Our Community
Inspired by Franciscan values
Vision Statement
Inspired by our Franciscan values of peace, love and acceptance, with Christ at our Centre, we encourage resilience, participation, diversity, a sense of belonging and a love of life-long learning.
Core Purpose
St Francis Catholic Primary School opened in January 2005. A strong emphasis is placed on developing an ethos of compassion and care and an opportunity for educational excellence in a Christian environment. A Franciscan Spiritually is adopted with a culture also embracing the Indigenous heritage of this region.
School Priorities
| CATHOLIC ETHOS |
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| SP 1.1: To embrace our Franciscan spirituality and grow as a catholic community of faith. |
| EFFECTIVE TEACHING & LEARNING |
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| SP 2.1: To have thriving learners (both teachers and students) who are consistently experiencing strong learning gains. |
| PASTORAL SUPPORT & WELLBEING |
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| SP 3.1: To sustain and deepen a culture characterised by positive and caring relationships, high expectations, strong mutual support and a learning environment that is safe, respectful and inclusive. A setting where learners are happy and optimistic is a setting where learners will thrive. |
| LEADING, PARTNERSHIPS & RESOURCING |
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| SP 4.1: To drive a strong improvement agenda that honours the gifts of the whole school community to continually strengthen the learning culture. |
Classes
| Prep A – Mrs Whitfield |
| Prep B – Ms Prichard |
| Year 1A – Mrs Fogarty |
| Year 1/2B – Mrs Hansen |
| Year 2A – Mrs Romagnolo and Mrs Dicker |
| Year 3A – Mrs Wilson |
| Year 4A – Mr Pitt and Mrs Boyle |
| Year 5A – Miss Clarke |
| Year 6A – Mrs Hennessy and Mrs Linforth |
| Year 6B – Mrs Hewitt |
Staff Members
Leadership Team
| Principal | Kathleen Watt |
| Assistant Principal Religious Education/Learning Support | Meredith Grove |
| Assistant Principal Curriculum/Classroom Teacher | Kylie Linforth |
Administration
| Administration Secretary | Alison Whitehead |
| Finance Secretary | Michelle Croft |
Teaching & Support Teams
Teaching Team
Amanda Ricciardi
Deb Whitfield (Student Protection Contact)
Elizabeth Wilson
Kassandra Boyle
Kate Hewitt
Kylie Hennessey
Kylie Linforth
Leann Hansen (Student Protection Contact)
Melissa Hartsorn
Rachel Clarke
Rebecca Prichard
Robina Cupitt
Sarah Clark
Scott Pitt
Sharon Romagnolo
Sharyn Dicker
Vanessa Fogarty
Resource Centre Coordinator
Samantha Skerman
Resource Centre Assistant
Peta Jarvis
Information Technology Coordinator
Erin Moynihan
Learning Support Teacher
Amanda Ricciardi
Educational Support Officers
Fiona Owen (WHSA)
Jamie Alston
Jamie Norton
Jessica Church
Keryn Hardwick (Indigenous Support Officer)
Lorraine Zischke
Melanie Talke
Peta Jarvis
Rebecca Penhaligon
Sharyn Dicker
School Counsellor
Melissa Davey
Tuckshop
Elizabeth Bazuin
Groundsman
Mark Jenner
Instrumental Music
Chelsea Elvery (Woodwind, Brass, Vocals & Percussion)
Matt Evans (Guitar)
Liping He (Piano)
Outside School Hours Care Team
Gail Whiting (Co-ordinator)
Bonnie Young
Chris Wright
Sandra Guest
Tracie Magner
Parish Office
| Fr Andrew Chase Fr Ashwin Acharya | 38 Herbert Street PO Box 5062 Gladstone QLD 4680 Phone: (07) 4972 1025 |
St Francis Mission Statement
This St Francis School Mission Statement echo’s the ethos of precious and tangible Spiritual relationships reflected in the 4 key principles of our school motto ‘Journey as Family in Peace through Love’, by:
- Supporting the family and wider Church with each child’s JOURNEY to reach their personal, educational and spiritual potential
- Living as people in relationship, as a FAMILY, accepting difference, caring for one another and growing together
- Striving for PEACE, under the patronage of Saint Francis, recognised in the respect for all of God’s creation
- Living LOVE for one another, as Jesus has shown us, for God is LOVE
School Board
The School Board operates with the Church model of Prayer, Reflection and Dialogue. Members contribute to the ‘big-picture’ level of planning, setting and guiding the future direction for St Francis.
Board Chairperson – Mark Holmes
Members
Kathleen Watt – Principal
Fr. Ashwin Acharya – School Priest
Marie Martin – Regional Board Liason Officer (CEO)
Anna Ariens – Parent Representative
Jenny Brooks – Parent Representative
Adam Edmistone – Parent Representative
Laura Farrell – Parent Representative
Luke Steers – Parent Representative
Sam Osmond – Parent Representative
Shaun Tosswill – Past Parent Representative
Elizabeth Wilson – Staff Representative
Parent and Friends
The Parents and Friends Association at St Francis focuses on building community within the school via strengthening harmonious parent/school relationships for the benefit of all students. The P&F advise, collaborate, communicate and work in partnership with the School Principal, the School Board and Parents. All are welcome and encouraged to attend our meetings.
