Dear SJV Families

We are at the end of Week 3 already, with so much done, but so much more to do.  

To start our newsletter off, I want to share with you a beautiful reflection that one of our Year 4 students completed in class.

Grace - What is Grace?

When I hear the word Grace, I think about Jesus, friend of sinners.  He forgave them, John 1 - For God did not send his son into the world to condemn it but to save it.  Grace is the power to forgive or be forgiven.  Hanston

Very profound words from a primary school student.

Mother’s Day - 12th May 8am

The BBQ is ready, the bacon ordered, and the coffee beans have been roasted.  Dads will be on the tongs tomorrow serving from 8am sharp.  Brewed coffee will be available using tap and go and we should have a photo booth frame for you to capture the memory with your children.  I look forward to see everyone there.

Enrolment Period - May

We had a great turn out for our Open Days with over 20 families coming through our school.  The best recommendation that people can receive is from you, so if you know someone who is thinking of choosing a school for next year, let them know that SJV would be their best choice. 

Athletics Carnival – Friday 12^th May 

Our carnival will begin tomorrow at 10am, we have had some parents put their hand up to volunteer but if you would like to help out tomorrow, we can always use your help.  The carnival should wrap up in time for children to be back at school for lunch.

Parent Teacher Interviews - Wk 5 - 22nd - 26th May

Teachers will be holding interviews for parents in under two weeks' time.  These interviews are aimed at giving parents a clear idea of their child's grasp of the Australian Curriculum according to their age and grade level.  A Compass notification will be sent out to parents when the online booking platform is ready.  Please take this opportunity to see what your child has achieved and the challenges that lie ahead.  this will be a time for your child, you and the teacher, to address goals for the remainder of the year. 

X-Country - Thank you

A big thank you to all our parents, grandparents and carers who were able to come to our X-Country last week to cheer on our children and help supervise our on-course runners.  Much thanks should go to the Stage 1 team of Mr Young, Mrs Stilling and Mrs Matchett who did a wonderful job in organising and managing the event.

School Vision

My final item is one of the most important that I will mention this year.  Our staff, liaising with our SCC and Catholic Education has been working on our new school vision.  After much work and discussion, I am pleased to place our new school vision below.

Inspired by Jesus, our community nurtures the heart, mind and spirit to accept all, achieve excellence and serve. 

The above statement will help shape our community for the next five years. 

God Bless

Peter Rodda

Principal