A message from the Assistant Principal and Mrs D's "Thought of the Week"
Welcome to the 2023 school year. I take this opportunity to welcome all the families who have joined our community. A warm welcome is extended to the youngest arrivals – the Kindergarten students – who have settled so quickly into their class! In addition we welcome David G (Yr 6) and Rangjung W (Yr4). We wish all our new students every success and much happiness at St John Vianney’s.
I welcome Mrs Nicki Perryman, Mr Jess
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 Mr Tim Smith (CE) for facilitating and leading the Retreat experience which, included a presentation from past staff members: Margaret Foodey and Carol Press. We spent the day recalling the life of St John Vianney and the qualities we want present in our School Mission and Vision. It was both professionally and spiritually enriching. Other days were spent engaging with learning about implementing The Writing Revolution, Polices and Procedures, understanding supporting children who have difficulties with speech and language and completing our First Aid training. In addition, one day was dedicated to attending the CE system Day which focused on Faith in Learning. We listened and engaged with renowned leaders in education across Australia. An excellent day of professional learning.
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. I'm sure you will enjoy looking at the gallery of photos and enjoy seeing the happy faces.
Reminders & Important Information
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- If you or your child are unwell, please do not attend school. We have community members who are vulnerable to illness.
I thank the Lord for bringing everyone back safe and sound after the holidays and for the happy start to the year and ask God’s continued blessings on all of us during 2023. We are so happy to see you.
"Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open."
- JOHN BARRYMORE
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal