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Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome to the beginning of Term 2. I am sure that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter during the holidays. I have placed a reflection link below that highlights the importance of this amazing time in our church calendar.
Jesus is Risen, Alleluia!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7cDtcOOUXY
Covid 19 – Changes for Term 2
There have been a considerable number of changes for our Covid protocols for this term moving forward. A compass message with an attached letter will be sent out shortly after today’s newsletter. Please read this carefully.
Open Day – Sunday 1st May
This Sunday we will be holding a two-hour open day from 10am to 12:00 midday. Mrs De Rosa, Mrs Matchett, Mrs Simpson (Jet) and I will be conducting tours of the school for interested parents and their families. If you know of anyone who is looking for Kindergarten in 2023, please send them our way.
Athletics Carnival 13th May– Lunch Order Reminders
A reminder that if your child is having a lunch order on our Athletics Carnival Day (upon our return to school) that their lunch order must be finalised on Qkr! by tomorrow.
X-Country Carnival – Friday 6th May 1:50pm-2:45pm
Next Friday the children (weather permitting) will participate in the X-Country Carnival. The school has sent a note home today with all the information regarding this event. It would be great to see as many people there as possible to cheer on the children.
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea and Gifts
Due to the recent change in Covid protocols, Mother’s Day for the school can now be be held on Friday 6th May at 2:45pm for our mums outside the canteen. Some children have brought money in for gifts which will be given to children on Thursday afternoon 5th May.
For ordering we have placed a Qkr! Order link for parents to use to order Baker's Delight, danishes and croissants, tea and coffee will be provided.
A 3/4 cohort letter asking for parent helpers will be handed out to our 3/4 classes tomorrow.
The children’s pastry orders will be handed to them as they come out of school at 3:10pm after the X-Country. They can then play on the equipment and oval whilst our mums enjoy a well-deserved coffee and a sugar hit.
Parent Class Contacts – Shout Out
We are still placing a shout out for Parent Class Contacts. If you haven’t signed up for a role at SJV before, or even if you have, this is your chanced to add value to your child’s class. It usually means a couple of organised activities per year or semester. Please send in an email to the front office expressing your interest.
St Clare’s – Try a Day - May 4th
St Clare’s have asked for our support in promoting their upcoming Try a Day (4 May) and Open Evening (5 May) to your Year 6 students. Students are welcome to catch their local St Clare's school bus if they require transport and they will be supervised before and after the scheduled Try a Day program.
You can register their daughter's attendance at www.stcc.act.edu.au
ANZAC Day Essays
Well done to Emma, Ava and Chloe who all submitted very high-quality essays for the Woden RSL Sub-Branch ANZAC Day competition. All girls were commended on their efforts and the news passed onto us is that Emma has placed amongst all the competitors. Well done, Emma!
God bless you and your families
Peter Rodda
Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Gospel Reflection John 21:1-19
As soon as they came ashore they saw that there was some bread there, and a charcoal fire with fish cooking on it. Jesus said, ‘Bring some of the fish you have just caught.’
This Sunday’s Gospel tells of the third time Jesus appeared to the disciples after his resurrection. It is the story of when Simon Peter and Thomas go out fishing and come back with nothing. In the morning Jesus encourages them to go out again, and they come back with an enormous catch.
We heard this story not so long ago as told by Luke. In John’s retelling of the story, what caught my attention was Jesus’ invitation to the disciples to join Him for the meal, rather than the miracle of the catch itself. Jesus is the host of this meal, and He directly calls the disciples to join Him. In the same way, Jesus calls us to gather together to celebrate the Eucharist each week at Mass. In the Eucharist, we are fed, nourished and sustained in the bread and wine that has become Jesus’ Body and Blood. It is an opportunity to take time in the chaos and pace of a sometimes hectic life, to stop and share this meal and this time with our family and friends. It is a precious gift that we are offered each week, should we choose to accept our invitation.
First Eucharist 2022
An information evening will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 6pm at St John Vianney’s Church for parents interested in having their child make their First Eucharist this year. First Eucharist is open to any child in Year 4 and up, who has been baptised and made their first Reconciliation. Registrations for First Eucharist can be made through the Parish’s Qkr! account and will close at 12pm Thursday, 12th May. Our youth minister, Olivia Brown, will be coordinating sacraments for the Parish this year. Any questions about the registration or the sacrament itself are best addressed to her via email: olivia.brown@cg.org.au You can also contact the parish office, their phone number is 6288 1979 or send an email to: westoncreek@cg.org.au
Project Compassion and Easter Raffle
A big thank you to everyone for such an outstanding effort in raising funds for Caritas’ Project Compassion and Ukraine fundraising appeals. Our community raised over $360 this year. These funds will support the life-changing programs Caritas provides all around the world. A special thank you to Mrs Sarah Emerson and students from our School Representative Council for all their hard work promoting and selling tickets for the Easter Raffle.
