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Dear Parents/Carers
Welcome to the end of Wk 7. This will be my last newsletter before I take Long Service Leave at the end of next week. I would like to thank everyone for their support of the school this semester and I hope to see everyone at the Trivia Night next week.
Lord: In the midst of winter, when the days are cold and wind can pierce remind us of the warmth of your love. In the midst of winter, when days are short, dawn comes late, and dusk arrives early remind us that in the darkness your light still shines. Amen.
Friday 27th May – Inside Clubs Start Again
We have welcomed back almost all our clubs this week and this has been announced to all the students. I have placed our schedule below and would appreciate it if you talk about these fun options with your children
· Tuesday – Choir (Mrs Mullamphy)
· Wednesday - Environment Club (Mrs Spackman)
· Thursday – Inside Games Club (Mr Young)
Trivia Night Friday 17th June
At this point in time it looks like we will have enough to move ahead with our Trivia Night scheduled for next week. Having said this, it is not too late to get a table together with friends or buy a ticket and our organisers will find a table for you.
Tell Them from Me – School Improvement Survey Reminder – Access ends next week
This survey was sent out last week. If you have ten minutes to give helpful feedback to the school please click on the emailed link that was send out last week, and using constructive criticism, let us know how we can improve the teaching and learning environment at the school.
It’s Great to Be Back – An unsolicited email from a parent
"It was so lovely to be physically in the school this morning.
So much goes on every day at SJV that really makes an impact on the development of children and their families.
This is what I saw and felt from my very short time in the front office area this morning and also at drop off for our child this morning
I saw Mrs De Rosa at the playground gate welcoming students to school.
When I walked in the office, it was a warm, welcoming and a cosy feel.
I saw our child excited to see their siblings and some of their friends on the photos pinned up at the front entrance.
I saw my younger child directly welcomed by staff members.
Mrs Spackman and I had a chat with her about readiness of children for Kinder. She also spoke directly to my youngest.
I saw two children heading off for the cross country! - They were very excited and they both warmly said hello to me.
I saw my children each being spoken to as individuals by the Principal and I learnt new things about my children during the discussion.
I saw some Year 1 children at the front desk handing over the blue bag and being spoken to so warmly by Mrs Simpson. She knew them both by name.
I saw children well-mannered at the desk and smiling.
I saw a kinder child needing help from Mr Rodda and a support staff member and being cared for appropriately to cater to her needs.
I saw children getting looked after by caring staff in the First Aid room.
I saw Parents (including me) being looked after at the front desk by Mrs Simpson and Mr Rodda, both of them taking time to let me know admin details for school fees.
I saw smiling parents and parents heading through to help on tuck-shop.
I was able to use the front area to quickly chat with a parent relatively new to the school and make some connections and offer support. What a great morning!
X-Country Carnival
A big thank you to all the parents and Mrs Emerson who supported our brave runners yesterday at the carnival. At a balmy 8 degrees the children represented our school proudly. Well done everyone.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Gospel Reflection: John 16:12-15
‘I still have many things to say to you, but they would be too much for you now.
But when the Spirit of truth comes he will lead you to the complete truth.”
This Sunday marks the return of the liturgical season to Ordinary time, however the next two Sundays are designated as solemnities; special days that call our attention to key mysteries of our faith. This Sunday, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. This is a feast that invites us to consider what we believe about God, who has revealed Himself to us in the Trinity.
This week’s Gospel comes from words Jesus spoke to His disciples at the end of the Last Supper. We heard last week during Pentecost, Jesus offering assurances to the disciples about the future, telling them that although He was soon to leave them, they will still have a future because of the help He will send them through the Holy Spirit. This week’s Gospel is more focused on the shape that future will take. The disciples of Jesus, which also includes us, cannot not know what the future holds. All we can know is that Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, remains with us, and we do not have to face what lies ahead, alone.
Adapted from Sunday Connection, Loyola Press.
First Eucharist 2022
A reminder to our First Eucharist candidates and their families that there will be no formation session this weekend due to the long weekend. The fourth formation session will be on Sunday 19th June. All remaining key dates for First Eucharist preparation are listed below. Any questions throughout the preparation period are best addressed to the Parish’s Sacramental coordinator and our youth minister, Olivia Brown. Her email address is 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 Please pray for our candidates and their families throughout this time of preparation and formation.
19th June - Formation Session 4 (St John Vianney's School), 10am.
21st June - Reflection Evening (St John Vianney's Church), 6pm.
