We recognise the important role that parents play in the lives of our students and value parent engagement in the life of the school. The purpose of Friends of St Francis is to:
- Encourage positive relationships between families and the College;
- Enhance how we connect with one another;
- Offer informal social events;
- Promote the shared responsibility for learning, recognising that learning occurs beyond the school gates;
- Raise awareness of opportunities and resources in the school and local community.
The St Francis motto is ‘Simplicity and Harmony’. We believe that this approach is simple in structure and encourages harmonious relationships within our school community. Please come along and join us in supporting the children and the College.
The Friends of St Francis meet once per term. Dates are notified on the College newsletter and on the College Facebook Page.
Volunteering at St Francis College
Have you considered volunteering at the College this year? This provides an opportunity to reduce your Friends of St Francis Levy.
There are many areas of the College that benefit greatly from the support of volunteers. Such volunteer work may include, but is not restricted to:
Tuckshop
Coaching sporting teams
Supervising College events (e.g., discos, movie nights)
Setting up and packing up for events such as St Francis Festival and Graduation Nights
Friends of St Francis Working Bee.
The Friends of St Francis Levy will be $120 per student in 2021 (5 hours volunteer work at the
College). If families/caregivers have 4 or more children, the maximum volunteer hours expected
is 20. The Friends of St Francis Levy would be waived after 20 hours;
Please contact the College Office if you have any queries.
Friends of St Francis Contribution Policy