Term 4 Week 7
Weekly 5 With Leadership
Gullarn ngheeree - Welcome to this beautiful place,
With our Year 5 student leadership speeches and our Celebration Assembly this week, it has been an incredible privilege to listen to the voices in our community as we reflect on our 2024 school year. Our ‘Celebration Stars’ had a skip in their step as they were proudly acknowledged for their sparkle and growth. The genuine love for our students was tangible in the words of our class teachers as they shared special insight into our students’ journey of learning and growth.
This week I share with you the heartfelt words from our Year 5 students’ nominations for leadership roles for 2025. How blessed we are!
- Being a captain means inspiring the best in people and leading everyone to be the best versions of themselves.
- I am inclusive, I am open to new ideas and tasks.
- I’m determined to get my work done first time, every time.
- This is only my second year at St Francis but I feel like I belong, and I love that!
- Every school is different because of the people that make it unique.
- The best things about St Francis are how nice all the teachers are and the learning which can be hard and easy at the same time.
- I persevere with everything and keep trying even when things are hard.
- I value my strengths which are love, appreciation of beauty and excellence, forgiveness, kindness and humour.
- I have dreamed of being house captain since I was in Prep!
- When I was seven years old I asked for a job at a plant nursery and cafe. That’s where I was taught responsibility and how to serve others.
- I believe that I can help people do their greatest things, by being the most awesome, encouraging leader that there is!
- St Francis feels like home, warm and cosy.
- I will inspire others and be supportive, helping others to discover their potential.
- Thanks to St Francis teachers and ESO’s for the wonderful education we have. Every individual is grateful, kind, compassionate, loving and unique.
- St Francis has done so much for me so I would now like to give back by being a leader.
- I will keep trying under the hardest circumstances, showing the young students what to do right and will help those who need help.
- I am very respectful and responsible, when I have made a mistake I try to learn from it.
- When I was younger I looked up to the older kids being leaders, I thought they were very cool. I wanted to be just like them.
- I am creative and have new ideas every day and I will be open to the ideas of others.
- I have been going to this school since Prep and even though, like everyone else, I have made a few mistakes, going to St Francis is the best thing that has ever happened to me.
- One of my strengths is love!
God’s blessings upon your weekend,
PAX et bonum - Peace and all goodness,
Meredith Grove
(Principal 2024)
From Libby's Desk - APRE
From the Sports' Desk: Swimming Carnival
On Wednesday 20th November, all students (unless teachers are informed otherwise) will travel at 8:30 am on the buses to the Gladstone Aquatic Centre.
Students are to wear bathers under their sports uniform, crocs/thongs and school hat. Please be mindful of the environment and pool facilities if wearing any house-coloured accessories.
Please pack plenty of nutritious food, lots of cold water, sunscreen, a towel and a positive mindset. The canteen will be available for light refreshments. Students are to remain with their teacher/class group/house.
After the Under 8s swim, they will rotate through Splashzone and fun activities that teachers have prepared.
9-12-year-olds must remain in their houses in the grandstand between races. Races will not wait for them if they miss marshaling.
At 12 noon, the Under 8s will return to school. At 1 pm, the seniors will depart on the bus for school. Please inform class teachers if your children leave with you or with nominated adults.
Good luck. Let's aim for 100% attendance this year!!! Every swimmer earns a point for their house, whether it is novelty, 10m 25m or 50m!
Swimming Lessons - 18th & 19th November
2025 Port Curtis Trials
All 2025 trial dates have been added to the school calendar, which is accessible on Parent Orbit. Any students wishing to nominate next year must do so two weeks before the trial date by completing the permission booklet for Cap Sport. This link is found on the left-hand menu of Parent Orbit. A paper copy is to be handed to Kylie Linforth in the office to be considered for nomination. This nomination does not guarantee a position at the trial.
Capricornia Swimming paper nominations are to be done through your swimming coach and Trials are on Wednesday 12th February.
Carols Evening - 3rd December
Fruit Break
Piano & Instrumental Music Recital
Tuckshop News
We are so very grateful for today's Tuckshop Volunteers, providing an amazing service for our students each Tuesday and Friday.
Please join us when you can!
Tuckshop Volunteers Week 8 - 3A Families
Volunteers are essential to keep our tuckshop running. Even a small amount of time can really help.
We are asking the parents and guardians of Year 3A to help in the tuckshop next week.
Parents and Friends News
Parents & Friends Group ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING (AGM)
This year’s AGM will be held on Friday 22nd November at 8:30am in the Staffroom.
Please see below links to the AGM Agenda and also to a description of the Committee roles that we are looking to fill for 2025. There's a role for everyone! Different time commitments, skill sets, and interests - please have a look and let us know if there's any that you'd like to know more about.
If you're not able to make the AGM but are interested in contributing, please reach out via the P&F email: SFTS_PandFSecretary@rok.catholic.edu.au
All welcome!
Free Sausage Sizzle - Last Day of Term
The P&F will be supporting the excitement of the last day of term by providing a free sausage in bread for students and teaching staff.
This will be occurring at first break.
A big thank you to the parents who have already volunteered to cook this BBQ!
Second Hand Uniforms
Paris News
Community News
Harbour City BMX Club
Harbour City BMX Club in conjunction with AusCycling is hosting a FREE 'She Rides' program, targeted at women and children (5-12yrs).
The program is running on each Saturday from 16th Nov to 30th Nov from 3pm to 4:30pm.
The 'She Rides' program aims to help women and children learn new skills to make riding with your family more enjoyable! The riders will meet new people, have fun and most importantly, learn how to get the most out of riding a bike in a small and supportive environment. Upon completion of the 3 session program, the rider will receive a voucher to kick start your cycling journey. No previous experience required.
