Principal's Message
Welcome to Week 7 everyone
As we wonder what we need to buy for Christmas shopping and who we need to get that special gift for, it’s a good time to remember a quote from Mother Theresa -
“If you want to bring happiness to the whole world, go home and love your family.”
I think this is a Christmas present worth giving and worth receiving. It is something that I see the children from SJV benefit from on a daily basis.
SJV Parish BBQ
As mentioned in last week’s newsletter, this will be the first time since our parish amalgamated that SJV has had the opportunity to host the Parish Christmas BBQ. It is a great event- a free BBQ, wine and soft drinks catered for. Please bring a salad or a desert and come and support your parish. A great way to be part of community and an opportuntity for Fr Michael to thank all Parishioners for their support through the year.
A sign-up sheet is in our school front foyer or you can RSVP by using the sign-up sheets at the back of both parish churches.
Ginger Bread House
If you look on Facebook, you will see evidence of a wonderful community night with plenty of smiles, icing, lollies and happy families. A big thank-you to Bec Battaligni who organised all the fun.
Canteen News
I am pleased to announce that Karen Wilder is happy to help in the canteen as a volunteer and coordinate all our other volunteers in 2020. We will be fare welling Trish McDonald at our Carols Night on Wednesday 18th December. We will however, be seeing Trish in 2020 in the canteen, as she has already told me that she is very keen to work as a volunteer.
Year 6 Graduation and Candle Ceremony
A reminder that Year 6 Graduation Mass will be held on 12th December at 12:15pm in the St John Vianney’s church, including the Candle Ceremony for the Year 5 students recieving the light of Leadereship for 2020.
Working Bee – This Sunday 1st December 9am-12 noon
Just a reminder that our final School Working Bee will be this Sunday. There will be child minding for the students, a movie and Christmas craft with some extra goodies for Santa’s sack. Come along for an hour or so and make a difference.
School Christmas Carols – School Hall 18th December
Carols were advertised to be on our playground area but we have had an urgent request from Mrs Mullamphy to repeat our procedure from last year. This will help Mary organise the children into one large group so they can present their carols and make hearing and seeing the children that much easier.
Therefore, bring a blanket and an appetite for a sausage sizzle as we celebrate with festive songs in the hall. The time will be 5:30-7pm on Wednesday 18th December.
Semester Awards
Our semester awards will be held in the hall on Friday 13th December at 9:30am, directly after our morning assembly. Come along and celebrate our student’s successes for this semester.
Have a great week.
Peter Rodda
Principal