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Dear SJV Community
Welcome to the end of Wk 7
Staffing Announcements for 2024
It is with a very heavy heart that I have accepted Mr Ben Lowe's resignation from SJV. Ben has been a mainstay at SJV for the last 12 years and has decided that now is a good time to move on. His departure will be felt by all staff, whether it be in the ICT role, as a relief teacher or as a very friendly staff member who is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure the job gets done.
Ben has taken our ICT program to new levels, with the introduction of coding in Scratch, Scratch Jr and Python as well as introducing exciting work such as programmable robots and ‘green screen’ film-making. These are just a few innovations he has brought to the ICT program, none of them touching on his role as head troubleshooter extraordinaire. For all the reasons mentioned and many that were not, Ben will be sorely missed, but I know you will join with me to wish him all the best for his new school and his ongoing career.
We also farewell Miss Ruth Blackwell. We have had the pleasure of her sharing many stories about her cat, her bright and cheerful attire and her passion for renovating. Ruth has accepted a contract in one of our other system schools. We thank her for her time at SJV and wish her all the very best for her future career.
Finally we say goodbye to Mr Jess Gibson who is part of our Learning Support Team. Jess is almost finished his teaching degree and will be taking on relief days at differing schools to further develop his pedagogical skill set. Thank you, Jess for your dedicated work and sense of fun.
I take this opportunity to announce that Mr Wayne Young is taking on the role as ICT Coordinator as well as his classroom teacher role. This will mean that for a day and a half a week, Mrs Mandy Cowley will be joining our school in 2024. Mandy is an experienced teacher in our system and will be an asset for our school.
Mrs Diskin will continue to be at SJV in 2024 as Religious Education Coordinator Relief and Mrs Spackman will continue in the Library but also provide Early Career Teacher Relief. We will also welcome back Mrs Sarah Emerson, returning from maternity leave, on a part time basis.
As was announced in a Compass message last term we welcome aboard Ms Anna Mihalyka and Ms Olivia Hart who will also join our teaching staff in 2024.
School Fees 2024
Detailed information has been given to school concerning next year’s Tuition Fees. The school will send a letter out to all parents next week that outlines the School Based Fees and CE Tuition Fees for 2024 to enable families to plan for next year.
Important dates
The wonderful Mrs Simpson has sent out an Important Dates/Housekeeping note via Compass, in the Newsletter and a hard copy. Please pin it to your fridge so you can stay informed.
Swimming - Wk 10
Thank you to the majority of families who have returned their swimming notes and paid for classes in Wk 10. Just a gentle reminder that if you have not done this yet, to do so ASAP.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
Reports will be sent home in a few weeks. It is important to remember that a school report is not the definitive measure of your child’s abilities. It is only one measure amid a wide range of opportunities, experiences and activities. Setting a pattern of constructive support should help make report time a productive and positive experience that will help your child make progress at school. A few tips:
- Find the positive aspects of the report and praise your child;
- Take into consideration that the A-E grading scale is very different to the one you would have experienced;
- Discuss what your child found difficult. Look at work habits, routines, diet, sleep patterns, etc; and
- Discuss how things could be improved. Offer some constructive/criticism and attainable goals for next year.
Special thanks to the teachers for the many hours of work, outside school time, that go into marking assessments, preparing, editing and finalising the written reports.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
RE News with Laura Matchett
Gospel Reflection Matthew 25:31-46
“I tell you solemnly, in so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these, you neglected to do it to me.”
This Sunday marks the Feast of Christ the King, which is celebrated on the last Sunday of the liturgical year. It holds great importance in the Catholic Church and serves as a powerful reminder of Christ's sovereignty and lordship over all creation. This feast was established by Pope Piuss XI in 1925 in response to the challenges and uncertainties of the time. Our Heart Space leaders broke open the key message of this week’s Gospel for our students, that our God is a God of love and mercy and He wants us to be as loving and merciful to all, just as we would be to Him. As we teach our children about the Feast of Christ the King, we aim to instil in them a deep understanding of Jesus as the King of Love and Mercy. This feast invites us to reflect on the profound truth that Christ's reign is not one of dominance or earthly power, but rather a reign of love, compassion, and justice.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
Tomorrow will be the official launch of our Vinnies Christmas Appeal. We will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items for the Vinnies volunteers to make into hampers for those in need. Items can be brought into school on Friday 1st December, however, donations are welcome to be dropped into the Christmas tree in our front office area before that date. With so many families in need of help, we ask that you give what you can. Please see the list below for items that can be donated.Vinnies have requested that all food items have an expiration date that is at least two months away.
Sacraments 2024
Students who are eligible to make one of the Sacraments (Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation) next year have received a formal invitation from the Parish to be part of the Sacramental program for 2024. These invitations were sent home with students last term. We encourage you to read the information (on the back of the invitation) and visit the Parish's website for more information. The Parish website is: https:stjvwestoncreek.blogspot.com/
If your child has not received an invitation and you would like them to receive one of the Sacraments, or if your child has received an invitation for the wrong Sacrament, please let me know via email: laura.matchett@cg.catholic.edu.au
Eligibility for each Sacrament is as follows:
Reconciliation - open to students who have been baptised Catholic and who are in Year 3 or above.
First Eucharist - open to baptised Catholic students who have made their Reconciliation and are in Year 4 or above.
Confirmation - open to baptised Catholic students who have received their First Eucharist and who are in Year 6 or above.
It is possible to receive more than one Sacrament in the same year, however, the Sacraments usually need to made in order (i.e. Reconciliation, followed by First Eucharist, then Confirmation). These questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cgorg.au
Updates and information about the Sacramental program will be published in the school newsletter and Parish bulletin throughout the year.
School Masses
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. Dates the school will be attending Mass this term are as follows:
29th November: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 1)
Friday 8th December: Year 6 Graduation Mass, 12:15pm
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Liam Ryan |
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1 B |
Christopher Kwong |
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2 J |
Skye Walker |
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3/4 CA |
Joseph Walshe |
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3/4 P |
Harry Doszpot |
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5/6 J |
Zoe Bufalo |
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5/6 P |
Andrew Doszpot |
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The Arts |
Jasper Pattison |
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Library |
Bella Pollock |
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Italian |
Christabel Arinze |
- This week has been the last week for borrowing at SJV. Next week we will start the collection of all library books and resources for our
end of year stock take. Please have a look under beds, back of bookshelves, in the car, bottom of school bags, etc for any missing books. A friendly reminder that we have a $10 replacement fee for any lost or damaged books.
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row is the last day for ordering from our Scholastic Book Club. Thank you to the families that have purchased from our Book Club this year! The points that we receive from your purchases has given us just over $200 in extra books for our library.
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First Aid - On Monday 27th November all classes will be participating in a mini first aid course. A trained first aid teacher will conduct the classes. Students will participate in a lesson that investigates how to contact emergency services, what they could do to best help treat burns and bleeds, bites and stings, asthma and anaphylaxis and conduct basic life support (including CPR from Year 3-6).
Happy reading
SUSTAINABILITY @ SJV
- The lunchtime sustainability group is very excited to have produced our very first worm juice. We have been collecting our class and canteen fruit and veg scraps and placing them into school worm/ compost bins. We are excited to use this worm and compost juice to improve our soil. You can also purchase some of this amazing juice for your own gardens!!
- We have been busy planting!!! Kindergarten have planted a new native garden in our school courtyard and have been rotating the special job of watering our new baby plants each day! We have some new trees growing (they would have enjoyed the rain this week) and you may see some new plants popping up in some of our playground garden beds! If you are staying in Canberra over the January holiday period and would like to water some of our gardens (and having a play on the playground!!), please let Mrs Spackman know.
- Market Garden - The sustainability team will have a market garden at our end of year thank you BBQ and carols. You can purchase tomato seedlings, fresh herbs and spinach, leeks, spring onions, baby carrots, potatoes, etc. We will also be selling some plants such as strawberries, hydrangeas, gardenias and lemons which could be great gifts for Christmas. All money raised will go into buying new seedlings for our first 2024 planting!
- One of our tadpoles has legs!!!!!!! Seven weeks into our Frogwatch program and not only are the children excited but our staff and visitors to the school are as well. The tadpoles have "Taddie day care" each and every morning where they sun themselves to help them grow stronger !! Do you know how difficult it is to take photos of tadpoles!!!! Watch this space for more tadpole stories and many more legs!!
The Tadpole
Small and black, I wriggle,
And life is most surprising!
Wiggle! waggle! wiggle!
There's every now and then a most
Exciting change in me,
I wonder, wiggle! waggle!
What I shall turn out to be!
Thank you!
Happy Gardening and tadpole watching !!
The Sustainability Team
Our classrooms are full of excitement as we witness multiple life cycles. Our tadpoles are developing back legs, the silkworms are all wrapped up in cocoons and we have welcomed hatching chicks this week. If you are wanting the chicks to join your family, they are $5 each
Mangos Have Arrived!
If you ordered mangoes through our fundraiser, they are ready to collect now from the ELC.
Time to Return Library Books
Please return all library books by next week, week 8, so that Mrs Comley can start the end of year stocktake.
Walk to school
Thank you to all who participated in our first walk to school morning. It was a huge success with many children and families joining in. It was a lovely start to the day as we walked and talked all the way to school.
Gingerbread house night at SJV tonight
St John Vianney's run a Gingerbread House Decorating party every year. It is an evening of fun as you decorate your gingerbread house whilst listening to Christmas carols and getting to catch up with others in the SJV community. See above for more information.
ELC Refund
Following government funding, Catholic Education is able to provide financial assistant to families supporting the delivery of our Preschool Program in Terms 3 and 4. Statements last week included a refund of the $85 Resource Fee paid for Terms 3 and Term 4.
Online Triple P - Positive Parenting Program
Parents and carers are offered access to free online parenting courses developed in Australian by the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program, thanks to Australian Government funding.
