Dear SJV Families

Welcome to the end of Wk 9. 

We thank you for everything we have already received. Guide us still, we pray. Through your Spirit lead us in all areas of our life. Grant us the Spirit, who can illumine our hearts to help us find new courage and new strength and new recognition of the truth

CyberSafety - Principal's Thoughts

It will be of no surprise that children face challenges with the on-line environment.  These challenges usually revolve around content viewed and how students interact with each other or websites that they visit. 

Sometimes children can be mean, say the wrong thing in a chat, swear whilst playing on-line games and not always being a responsible digital citizen.  Children can also be on the receiving end of these poor practices.

The internet is an amazing place, but I ask parents to check in on their children (I am sure you already do) and remind them of your parental expectations and just to see if they are okay..

Half of our students will be in high school within the next 3 years, and if they have good practice now, this will help them in more challenging times.

I have attached a link to an article that may help parents with a conversation if you are looking for somewhere to start a discussion.  I will be placing a modified version of this email in our newsletter today for easy reference.

https://parents.au.reachout.com/staying-safe-online/social-media/encourage-positive-online-behaviour 

Last Day of Term 3 and First Day of Term 4

A reminder that the last day of term three is Thursday 25th September and the first day of term four will be Tuesday 14th October.

A Sad Farewell and Happy Hello - Religious Education Coordinator 2026

As our community is aware, Mrs Laura Matchett will be the new REC at Sacred Heart Pearce next year, as such I am pleased to announce that Christopher Evans has been appointed to the position of Religious Education Coordinator at St John Vianney’s Primary School, Waramanga, commencing 27 January 2026.

Mr Evans has been an educator with Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn for over 10 years and is currently Acting as the Religious Education Coordinator at St John the Apostle Primary School, Florey. Mr Evans substantively holds the position of Classroom Teacher at Rosary Primary School, Watson, and has also held the positions of Classroom Teacher at St Monica’s Primary School, Evatt and Acting Religious Education Coordinator at Rosary Primary School, Watson, for Term 1, 2025. Mr Evans holds the tertiary qualification of Bachelor of Education (Primary) from Australian Catholic University.
On behalf of our school community, I congratulate Mr Evans on his appointment.

Sideshow Alley

This Friday will see all the students participate in Sideshow Alley, a Year 5/6 Leadership activity.  We will be hosting our ELC from St Jude's and much fun will be had by all, whilst the Year 5/6 students demonstrate their organisation and leadership skills.  

Have a great afternoon. 

Peter Rodda

Principal