Principal's Message
Welcome to Week 5 everyone
As we come into this busy time of the year where people are placed under stress and worry to hit deadlines, source Christmas presents and still smile, I try and remember what Hans Urs von Balthasar said “ What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.” It is indeed how we look at what is happening and how we respond that defines us.
SJV Fete
I wanted to take the opportunity in this newsletter to thank all the people who were connected with the Fete. This of course means much of our community, but a special mention goes out to Jade McGrath, Sonia Taflaga, Tony McGrath, Kellie Sydlarczuk, Sonia Dutkiewicz, Lucy Ohlmus and Yash McCann. All of these people were integral to the success of the fete. On behalf of the school and the SCC towards the end of term, we will be thanking Jade more publicly with a gift of thanks from the whole community.
Based on the latest figures I have received the Fete has raised close to $17 000. This is a wonderful figure given that other Catholic schools that are four times our size often raise between thirty and thirty five thousand dollars. Clearly, we are very much punching above our weight.
I would also like to thank our key sponsors – Luton Properties, Brother Projects, Brindabella Waste, Residential Reports, Ziggy’s Fresh and Watson Blinds and Awnings – These organisations were a key to our success and if you are looking to access services in any of their areas, I would definitely give them a call.
SCC – New members
I would like to welcome two new nominations for the SCC for 2020. They are Helen Daly and Leia Mackenzie, two new kinder mums. One of our current Kinder mums Yash McCann has also nominated herself for next year. These nominees will be voted on at our next meeting and our full School Community Council will be introduced in the Week 9 Newsletter.
School Banking
I would like to thank another new Kinder mum Janice Spackman for volunteering to take on school banking for next year. This works much better with a partner so if think you can lend a hand for 20min once per week, please let the front office know.
ELC Visit Year 5 Buddies
It has been wonderful to hear the stories that our current Year 5 children have been re-telling regarding their recent visit to the ELC to mix with their future Kinder Buddies for 2020. I have placed an email from one of our ELC mums below –
My child was was very very excited to tell me that the Year 5's visited her ELC class today. I have passed praise to her ELC teacher and wanted to thank you for the wonderful initiative.
She saw today’s Year 5 buddy, this afternoon, whilst waiting for her sibling and she was one happy little vegemite!
On a side note, her ELC teacher commented on what a lovely group of (SJV) kids they were! Thanks!
Class Placements 2020
A reminder that students will be asked to complete a friendship five and are promised one of the five in their class year. If you have anything that you feel needs to be considered, for your own child’s well-being or development, please make an appointment in Week 5 or 6 through the front office to discuss with me your specific needs in person. No requests after Friday Wk. 6 can be considered due to the flow on affect that this will have to other classes.
Working Bee 1st December – CLAIM THE DATE
On the first Sunday of December, we will be holding our final Working Bee. As such, we have some significant projects which will have our school looking and feeling ship shape for 2020. There of course will be a movie, games, craft and supervision for the children and a BBQ for all. So come along donate a 2-3 hrs of your time to help make SJV even greater. I have listed the major jobs that we will be tackling on the day.
- Extended enclosure for chickens
- Placing some decorative seating (mushrooms) around the sand pit
- Soft fall around the sandpit
- Rubbish into a skip
- Pruning, weeding and whipper snipping
Have a great week.
Peter Rodda
Principal