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Dear SJV Families
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
Walkathon/Colour Run 12:10pm and 2:45pm
Tomorrow the children (weather permitting) will participate in the walkathon starting at 12:10pm. The school has sent a note home containing all the relevant information to advertise this event. In the afternoon the children will be able to celebrate their achievement by being splashed by colour and even splashing colour all over me! A lot of fun will be had by everyone.
Open Days – Wed 3rd May 9:30am-5pm and Saturday 6th May 9:20am-12:30pm
Next week the school will be holding two Open Day sessions. Staff and Year 6 students will be conducting tours of the school for interested parents and their families. If you know of anyone who is looking for Kindergarten in 2024, please send them our way.
X-Country Carnival – Friday 5th May 1:50pm-2:45pm
Next Friday the children (weather permitting) will participate in the X-Country Carnival. The K-2 team has sent a note home containing all the relevant information. It would be wonderful to see as many people there as possible to cheer on the children.
Athletics Carnival 12th May
A note has gone out to advertise this event. The ELC will be in attendance and the emphasis will be on fun and participation. It will also give our serious athletes an opportunity to progress to the next level. Helpers are always welcome, so if you can help please volunteer now.
Mother’s Day Morning Breakfast - 12th May 8:00am
This year for Mother’s Day a BBQ breakfast will be held to celebrate all that our mums do. Year 1 parents are coordinating the morning and a note will go out early next week to advertise the event.
As usual ordering will take place on Qkr! and we are hoping to have a dedicated coffee van on-site to help all parents cope with an early morning start.
Enrolment Period - Flyer Drop (Volunteers Needed)
As part of our enrolment push for our wonderful school, we have organised flyers for our local area. Many parents have already done an amazing job dropping flyers through Weston/Molonglo. These will contain our name, the day and time of our Open Day and a QR code for parents to scan which sends people to our website and Facebook page. If you can help we have this weekend left to drop off the last of our flyers. Just contact the Front Office and Jet will be happy to give you a bundle.
Prayer Celebrations - Easter Sunday Celebration 2:10pm
This week we have listened to 3/4P describe the importance of ANZAC Day and tomorrow we will celebrate Jesus rising from the dead, portrayed by Year 2JB. I would like to thank the steady stream of parents and grandparents who have attended our celebrations to support our students.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
Tomorrow will complete our commitment to walk 5km as part of the Colour Run Walkathon. This is an opportunity to celebrate Easter and the Walkathon with the splashing of colour. Students are invited to wear out of uniform, plain light-coloured clothes to school and participate in being coloured in non-toxic coloured powder.
Our SRC have promoted the fundraising campaign and have celebrated with classes that have achieved milestones. Year 2 are still in the lead.
Congratulations Year 2 - You have won the glass jar of lollies and Mr Rodda will draw out the 5 names of the students who will colour Bomb him tomorrow morning.
Every $10 that is raised will get a prize and will go towards our target. Our fundraising efforts will provide some upgrades to the playground sensory spaces. .
There will be a whole school draw to win one fo 5 canteen vouchers as we reached our $4000 milestone overnight.
The class who raises the most money will win a pizza lunch and if we can reach the $8000 milestone, the school will celebrate with popcorn and a movie afternoon.
Fundraising will continue until prize ordering is finalised
The plan on Friday (weather permitting) is as follows:
- Children arrive to school in old, light-coloured clothing (appropriate closed shoes, old clothes that may be stained with colour run powder)
- Recess as normal
- Following Recess, children will walk 5km around our local community supervised by staff. Children are asked to carry their own drink bottles.
- Lunch as normal
- At 2.15pm, the school community will attend the Easter prayer celebration, presented by Year 2. Parents welcome to attend.
- At approximately 2.45pm until the end of the day children will move onto the oval area and be covered with coloured powder (corn-starch and food colouring), to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus and the completion of the walkathon. The colour we will be using is the Colour Run powder from the Walkathon. Children can wear a white or light coloured T-shirt over their ‘coloured clothes’, to enhance the appearance of colour. Past year’s walkathon shirts could be an option, or an adult’s old t-shirt. Parents are welcome to participate in the colour part of the day.