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Sukhfateh Seerha |
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1 B |
Bridget Kelly-Allred |
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2 J |
Nate Topp |
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3/4 CA |
Jassnoor Kaur |
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3/4 P |
Tasman Turner |
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5/6 J |
Elaine Ohlmus |
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5/6 P |
Chloe Howarth |
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The Arts |
Shelby Wilson |
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Library |
Christopher Kwong |
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Day change for Sports Day |
| Sunday 1st May | SJV Open Day and School Tour 10am - 12 noon |
| Tuesday 3rd May | Communion Parish Information night - St John Vianney's church 6pm |
| Friday 6th May |
Cross Country Carnival - from 2pm volunteers welcome Mother's Day Celebration from 2:45pm order your pastries on QKR |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Sunday 8th May | Happy Mother's Day |
| Monday 9th May |
Community Council Meeting 6pm - 7pm |
| Friday 13th May |
Athletics Carnival |
Term 1 Week 10 Notes
Athletics Carnival Lunch order NoteTerm 2 Week 1 Notes
2022 Winter Tuckshop Menu available on our website and through QKR to order.
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.
TUCKSHOP ROSTER
Friday 29th April
Jenis
Wednesday 4th May
Ellen
Athletics Lunch Orders due tomorrow.
Please remember to bring your WWVP- (Working with Vulnerable People) card with you.
You can apply for the card via Access Canberra: https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/s/article/working-with-vulnerable-people-wwvp-registration-tab-how-to-apply
A new WINTER Canteen Menu is available here and on our website. 2022 Winter Tuckshop Menu
Please contact the Front Office or Mel or simply fill in the Canteen Volunteer Note to let us know you are able to help and when.
Mel Harding
Canteen Manager
mel.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au
Happy Birthday Henry K, Phoebe T, Gianna M, Aisling B, Stanko K, Daniel S
Welcome back to Term 2, we hope you enjoyed the holiday break. The children who attended our holiday care program enjoyed a range of activities including Easter scavenger hunts, camping, a sports carnival, disco day, pyjama party and a teddy bears picnic.
Thank you to all the parents and grandparents who have been our Mystery Readers. We will continue Mystery Readers this term so get your favourite book out and start recording.
Gymnastics
Our gymnastics program at Woden Valley Gymnastics Club will begin next week. Stingrays and Turtles will attend every Tuesday, Lobsters attend every Thursday. Please return your permission notes as soon as possible.
ELC Open Day
The ELC Open Day will be held on Wednesday 18 May (times to be confirmed). If you know any families with children approaching preschool age, invite them along to have a look at the ELC!
2023 Online Enrolments
You are now able to submit online forms for enrolment in Catholic schools and ELCs for 2023. A reminder to all ELC families that you do need to submit an enrolment form for Kindergarten in 2023. To access on-line enrolment, visit the relevant school website.
Enrolment Zones
Enrolments are now open for the Primary schools (St Jude and St John Vianney) and ELC for 2023.
* Children living in Holder or Duffy are zoned for St Jude’s for primary school.
* If your residential address is Stirling, Fisher, Waramanga, Chapman or Rivett you are zoned for St John Vianney’s.
* Weston and Molonglo are shared zones and families can choose which school to apply for. Please note this does not guarantee you a place at that school.
Enrolments are based on a priority system.
Updated Covid restrictions
As you may be aware, the ACT government recently announced changes to the covid-19 restrictions. As of Wednesday 27 April, the following measures will be adopted by all Catholic schools in the ACT as guided by the Catholic Education Office:
- Household contacts are no longer required to isolate, they do, however, need to complete a negative RAT or PCR test before attending school, and again 48 and 96 hours after the original COVID declaration.
- Wearing of masks are optional for staff and students.
- Scanning the CBR Check-in code is optional.
Unfortunately, parents/carers are still not allowed within the school building, unless you have a specific appointment. We are however, looking for opportunities to have you involved in outdoor events such as Cross Country, Athletics etc.
If you have a COVID positive case within your household, you are still required to inform the ELC office. If your child is symptomatic, then they should stay home and get tested. Each family is different, so if you are unsure, please contact us.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's Early Learning Centre
Phone: +61262875520
Email: karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au