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It was great to be interviewed by Patrick Bell from ABC News last week, speaking to SJV's strong NAPLAN results which placed SJV second in all ACT Catholic Primary schools.
If you missed my 3 seconds of fame and the interview which featured Mrs Malpas and Year 5/6J, the segment (23/9) can be found on ABC iView for a short amount of time. As a school community we should be very proud of our results.
School Illnesses
Book Week
It was great to see the buzz about books so evident at SJV last week. Thanks to all the students, staff and families who got into the spirit of things, especially by participating in the lunchtime activities and dress up day. I extend a special thanks to Mrs Spackman, our wonderful Teacher Librarian, for all of her planning and organisation.
Farewell - Mrs Perryman
It is with sadness that we have accepted Mrs Perryman’s resignation from St John Vianney's as her family relocates overseas for the next three years.
It was Mrs Perryman’s intention to remain at SJV for at least five years, but this current opportunity for her family has arisen and is too good to refuse.
Nicki has already indicated that she would love to return to SJV, and we would love to see her back here if the opportunity presents itself. I am sure that you will join with me in wishing Nicki and her family the very best with their new adventure.
TechOne
Please find an update on our rollover to a new finance system being used at SJV. This has implications for each SJV family. I also ask that families are patient with Front Office Staff as we all learn to manage the changes.
Finance_Transformation_Notice_of_Finance_System_Changes.pdf
Rockstar School Disco - 8th September
I look forward to seeing everyone 'partying like rockstars' next Friday. We will need to dust off our vinyls, wash our outrageous wigs, pop on some bright glasses, tune our guitars and shine our dancing shoes! I wonder if we will spot any 'celebrities'. The fun begins at 5.30pm in the school Hall until 7.30pm.
School Fete Saturday 4th November
Excitement is already building with our Fete coming up later in the year. Please set it aside in your calendar, knowing it promises to be a fun-filled family day. (Of course if you can also help in the lead-up, you can share in the pride of contributing to our great SJV community, the team would love to hear from you. Please contact them at sjvfete@gmail.com.)
Repeat Notice - Class Contacts 2024
Because of the Pandemic, we stopped our Parent Contact Network due to all the isolation rules, unfortunately we did not get our program off the ground quickly enough for this year.
We are calling on parents to be a class contact for their child's class for 2024.
The idea of these contacts is that you are a first point of parent contact within the school. This means you would send an email out to a new family when they arrive and be someone who can help parents if they are unsure of a procedure or need help due to a family circumstance. You can then let the school know. You also might organise 1-2 events throughout the year for interested parents for their child’s class. This could take the form of a Mums or Dads night, a play in the park event or a ride at Stromlo for class students, it could even be a game of soccer on the school oval after classes end for the day.
If you think you would enjoy this role, please contact the Front Office and speak to Jeanette.
Repeat Notice - SCC Open Meeting - Monday 4th September 6pm
This meeting is a chance to have your voice heard as well as listen to possible directions our council may take in helping the school provide a quality educational environment for your child. Attached to this newsletter is the flyer and if you could please use the RSVP provided, this will help for catering and child care purposes. Invite_to_Community_Council_Meeting_Monday_4th_Sept.pdf
Father's Day
This weekend, we celebrate Father’s Day. We honour not just dads, but grandfathers, big brothers, uncles – anyone who has fulfilled a fatherly role in our lives.
We remember the exemplary role model and patron saint of fathers, St Joseph. St Joseph was a man of compassion and caring, who possessed an unwavering faith in God. He was a man who loved and protected his family – not dissimilar to the men we will honour on this day in our own lives!
On Father’s Day, let us ask St Joseph for his intercession, on behalf of all dads and that his holy example continue to be an inspiration to all fathers:
God our Father,
We give you thanks and praise for fathers young and old. We pray for young fathers, newly embracing their vocation; May they find courage and perseverance to balance work, family and faith in joy and sacrifice.
We pray for all the Fathers around the world whose children are lost or suffering; May they know that the God of compassion walks with them in their sorrow.
We pray for men who are not fathers but still mentor and guide us with fatherly love and advice.
We remember fathers, grandfathers, and great grandfathers who are no longer with us, but who live forever in our memory and nourish us with their love. May the Almighty Father, bless them all.
