Term 2 Week 1
A Message from Leadership
Welcome to Term 2! We are excited to introduce our 'new look' newsletter, a result of the valuable feedback you provided at the end of last term regarding our school communication platforms. We believe this new format will enhance our connection with you and keep you informed about the wonderful things happening at our school.
We will be trialling this new approach to our newsletter and will continue to seek your feedback. Your input is crucial, as parent partnerships are part of the foundations of our community at St Francis Catholic Primary School.
Additionally, in Weeks 5 and 10, we will issue a 'Celebration of Learning' newsletter. This special edition will showcase the achievements and activities of our students throughout the term, providing a glimpse into their learning journeys and the vibrant life of our school.
We look forward to your continued support and feedback as we trial these changes. Together, we can ensure that our communication remains effective and meaningful.
Looking forward to seeing you at the ANZAC Day march tomorrow! Please meet us at the Woolworths Carpark at 8:15am. Parents are welcome to walk at the back of the student cohort.
Mrs Samantha Suthers
We would still appreciate your continued feedback regarding school communication. Please click on the link to share your thoughts with us.
Weekly Reflection
Loving God,
We thank You for the life of Pope Francis, for his faithful example of living the joy of the Gospel in real, relevant ways. He praised God the creator through his life that was full of encounter and compassion. With a loving heart and eyes of faith he showed us what it means to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, caring for all of creation.
In this Jubilee Year we pray for the courage to continue his mission of love, by embracing humility, peace, and love in our daily lives. May we be instruments of peace, inspired by his example to serve others with compassion so that Christ’s light enflames the world.
Eternal rest give to Francis, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
Amen.
There will be a Memorial Mass for Pope Francis on Monday 28th April at Star of the Sea, Gladstone at 5:30pm.
Monday 28th April
Life Education Van
Year 3A - bCyberwise
Year 3B - bCyberwise
2pm - Parent Information Session - In the Media Room, please sign in at the office.
St Peter Chanel Feast Day
Our parish community will celebrate the feast day of St Peter Chanel, the name of the church on our school site at 1.30 pm today. Our Year 5 and 6 students will attend this mass, parents and friends are welcome also.
Whole School Assembly - Begins Week 4
Due to the Life Education Parent Information Session and the St Peter Chanel Feast Day Mass, our first whole school assembly day will be on Monday 12th May.
Lunch Club
Tuesday 29th April
Life Education Van
Year 4/5 - The Inside Story
Year 6 - Relate, Respect, Connect
Year 1A- Harold’s Online World
Cross Country
1:30pm - 2:30pm 9 to 12 Years Cross Country Races.
Please Note: Due to the carnival being postponed last term because of the weather, we have had to split this year's cross country carnival. Other events had already been booked, and we need to meet the Port Curtis qualifying times for the 10 to 12-year-olds. The younger students' carnival will be next Tuesday. Thank you for your support.
Physical Education Lessons
All students will participate in PE lessons today with Mrs Kylie Linforth. This term's focus is on athletics in preparation for our Athletics Carnival on Friday 30th May. Children are to wear their sports shirts today.
Digital Technologies Lessons
Students from Prep to Year 2 will participate in Digi Tech lessons today with Mrs Meredith Grove. Through guided exploration and learning tasks, Prep to Year 2 students create simple pathways/instructions to move Beebot robots through a series of challenges.
Lunch Club
Robotics Club this term is for the Year 4 to 6 students who are participating in the Robocup Junior Challenge
Private Music Lessons
Instrumental music lessons today with Miss Erin Moyihan.
Piano lessons today with Li Ping.
If you would like any information regarding our instrumental music or piano lessons, please contact Mrs Meredith Grove.
After School Soccer Workshop
Football Queensland & Brisbane Roar
St Francis Catholic Primary School is excited to announce that the Football Queensland & Brisbane Roar After School Program is coming to our school!
Key program details can be found in the attached flyer. All participants must be registered prior to the clinic starting, using the link below.
For any questions, please contact the FQ x Roar team at community@footballqueensland.com.au.
Wednesday 30th April
Life Education Van
Year 4A - Friends & Feelings
Year 5A - Decisions
Prep B - My Body Matters
Lunch Club
Private Music Lessons
Piano lessons today with Li Ping.
Guitar lessons today with Wayne.
