Dear SJV Community

Welcome to the end of Wk 7.

I have placed a couple of prayers below that you might like to say during this period of Lent.

'Heavenly Father, I’m truly sorry for the moments today where I missed the mark. I ask for your forgiveness and the strength to better follow Your call tomorrow. Amen.

'God, I lift up (name of the person you’d like to pray for) today. I ask that you bless them abundantly today and throughout Lent. Amen.”

Swimming Carnival

A big thank-you to Mrs Malpas and Mrs Kain for coordinating tomorrow's swimming carnival.  They have been ably assisted by the whole staff to make sure that the day runs smoothly.  Another vote of thanks goes to all of our parents who have volunteered as well as the support offered to us by St Mary Mackillop College, who will be sending 8 senior students to help tomorrow.  

Secret Boys Business - Year 2 and Year 3 Parents of Boys

Co-educational Offerings at SJV vs Single Sex Schooling

In Week 9 - Wednesday 27th March at 4:30pm, I will be presenting information concerning the advantages and disadvantages of coeducational schooling vs single sex education.  I believe that parents need to know all the primary school options for their boys within the local area.  Whilst this will be targeted at Year 2 and Year 3, any family is welcome to attend.  

Principal's Retreat

Last week I attended our annual Principal's retreat.  The retreat began with a system day where the Director discussed the implementation of the diocesan evidence based Catalyst program over the last three years. 

When looking at our improvements in numeracy and literacy, CECG is sitting approximately 2nd overall from 28 dioceses and also is positioned well above the national average.  Very reassuring data!

The remainder of the retreat was spent with Fr Timothy Radcliffe, a Dominican priest who is known internationally for the quality of his speaking regarding faith development. 

Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

A reminder that you need to sign your child in and out of the school if you have arrived late or need to leave early.  If your child has lost something (eg.hat, bag etc) and you need to go to their class to try and find it, please register with the Front Office first so we know that you are inside the school. 

School Pride

A huge shout-out to our students who have been helping Mrs Spackman spread fresh garden mulch (directly from a local tree) onto our garden beds.  This work is transforming these targeted areas, making them drought resistant with the added advantage of looking great. 

School Uniform

A few multicoloured scrunchies have been creeping into the daily life of our school.  Please remind our students that it is only blue or maroon that is acceptable.  

NAPLAN

NAPLAN has begun and all children have completed their Writing and Reading tests so far.  I am always very impressed by the participation rate at our school, 100% of students taking the tests. Anecdotally, this participation rate is not always the case at other schools in our area, which is surprising to hear.   

Android QKR App

After many months of not being able to log in to QKR using an android phone - I've received an email today to say that the android phone issue has now been resolved.Parents/Users can now download the App from the Google Play Store. QKR apologise for the inconvenience that this issue has caused.  

Access to the School Calendar - How to navigate

Access the school website either through your computer or phone following this link.  https://www.sjv.act.edu.au/  

Mobile Phone – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below.  Follow this link to our school calendar.

Computer – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below.  Follow this link to our school calendar.

Class Contacts

A big shout out to the following parents who have put their hands up to be class contacts

Year 2 - Sonia Taflaga

Year 3 - Amanda Martin and Rebecca Richardson

Year 4 - Kylie Lloyd.

We are still chasing down some extra parents for Year K, 1 and both 5/6 classes.   

God Bless

Peter Rodda

Principal