- You may like to provide a change of clothes or provide a towel to avoid staining car seats. The powder is made with corn-starch and food colouring, it is non-toxic, however could stain clothing and furniture. You may wish to supply your child with wet wipes to remove excess powder from arms and legs.
- The day will end with children enjoying being covered by colour, running, and playing around the school grounds.
- If the weather is unkind, we will make the necessary changes.
WHAT DO CHILDREN NEED?
- Keep fundraising!
- Coloured clothing that can be covered with coloured powder, alternatively an old T-shirt to wear over plain clothes.
- Recess/lunch as normal including a drink bottle and hat.
- Change of clothes, if necessary, wet wipes or towel for stain protection.
Parents and extended family are welcome to join us for any part of the day.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Easter Prayer
Almighty Father,
We thank you for the gift of your son, Jesus Christ, who rose from the dead and redeemed humankind. Fill us with the fire of the Holy Spirit, that we may be faithful disciples and enthusiastic witnesses of our Catholic faith. Alleluia, Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed.
Amen.
Source: https:/www.dynamiccatholicc.com/lent/holy-week.html
Easter Prayer Celebration
Please join us as Year 2 leads our school community in a Prayer Celebration remembering Jesus’ resurrection this Friday, 28th April at 2:15pm in the school hall.
Project Compassion
Thank you to everyone who contributed to our Project Compassion fundraising campaign throughout the Lenten season. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
School Masses Term 2
As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30 am Mass at St John Vianney’s Church. The choir sings at this Mass and sometimes our students have a role in other parts of the celebration. Parents and friends of our school are welcome to join us alongside parishioners at this Mass.
The dates the school will be attending these Masses for Term 2 are:
Week 4: Wednesday 17th May
Week 6: Wednesday 31st May (lead by 3/4CA)
Week 8: Wednesday 14th June
Week 10: Wednesday 28th June
Sacraments 2023
Key dates for the Sacraments this year are listed below. Please note, the information evening for First Eucharist will be held next Tuesday 2nd May at 6pm (Term 2, Week 2). All enquiries about Sacraments are best directed to the Parish via email: westoncreek@cg.org.au
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First Eucharist |
Confirmation |
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Open to any child in Year 4 and above who has made their first Reconciliation. Information Night 2 May 2023, 6pm @SJV Church Commitment Mass Weekend of 10-11 June 2023 Reflection session 13 June 2023, 6pm @SJV Church Sacrament of First Eucharist (choice of) 17 June 2023, 5pm @SJH 18 June 2023, 9am @SJV |
Open to any child in Year 6 and above who has received their first Eucharist. Information Night 25 July 2023, 6pm @SJV Church Commitment Mass Weekend of 19-20 August 2023 Reflection session 22 August 2023, 6pm @SJV Church Sacrament of Confirmation 23 August 2023, 6pm |
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Noel Justin |
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1 B |
Siobhan Loader |
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2 J |
Nicolas Lester |
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3/4 CA |
Grayson Hardie |
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3/4 P |
Harry Doszpot |
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5/6 J |
Sophie Jeffrey |
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5/6 P |
Harry Taylor |
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The Arts |
John Jausnik |
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Library |
Year 2 - Whole Class Award |
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Italian |
Charlie Jongsma |
COLOUR RUN WALKATHON TOMORROW - 28th April 2023
SJV's goal is to raise $8000 to upgrade the sandpit to include a cubby house and improve the sensory spaces.
Congratulations to our Year 2 Class They have won the glass jar of lollies and 5 students will colour bomb Mr Rodda.
Our lucky students are - Samantha T, Hannah L, Sebastian C, Xavier F and Daniel B.
A huge congratulations to our families for raising $4000 which is our first milestone. These lucky students have won a canteen voucher - Allanah M, Harper T, Elio B, Joshua R and Amalia C.
