END OF TERM TWO

Thank you to our students and staff for their tremendous efforts across Term 2. The second term is notoriously one of the busiest terms of the year but also one of the most productive, and Term 2 2024 was no exception.

The term was jam-packed with numerous camps, excursions, incursions, Athletics Carnivals, Gala Days, sporting and cultural competitions, and events. I thank all of our talented staff members who were able to be there for our students, our supportive parents/carers, and, of course, our wonderful students. We are excited about the following term (day one, Term 3 commences Tuesday, 23rd July).

SAME PARKING / DROP OFF ARRANGEMENTS AT THE START OF TERM 3

A letter will be sent via Compass in the coming days, providing additional information about the move to the new classrooms.

Critically, it is important to note that existing kiss-and-drop arrangements (via Jardine Drive) will continue for the first four weeks of Term 3.  

Despite the new office on Guillemont Road being in operation from Tuesday, 23 July, Stage 7 building works (Library, landscaping, and internal drop-off and pick-up) will not be complete for at least the first four weeks. Therefore, to ensure the safety of our students, we ask that parents/carers maintain their existing drop-off and pick-up arrangements.

Parents/carers needing to access College Reception should note that the temporary partial internal road on Guillemont Road will only be open between 8.30 and 2.15 pm during the day. These arrangements will be in place for the first four weeks of the term.

SAVE THE DATE

Parents/carers are invited to view our new Junior Years classroom spaces on Tuesday, July 30, between 3.30 and 5.30 pm. More details to follow.

MISA DANCE

Congratulations to all SFCC students involved in this year’s MISA Dance Festival. The team, this year made up of Year 7 and 8 students, produced a lively performance that had elements of contemporary dance and cultural hints inspired by Bollywood. The students have been working extremely hard over the recent months, and it was wonderful to see them on the stage at The Campbelltown Cube at Catholic Club.

In recent years, as Vice President of MISA (The Macarthur Independent Schools Association), it has been an absolute honour to give the festival a vote of thanks, and the 2024 Festival was a very memorable one. With students from 13 schools performing and a packed audience consisting of students, teachers, parents/carers and family and friends, it was a real celebration of the talents of our young people across our Association.

I would like to thank Ms. Elise Markus for supporting our students and Mrs. Amy Jamieson for her hard work preparing, choreographing, and coaching them. They and our students made the College proud.

FAREWELL AND WELCOME BACK

Thank you to Mr Steven Robinson for his efforts as the Acting Assistant Principal - Religious Education, Identity, and Mission this term. His positivity has been evident throughout his time with us, from taking academic and pastoral care classes to attending the overnight Year 9 Camp and assisting with various REIM initiatives. He has been generous and genuine in all his dealings. 

We are pleased to note that Mrs Alexandra Mediati Assistant Prinicipal of Religious Education, Identity, and Mission is now on the mend and returning from day one next term. Welcome back Mrs Mediati.

PRAYER

Dear Lord,

As we conclude this term, thank you for guiding us through our successes and challenges. Grant us wisdom to learn from our mistakes and to grow as individuals in our learning and relationships.

Lord, bless our time spent with family and friends during these holidays. Grant us strength and courage to uphold our faith and to be faithful witnesses of Your love.

Help us, Lord, to live out our faith practically these holidays. May we appreciate the kindness of others and dedicate our time and effort to helping those in need. Grant us the grace to foster peace within our families.

Keep us safe in all our activities, grant us restful rejuvenation, and fill our days with joy and laughter. Bring us back refreshed and eager for the new term ahead.

Lord, we are grateful for our classmates, teachers, parents/carers, and the caring community of St Francis Catholic College. May we always be mindful of Your presence in our lives.

Lastly, we pray for Your blessings upon our teachers as they prepare our classrooms and as our staff transitions into new facilities. May their efforts be fruitful and guided by Your wisdom.

St Francis of Assisi … Pray for us

Blessed Edmund Rice … Pray for us

Live Jesus in our hearts … Forever 

–Amen