This week our students learnt a little about Laudato Si Week. Pope Francis extended a challenge to the world to make changes for the earth and people everywhere. This year’s theme: Seeds of Hope, encourages us to make simple changes that make a positive impact the earth. With this in mind, our Reduced Waste Lunches each […]
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Sustainability at St Francis Xavier’s
At assembly yesterday we were visited by Scott from the Cairns City Council. Scott spoke to us about recycling. We have several initiatives at St Francis Xavier’s. We have three recycle bins where we collect paper and cardboard, Year 4A is collecting poppers and we also collect used marker pens. Our Wellbeing Leaders are also […]
ANZAC Day
Thank you to the students and families that joined us at the Cairns RSL Dawn Service on the Esplanade. Our students did us proud once again commemorating our armed forces. Thank you to the families that supported our Poppy pin sales this year. We sold poppies before school with money raised to go to RSL. Click […]
It’s Cyclone Season – Be Prepared
When it comes to extreme weather events in Queensland, it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’, and this year there is a 74% chance of more cyclones than average. St Francis Xavier’s School is currently undertaking steps to prepare for the upcoming cyclone season, including ensuring contacts are up to date and accurate, to […]