St John Vianney’s Primary School - Waramanga
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91 Namatjira Drive
Waramanga ACT 2611
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Email: office.sjv@cg.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 02 6288 2383
Fax: 02 6288 8578

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A message from Father Michael 

Hello from Father Michael.

I'm inviting all children in year 2 who are baptised Catholics to register for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for 2025. The Sacrament will be conferred early in term 1 2025, so I encourage you to register now to give your child and yourself time to make a good preparation. I thank the families which have already registered.

Register using the Parish Qkr! App (not through the school portal). Each family that registers will receive an activity book through the school.

If you know an eligible family with a child in year 2 or above who doesn’t attend a parish school, please pass on the invitation to them.

Thank you! 

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Gospel Reflection: Mark 12:28-34

In this Gospel, Jesus reminds us of the two greatest commandments: to love God with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and to love our neighbour as ourselves. These simple but powerful words guide us in how to live each day. For parents, this offers a moment to reflect with children on what it means to love God and others. We can talk about how we show love through kindness, sharing, and forgiveness. By focusing on these two commandments, we help create a caring, compassionate community both at school and at home, following the example Jesus gave us.

Prayer Celebrations Term 4

Year 3 will be leading a whole school prayer celebration on Monday 11th November at 10:45am. The focus of this prayer celebration will be Remembrance Day. All parents and friends of our school are warmly welcome to join us.

Additionally, the school will be hosting a Thanksgiving Prayer Celebration on Monday, 16th December, at 9:30am. This will be a special time for our school community to come together and formally hand over our generous donations for the St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal. These contributions will provide much-needed support to families during the holiday season. We warmly encourage everyone to join us in giving thanks and reflecting on the importance of helping others, especially during this season of giving.

School Masses Term 4

As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30 am Mass at St John Vianney’s Church. The choir sings at this Mass and sometimes our students have a role in other parts of the celebration. Parents and friends of our school are welcome to join us alongside parishioners at this Mass. Dates the school will be attending Mass this term are as follows:

Monday 11th November: Prayer Celebration (Remembrance Day), 10:45am (led by Year 3)

Wednesday 13th November: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 1)

Thursday 12th December: Year 6 Graduation Mass, time TBC

Hygiene Station

We are excited to announce that our SJV Hygiene Station is now up and running in our front office area, and we are welcoming donations of new and sealed hygiene products.!

We are collecting items such as:

  • Oral hygiene products (toothpaste, toothbrushes)
  • Deodorant, body spray, and perfume
  • Body wash and soap
  • Hair care items (shampoo, conditioner)
  • Face wash and skincare products
  • Moisturiser and hand sanitiser
  • Sanitary products
  • Toiletries bags

These donations will be distributed through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society of Canberra Goulburn, ensuring they reach those in our local community who need them the most.

If you’re wondering how you can contribute, here are a few simple ideas:

  • Planning a holiday? If you visit a hotel and don’t need the complimentary toiletries, consider bringing them home to donate to our hygiene station. Please ensure they are sealed.
  • Shopping for yourself? Next time you’re buying a new toothbrush or bottle of shampoo, why not pick up an extra one to help someone in need?