25th June - Sacrament of First Eucharist, (St Jude's Church), 5pm
26th June - Sacrament of First Eucharist, (St John Vianney's Church), 9am
Vinnies Visit
Volunteers from the St Vincent de Paul Night Patrol van visited SJV this morning. Each class was given a short presentation about the work the volunteers do as part of their work with Night Patrol and helped launch the St Vincent de Paul "Winter Appeal". A special lunch order day will be held on June 22 to support the Winter Appeal. We will also be having a free-uniform ‘Winter Woolies’ day in Week 10, where we will ask for donations of supplies needed by the Night Patrol van. More details about both these events will be announced shortly.
Matthew from St Vincent de Paul talking to our students about the Vinnie's Night Patrol Van. Don’t forget to start gathering warm blankets, coats, scarves, gloves, Milo and coffee for week 10 when St John Vianney’s children will make donations to the Winter Appeal.
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Jasper Pattison |
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1 B |
Imogen Boyle |
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2 J |
Elizabeth Seivers |
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3/4 CA |
Elio Buenaventura |
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3/4 P |
Charlie Jongsma |
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5/6 J |
Maddison Adams |
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5/6 P |
Matheius Bleich |
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The Arts |
Emma Ayling |
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Library |
Emily Walshe |
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Italian |
Estelle Walsh |
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.
Term 2 Week 2
No notes sent home this week
Term 2 Week 3
New Date 2022 Athletics Carnival Note
Term 2 Week 4
SJV GOES TO HOLLYWOOD TRIVIA NIGHT 2022
Directors Letter to Parents Protected Industrial Action
Term 2 Week 5
Industrial Action Friday 27th May 2022
. Email sent home Tuesday 24th May advising Industrial Action planned will not affect SJV students. Our school will be operating regular classes on Friday.
Term 2 Week 6
No Notes sent home this week.
Term 2 Week 7
After two years on hold, the SJV Trivia Night is back? Join us for a great night out and get to know other members of the SJV Community. Invite your family and friends to join us as well.
Trivia Night Prizes
The organising committee are seeking donations to use as prizes and as a silent auction for the upcoming trivia night on 17 June.
Gift cards, vouchers, artworks, unused Christmas gifts, bottles of wine, gift baskets…. anything you can think of is warmly welcomed. Do you have a connection to a local business? Businesses will receive a certificate of appreciation and be featured in our school newsletter. Donations can be left at the front office. Thank you for your support!
Art work from the children for this week.
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
Term 2 Tuckshop Roster
2nd Revised Term 2 Canteen Volunteer Roster 2022
Friday 10th June
No Canteen (Pupil Free Day)
Wednesday 15th June No Canteen instead it is
Tuesday 14th June
Sarah
Friday 17th June
Jenis
Friday 3rd June
Heather
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
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
melanie.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au
Two stories from today from 2JB
Harry wrote…..
On Thursday at 10am, 2JB went to the Vinnie’s Van. A night patrol van. It was so cool because there was a kitchen in the back of the van. Fergus and Elsie were helping.
Jonathon wrote……
On Thursday at 10am, 2JB went to see the Vinnie’s Van. Two of us got to pretend to be members and one of us pretended to be a homeless stranger.
The van gives out hot milo, coffee, jackets, blankets and more.
Freya wrote……
On Thursday at 10am, 2JB went to the Vinnie’s Van. Matthew talked to us about how he helps people who are homeless at night. In the van there are jackets, clothes, sleeping bags, food and drinks. At night, Matthew goes around Canberra in the Vinnie’s Van and helps people who are homeless. He also talked to us about how we can help homeless people by donating clothes and food to Vinnie’s.
Both 5/6P and 5/6J enjoyed working with clay as part of their Visual Arts unit exploring line and texture. Students created patterned tiles to experiment with creating different effects with clay.
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Day change for Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Friday 10th June |
Pupil Free Day |
| Monday 13th June |
Community Council Meeting 6:00pm |
| Wednesday 15th June |
Leadership Ceremony 2:30pm-3:10pm Parents and Carers Welcome |
| Friday 17th June |
Trivia Night 6:45pm for 7:00pm |
| Wednesday 22nd June |
St Vinnie's Special Lunch tba. This is a free uniform "Winter Woolies" day - |
| Thursday 30th June |
Week 10 Final Day to bring in donations for the St Vincent de Paul 'Winter Appeal'. Warm blankets, coats, scarves, gloves, Milo, coffee and tea would be greatly appreciated. |
| Friday 1st July |
Pupil Free Day If you require care for your child/children please fill in the expression of Interest note located on 'the notes to parents' page of the newsletter. |
