Principal's Message
Dear SJV Community
Welcome to the end of Wk 9.
Draw us forth, God of all creation.
Draw us forward and away from limited certainty
into the immense world of your love.
Give us the capacity to even for a moment
taste the richness of the feast you give us.
Give us the peace to live with uncertainty,
with questions,
with doubts.
Help us to experience the resurrection anew
with open wonder and an increasing ability
to see you in the people of Easter.”
Direct Instruction - ABC News Article
At SJV and throughout the CE system you will hear reference to our mode of teaching, Direct Instruction. Our wonderful Highly Accomplished teacher, Mrs Malpas found this article on the ABC which parents may be interested in as it describes what our Pedagogy is based on at SJV. Whilst the highlighted school is very different from ours, their means of instruction based on the Science of Learning and the Science of Reading is very similar. To find out more follow the link below -
Thanks
A big thank-you to Woolworths Tuggeranong who have contributed towards our school Disco and Carnevale events. This will also mean a small reduction in prices at two or three of our future events. Therefore if you are looking at shopping outside the 'Creek', give the fresh food people in Tuggeranong a visit!
Absence Notifications and Welfare Checks
As part of our procedure at SJV, we like to know our students are safe. As such if we have not heard from you and your child has been absent for two days, your classroom teacher will reach out to you, either with a phone call or email to make sure that you are all OK. If a note has already been sent to the school, a Compass message, email or note then you will not be contacted.
Term 2 Winter Uniform
A reminder that you may want to stock up with warmer clothes next week or the week after from the Uniform Shop. Term 2 and 3 is Winter uniform, if you are unsure what this is, please chat to Jess in the shop, she will be happy to help.
After School Sport - Well Done!
A shout-out to Anna (pictured below) who came first in one of her four races. If you have a child who is excelling in a sport that is somewhat out of the box, please send us a photo so we can highlight the great things our students do.
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.
Some upcoming events to find on the calendar -
- School Disco – 4th April Thursday 5pm-7pm
- Carnevale Italian Special Lunch – Wednesday 3rd April
- X-Country Carnival – 12:00 midday 12th April
- Parish of the Annunciation Feast Day – Monday Week 11 9am-12:30pm
8th April
Class Contacts
A big shout out to the following parents who have put their hands up to be class contacts
Kindergarten - Please volunteer
Year 1 - Emily Lucas
Year 2 - Sonia Taflaga
Year 3 - Amanda Martin and Rebecca Richardson
Year 4 - Kylie Lloyd.
Year 5/6P - Anita Wilkinson
5/6J - Please volunteer
A reminder that I begin my Long Service Leave and that Mrs De Rosa will be Principal in my absence. Have a joyful Easter, travel safely and I will see you next term.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal