St Francis of Assisi School, Newton

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲, 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆🌿🕊️

From Reception to Year 6, we nurture your child’s full potential. St Francis of Assisi School, Newton.

A catholic school established by the Capuchin Friars and first opened in 1965. Reception to Year 6 classes. The students in our school community are facing a rapidly changing world. St Francis of Assisi school, united with the local parish community, provides experiences that enable our students and their families to share, live and further develop their faith journey. We do this through our Catho

lic tradition, contemporary attitudes, values and an understanding of hope with a capacity to embrace change. We do this by following in the footsteps of St Francis of Assisi, a man of hope and joy, to instill in our school community a sense of integrity and fraternity. Our school is founded on Franciscan spirituality, which assists us in the stewardship of the world around us. The added ethos of the Josephite Sisters - the foundation order of our school – gives warmth to our relationships and provides a hope-filled and joyful community. But while we acknowledge and appreciate the past, we are preparing our students for the challenges of today in a range of ways. A 21st Century learning environment

Our school is continuously working towards providing an environment that develops 21st Century skills. From modern learning spaces to the latest technology, we aim to make connections and collaborations in our community that support a curriculum that follows the values we embrace.

21st Century learning also means understanding issues at both a local and global level. Staff, students and parents are rising to our challenge to be engaged in new roles in our school community, involving more responsibility in technology and information-enriched classrooms. It also means being life-long learners who continue to develop and nourish spirituality in a supportive environment. St Francis of Assisi school – a supportive environment

Our school community is a supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity and the capacity to grow, learn, and be innovative. Our students have the choice to expand and explore various ways of learning while using a variety of tools and processes. We realise our students have potential beyond just the academic side. We are engaged in developing a capacity of emotional intelligence through our community which is fostered through the building of relationships with each other and with God. We believe St Francis of Assisi shows us how we can develop a deeply meaningful relationship with Christ. A vibrant, happy and spiritual community

We are a vibrant, happy and spiritual community which walks with people on their faith journey “to learn and live in the heart of God” and values each person made in the image of God. The culture we are embracing for our community members is one which allows for
creativity and risk taking. We understand they are integral parts in the process of learning. The thoughts and ideas will flow between the members of our Franciscan community with trust and mutual respect. Staff who are committed to a professional and spiritual vocation

So that we are able to provide the best outcomes for our students, our staff are committed to the practice of life-long-learning. They are engaged in virtual learning communities using current and emerging technologies. These tools, combined with quality teaching methods, allow for a more enriched curriculum which stands our students well in the global village. Our staff are also committed to their own professional and spiritual vocation. This enables them to have the resources and practices to know each child as an individual. As a team, staff discover potential, aptitudes and passions of student. We are preparing our students to face a rapidly changing world. In doing so, we are not just encouraging them to take their place in it. We are developing them to make their mark in it.

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24/06/2026

Our Year 1/2 students enjoyed an exciting day at Gorge Wildlife Park as part of their Science learning about living things, their features and the environments in which they live. 🐢

Students had the opportunity to get up close to a variety of amazing animals including snakes, camels, kangaroos and tortoises. Through hands-on experiences and observations, they deepened their understanding of how animals are uniquely adapted to survive and thrive in different habitats. 🦘

A big thank you to the staff and volunteers who helped make this wonderful learning experience possible! 🐨

21/06/2026

As part of Biological Science Learning in our Reception classes, we recently hosted the Henny Penny Chicken Program. Students watched eggs in the incubator hatch into beautiful baby chicks!🐣
This hands-on experience helped our Receptions explore how living things grow and change, while encouraging curiosity, observation and wonder about the natural world. Our students (and staff) loved patting and caring for our little chicks as they hatched.
Watch this space for when they return to us fully-grown in our future chicken coop. In the meantime, Mr Matthews is carefully raising them. 🐥🥚

19/06/2026

Our youngest learners, the Shining Stars, enjoyed a nature walk around our beautiful school grounds this week. 🌿✨

We are so blessed at SFOA to have extensive grounds filled with opportunities for nature play and discovery. During their walk, students explored the environment around them by smelling herbs and flowers in the garden, discovering different plants, climbing, investigating and engaging their senses in the natural world.

It was a joy to see their curiosity, wonder, and excitement as they connected with nature through hands-on exploration. 🌱💚

18/06/2026

🌟 Shout Out to Our P&F! 🌟
A huge thank you to our incredible Parents & Friends group for fundraising to purchase our new professional school marquee! 🙌
This week it truly proved its worth, keeping our soccer players dry during break times – what a fantastic addition to our school! ⚽☔
We are so grateful to our wonderful community for continually supporting our P&F initiatives. Every dollar raised goes straight back into meaningful purchases like this that benefit our students.

18/06/2026

⚽️ SAPSASA Soccer 🌧️
Here are some photos of our boys’ team at the SAPSASA soccer carnival the other day – and what a day it was, playing in the rain!
The boys showed great determination, winning most of their games and performing incredibly well despite the challenging conditions. 👏
We are so proud of their effort, teamwork and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the day – a fantastic reflection of our school community!

17/06/2026

🌟 Introducing Tania Willsdon🌟

We are delighted to introduce Tania Willsdon, who will be joining our school community as our new Mid-Year Reception Teacher.

Tania joins us from Our Lady of Hope School in Greenwith, where she has spent more than a decade teaching in Early Years and Reception settings. She brings a wealth of experience, strong knowledge of early childhood education, and a genuine passion for supporting young learners as they begin their schooling journey.

Tania spent today with her students as part of our transition program, getting to know the children and beginning to build the positive relationships that are so important for a successful start to school.

Tania is excited about joining the SFOA community and is looking forward to getting to know our students, families and staff.
Please join us in giving Tania a warm SFOA welcome! 💚

16/06/2026

🌧️⚽ What a day for SAPSASA sport!
A huge shoutout to our incredible teams who braved the cold, wet weather today and gave it their all. Your determination, teamwork and resilience were on full display!
A special congratulations to our girls’ team who had an outstanding day winning all of their games and progressing through to the next stage!
What an amazing achievement! 🎉👏
We are so proud of you all for representing our school with such spirit and pride.
📸 More photos to come and boys update tomorrow… stay tuned!

15/06/2026

Mark your diaries for this annual special community event! ❤

14/06/2026

This weekend we celebrated the First Holy Communion and Confirmation of 38 students from our school and parish. We were fortunate to have Archbishop Patrick O'Regan celebrate these sacraments with our young ones. They have spent a year preparing for this special moment in their faith journey and we are incredibly proud of them! 🙏❤️

13/06/2026

World Cup Fever is hitting Newton!

Our Year 6 commentators turned back the clock this week, reliving some of the most iconic moments in Australian football history 🇦🇺⚽

From Aloisi’s ice-cold penalty that sent a nation into celebration, to Cahill lighting up Kaiserslautern as the Socceroos stormed in front, and that unforgettable Cahill volley against the Dutch, the energy, the passion, and the calls were outstanding.

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Adelaide

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http://www.sfoa.catholic.edu.au/

Address

57 Newton Road
Adelaide, SA
5074

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

St Francis of Assisi School, Newton

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