The Triple P program offers a guide to specific programs and online resources, assisting with the everyday challenges parents and carers face raising calm, resilient and happy children.
Karen Leighton
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Thursday 23rd November | Christmas Event - Gingerbread House and Christmas Carols begins at 6pm |
| Wednesday 29th November | Parish Mass led by Year 1 |
| Friday 1st December |
End of Semester Awards Ceremony Vinnies Christmas Appeal Collection Day 2023 Climate Choices School's Awards Ceremony |
| Wednesday 6th December |
Year 6 Fun Day |
| Friday 8th December |
Year 6 Graduation Mass Parish Christmas Party will be held at St Judes School. BBQ is from 5:30pm Please RSVP to the parish office westoncreek@cg.org.au |
| Monday 11th - Thursday 14th December |
Swimming Program - Mt Stromlo Leisure Centre Reports due Week 10. Parents can contact Teachers for optional parent and teacher interviews. |
| Wednesday 13th December |
 2:30pm -3:10pm Thanksgiving Prayer Celebration in the School Hall Thank you afternoon Celebration and Christmas Carols 4pm - 5:30pm. More information to follow. Christmas T-Shirt Day |
| Thursday 14th December |
Graduation Dinner for Year 6 Students SCC Woden from 6:00pm Last day of school for 2023.  |
Platinum Sponsor:
ProArb Trees are a local Weston Creek based arborist who are qualified and passionate about tree management. They specialise in tree removal and pruning and service the whole of Canberra. Bookmark their website for the next time you’re in need of an arborist - https.www.proarbtrees.com.au/
Many thanks to our 2023 Fete Sponsors:
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Luton Properties Weston Creek |
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Doma Hotels |
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Bunnings Tuggeranong |
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My Sweet Lady |
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Brindabella Waste |
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Aqua Harmony |
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Canberra School Of Tennis Weston |
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Bakers Delight Weston |
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Sound CBR |
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Tribe Hair |
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Woolworths |
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Events by Bridget |
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Matt Johnson Mobile Mechanic |
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Olivia Jane Photography |
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Tiny Creatures |
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Dance Sculpt |
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Dance Central |
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Ambrosia Distillery |
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Plush Play Mobile |
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Amberley Eggs |
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Raiders Weston |
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Cross Fit Woden |
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FitzBodz |
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Kumaiai Ryu Martial Arts |
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Weston Creek Men’s Shed |
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This One Too |
We are always looking for sponsors to donate cash, gift vouchers, products or services for our fete. If you own or know of a business that could help please email sjvfete@gmail.com.
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
Week 8 Notes
Finance Transformation School Fees and Billing System Changes.pdf
Week 9 Notes
Wrist_band_pre_saleuniform_free.pdf
Week 10 Notes
Term 4 Week 1 Notes
Grand_Friends_special_Lunch_Menu.pdf
Term 4 Week 3 Notes
Term 4 Week 5 Notes
Term 4 Week 6 Notes
YMCA_Student_Enrolment_Form_Swimming_Lessons.pdf
Term 4 Week 7 Notes
Housekeeping_for_Term_4_Week_7_and_to_the_end_of_term.pdf
Year_6_Leadership_Shirt_2024_.pdf
A beautiful story of friendship and forgiveness, apology and acceptance, with singing and dancing bears and a girl with golden hair. With gentle audience interaction and songs to sing along to, Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the perfect introduction to the world of theatre.
Bring along a teddy bears picnic (cushions and/or blanket) and sit close to the stage, and make sure to stay after the show to have a chat with the cast!
Special free Performances in Queanbeyan. 14th & 15th December
Recommended for small and big kids and their teddy bears!
Head to The Q website to book a spot.
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Yikes, the school holidays are coming! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2??!!Here’s an idea..! Bring the whole family to The Cat in the Hat for an experience they’ll never forget… The story has been around for over 50 years and kids still love it… just like you did!Two bored kids (this was way before iPads). One rainy day (we’ve all had a few of those). And one crazy cat wearing a red-striped hat (where was the background check for that babysitter?!).In 1957, Dr Seuss used only 200 words to write his classic tale. More than 50 years later, The Cat in the Hat is a much-loved children’s phenomenon. The play was adapted for the stage in 2009 by the National Theatre of Britain.
The Cat in The Hat interrupts this rainy afternoon with his unexpected visit to Sally and her brother’s cosy home. Their outspoken and outraged pet Fish is astounded and concerned, but this cat will not be deterred. He will teach us all to make our own fun with nothing but a little imagination: “It’s fun to have fun, but you have to know how.”
Along with Thing One and Thing Two, the cat will fill the theatre with mischievous humour and madcap style. Young and old alike will delight in this lively adaptation of a classic book coming to life before your very eyes.
Spoiler alert: Things run amuck, and quickly!
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 24th November
Jen and Shine
Wednesday 29th November
Maree
Friday 1st December
Karen and Karli
Term_4_2023_Canteen_Rosterupdated_7th_November.pdf
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
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