2021 Term 3 Week 4 Newsletter
Prayer Focus
From the Acting Principal
Welcome Back Warren
The St Francis Xavier School community is looking forward to welcoming Mr Warren Niethe as Acting Principal next week.
Warren knows our community well from his many years working here and comes back to us with a wealth of principal experience and a passion for enabling students to achieve the fullness of life.
I am sure our families will join with the staff and students in welcoming Warren to this new role.
Family Week
Next week will also see Catholic schools across Australia celebrating Family Week to recognise the significant contribution families have made to the foundation, growth and continuity of Catholic schools in Australia. We are grateful for the families that make up our community and continue to support our growth and development. Although COVID prevents us from welcoming our families onsite at the moment, be assured of our gratitude for the important part you play in our community.
All Things Learning & Teaching
Cyber Safety: A Helpful Article from the Council of Catholic Schools Parents
“Can I download this new app? All my friends have got it. It is safe. I don’t want to miss out”.
To assist you to decide if an app or game is age appropriate and suitable for your child, visit the eSafety Commissioner website (link below) to learn about the latest games, apps and social media.
The eSafety Commissioner website has a section specifically geared to providing advice and practical tips for parents and carers.
Julie Inman Grant, eSafety Commissioner, provides some handy hints to help keep your children safe online (link below).
If you would like further information click below for a link to an online safety book developed by the eSafety commissioner.
Faith & Mission
St Mary of the Cross
The feast of Mary MacKillop, St Mary of the Cross, Australia’s first saint, is this Sunday 8 August. The story of this 19-year-old young woman is one that appeals to all of us. Born to a family in difficult circumstances Mary's faith and resilience saw her travel to Adelaide as a governess. It was in South Australia that she and a number of young women established a school at Penola ... and the rest is history!
Confirmation
Please continue to pray for the students preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Thursday next week.
Thank you to all those families who donated to our Hope for the Homeless fundraiser during this National Homelessness Week. We raised $541! Your small change will contribute to big change for those in the community who so desperately need our support.
Positive Behaviour Support
This week’s PBS skills focus was "I can use kind words." Many students were caught spreading kindness this week, here are just a few of their infectious smiles.
Some students were even spotted spreading kind words around the school buildings!
Sporting Roundup
Rugby Gala Day
A Rugby Gala Day will take place on Wednesday, 18 August in Coffs Harbour. We will be entering under 10 and under 12 mixed teams. Information has been handed out to interested students today. Please return notes and money to school by Wednesday, 11 August.
NetSetGo
Kindergarten and Stage 1 students are having a great time and learning a lot during our NetSetGO sessions.
Running Club
Keep up the great effort!
Parent Assembly
Gold Token winners
