Dear SJV Families

It was wonderful to see some of our ex-students return to our school to talk about leadership.  All three girls have significant leadership roles in their current high school and talked about other SJV alumni who currently hold leadership roles in three other secondary schools.  It was great to see where our students take their learning. 

A Lenten Prayer

Almighty Father, who sent your only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sin, show me how I can honour you and bring glory to your name, by walking in the way of Jesus. Give me grace and mercy as I try and fail, guidance when I'm not sure which way to go, and wisdom to trust you in all things.

Enrolment Period - Flyer Drop (Volunteers Needed)

As part of our enrolment push for our wonderful school we have organised flyers for our local area.  These will contain our name, the day and time of our Open Day and a QR code for parents to scan which sends people to our website and Facebook page.  A compass note will go out next week asking for your help.  This means dropping off some flyers in your street and a couple of adjacent streets.  A Compass Invitation was sent out today for families to OPT IN.  Please get behind your school.  

Swimming Carnival - Ribbons and Age Trophies

Ribbons and shields will be handed out at tomorrow's Awards Assembly at 9am

Working Bee - Sunday 10am-1pm

A reminder that our Working Bee is this Sunday between 10am-1pm.  There are activities and child minding for the children.  Could you please bring wheel barrows, shovels, leaf rakes weeding tools etc so we have enough tools.  There will be drinks and a sausage sizzle towards the end of the Bee.  Thank you for your support. 

March Working Bee 2023

Disco

What an amazing night the children had, all thanks to the brilliant coordination and organisation demonstrated by our Year 3/4 parents.   I don't know whether it was the pizza, music, tattoos or flashing lights, but I can vouch that the children had a fantastic time.  

Holy Week Celebrations 

Next week our school begins celebrating one of the most holy times in the churches year, Holy Week.  Please look at the times and celebrations in the newsletter and come along if you can. 

Energy Drinks Alert

In some of our system schools we have become aware that some students are consuming ‘Prime Energy Drinks’. Like all drinks containing stimulants such as Red Bull or Mother, children’s health can be seriously harmed if consumed. We are aware that some versions don’t contain stimulants, however, our school does not allow energy drinks of any kind. If students bring them to school we may ask parents to collect them from the front office.

Cross Country

Our annual X-Country will take place next Thursday from 12:10pm onward.  Mrs Matchett, Mrs Stilling and Mr Young have already sent a note home asking for parent help for the 90 minute K-6 running session.  It would be great if parents who are able to come along, make some time to cheer the children on. 

Leave Requests for Student Family Holidays

A reminder to all of our families that if you are taking extended leave for a holiday or any other reason then you need to send an email into the school to ask for permission.  This can be sent directly to myself.  This allows the school to record your child's absences correctly. 

Students feeling hungry

Could parents please ask their children if they need extra food for the school day.  Recently we have had some children eating all of their food at first break and then still feeling hungry at second break.  The front office has made some sandwiches for these hungry students, but after a while this will become unsustainable.  Students may be going through a growth spurt, so it could be a good time to touch base with your child to see if they have enough food to last the whole day.  

God Bless

Peter Rodda

Principal