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Important Dates

R-11 Awards Presentation Morning

Tuesday 13 December 2022

ATSI Mural Unveiling

Tuesday 13 December 2022

Last Day of Term 4, 3:10pm dismissal

Tuesday 13 December 2022

Start of Term 1 2023, Monday 30 January - Reception, Year 7 and Year 12

Monday 30 January 2023

Start of Term 1 2023, Tuesday 31 January - All other year levels

Tuesday 31 January 2023

Upcoming Events

Second Hand Uniform Sale

Date: Saturday 21 January
Time: 9:00am - 11:30am
Venue: Function Room - St Francis de Sales College Community Sports Centre - Mount Barker

We are happy to take good condition current uniform items to sell on consignment (with the exception of any formal items under size 12) or they can be donated to the College.

Items that are to be sold on consignment need to be labelled (each item) with surname/email address/what the item is including size e.g. Smith, abc@abc.com, Boys L/Sleeve Shirt, Size 12.

All items to sell in the sale are to be dropped off at the College Administration Office by 4:30pm, Monday 12 December.

For all enquiries email finance@stfrancis.catholic.edu.au

December/January School Holiday Community Sports

Date: Wednesday 21 December - Friday 27 January
Time: 2:00pm
Venue: Community Sports Centre - St Francis de Sales College - Mount Barker

If you are looking for something to do in the December 2022/January 2023 school holidays, come and have some fun in our Community Sports Centre.

We are opening our Sports Centre to the public for use during the school holidays, from 2pm to 5pm on the following dates:

  • December 2022: Monday 19 - Thursday 22 December
  • January 2023: Monday 16 - Friday 20 January and Monday 23, Tuesday 24, Wednesday 25 and Friday 27 January

Sports on offer include Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball and more.

The cost* to the public is $5 per person. Cash only. Under 5 years free of charge.

Bookings are not required, simple check in with John upon arrival.

*No charge for St Francis de Sales College students.

College Tour

Date: Thursday 16 February
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Venue: St Francis de Sales College - Mount Barker

Visit Book a College Tour to register for a tour.

College Tour

Date: Thursday 16 March
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Venue: St Francis de Sales College - Mount Barker

Visit Book a College Tour to register for a tour.

Student Free Day

Date: Monday 1 May
Venue: St Francis de Sales College - Mount Barker

Student Free Day

Date: Friday 9 June
Venue: St Francis de Sales College - Mount Barker
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Start of Term 1 2023

Monday 30 January - Reception, Year 7 and Year 12
Tuesday 31 January - All other year levels

Term Dates 2023

Term 1 - Monday 30 January - Friday 14 April
Term 2 - Tuesday 2 May - Friday 7 July
Term 3 - Tuesday 25 July - Friday 29 September
Term 4 - Monday 16 October - Tuesday 12 December

Enrolments 2023 | 2024 | 2025

A friendly reminder to current families who have children that are commencing at St Francis de Sales in 2023, 2024 or 2025 and are yet to submit an enrolment form please do so as soon as it is convenient.

Enrolment forms can be collected from our Administration Office or to download a digital copy please visit the Enrolments page on our website.

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Student Achievement

Trinity, Year 5, was selected to perform the Nutcracker with the Australian Classical Youth Ballet recently held at Dunstan Playhouse, the Adelaide Christmas Pageant and soon to be the Adelaide City Christmas Carols on 22 December. 

From a very young age, Trinity has said she wants to make the Australian Ballet and shows wonderful commitment, attending classes and rehearsals three times a week in an effort to make her dream come true. 

Congratulations Trinity!

Jude, Year 4, recently competed in the National Track and Field School Sport Championships held in Brisbane. 

He competed in the 10 and under age group in the following:

  • Long Jump - his best jump was 4.2m (with a big toe foul), final best jump was 3.96m a PB 
  • Relay - 4x100m his team ran 4th 58.08 (3rd was 58.07)
  • 200m Preliminary Race - finished 8th, 30secs

Fantastic achievement!

Alumni News

Congratulations to two of our Old Scholars from 2016, Emma Sansone and Millie Vears, who have recently been admitted to practice as Barrister's and Solicitor's of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

Wishing you a safe and Merry Christmas from all of us at St Francis de Sales College

Uniform Shop


From the start of 2023 Hills Schoolwear will be our new uniform supplier. They are based in the Mount Barker Homemaker Centre, and part of the Worklocker family.

Due to the transition of suppliers, items will not be available for purchase from Monday 12 December 2022 to Monday 9 January 2023.

We are expecting that sales can be made in person at Hills Schoolwear from Monday 9 January 2023. Their Opening Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 12noon on Saturdays.

Online ordering will be available in the coming months with a link to be made accessible via our website.

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OSHC

Camp Australia is proud to partner with St Francis de Sales College, providing your children with a safe environment in which they can explore and play.

To find out more about the service click on the below Read More link or call Camp Australia on 1300 105 343 or email info@campaustralia.com.au.

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What to do if you are unwell

To protect our College community, staff and students should note:

  • If you are unwell, please stay home
  • If you have cold or flu symptoms, you should get tested for COVID-19
  • If you have COVID-19, please stay at home until your acute symptoms (runny nose, sore throat, cough and fever) have cleared. In consideration for the health of others, when you return to school, please wear a mask while indoors until 7 days have passed since your symptoms first started or since you tested positive (whichever is earliest).

Community Notices

Become a Knight

The Knights of the Southern Cross are seeking new members. Membership is open to all men 18 years or older.

As a service organisation, Knights assist our local community and those in need.

If you are interested in becoming a Knight of the Southern Cross (a fraternal Brotherhood recognised by the Vatican), find out more at a meeting that is held the second Wednesday of each month, 7pm-9pm.

For more information call Mike on 0414 572 840 or view https://youtu.be/vIVQYNkSGIw. We hope to see you at our next meeting.

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