We value positive relationships with parents and carers to help develop better social and emotional skills in children. We know that when children are engaged with their learning, they attend school more regularly, leading to better long term outcomes.

For parenting and counselling services, visit the Family Support page, and for direction and clarity on regulations, processes and procedures at our school, read the Sydney Catholic School policies.

At St Francis de Sales’ Catholic Primary School Woolooware parents are invited to see ‘learning in action’ with open classroom showcase days each term. Opportunities throughout the year are given for Meet the Teacher, parent/teacher interviews, parent information sessions and weekly assemblies.

Supporting the school

The parent community at St Francis de Sales’ plays an important role in strengthening the ties between home, school, parish and the wider community by contributing in various ways. The Parents and Friends Association (P&F) and Parent Rep Fundraising group meet regularly each term to discuss and organise fundraising and social events. Parents are also encouraged to volunteer as parent helpers in the classroom, on excursions and in the canteen.

Communication

Open communication with parents is encouraged as a working partnership between home and school. We communicate with parents through a fortnightly newsletter, Compass information system app, email and phone. Parents are able to contact the school directly to make inquiries or appointments.

2024 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 30th January – Friday 12th April
Term 2
Monday 29th April – Friday 5th July
Term 3
Monday 22nd July – Friday 27th September
Term 4
Monday 14th October – Friday 20th December
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2025 School Year
Term 1
Friday 31 January – Friday 11 April
Term 2
Monday 28 April – Friday 4 July
Term 3
Monday 21 July –  Friday 26 September
Term 4
Monday 13 October – Friday 19 December 2025
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2026 School Year
Term 1
Tuesday 27 January – Thursday 2 April
Term 2
Monday 20 April – Friday 3 July
Term 3
Monday 20 July –  Friday 25 September
Term 4
Monday 12 October – Thursday 17 December 2026
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
2027 School Year
Term 1
Thursday 28 January – Friday 9 April
Term 2
Monday 26 April – Friday 2 July
Term 3
Monday 19 July –  Friday 24 September
Term 4
Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December 2027
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
St Francis de Sales Catholic Primary School Parent Information School staff holding out enrolment pack to parent