From the Principal

St Francis Xavier’s (SFX) is a Catholic Parish Primary School in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. It is situated within the municipality of the City of Whitehorse (www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au), which is known for its tree-lined streets and abundance of bushland reserves. The municipality is located just 15 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, or 20 minutes along the Eastern Freeway.

St Francis Xavier’s enrols catholic students from Prep to Grade Six who are residents of the parishes of St Clare’s North Box Hill or St Francis Xavier’s Box Hill.

The school is run by the St Francis Xavier’s Parish, Box Hill which is in the care of the Franciscan Friars. Schools in the Archdiocese of Melbourne are supported by the Catholic Education Office Melbourne (www.ceo.melb.catholic.edu.au)

The school offers a comprehensive range of academic programs and extra curricular activities, as well as an Arts Program and a Physical Education Program. The outstanding aspect of the school is its community spirit - there is a culture of care for each other in the community. Parents are involved in the school by way of the School Education Board, the Classroom Helpers Program and the Parents and Friends Association. Each child is valued and cared for by a dedicated staff and by all members of the community.

St Francis Xavier’s is a Catholic School characterised by strong teaching and learning that is underpinned by the Gospel values of truth, love, justice, peace and care for the environment. Through all policies, procedures and programs the staff work relentlessly towards improved learning outcomes for all students, with particular emphasis on Literacy and Numeracy.

Regular school tours are conducted in which parents are introduced to the unique school culture and are able to observe the school and its environs during operation.

I welcome you to the school website and I invite your comments or enquiries.

www.sfxboxhill.catholic.edu.au

Carmel M Purdey
Principal

Link to: Executive Summary of School Review 2010