Staffing

Firstly I would like to welcome two new staff members to SJV, classroom teachers Mrs Anna Kain and Mrs Ruth Blackwell (Semester 1) and Ms Mel Harding, our new Canteen Manager.  Mrs Blackwell will be working with Mr Young as he takes Semester 1 off for LSL and travels with his family around Australia.

Our classroom teachers for 2022 is as follows:

Kindergarten - Mrs Sarah Emerson

Year 1 - Mrs Tanya Dunley/Mrs Janice Spackman

Year 2 - Mrs Karen Stilling/Ms Samantha Heath

Year 3/4 - Mrs Leah Malpas/Mr Ben Lowe

Year 3/4 - Mrs Ruth Blackwell (Semester 1)/ Mr Wayne Young (Semester 2)

Year 5/6 - Mrs Anna Kain 

Year 5/6 - Mrs Laura Matchett/Mrs Kathy Monagle

Learning Support/AP - Mrs Nina De Rosa

ICT- Mr Ben Lowe

Italian - Mrs Kathy Monagle

Library/Health - Ms Samantha Heath

Performing Arts - Mrs Mary Dietz-Mullamphy

Parish BBQ - Cancelled

This event was scheduled for tomorrow night but unfortunately has been cancelled due to Covid 19 protocols and the variety of people that this event would cater for. 

Transitions

Transition can often be a tough time for families and in particular children.  At SJV we have some students moving interstate to other schools, students moving into high school and students moving from day care and ELC's into our Kindergarten next year.  As such, these students may need support in the transition and I have placed a useful article using the link below as a resource for parents.  

https://parentengagementcspa.edu.au/nurturing-your-child-through-transition-primary-parentshttps://parentengagementcspa.edu.au/

Cyclabilities

 Cyclabilites is a not for for profit charity led by a volunteer board. Cyclabilities aim is and vision is to provide meaningful inclusive life skills development opportunities for children with additional needs, disabilities or mental health concerns.  Cyclabilities programs are developed and are facilitated by a phenomenal team of Allied Health Professionals including Occupational Therapists, Exercise Physiologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, teachers and disability workers.  Additionally teachers and disability support workers provide extra help.  Cyclabilities has a suite of programs with current availability for the January holidays and in term 1 2022 in their Waterabilities (swim safety and swim skills), Cyclabilities (learn to bike ride, movement skills and road safety) and Shredabiliites (learn to skateboard) programs. 

Website: Cyclabilities

Email: admin@cyclabilities.com 

God bless you and your families

Peter Rodda

Principal

SJV Tuckshop is open Wednesday & Friday.  Orders can be made online via Qkr!  A copy of the Menu and Qkr! instructions can be found on the Tuckshop Webpage.

Please remember to bring your WWVP card with you.

Tuckshop Volunteers Needed

Dates for the following weeks

ELC NEWS

Happy Birthday Tudno W

Portfolio and reports

Portfolios and reports will be sent home next week. We hope you enjoy reflecting on the year and all of your child’s learning journey achievements. Traditionally the ELC does not do end of year parent teacher interviews. If you would like to catch up and discuss your child’s progress, please contact your teacher to organise a day/time.

Last day of preschool

If your child will not be attending on their last day/s in Week 11 please email the ELC office so that the last attending day can be amended in our booking system. This will prevent you having to pay full fees as you would not be entitled to your usual CCS.

Holiday Care December

The ELC will be offering Holiday Care on Monday 20, Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 December. Please email the ELC office if you would like to make a booking. Please note that bookings for Holiday Care will not be accepted if fees are in arrears.

Library books

With the end of term fast approaching, please have a look around your house for any St Jude’s library books that need returning.

ELC Fees – End of Year Reminders

ELC fees are now due.   There is often a small difference between the CCS estimated on your account and the CCS actually approved for your child, resulting in small amounts owing.  If this applies to you, we will send a follow-up statement. Please also remember to cancel automatic payments now to avoid overpaying your account.

Signing Children in/out of the ELC

IPads for signing in/out will be located outside the gate, please sanitise hands before using the iPad.

Initially you will be asked to 'accept' the absences (from the period of lockdown), and 'accept' the sign in/out from the period of the return to school where staff have signed children in and out. 

Christmas Photography Fundraiser

Fifth Lane Photography are offering Christmas portrait sessions. Shopping centre Santa photos won’t quite be the same this year so this is a wonderful alternative. The ELC will receive $20 for each session booked.