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Vision and Mission
Our Vision
Empowered by faith and nurtured bu community, our students becoeme compassionate leaders and people of integrity. Rooted in the Gospel message, we foster intellectual curiosity, academic excellence, and a lifelong commitment to service. Through a vibrant day school and boarding environment, we equip young women and men to embrace diversity, contribute to their region, and make positive impact on the world.
Our Mission
With Courage and Perseverance, we strive to live out this vision through:
– Our Faith: Affirming human dignity through Christ, the foundation of our community.
– Life-Long Learning: Providing excellent Catholic education for the whole person.
– Care for Others: Building a just, compassionate, and inclusive community.
– Continual Service: Serving the people of the Riverina in New South Wales.
– Stewardship: Valuing societal growth and respecting all of God’s creations.
We nurture growth for all students, regardless of their background, through reflection, service, and engaging in faith-based activities. Students participate in liturgical celebrations and prayer, both within the school and in local parishes. Our faith formation programs focus on spirituality, service, and living out Gospel values, guiding our mission as we follow Jesus’ example work.
History
Where Tradition Meets Modern Learning
Welcome to St. Francis de Sales Regional College, a nurturing Catholic school serving Leeton and surrounding areas. Founded in 1956 as one of the region?s first boarding schools, we have empowered generations of
students to become future leaders, fostering academic, social, and spiritual growth.
Discover Our Legacy of Excellence
Discover Our Legacy of Excellence Our state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated staff reflect our unwavering commitment to your success. At SFC, we honour our rich history while embracing modern educational practices to provide an exceptional learning
experience.
Symbols of Our Spirit
We honour our traditions and prepare for the future by remembering our values.
- A Shield of Faith: Protecting your values and guiding your education.
- The Ornate M: Honoring Mary, Mother of God, and our Australian heritage.
- The Open Book: Unlocking knowledge, the Word of God, and boundless possibilities.
- The Illuminating Lamp: Dispelling ignorance and igniting your potential.
- The Southern Cross: Connecting you to the vastness of Australia.
POLICIES
& GUIDELINES
- Whistleblower Policy
- Modern Slavery Policy – Version 1 – January 2023
- CEDWW Child Protection Policy
- Complaints Handling Policy
- Child Protection Working with Children Check Policy 3.5.22
- Child Protection Procedures
- DWW Code of Conduct in the Protection of Children, Students and Young People
- Child Protection Working with Children Check Procedures for Employees, Volunteers, Contractors, External Providers
- Complaints Handling Procedures
- Attendance Policy – reviewed Version 2 – March 2023
- Enrolment Policy August 2021
- Excursion Policy
- Suspension Transfer and Exclusion Policy
- Behaviour Management and Student Discipline Policy 2021
- CEDWW Student Wellbeing & Pastoral Care Policy
- Anti-Bullying Schools Policy
- Extended Leave Form AMENDED 2024
College Guide
Our College Canteen: Delicious and Convenient
The canteen is open to students at lunch and recess. Lunch orders can be placed in the morning, which can be
paid for by cash or eftpos.
| SFC BELL TIMES 2025 | DAYS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MON, TUES, THU, FRI | WEDNESDAY | |||
| Warning Bell | 8:55am | 8:55am | ||
| PAC/GEM | 9:00am - 9:10am | 9:00am - 9:25am | ||
| Period 1 | 9:10am - 10:10am | 9:25am - 10:25am | ||
| Period 2 | 10:10am - 11:10am | 10:25am - 11:25am | ||
| Lunch 1 (Students) | 11:10am - 11:25am | 11:25am - 11:40am | ||
| Lunch 1 (Staff duty) | 11:10am - 11:35am | 11:25am - 11:50am | ||
| Lunch 2 (Students) | 11:25am - 12:00pm | 11:40am - 12:15pm | ||
| Lunch 2 (Staff duty) | 11:35am - 12:00pm | 11:50am - 12:15pm | ||
| Warning Bell | 11:55am | 12:10pm | ||
| Period 3 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | 12:15 pm- 1:10pm (55 mins) | ||
| Period 4 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | 1:10pm - 2:05pm (55mins) | ||
| Tea | 2:00pm - 2:25pm | 2:05pm - 2:30pm | ||
| Warning Bell | 2:20pm | 2:25pm | ||
| Period 5 | 2:25pm - 3:25pm | 2:30pm - 3:25pm (55mins) | ||
Uniforms
The college has a set of winter and summer uniforms, which can be purchased locally. The junior uniforms consist of blue shirts, while our seniors wear white shirts.
Junior Summer Male: Consits of light Blue school polo paired with light grey shorts as well as school socks
Junior Summer Female: Light blue dress with plain white socks
Junior Winter Male: Light blue long sleve shirt paired with the Navy SFC school tie contrasted with the Light grey
long pants.
Junior Winter Female: Grey & Navy blue skirt paired with a light blue long sleeve shirt.
Senior Summer Male: White polo shirt paired with dark Navy shorts with SFC Senior Socks
Senior Summer Female: White polo shirt paired with navy patterned skirt
Senior Winter Male: White longsleeve shirt with navy SFC school tie contrasted with dark navy long pants
Senior Winter Female: White polo shirt paired with navy patterned skirt add either navy knitted jumper or narvy
windbreaker jacket