Through the intercession of St. Joseph, foster father of Your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.
I look froward to beginning the celebrations from 3pm tomorrow afternoon at SJV's Father's Day afternoon.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
"A truly rich man is one when children run into his arms when his hands are empty." - Anonymous
Nina De Rosa
Acting Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Prayer for Fathers
God our Father,
In your wisdom and love you made all things.
Bless our fathers, grandfathers and father-figures in our lives,
that they may have strength and courage.
Let their faith and love shine forth.
Grant that we may honour them always with a spirit of profound respect.
Amen
Adapted from: https:www.catholiccultureorgcultureliturgicalyear/prayersviewcfm?id=738
Confirmation 2023
Congratulations to Ashley, Armahli, Carmen, Thea, Harry and Matheius who were confirmed by Archbishop Christopher Prowse last week. Please continue to pray for our candidates and their families as they continue to grow in their faith.
Sacraments 2024
The Parish team has been busy planning for next year’s Sacramental program. Invitations will be sent out shortly to potential candidates and their families with important information about what the program will involve. As always, any questions or feedback about the Sacramental program is best directed to the Parish via email: sacramentalola@cg.org.au
School Masses Term 3
As a school, we regularly attend the Wednesday morning 9:30am 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 next Mass the school will be attending will be on Wednesday 20th September, and this will be led by 5/6J.
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Tilda Wilkinson |
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1 B |
Emma Ayling |
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2 J |
Hannah Lewis |
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3/4 CA |
Joseph Walshe |
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3/4 P |
Harper Topp |
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5/6 J |
Charlie Jongsma |
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5/6 P |
Ailah Buenventura |
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The Arts |
Ethan Bourke |
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Library |
Emmanuel Nhial |
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Italian |
Maryam Habash |
Term 3 - Week 5 Merit Award Students
Sullivan, Patrick, Imogen, Diana, Harry, Miah, Theodora, Christopher, Grace and Yuvraj
Book Week is always a wonderful week at the ELC. We enjoyed 2 fabulous costume parades with children and teachers inspired by their favourite books. For the Lobsters Parade, the teachers were crayons from ‘The Day the Crayons Quit’ and on Wednesday they dressed as all the parts of the ‘Very Hungry Caterpillar’ story. We even had a special Hungry Caterpillar inspired Fruit Shop with 1 apple, 2 pears, 3 plums, 4 strawberries, 5 oranges (and everything that the Hungry Caterpillar ate on Saturday) as the teachers acted out the story for the children.
We wish all our dads, granddads and father figures a very happy weekend and we hope that you are able to join in with some of our Father’s Day celebrations.
Father’s Day Breakfast & Open Classrooms tomorrow
We invite all parents and carers, especially Dads, to a BBQ breakfast on Friday 1 September, from 8:15am under the primary school shelter shed. The Turtles and Lobster classrooms will then be open for visitors from 9am – 10am.
Father’s Day Liturgy & Open Classroom - Monday 4 September
This year the ELC children are presenting the Father’s Day liturgy. ELC families are welcome to come along on Monday 4September at 9:15am in the church. The Stingrays will have an open classroom after the liturgy.
Kinder and ELC orientation
Orientation morning for St Jude’s 2024 Kinder and 2024 ELC will be on Wednesday 8 November. St John Vianney’s 2024 Kinder Orientation will be on Wednesday 1 November. Watch this space for more information.
ELC School Holiday Program
There are places available in the ELC Holiday Program. Casual bookings are available for $150 per day. The Holiday Program runs from 8am – 5:30pm. ELC uniforms are not required. Families are still required to pack food for fruit break, lunch, afternoon tea and a late afternoon snack. The canteen is not operational during the school holiday periods.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's Early Learning Centre
Phone: +61262875520
Email: karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au
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 1st September
Karen and Sonia
Wednesday 6th September
Dani
Friday 8th September
Jen and Shine
Reminder: Summer menu begins Term 4
Term 3 Volunteers 2023 wks 7_10
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
2023 SJV Fete - Best Day Ever!
We are 9 weeks away from this year’s Fete, being held on Saturday 4th November, 10am-2pm.
We still require volunteers - for both beforehand, on the day and afterwards to ensure we have a successful fete. There are many different ways you can help out.
