APRIM News Week 2 Term 3  2025

Sacramental Program

Information for Parents

Children preparing for the Sacraments participate in Family Workshops during the school term.

• Reconciliation is celebrated in Term 3 of this year.
• First Holy Communion and Confirmation are celebrated in Term 2 of the following year.

Each child receives a workbook to guide their preparation, which is completed both at home with their family and during our workshops.

It’s important to note that preparing to celebrate a sacrament is not the same as simply learning about it. While learning about the sacraments is part of the Religious Education curriculum in Catholic schools, the preparation for receiving a sacrament is a faith journey led by the family, in partnership with the parish and school.

This program is designed to support families on that journey, helping children grow in faith and understanding with the guidance of their loved ones and the wider church community.

If you would like your child to participate in any of these sacraments, please email me: lcavuoto@sfoa.catholic.edu.au

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass

Friday the 15th of August (Week 4), we will gather as a whole school for The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass. We warmly invite you to join us at 9:30am in the Church.

Well-Being 

💛 WELLBEING WEDNESDAY 💛

Ever felt too busy to pause and take a mindful moment?

Try pressing play on your favourite playlist and let the music slow you down.

Music has a unique way of soothing the soul. Whether it’s a calming tune during a busy day or a favourite song that lifts your spirits, music can bring comfort, joy, and a sense of peace. It helps us unwind, reduces stress, and can even bring back uplifting memories.

Take a moment this week to play something that speaks to you, let the music be your reset, your motivation, or your moment of calm. 🎵💛

Go gently with music...🎧🎶

Kind regards,

Lisa Cavuoto 

(APRIM)

SCHOOL PHOTO DAY is Monday 25th August 2025. 

All students will have an individual photo and a class photo taken on the day.

Sibling photos will be taken BEFORE school from 8.15am. 

You must order photos online BEFORE photo day. Online orders will  remain open indefinitely however orders placed AFTER photo day will incur an extra fee.

Ordering Sibling photos will close Friday 22nd August.

Please use the link to ordering website https://stfrancisofassisi-sa.msp.photos/   

or use the QR code attached in the information sheet to go to the ordering Portal.

Please call MSP on 8132 1148 if you have any difficulties with logging on, signing in or any of  the photo ordering process.

St Francis of Assisis school Photo information and links

Parent Teacher Interviews for term 3 are schedueled for week 5 , Monday 18th August through to Thursday 21st August 2025

There will be appointments available before school, after school and one late night until 6.15pm.

You will need to book in through the 'Schools Online Booking System using the following link: https://sobs.com.au/pt3/parent.php?schoolid=921  Bookings for Parent Teacher interviews open Monday 4th August and close Sunday 17th August.

When booking in please ensure you have the correct class for your child so that you can book into see the correct teacher.

If you can NOT see your childs teacher go back to the start login page and put in the correct class for your child.

All appointment times are for 10 minutes only.

Please use the instuctions below if you need help logging in.

https://sobs.com.au/docs/sobs-pt3-parents.pdf 

Have you thought about instrumental music lessons for your child?

At St Francis of Assisi, we offer instrumental lessons with expert tutors who come to school and conduct one-on-one lessons with students during the school day. We are currently offering lessons in piano, violin, viola, cello, drums and guitar. Click here to fill in the form Instrumental Programme expression of interest or feel free to contact me on therese.smith@sfoa.catholic.edu.au  if you have any questions about our program.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to develop skills in a musical instrument and the benefits of music include improved memory, enhanced coordination, stress reduction, and increased creativity, as well as fostering discipline, confidence, and social skills.

Ella playing with her best piano posture for her teacher Mrs Lee.

All Volunteers wishing to continue as a registered volunteer at the school MUST update their RRHAN-EC training and provide the school with the new Cerificate. It will have a new date of 31/12/2027.

ALL previous RRHAN certificates expired in 2024 are no longer valid.

Please use this link to update the RRHAN certificate.  Plink

Uniform Shop

10 Newton Rd, Campbelltown SA 5074

Contact details:

Website: shop online

Phone: 7095 2535

Email: campbelltown@noone.com.au  

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am - 1.00pm

Sunday and public holidays CLOSED