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.

We value a collaborative partnership between parents, staff and students and welcome parent involvement in our school and community.

Communication
St Francis of Assisi Regional Catholic Primary School Paddington strives to be an open and transparent school community. The purpose of all communication is to inform and build knowledge and understanding, and should be delivered and received respectfully, acknowledging the dignity of all people.

We value the importance of working in partnership with our parents and engage in a range of communication strategies. We communicate via the Compass app, emails, parent information sessions, assemblies, newsletters, the school Facebook page, our termly learning expos and open classrooms. Twice a year we invite parents to participate in parent/teacher meetings to discuss their child’s educational progress and wellbeing. 

Parents and Friends Association (P&F)
St Francis of Assisi has a very proactive and successful parent body. The P&F Association meets each term to plan and support multiple social and fundraising events for our school. All parents are invited to attend meetings and join a committee.

Regional School Advisory Council
The Regional School Advisory Council advises the principal of St Francis of Assisi on school programs and initiatives and takes responsibility for enrolments and finance. Parents are invited to join the council by the school principal.

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.