We really need a stall leader for each of the Chip on a Stick, White Elephant, Laser Tag and Chocolate (Prize) Wheel stalls.
Please consider putting your hand up to help with these important stalls. You will have other volunteer helpers on the day, get a break to enjoy the fete yourself and have assistance from the Fete Committee who will manage signage, pricing and consumables relating to your stall.
Please email sjvfete@gmail.com if you're keen to help.
UNIFORM FREE DAY FRIDAY WEEK 9 – 15th September
In exchange for a donation to the fete, come in your free clothes on Friday 15 September.
We are looking for the following items: Fete_Donations.pdf
- Soft drink
- Jelly crystals
- Chips
- Cake mix
- Biscuits
- Mixed lollies
- Lolly pops
- Chocolate blocks
- Fancy tea or coffee
- Wine/beer/spirits (adults must drop to the front office)
Many thanks to our 2023 Fete Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor:
| Luton Properties Weston Creek |
Bunnings Tuggeranong |
Brindabella Waste |
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Doma Hotels |
My Sweet Lady |
Aqua Harmony |
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Matt Johnson Mobile Mechanic |
Woolworths |
Canberra School Of Tennis Weston |
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Olivia Jane Photography |
Events by Bridget |
Bakers Delight Weston |
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Tiny Creatures |
Dance Sculpt |
Sound CBR |
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Dance Central |
Ambrosia Distillery |
Tribe Hair |
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Plush Play Mobile |
Tribe Hair |
Annette Doszpot
Fete Coordinator
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
Week 4 Notes
Week 5 Notes
South Weston Cross Country Carnival
Week 6 Notes
No Notes went home this week.
Week 7 Notes
Week 8 Notes
Week 9 Notes
For_Parents_Information_on_NAPLAN_reporting_changes.PDF
Week 10 Notes
Term 3 Week 1
compass_Information_Session.pdf
Week 2 Notes
2023_Census_Privacy_Collection_Notice_August_2023.pdf
SJV_Feast_Day_2nd_Sausage_order_Slip.pdf
Week 3 Notes
Compass_Info_session_Postponed.pdf
See Compass Events
for ELC Visits Term 3
CSIRO Discovery Excursion
Questacon Excursion
South Weston Athletics Carnival
Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival
Week 4 Notes
No Notes home this week
Week 5 Notes
Invite_to_Community_Council_Meeting_Mond_4th_Sept.pdf
Parent Disco CANCELLED See Principal message in today's newsletter
Week 6 Notes
Week 7 Notes
Finance_Transformation_Notice_of_Finance_System_Changes.pdf
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Friday 1st September |
Father's Day Afternoon Tea. from 3:00pm
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| Wednesday 6th September |
The Athlete's Foot tying laces workshop - K- Year 2
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| Friday 8th September |
SJV Rock Star Disco - from 5:30pm - 7:30pm $10 payment via QKR. School_Disco.pdf
Remember to bring gold coins for stalls available on the night.
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| Thursday 14th September |
HITP Workshop
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| Friday 15th September |
Kinder Fire & Rescue Incursion
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| Friday 22nd September |
Possum Magic Excursion
- 9:30am - 1pm. No cost to families |
Boorowa Touch & Netball Carnival
The Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival has been running annually for over 25 years. It is the biggest carnival in NSW Primary School Sports with over 4,500 children competing in the event in front of over 7,000 spectators. The Touch and Netball Carnival is about coming together, playing and enjoying sports and meeting children from schools around Canberra and New South Wales.
BOOROWA TOUCH NETBALL CARNIVAL IS FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER 2023.
Boorowa Touch and Netball Carnival
A message from Weston indoor Sports
For over 20 years your local Weston Indoor Sports Centre has held a summer soccer season with children from almost every school in the Canberra region participating. Many children from St John Vianny Primary School have played at our centre each year and we would like to continue that relationship.
The Matildas have inspired so many children (especially girls) from all over Australian to become involved in team sports. While this level of interest exists, we would like to offer more children from our region the opportunity to play soccer and become a part of a team while building friendships and being active.
As you are aware, this activity aligns with most schools’ ongoing focus on promoting a healthy lifestyle and fostering a sense of community among the students and parents. It also offers skills development to your students such as teamwork, discipline and leadership.
