with Nina De Rosa    

Welcome to the 2022 school year. I take this opportunity to welcome all the families who have joined our community this term. A warm welcome is extended to the youngest arrivals – the Kindergarten students – who have settled so quickly into their classes! In addition we welcome Imogen Boyle and Eloise Hammond. We wish all our new students every success and much happiness at St John Vianney’s.

I welcome Miss Ruth Blackwell and Mrs Anna Kain to the staff. Ruth will be teaching 3/4P and Anna 5/6M respectively. I also welcome Mrs Mel Harding who is our new Canteen Manger. I sincerely hope these ladies will enjoy being part of the St John Vianney school staff and I wish them every blessing as they begin their new roles.

In the week prior to the children’s return, the staff worked very hard to complete a number of professional development sessions. We also spent time nurturing our souls on Retreat. I thank Mrs Laura Matchett for preparing and leading the Retreat experience which, although it being held using Microsoft Teams, was very professionally and spiritually enriching. Other days were spent engaging with the Catalyst (CE Professional Learning on improving student outcomes through direct instruction), Polices and Procedures and familiarising ourselves with the updates in delivering iMaths and Soundwaves. In addition, one day was dedicated to an administration meeting and to classroom preparation.

I take this opportunity to thank everyone on staff for their hard work in the days leading up to the start of the term. The administration staff, teachers and support staff, worked tirelessly to ensure that everything was in readiness for the new school year. Their preparedness ensured the smooth and happy start that we all experienced this week. The gallery below highlights the smooth beginning of new year.

Reminders & Important Information

• • Starting time is 9.00am sharp. Students arriving after this time will need to be signed in at the Front Office.
  • Supervision commences at 8.30am and NO STUDENT should be at school before then. Students arriving before 8.30am are not supervised.  Please note we do have before school care run by Camp Australia if this service could be of assistance to families.
  • Unfortunately under current COVID -19 restrictions we CANNOT allow any adults into the school.  Please go to the Front Office for further enquiries.
  • Correct School Uniform is to be worn.
  • If a student’s hair is longer than shoulder length, it should be tied back 
  • Parents are requested not to send any nut products to school such as Peanut Butter, Nutella, nut based or topped muesli bars, etc. Please understand bringing these items to school may be life threatening to other students.
  • Please ensure that all school items are clearly labelled with your child’s name.
  • Students who are collected by their parents during the day for appointments must be signed out/in at the Front Office before and after the appointment.
  • Parents assisting at the school must have a WWVP card on their person and are also asked to sign in/out at the Front Office and will receive a visitor’s badge. (when COVID restrictions are lifted)
  • Please ensure that the school always has up to date parent and
    emergency contact details for your child.
  • Please ensure that any notes/envelopes sent to the front office are clearly labelled.