Dear Families,
I hope you all enjoyed the holiday break, and welcome back to Term 4! We have had two new families start this term, and I would like to warmly welcome Nooreet, Gursehar and Gabi to our wonderful SFX community.
Please see some important notes below, and I would also urge you to please read the "TERM 4 & COVID-19" article for information on family attendance at events throughout our last term of 2021!
Have a wonderful weekend.
UNIFORM - I know it is hard to believe, but Summer and the warmer weather is nearly upon us. A reminder that bucket or legionnaire hats (not beanies) need to be worn as from next week, and the rule ‘No hat, No play' will apply.
Some other uniform reminders:
Jewellery: The only jewellery to be worn is wristwatches, sleepers or stud earrings (gold or silver in colour), and one chain with a religious symbol may also be worn under clothing.
Make-up: No make-up. No coloured nail polish.
Hair: Hairstyle is also a part of the school uniform: Shoulder length hair or longer is to be tied back and away from the face. Accessories are to be minimal, and navy or white only in colour (no Jo-Jo style bows). Any change to hair colour should be in natural toning only. Highlights are permitted but should not be excessive. Hairstyles are to be moderate and not extreme – no lines or patterns cut into the hair.
Sneakers and Socks: Sneakers are to be predominantly white with white laces only. SFX school socks must be worn with the "new" uniform, and students in the "old" uniform may wear either SFX socks or plain white socks.
Uniform slips will be sent out if children do not adhere to our policy, and we thank you for your cooperation.
COLOUR EXPLOSION FUN RUN: The Colour Explosion Fun Run fundraising is well underway, with over $12,000 being raised so far (a percentage of the fundraising goes back to the Colour Run company). The children are certainly enjoying the fundraising, with nearly 1/4 of the school already registered! All money raised is going towards building a new playground.
We really appreciate your support with our first ever Colour Explosion Fun Run, and if you haven't already, register your child today!
INDEPENDENCE DAY: This term, Independence Day is on Thursdays. We thank you for your support, and remind families that we will have school leaders at the gate for those children who need assistance with going to their classrooms.
FAMILY MASS: Just a reminder that we have a Family Mass at St John XXIII on Saturday, 23rd October at 6pm. Further details are available from our APRIM, Rosanna.
CITY TO BAY FUN RUN: We are disappointed to announce that the City to Bay Fun Run has been cancelled. On a positive note, it gives those wanting to participate more time to train in readiness for next year!!
SCHOOL PHOTOS: A reminder that school photos are scheduled for next Wednesday, 20th October.
TOYS, TRADING CARDS AND PERSONAL ITEMS: Just a reminder that we encourage children to not bring in toys, trading cards and personal items to school. Children can become quite distressed if these items are misplaced. Thank you for your understanding.
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