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.

As members of the St Francis Xavier’s Catholic Primary School Arncliffe parent community, and having worked on the parent executive team, we believe the school recognises and values the role of parents and carers in the education of their children. The principal’s ‘open door’ policy enables a refreshed and relaxed approach to addressing any concerns or problems that a parent may have, whilst maintaining a professional and discreet approach to handling issues.

As a small school, we are a family-oriented school. The parent group plays a pivotal role in supporting the school in strengthening the partnership between family, school, and parish. We aim to provide a welcoming community, build community/school spirit, provide a parental perspective to the principal, and raise funds. The parent group is very active and strong and continues to be of great benefit to the development of learning for all students. This year we raised funds to refurbish the infants’ playground as well as directing funds for laptops for classroom use.

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 – Β 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 – Β 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 – Β Friday 24 September
Term 4
Monday 11 October – Monday 20 December 2027
Note: Please check with your school as dates will vary.
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