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Dear SJV Families
We are at the end of Week 3 already, with so much done, but so much more to do.
To start our newsletter off, I want to share with you a beautiful reflection that one of our Year 4 students completed in class.
Grace - What is Grace?
When I hear the word Grace, I think about Jesus, friend of sinners. He forgave them, John 1 - For God did not send his son into the world to condemn it but to save it. Grace is the power to forgive or be forgiven. Hanston
Very profound words from a primary school student.
Mother’s Day - 12th May 8am
The BBQ is ready, the bacon ordered, and the coffee beans have been roasted. Dads will be on the tongs tomorrow serving from 8am sharp. Brewed coffee will be available using tap and go and we should have a photo booth frame for you to capture the memory with your children. I look forward to see everyone there.
Enrolment Period - May
We had a great turn out for our Open Days with over 20 families coming through our school. The best recommendation that people can receive is from you, so if you know someone who is thinking of choosing a school for next year, let them know that SJV would be their best choice.
Athletics Carnival – Friday 12th May
Our carnival will begin tomorrow at 10am, we have had some parents put their hand up to volunteer but if you would like to help out tomorrow, we can always use your help. The carnival should wrap up in time for children to be back at school for lunch.
Parent Teacher Interviews - Wk 5 - 22nd - 26th May
Teachers will be holding interviews for parents in under two weeks' time. These interviews are aimed at giving parents a clear idea of their child's grasp of the Australian Curriculum according to their age and grade level. A Compass notification will be sent out to parents when the online booking platform is ready. Please take this opportunity to see what your child has achieved and the challenges that lie ahead. this will be a time for your child, you and the teacher, to address goals for the remainder of the year.
X-Country - Thank you
A big thank you to all our parents, grandparents and carers who were able to come to our X-Country last week to cheer on our children and help supervise our on-course runners. Much thanks should go to the Stage 1 team of Mr Young, Mrs Stilling and Mrs Matchett who did a wonderful job in organising and managing the event.
School Vision
My final item is one of the most important that I will mention this year. Our staff, liaising with our SCC and Catholic Education has been working on our new school vision. After much work and discussion, I am pleased to place our new school vision below.
Inspired by Jesus, our community nurtures the heart, mind and spirit to accept all, achieve excellence and serve.
The above statement will help shape our community for the next five years.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
WE’RE TAKING IT IN OUR STRIDE ON FRIDAY, 19 May 2023
What is Walk Safely to School Day all about?
Walk Safely to School Day is part of National Road Safety Week and will be celebrated on Friday 19th May 2023. It aims to improve the environment and our daily exercise routines.
Walking to school is the perfect way to start the day by getting some exercise and fresh air, ready to start school with a clear mind. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy when you choose to walk to school:
- Walking offers a great opportunity to remind children about safe pedestrian behaviour and recap on the rules of the road.
- Being outside in the fresh air creates a space in your day for mindful exercise. Walking and taking in the scenery around you creates a sense of calm that will set you up for the rest of your day.
- Walking to school will help to reduce the air pollution in your area or near your school.
- By using your feet instead of a car, you can also play your part in helping to reduce traffic congestion.
How can you get involved and support the cause?
- Let us know how many family members will join us - siblings more than welcome.
How many Adults and how many children will walk from Stirling Labor Club to School Friday 19th May?
Poll is closed
- Next Friday put on your walking shoes and be ready to walk to school.
- Meet SJV staff on the grass near the Labor club underpass at 8.00am.
4. The group (staff, students and parents) will begin walking at 8.15am going through the underpass and along the footpath straight to school.
5. When walkers arrive at school they will receive a cereal breakfast (cornflakes or rice bubbles) - Coffee and tea available for adults.
6. Children will receive a tattoo and certificate of participation.
Hope to see as many adults and children join us.
Have a super day on Sunday!
