Dear SJV Community

Welcome to the end of Wk 5.

As we come to the close of Pentecost I thought the prayer below would be fitting.

Loving God, Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to his disciples and to us. May we go out with joy and conviction, to share the Good News of the gospel with all those we meet. Amen.

Welcome Nathanael Matchett

Congratulations to Laura and Ryan who are now the proud parents of Nathanael.  He arrived weighing 3.27kg and was 49.5cm in height.  Below is a beautiful picture of mum with bub.  The school can't wait to have a vist from Laura with her beautiful son.

Illness

A timely reminder that it is the season of coughs colds, flu and covid, all of which we have experienced over the last few weeks.  Remember if your child is unwell and coughing and sneezing that they should stay home until they are well.  This will prevent the spread of all the nasties which means teachers will remain well to teach their class and fellow students will remain fit for school. 

Biggest Morning Tea - Wednesday 22nd May

Thank you to Ash Donley, Jenis Martin and Julian Henderson who helped prepare items and donated them to our canteen to raise money for the Australian Cancer Council.  This was a great day with happy students and a grateful charity.   

SAVE THE DATE - Trivia Night Term 3 Friday 2nd August - SAVE THE DATE

The Yr 5/6 class contacts have reached out via Compass to be the contact points to help form a team for the running of this event.  If you can lend a hand please email your class contacts Rebecca Battaglini and Penny Bufalo for 5/6J and Anita Wilkinson for 5/6P so they can create a list of organisers for this fun event.  

School Sausage Sizzle - Week 6 Friday 7th June

A winter sausage sizzle will be occurring on Friday of next week.  Details have gone out on Qkr! and in student bags today.  

Compass

It has come to our attention that some of our parent/carer skills on using Compass are a little rusty.  As such the school is trying to organise an information session on the platforms use.  This will cover areas like, accessing school reports, checking on daily attendance, how to opt in on a scheduled event (sports carnival's etc), replying to school and teacher communication etc.  The list is quite long but important.  Please keep your eyes open for this event.  

School Photos - 19th June

Don't forget to have your child in full winter school uniform for our school photos.  Please make sure that they have their maroon jumpers on.

Important Dates for Term 2 

Sacramental Gathering Mass (TBC) - 2 June

South Weston Regional Cross Country Carnival - 4 June

Canteen Sausage Sizzle - 7 June

Parish Mass (led by 5/6J) - 12 June

Sacrament - First Eucharist - 16 June

School Community Council Meeting - 17 June

School Photos - 19 June

Parent Night (- Trivia Night) - Friday 2nd August Year 5/6 Parents

Think U Know Sessions - 25 June

Parish Mass (led by Year 2) - 26 June

Semester One Awards Ceremony - 28 June

Reports Available for Parents - 28 June

Confirmation Reflection Evening (TBC) - 2 July

School Holidays Begin - 5 July

Term 3 Resumes - 23 July

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.

God Bless

Peter Rodda

Principal