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| Every Monday | Sports Day | |
| Every Friday | Sports Day | |
| Week 5 | Mon 18th - Frid 22nd Aug | Book Week - "Book an Adventure" |
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| Week 7 | Thursday 4th September | Kenny Koala Visit to SJV - Kinder, Year 1 & Year 2 |
| Friday 5th September | 8am Father's Day Celebration Hosted by Year 2 Father_s_Day_Flyer.pdf | |
| Week 8 | Monday 8th September | Community Council Open Meeting 6:00pm-7:30pm Everyone Welcome |
| Friday 12th September | 8:00am Community Coffee Morning | |
| Week 9 | Wednesday 17th September | 9:30am Parish Mass Led by 5/6P Families welcome |
| Friday 19th September | Magic Craig: My amazing Brain Incursion | |
| Week 10 | Wednesday 24th September | KABOOM Incursion (TBC) |
| Thursday 25th September | Uniform Free day - in support of the Fete - bring in blocks of chocolate and lollies | |
| HOLIDAYS | Sunday 12th October | 2:00-4:00pm Main Drop off Day for Fete Donations. Bring your unwanted items to the school during the open hours and they will be sorted ready for their new owners. |
Feast Day of Saint Pius X
Who Was Saint Pius X?
Saint Pius X is remembered for his deep faith, simple lifestyle, and care for others. His feast day is celebrated on August 21st.
Saint Pius X reminds us that holiness is found in the little things—praying with love, helping others, and putting Jesus at the centre of our lives. Even small acts of kindness and faith can bring us closer to God.
Saint Pius X was a kind and humble man who became Pope in 1903. He believed that everyone, especially children, should be able to grow closer to God through prayer and the sacraments.
One of the most important things he did was allow children to receive Holy Communion at a younger age, helping them feel more connected to Jesus. He also encouraged people to read the Bible and come to Mass often.
Loving God,
Thank You for the example of Saint Pius X.
Help us to grow in faith and to follow Jesus with open hearts.
May we always be kind, prayerful, and ready to serve others.
Amen.
SJV's Book Adventure - Book Week Parade
What an incredible morning it turned out to be! The children were absolutely thrilled to showcase their amazing costumes, and their joy was truly infectious. A sincere thank you to all the parents and grandparents who joined us for the parade—your support helped make the children feel valued and emphasized the message that reading is fun. Thank you to the enormous effort that was placed in creating such vibrant costumes.
A very special thank you goes to Mrs. Spackman for making the entire week so memorable, and the staff for engaging in the fun. Everyone's efforts and creativity brought five days of exciting, engaging activities that turned the celebration into something truly extraordinary.
Congratulations to Our New SRC Members!
We are pleased to announce and congratulate the following students who have been selected as our new SRC (Student Representative Council) members:
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Nate and Tilly – Year 5/6P
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Anna and Hanston – Year 5/6J
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Rohan and Immi – Year 4
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Lexi and Sukhfateh – Year 3
We are confident that these students will represent their peers with responsibility, enthusiasm, and a strong sense of leadership. We look forward to the positive contributions they will make throughout the year.
SRC Badges will be presented at morning assembly next Friday (29 August)
Athletics Carnival
I’ve just spoken with Mrs. Spackman, who shared how incredible the children were at today’s carnival—despite the rain! Not only did they show up with smiles and enthusiasm, but they ran, jumped, and participated with great energy and spirit.
It’s always a joy to see the values of our school reflected in how our students interact with others. Their sportsmanship, kindness, and support for one another—even in wet and cold conditions—were truly admirable.
A heartfelt thank you to all the parents who braved the weather to come along, cheer, and assist on the day. Your support means so much to us and the children.
Safety! We all need to do our part.
Staff have noticed families beginning to park and stop outside the parking bays during school arrival and pickup. I'd like to remind families that there is no Parking on the red curb as you enter the school grounds (under/near basketball post).
In the interest of student and community safety, please only park in the designated parking bays. If you need to 'drop' or 'collect' and run - This option is available, if you stop in the drop off zone near the Hall entrance. Alternatively you are able to wait/gather on the footpath near the NARAGANAWALI Community Garden and once the children have advised the duty teacher they can walk along the crossing to you.
If you have extended family/friends dropping off or collecting children from school, please remind them of the safety of parking in the designated parking bays.
Please help us enforce these rules with your children by parking correctly.
Save the Dates:
Father's Day Celebration - 5 September @ 8am (Breakfast and Plane Flying) available to purchase on QKR
Grandfriends Day - 23 October @ 9.30am (Prayer Celebration(KA),
book sharing and Pizza picnic)
- FETE - 1 Nov @ 10am (See the Fete page of this newsletter for more information)
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
"Don't let yesterday take up too much of today". - Unknown
Nina De Rosa
Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Week 5 Term 3 2025
Gospel Reflection - Luke 13:22-30
“There are those now last who will be first, and those now first who will be last.’
In this Gospel, Jesus is asked, “Will only a few be saved?” His response reminds us that following Him is not about simply knowing His name or belonging to a group, but about living our faith with sincerity and love. Jesus speaks of the “narrow door,” which is not meant to frighten us but to challenge us to live with purpose, humility, and compassion.
As parents, this message is a call to help our children see that being Christian is more than words – it is seen in daily choices of kindness, forgiveness, and service. The “narrow door” opens when we teach our children to notice the needs of others, to pray, and to make space for God in their lives.
This Gospel assures us that God’s invitation is for all, but it is our response that matters. As families, we are encouraged to walk with Christ each day, trusting that His love will guide us on the path that leads to life.
School Masses
Well done to our Year 1 students for leading the school in a beautiful Mass last Friday celebrating the Feast Day of the Assumption. Thank you to the many parents and grandparents who were able to join us for the celebration.
The next date the school will be attending Mass this term is on Wednesday 17th September (Week 9). This will be a regular Parish Mass at 9:30am led by 5/6P, and all parents and friends of the school are welcome to join us.
St Vincent De Paul - Hygiene Station
Thank you for your donations to the hygiene station. The Youth Ministry team would like to make packs up to send to Vinnies so they can be distributed to those in need. We are still just a little short on the items listed below, so if you are able to contribute, that would be greatly appreciated.
- Oral hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes)
- Deodorant, body spray, and perfume
- Body wash and soap
- Sanitary products
Sacraments 2025
We ask that you hold our students who will be making their Confirmation next week in your prayers. Key dates for Confirmation candidates and their families are as follows:
Saturday 23rd August/Sunday 24th August: Gathering Mass (any of the weekend Masses)
Wednesday 27th August: Sacrament of Confirmation, 6pm, St John Vianney’s Church, (celebrated by Archbishop Christopher Prowse)
Planning for the Sacramental Program for 2026 will begin shortly. Families of students who are eligible to make one of the Sacraments (Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation) are encouraged to visit the Parish website: https:/stjjvwestoncreek.blogspot.com/ for information and registration details for each of the Sacraments. Announcements about plans for the 2026 Sacramental program will be made later in the year. All questions about the program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cg.org.au
Parish Youth Group
Annunciate Kids is our Parish Youth group led by Youth Minister Georgia Riley. The group meets in the Church Meeting room at St Jude’s and is open to students in Year 2-6. Sessions run fortnightly on Sunday afternoons between 3:45pm - 5pm. The next meeting will be on Sunday 24th August. Any enquiries are best directed to Georgia via email: Youth.Westoncreek@cg.org.au
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Noa Jimenez Preston |
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1 B |
Geordie Halverson |
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2 J |
Christabel Arinze |
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3 P |
Nisi Paese |
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4 CA |
Joshua Johnson |
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5/6 J |
Elio Buenaventura |
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5/6 P |
Libby Seivers |
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The Arts |
James Paese |
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Italian |
Emma Ayling |
Update from SJV Community Council
Please join the SJV Community Council on Monday, 8 September from 6:00pm-7:30pm for the annual open Council meeting. The meeting is held at the school and the agenda will focus key priorities for the school for 2026 and beyond.
We have an exceptionally strong community with a high level of engagement and involvement from across all year groups. The Council is always open for feedback, suggestions and input both to support our kids and ensure our community remains strong. In our first meeting for Term 3 we discussed the upcoming fete, fundraising and current financial commitments. Following feedback from a number of families we also approved an allocation to purchase more sports equipment for students.
Finally, a reminder that the Council has registered SJV with the Southern Cross Club community rewards program. If you’re a member of the Southern Cross Club, just nominate the school as your designated community reward partner and 7.5 cents for every dollar spent will go to the school. This means that you can enjoy a tipple of your choice and schnitzel and know that you’re doing it purely for the good of the school and our kids!
See the step-by-step guide to help you get started. Nominating_SJV_SCC_as_Community_Rewards_Partner.pdf
Thank you for supporting our wonderful school community!
Warm regards,
School Community Council
FATHER'S DAY
Join Us for a Special Father's Day Morning!
We're celebrating all the amazing fathers, stepfathers, father figures, and grandfathers with a morning full of fun, food, and heartfelt memories.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast of sausage sandwiches and egg & bacon rolls, then take part in some hands-on fun as we make paper planes together—a simple activity that creates special moments your children will remember forever. QKR is now open for you to make your purchase.
Come along, share a smile, and celebrate the incredible role you play in your child's life.
Get Ready for an exciting fete undate!!
Donations drop off
Items can be dropped to SJV reception between 2pm-4pm on Sunday 12 October 2025, the last day of the school holidays. Some of the fete team will be on hand to assist.
