Hear from some of our parents and students what they like most about St Francis Xavier.
Parent testimonials
"I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt
appreciation as a parent of a student at St Francis Xavier.
Enrolling our son at this school has undoubtedly been one of
the best decisions we've made. The community spirit is easy
to see, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
The various activities and events organized by the school are
always engaging and enjoyable. I am always impressed by
the warm and generous nature of the staff and teachers, who
go above and beyond to support and nurture the students."
Erica – Yr 2 Parent
"Our Family have been enrolled at SFX runaway Bay since 2018.
In that time we have had all 3 children attend the school.
We have always found the school to be inviting, caring and inclusive.
Any issues or concerns with the girls or school we have had have
been addressed quickly, better still on most occasions the teachers
let us know first as they pick up thing’s parents don’t sometimes.
The staff are definitely invested in the students.
Our girls have enjoyed each and every year and made many lifelong
friends. The unique size of the school contributes to its community
feel and vibe.
Will be an emotional day next year when our last one finishes."
John – Yr 6 Parent
"St Francis Xavier School has a great community feel. Parents
connect easily at pick-up, drop-off, and school events.
Our son loves playing with friends on the oval after school
and Friday night soccer is a highlight for both kids and
parents. It is a welcoming, family-friendly school."
Sally – Prep Parent
"St Francis Xavier has a lovely community feel.
Our kids are happy, and the teachers are supportive."
Emma – Parent Yr 1 & Yr 2
"St Francis Xavier has a great parent community.
This is a great cohort. The teachers are great."
Belinda – Yr 1 Parent
"The teachers are communicative.
It is nice to receive an email with a positive pat
on the back for our kids rather than just
punitive communication.
The teachers are available and welcoming.
School communication about events is great.
I like everything about the school."
Jackson – Parent Yr 2 & Yr 4
"We chose this school because we have friends with
kids here and they recommended it highly.
St Francis has a great reputation in the community,
and we live just down the road."
Prep 2025 Parent
"We just moved here from Sydney.
We asked around and have heard good things
about the school."
Prep 2025 Parent
"As a parent of children in Year 3 and 4, I couldn’t be happier with the
experience our family has had at St Francis Xavier. From the very beginning,
we were welcomed into a warm and supportive community.
The teachers we have had over the years have been warm, engaging and
open- dedicated to working together with us to support our children.
One of the things we value the most about the school is their commitment
to nurturing our children’s faith.
Through everyday prayer experiences to the sacramental program, we feel
St Francis Xavier is helping to guide our children on their spiritual path.
With the school’s Positive Behaviour for Learning approach, our children
feel happy, confident, and well supported every day—and as a parent, that
means everything.
We feel truly blessed to be part of such a
wonderful school community."
Rebecca – Parent Yr 3 & Yr 4
"The SFX community is incredibly welcoming and
supportive. There’s a strong sense of belonging and
everyone works together to create a positive and inclusive
environment.
Our school community is a genuinely supportive place.
People look out for each other, and there’s a strong sense
of working together and caring amongst our families."
Deanna – Yr 4 Parent