Wishing all the mothers and mother figures in our community a wonderful Mother's Day on Sunday. No matter how you spend it, I hope you know how special you all are.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Prayer for Mothers
Heavenly Father,
On this special day dedicated to mothers, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and love. We thank You for the precious gift of motherhood, for the women who have selflessly embraced this calling, and for the countless ways they reflect Your nurturing and unconditional love.
Today, we lift up all mothers, both near and far, and ask for Your abundant blessings upon them. Grant them strength and wisdom as they navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood. Fill their hearts with joy and patience as they care for their children, for they are the vessels through which Your love is made manifest in our lives.
Amen.
Source:ChatGPT
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 (led by 3/4CA)
Week 8: Wednesday 14th June
Week 10: Wednesday 28th June
Prayer Celebration
Our Youth Ministry team will be leading a whole school prayer celebration on Wednesday 24th May at 9:15am. The team will be breaking open the next two values of St John Vianney which we have chosen to focus on this term. All parents and friends of our school are warmly welcome to join us.
Sacraments 2023
Thank you to the families who attended last week’s First Eucharist Information Evening. We ask for your prayers for our candidates as they prepare to take this next step in their faith journey.
Key dates for the Sacraments this year are listed below. 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 |
Orson So |
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1 B |
Novak Taflaga |
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2 J |
Zara Cameron |
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3/4 CA |
Hugo Lucas |
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3/4 P |
George So |
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5/6 J |
David Guem |
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5/6 P |
Ailah Buenaventura |
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The Arts |
Grayson Hardie |
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Library |
Marqas Hughes-Bell |
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Italian |
Christabel Arinze |
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Friday 5th May | Cross Country commencing 12noon |
| Saturday 6th May | SJV Open Day 9:30am - 12:30pm - tell all your friends we are open for business!! |
| Friday 12th May |
Mother's Day Breakfast from 8am - 9am. SJV Athletics Carnival Chapman Oval see 'notes to parents' for more information |
| Sunday 14th May |
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| Wednesday 17th May |
Whole School Mass 9:30am |
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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 (TBA) |
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
Week 2 Notes
Week 3 Notes
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge
Every year, tens of thousands of students across the ACT participate in th
e Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge. The Challenge aspires to allow every young person in the ACT to discover the joy reading can bring.
Week 5 - Tuesday 23rd - Thursday 25th May.
Happy reading!
ELC NEWS
This week our St John Vianney’s Year 5 buddies had their first visit to the ELC. This is the first year we have had previous ELC students return as the peer buddy. It is wonderful to see the leadership skills and confidence grow in the Year 5 students and the relationships they form with the ELC students over the year. We look forward to more visits over the term.
SJV Athletics Carnival
The ELC will be participating in the St John Vianney’s Athletics Carnival at Chapman Oval tomorrow, Friday 12 May. Please ensure you have retuned the permission notes today. This will be the first SJV carnival that we have managed to attend in a long time. Covid and poor weather conditions have prevented this special connection the past few years.
Mothers Day Breakfast and Open Classroom
On Friday 12 May, we invite mothers, grandmothers and special friends to enjoy some light breakfast (pastries, tea and coffee) in the hall from 8.30-9.10, followed by a visit to the classrooms to spend time with your children. The morning will finish at 10am. The ELC children will not be attending the liturgy as they will be heading off to the SJV carnival.
ELC Open Days and Tours
We had another successful Open morning on Tuesday and received very positive feedback from the families who visited. Families are welcome to drop in for a tour on Tuesday 16 May and 23 May between 9:30 and 11am.
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
Enrolments are now open for our primary schools (St Jude’s and St John Vianney’s) for 2024.
- If your residential address is Stirling, Fisher, Waramanga, Chapman or Rivett you are zoned for St John Vianney’s for primary school.
- If your residential address is Holder or Duffy you are zoned for St Jude’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.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's ELC
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
COLOUR RUN WALKATHON LAST DAYS FOR FUNDRAISING
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.
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 12th May
Maree
Help Needed
Wednesday 17th May
Jen
Friday 19th May
Sarah B
Help Needed
Term 2 Canteen Volunteer 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