You still have the opportunity to fundraise, we would really like to reach our goal of $8,000. The class who raises the most money will win a pizza lunch and when we reach our $8,000 goal, the whole school will celebrate with popcorn and a movie afternoon.
For tomorrow remember to wear OLD light coloured clothes and old shoes and have fun.
Happy Birthday to Lyla G, Nadha C, Roy L, Laura B, Lucas W
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 themed fun, cooking, bike riding, birthday celebrations, a pyjama party and a teddy bears picnic. A big thankyou to our wonderful educators who run such an engaging fun filled program.
Cross Country Carnival
The St Jude’s Cross Country Carnival will be held on Friday 5 May. A meal deal will be available consisting of a hot dog, juice and Quelch stick for $7.00. Orders need to be placed via Qkr! no later than COB Monday 1 May. If you are able to assist with preparing the meal deal, please email katrina.howden@cg.catholic.edu.au.
Gymnastics
We are very excited to begin our gymnastics program conducted by qualified instructors at Woden Valley Gymnastics Club. We are very lucky to have such a great facility so close to our school. Please return your permission notes as soon as possible. Fees for gymnastics will be added to your next account statement.
2024 Online Enrolments
Online enrolments are now open for Catholic schools and ELCs via the relevant school websites. A reminder to all ELC families that you need to submit an enrolment form for Kindergarten in 2024. Please note, if you are considering a second year of preschool, please contact your class teacher as soon as possible.
Primary School Enrolment Zones
- If your residential address is Stirling, Fisher, Waramanga, Chapman or Rivett you are zoned for St John Vianney’s.
- If your residential address is Holder or Duffy you are zoned for St Jude’s for primary school.
- 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.
Karen Leighton
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
Term 1
Week 1 Notes
_5_6_Camp_2023_Permission_Note.pdf
2023_Collection_Notice_for_Parents.pdf
Welcome to Book Club Parents & Kids Order Now
Week 2 Notes
2023_Canteen_Volunteer_Note_1_.pdf
Term_1_Canteen_volunteer_roster_2023_7_Feb_2023.pdf
Week 3 Notes
Week 4 Notes
Week 6 Notes
Swimming_Carnival_2023_Lunchorder_Note_1_.pdf
Book Club Edition 2 see Library page for online version
Week 7 Notes
March Working Bee 2023Week 8 Notes
No notes sent home this week.
Term 2
Week 1 Notes
2023_Athletics_Compass_Note.pdf
Cross_Country_2023.docx_2_.pdf
Term_2_Week_1_Easter_and_Colour_Celebration.pdf
Try a Day: Wednesday 3 May, 9.00am to 3.00pm
We invite prospective Year 7, 2024 students (current Year 6 students) to join us for the day to experience the exciting and enriching opportunities that our College has to offer.
Open Evening: Thursday 4 May, 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Open Evening is an opportunity for families to look through our facilities and talk to staff and students.
Register today!
https://stcc.act.edu.au/alerts/shape-your-future/
Save the date! Women's Eucharistic Retreat Day Saturday, June 24th, 2023
Women of all ages from across the Archdiocese are invited to join the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia for a retreat day being hosted in our own parish. This day will help you grow in your love for and devotion to the gift of the Holy Eucharist. In addition to talks and discussion, the day will include time for silence and prayer during a Holy Hour. An opportunity for the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available. Morning tea and lunch are provided. (Cost: $20. Financial assistance is available.)
Date: Saturday 24 June 2023, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time: 9:30 am for a 10 am start.
St John Vianney Primary School
91 Namatjira Drive Waramanga ACT 2611
Questions: sydney@op-tn.org
Registration: https://www.trybooking.com/CGYGI
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 28th April
Nic
Shine
Wednesday 3rd May
Help Needed
Friday 5th May
Jen
Help Needed
Term 2 Canteen Volunteer Roster 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. Term 2 & 3 Winter Menu Term 2 and 3
Term 1 & 4 The Summer Tuckshop Menu kicks in.
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