If you would like any information regarding our piano lessons, please contact Mrs Meredith Grove. If you would like any information regarding our guitar lessons, please contact Mrs Kylie Linforth.
Thursday 1st May
Life Education Van
Year 1/2 - Harold’s Online World
Year 2A - Harold’s Online World
Prep A - My Body Matters
Visual Arts Lessons
Students from Prep to Year 2 will participate in Visual Arts lessons today with Mrs Mel Harstorn. Children will eagerly experiment with a variety of materials to create their own unique pieces of art.
Performing Arts Lessons
Students from Year 3 to Year 6 will participate in Performing Arts lessons today with Mrs Sharyn Dicker. Children are learning drama and dance this term.
In drama they will further develop their drama skills, and knowledge of drama elements through drama games, improvisations, scripted drama and mime.
In dance they will examine and describe how the elements of dance are used to communicate meaning in dances they watch and further develop their dance skills through dance sequences, drills and learning and performing a dance routine.
Our Dance Showcase will be later in the term.
Lunch Club
Private Music Lessons
Piano lessons today with Li Ping.
If you would like any information regarding our piano lessons, please contact Mrs Meredith Grove.
Friday 2nd May
Years 3-6 Afternoon Sport
Students in Years 3-6 participate in a 'round robin' team sports afternoon. Children are invited to wear their house colour shirt today.
Lunch Club
Private Music Lessons
Piano lessons today with Li Ping.
If you would like any information regarding our piano lessons, please contact Mrs Meredith Grove.
Upcoming Events
Parent Orbit is your one-stop shop for all things happening at St Francis.
Remember to keep an eye on the calendar for all events and excursions. We encourage you to also use Parent Orbit for absentees, permission forms, and updating medical and media information.
We now have additional features that allow you to access important platforms including:
- Flexischools for tuckshop ordering
- Seesaw for classroom celebrations
- Uniform Shop purchasing
Parents & Friends Association
Welcome back to Term 2!
We're excited about all the wonderful opportunities for Parents and Friends to get involved in school life in the following events;
Mother's Day Gift Stall 2025
See below flyer for details on this year's Mother's Day Gift stall - the opportunity for our students to surprise the Mother figures in their lives with a gift selected by them! Parent Orbit will be open soon for you to prepay for each child if participating (one payment for each sibling). Please note the prepayments must be made before 11pm Tuesday 6th May.
P&F Meeting Friday May 9th 8:30am -9:30am in the staffroom, all welcome!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - SAVE THE DATE
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To put on these awesome activities, we need volunteers!
| Wednesday 7th May, from 8:30am | Set up Mother's Day Gift Stall |
| Thursday 8th May, anytime during school hours | Man the Mother's Day Gift Stall as each class comes through to purchase items |
| Wednesday 14th May, 9:15-10:30am | Open Day - meet and greet volunteers needed to welcome new and prospective families |
| Wednesday 28th May, morning | Under 8's Day - face painters required. No artistic talent required, face paints and stencils provided. |
| Friday 20th June, after pick up and evening | Family Movie Night - volunteers required to help decorate, man the tuckshop, etc. More details to come. |
| Monday mornings throughout Term 2 | Do you drive past Woolworths on your way to school? We're looking for a volunteer to collect the box of free school fruit on their way to school each Monday morning. Access to this fruit is very much appreciated by students who forget their fruit break! |
If you can help out with any of these opportunities, please contact us. Details below.
STAY IN CONTACT
The P&F Committee is always willing to hear from you. We can be contacted via email SFTS_PandFSecretary@rok.catholic.edu.au or by messaging the St Francis Tannum Sands P&F facebook page.
School Uniforms
St Francis Uniform Shop
Did you know that Wearitto comes to St Francis every Tuesday?
The shop is open 8:30am -10:30am in Green Pod the room beside the Hub.
Please sign in through the QR code in the office or on the uniform shop door. When prompted for organisation please type 'visitor'.
Alternatively, you can order online and items can be picked up from the office in the afternoon of the next Tuesday after the order is placed:
https://www.wearitto.com.au/schools/st-francis-catholic-primary-school-ts
Second Hand Pre Loved Uniforms
Community News
Chanel College - Year 7 for 2026 Open Night
Mother's Day Classic Walk or Run - Tannum Sands
Griffith University Free Tutoring Program
EcoFest