For more info or if you’re interested in volunteering, contact the fete crew at sjvfete@gmail.com
Donations make our fete stalls amazing and we’re still in need of clean and good quality items including:
- Toys
- Books
- Second-hand items for the White Elephant stall
- Plants and seeds
- Supermarket paper bags
We’re so grateful for your generosity! Please note electrical goods, bedding, cots and mattresses can’t be accepted.
For the diary - Dominos dough raiser
Domino’s Weston will be donating $1 for every pizza* sold on Thursday the 23rd of October to support the school fete! See the flyer for more details.
Sponsorship and volunteers
We’re on the hunt for helping hands or businesses to support the SJV fete. If you can lend a few hours or you know a business that might want to get involved, reach out to sjvfete@gmail.com to join the dream team!
Sponsors receive great benefits and exposure in return for their support, including promotional signs, MC mentions on fete day, features in our newsletter and on our fete flyer.
All funds raised go directly to supporting our kids and towards much needed new turf for the SJV oval. The new turf will allow the kids to enjoy active, fun, engaging and safe play and support their health and wellbeing.
For more info or if you’re interested in volunteering, contact the fete crew at sjvfete@gmail.com
Fete Coordinator
Book Club Issue_6_2025 orders are now open. To order the books and find out more about Scholastic, please follow the link below.
Book Week 2025 – Not Just for the Kids!
Who says Book Week is only for children?! This year, the staff truly stole the spotlight!
We had it all — Tooth Fairies, Spiders, Gymnasts, and Chicken Divas! There were fairy wings, pyjamas, spider legs, tutus, ribbons, hula hoops, feather boas, sparkly handbags, dazzling jewellery, and more. The creativity (and glitter!) was next level.
And the fun continues — tomorrow we dive into I SPY!
Of course, we can’t go without giving a huge shoutout to the students. Their costumes were absolutely incredible — full of colour, imagination, and character. What a joy it was to see their excitement and pride as they paraded around in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Book Week.
A big thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable event.
Here’s to the power of books, creativity, and a community that knows how to have fun!
Happy reading!
ELC News
Book week Stingrays and Turtles
This year’s theme is ‘Book an Adventure’. A huge thank you to all the parents/families for their help with their child’s costumes and for coming along to the parade. I wonder if you can find the green sheep?
Lobsters Book Week Parade – Friday 22 August
A reminder that the Lobster are invited to come dressed as their favourite book character to celebrate Book Week. Lobster parents are invited to join the class for a picnic at the ELC afterwards.
Hats
As we’ve now reached August, hats are back on for outdoor play in line with our sun safety policy. Please remember to pack a labelled hat each day.
Fathers Day - Friday 5 September
St Jude’s primary school and ELC warmly invites step fathers, grandfathers, uncles and special friends to attend our Fathers Day celebration on Friday 5 September. Our breakfast BBQ will start at 8:15 followed by classroom visits. For catering purposes, please follow this link to RSVP to the breakfast by 1 September.
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8:15 am Breakfast BBQ (in the Primary School shelter shed)
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9:00am Open classrooms
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10:20am Father’s Day liturgy (run by the ELC children/staff) in the hall.
Father’s Day Sushi Meal Deal - Friday 5 September
Meal deal consists of one sushi roll and a juice box for $6.50. The canteen menu will not be available on this day. Orders close Tuesday 2 September at 12pm. No late orders will be accepted. Orders via QKR only.
For your diary
Grandparents Day – Friday 31 October
Carla Drayton - St Jude's ELC
Phone: 62875520
Email: carla.drayton@cg.catholic.edu.au
SJV Tuckshop is open Wednesday & Friday. Orders can be made online via Qkr! A copy of the Menu and Qkr! instructions can be found on the Tuckshop Webpage.
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Friday 22nd August
Jen
HELP NEEDED
Wednesday 27th August
Aysar 11:30am - 12:30pm
HELP NEEDED
Volunteers are the real HERO'S! If you can spare a Wednesday or Friday to team up with Mel in the canteen, we’d be super grateful.
Mel’s on the lookout for extra hands—without enough volunteers, we’ll need to simplify the menu to keep lunch orders moving so the children can eat and get back to playing and having fun.
If you’re up for it, just drop Mel an email or give her a shout with your availability. Thanks a million for helping out! We appreciate you.
Term_3_2025_Canteen_Roster.pdf Please remember to bring your WWVP- (Working with Vulnerable People) card with you.
You can apply for the card via Access Canberra: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-how-to-apply
A new WINTER Canteen Menu is available here and on our website. Term 2 & 3 Winter Menu Term 2 and 3
Please contact the Front Office or Mel or simply fill in the 2025_Canteen_Volunteer_Note.pdf to let us know you are able to help and when.
Mel Harding
Canteen Manager
melanie.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au
