2026 Newsletter 3

Dear Families,

It has been a wonderful, busy and rewarding time across our community, with many opportunities for students to learn, connect and celebrate together.

Our Year 6 camp was a fantastic experience, filled with adventure, teamwork and plenty of memorable moments. One of the highlights for me was horse riding with our students. This activity brought great excitement and enjoyment to all who participated. It was great to see so many of our students stepping out of their comfort zones, building confidence, and supporting one another throughout the experience.

In sport, we are incredibly proud of our students’ outstanding efforts at the recent district swimming carnival. Their commitment, sportsmanship and determination were on full display, and the school achieved excellent results. Congratulations to all participants for representing our school with such pride.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. I look forward to seeing many of you before the end of the term at our Easter liturgies and bonnet parade.

Warm Regards,

Michelle

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25 MAR, 2026 – 2:30 PIP Meeting
27 MAR, 2026 - TK Tuckshop Available on Spriggy - Order before 8 am
2 APR, 2026 – 10 – 11am Stations of the Cross @ TCC - Years 2 to 6
2 APR, 2026 – 10:30 – 11am Prep & Year 1 Liturgy
2 APR, 2026 – 11 – 11:15am Parents Hot Cross Bun Morning Tea
2 APR, 2026 – 11:20am – 12pm Easter Bonnet Parade
**2 APR, 2026 – End of Term 1: Students finish @ 12pm**
**20 APR, 2026 – Student Free Day: Learning Conversations**
**21 APR, 2026 – First Day of Term 2: Students Return**
22 APR, 2026 – 9 – 9:30am PIP Meeting
20 MAY, 2026 – School Photos
20 MAY, 2026 – 2:15 – 3:15pm PIP Meeting
25 - 27 MAY, 2026 – Year 5 Camp
26 MAY, 2026 – Confirmation Immersion Day: Year 6
27 MAY, 2026 – 5:30 – 6:30pm Confirmation Family Workshop
8 JUN, 2026 – Kings Birthday - NO STUDENTS
11 JUN, 2026 – 7 – 9pm Sacrament of Confirmation Celebration

⏰ Don't forget: Learning starts at 8:50 AM. See you in the classroom!

SFA EASTER RAFFLE

We kindly ask all families to donate an Easter item (such as eggs or bunnies) towards the raffle. These can be donated directly to the office or to your child's classroom teacher.
Prizes will be drawn on Holy Thursday, 2 April 2026, during our Annual Easter Bonnet Parade, which will commence at 11:20am on the asphalt area.
**Raffle Ticket are ONLY available** until 4pm on Tuesday 31st March in QKR app.

Mill Valley Ranch - Year 6 Camp!

The Year 6 students had an absolutely fantastic time at school camp, throwing themselves into a wide range of new and exciting experiences. They loved working with the horses—learning how to ride, groom, and handle them with growing confidence and care—and many were proud of how quickly they picked up these new skills. Beyond that, they enjoyed canoeing, tackling team challenges, and even taking part in some light-hearted fun like chasing their teachers, which brought plenty of laughter. What really stood out was how willing everyone was to step outside their comfort zones, try something new, and encourage one another along the way. It was wonderful to see friendships strengthen as students supported each other, built resilience, and returned home with a real sense of achievement.

St Patrick’s Day at SFA

A huge thank you to everyone who wore a touch of green this past Tuesday for our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at SFA! Our staff kicked things off with a fantastic Irish breakfast, setting the tone for a wonderful day enjoyed by the whole school community.

Notice Regarding Early Pick Ups

Please be advised that the school office is unable to facilitate student pick-ups during the following break times:

Lunch: 11:10 am – 11:40 am
Snack: 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Due to the large number of students in open play areas, locating individuals during these times is challenging. To ensure a smooth transition, please arrange all early departures before or after these periods.

Lost Property

Last year, our lost property basket was constantly overflowing with unnamed items that were never collected. To help manage this and ensure belongings find their way back to their rightful owners, we have implemented a new system:
**Check Those Labels:** Please ensure your child’s name is written clearly on **all** school gear, especially jumpers, hats, drink bottles, and any toys or balls brought from home.
**Daily Returns:** Items with a legible name will be sorted and returned to students through the Office trays each day.
**Second-Hand Shop:** To keep our space tidy, any items found **without a name** will be donated to the Second-Hand Uniform Shop.
**Need a spare item?** Parents are welcome to purchase items from the Second-Hand Uniform Shop by visiting the school office at any time.

**Smart Watches and Jewellery**

We have recently updated the jewellery and accessories section of our uniform guide to clarify the rules around our school uniform. Please take a moment to review the updated guide.

PBL Cabinet Visit – Prep Students

Our Prep students recently enjoyed their first visit to the PBL cabinet! They have been working hard to earn tokens by demonstrating our school expectations of being safe, respectful and responsible.

Some students chose to carefully save their tokens to work towards a bigger reward, while others were very excited to redeem their tokens straight away. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and pride in making positive choices.

By consistently following our three expectations – Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible – our students help make our school a safe, happy and positive place for everyone to learn.