St Francis School

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?
WEEK 8

Monday
Year 3 Basketball 5:20pm
Auskick 3:30-4:30pm

Tuesday
8:20am Cross Country Running Trials on School Oval
Year 4 Basketball 5:50pm
Day 1- Weaving Workshops with classes and Naomi from Deadly Mentorz

Wednesday
Rad Run 8:20am
Year 2/3 Netball
Green 4:30pm
Blue 5:10pm

Thursday
Day 2- Weaving Workshops with classes and Naomi from Deadly Mentorz
Lunch Ordering Available

Friday
Rad Run 8:20am
Little Francis Transition 9am- 12pm
Lunch Ordering Available

On Friday 12th June St Francis School competed in the SACPSSA Basketball Carnival Day that was held at the State Basketball Centre, Wayville. Both our boys and girls team competed extremely well on the day, the boys team finished up with 3 wins and 3 losses. Our girls team finished the day undefeated and we awarded 1st place overall. Well done to both teams for a wonderful showcase of the basketball talent we have amongst these age groups. A special thank you to Mr Goldy for all of the preparation work that he did leading into the day with lunchtime training sessions and guidance.

Our Year 3 scientists have been investigating convection, forces, and motion. As part of their learning, students investigated candle carousels and explored how changing different variables affected their movement. They tested the effect of using different numbers of candles and adjusted the height of the carousel above the heat source to determine which combination was most effective at making the carousel spin.

Through their investigations, students observed how warm air rises and creates convection currents that can generate motion. They carefully recorded their observations, compared results, and used their findings to explain how heat energy can be transferred through the air. It was fantastic to see their enthusiasm, teamwork, and scientific thinking as they conducted their experiments and shared their discoveries.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?
WEEK 7

Monday 8 June
PUBLIC HOLIDAY

Tuesday 9 June
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
Year 4 Basketball BYE

Wednesday 10 June
NO Rad Run TODAY
National Reconciliation Week Event- Welcome To Country (Community Welcome), T-Shirt Colour Day
Year 2/3 Netball
Green 3:50pm
Blue 5:10pm

Thursday 11 June
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
Lunch Ordering Available

Friday 12 June
Rad Run 8:20am
SACPSSA Basketball Carnival Day- Selected Team

We’re excited to unveil our brand-new circulation desk. The old desk served us faithfully for many years, but it was starting to qualify as a historical artefact. Big thanks to Fry Library and School Supplies!

Advance Notice
OSHC Service Closure

Please note OSHC will be closed on the upcoming Pupil Free Day Friday 3rd June 2026.

T-Shirt Day Reminder

Wednesday 10th June will be our whole school T-Shirt Colour Day. Students are asked to come to school wearing a plain coloured t-shirt in the colour allocated to their year level below. These colours represent those of the Aboriginal Flag, and we are hoping to capture a special drone photo of our students creating the flag formation on the oval, an image we are very excited to share with our community once we achieve the perfect shot.

•Reception – Year 1- Year 2MB: Red
•Year 3 – Year 4: Yellow
•Year 5 – Year 6- Year 2MD: Black

🚧 Rumour has it the library is plotting something exciting… No, it’s not a secret underground tunnel (we wish). Stay tuned for the next update!

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?
WEEK 6

Monday 1 June
National Reconciliation Week
Year 4 School Camp @ Aldinga
Year 3 Basketball 5:20pm

Tuesday 2 June
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
National Reconciliation Week
Year 4 Camp @ Aldinga
Year 4 Basketball 5:50pm

Wednesday 3 June
National Reconciliation Week
Rad Run 8:20am
Year 2/3 Netball
Green 3:50pm
Blue 5:10pm
Year 5/6 Girls and Boys Statewide Soccer Round 1 @ Barratt Reserve, West Beach

Thursday 4 June
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
SAPSASA Cross Country, State Championships @ Oakbank
Lunch Ordering Available

Friday 5 June
Pupil Free Day

Please be reminded that this Friday is a Student Free Day- OSHC is available, bookings essential.

National Reconciliation Week is an important time to reflect, listen, learn, and strengthen our commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

At St Francis, we are proud to have created a welcoming space where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and families can learn, connect, and grow together. Through meaningful cultural experiences and rich educational opportunities, we continue to celebrate culture, community, and connection while fostering understanding and respect for all.

Lunch time chicken love ❤️

The students love when Mr Daley gets our feathered friends out at lunch time. The joy can be seen and heard right across the oval. What wonderful birds we have, who truly enjoy a snuggle.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?
WEEK 4

Monday 18 May
AusKick/SuperKick- 3:30-4:30pm on school oval
Year 3 Basketball 5:20pm

Tuesday 19 May
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
Year 5/6 Boys/Girls Statewide Soccer Trials 8:20am
Year 4 Basketball 5:20pm

Wednesday 20 May
Rad Run Club 8:20am
Year 2/3 Netball
Green Team 3:50pm
Blue Team 4:30pm

Thursday 21 May
Playgroup 9:15am – 10:30am
Lunch Ordering Available

Friday 22 May
Lunch Ordering Available
Little Francis Transition 9am- 12pm
Year 5/6 Boys/Girls Statewide Soccer Trials 8:20am
Rad Run Club 8:20am

Saturday 23 May
Round 3 of School Soccer

Congratulations to the students who proudly represented St Francis at the recent Cross Country Trials. We are incredibly proud of the effort, determination, and sportsmanship shown by each student, and the wonderful way they represented our school.

We would also like to acknowledge and congratulate the five students who have qualified for the State Championships at Oakbank. This is a fantastic achievement, and we wish them all the very best as they compete at the next level.