It’s a brand new school year, and that means it’s time to refresh our PAX Positive Behaviour Program! This is where we all do our best to make our school a happy, calm, and fun place to learn. Our children already know their PAX routines so...
We’re so proud of the 6th Class graduating this year! Your hard work, kindness, and curiosity have made this school a better place. As you step into the next chapter, remember to keep learning, dreaming, and being true to yourselves. You’ve left a lasting mark,...
This week was packed with excitement as our classes headed off on their school tours to some amazing destinations! From the thrilling rides at Emerald Park to outdoor adventures in Hidden Valley, the fun activities at Red Hills, and non-stop play at Go Kids Go,...
This year, the Zen Zone at St. Francis SNS has been a calm and welcoming space where children could take a break, regulate their emotions, and work with Ms. Flanagan to understand their feelings. We’ve had so many special moments—from visits by the TV and...
On Tuesday, we had a buzzing visit in the Zen Zone from Sandra and her golden retriever, Belle. Sandra taught us all about the fascinating world of bees, bringing along a real bee suit and a hive to show us how beekeeping works. We learned...
LEGO Club has become a highlight of the week for many of our students! Every Thursday during school and Monday after school, children come together to design, build, and explore with LEGO. Led by the enthusiastic LEGO Clare, students not only create amazing structures but...
Willow the Golden Retriever visited our Zen Zone on Friday. We showed her some of the books we are reading and spent some quiet time together. The students loved sharing their space with such a gentle visitor. Willow brought smiles and calm energy to everyone she...
The Zen Zone is a beautiful, calming space in our school where students can relax, learn, and connect. It’s a place for small groups to gather for breakfast, baking, crafting, sensory activities, reading sessions, regulation time, meditation, and even workouts. This special room is one of...
Every Monday, Sam, our wonderful reading dog, visits our school alongside Katrin. Sam has a special talent—he listens as children read, creating a calm and supportive environment for young readers to grow in confidence. As part of Wellness Week, all 3rd and 4th class students had...
[gallery ids="4229,4231,4232,4230,4228,4227,4226,4225,4224"] On Monday, 10th February, we had a very exciting arrival at our school – five baby chicks! We eagerly watched over them in the incubator, waiting for the special moment when they would hatch. Phonic was the first to break out of its shell, followed...
