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Dear SJV Community
Welcome to the end of Wk 7.
Yesterday 5/6P did a wonderful job preparing and hosting mass for the whole school. As part of this Mass we were also fortunate enough to welcome one of our students into God's family.
Lord, thank you for the precious gift of baptism, that we can publicly declare our love and passion for you. Lord, we ask for your goodness and blessings to be poured out on this child. We pray that you would work deeply within their heart and soul to renew and refresh them each day. Come guide their footsteps, give them a hope and a vision for the future.
Welcome Grayson
It was very exciting to welcome Grayson into the church community as we celebrated his Baptism on Wednesday morning at our School Mass. It was also a unique experience for many of our students who have not seen a Baptism. The theme of our Mass fit beautifully into the ceremony as we discussed the importance of God's family, one to which we all belong.
Think U Know - 26th June 6pm
All parents and carers are encouraged to attend a ThinkUKnow presentation on 25 June. This program supports the Cybersafety and Well-being topics that are covered in ICT and Health/Library classes. Currently we are trying to organise child supervision for families so as many parents as possible can attend this information session.
Date: 25 Jun 2024
Time: 6:00PM
Location: School Library
ThinkUKnow Australia is an evidence based education program delivered nationally to prevent online child sexual exploitation.
ThinkUKnow Australia is a partnership between the Australian Federal Police, Microsoft Australia, Datacom and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. The program is delivered in collaboration with policing partners New South Wales Police Force, Northern Territory Police, Queensland Police, South Australia Police, Tasmania Police, Western Australia Police, as well as Neighbourhood Watch Australasia.
The presentation will be delivered by a local law enforcement member and an industry volunteer. The presentation is pro-technology and addresses topics including self-generated child abuse material, online grooming, sexual extortion, and importantly encourages help seeking behaviour.
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to learn more about young people and the online environment, and how you can help them to be safe and responsible users of technology.
Please RSVP via Qkr! by Tuesday 24th June.
Reports Wk 9
Teacher's are busily working on your children's Semester 1 reports which will be available on Compass on Friday 28th July. I am hoping that all parents managed to speak with their teacher last week at Parent/Teacher interviews as this meeting will have given you a good idea of how your child is tracking and areas that require some extra attention.
Please note the slight changes in terminology for reports in all Catholic Education Canberra Goulburn schools.
For Kindergarten students:
- Achievement in each subject is reported using a four-point scale (Above Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Working Towards Expectations, Experiencing Difficult
For Year 1 to Year 6 students:
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Academic grades for each subject using a five-point scale from A-E will be reported using the ACT Common Grade Scale.
For all students:
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Strand Achievement will be reported in English, Mathematics, Human Society and its Environment, PDHPE and Creative Arts using a five-point scale (Consistently, High, At Standard, Partial, Limited).
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Engagement with Learning statements, which are taken directly from the Australian Curriculum, will provide specific information about your child’s Critical and Creative Thinking, and Personal and Social Responsibility, using a three-point scale (Consistently, Usually, Developing, Needs Improvement).
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Individual student comments will NOT be used in the Semester 1 Reports.
Attendance
As part of our school's governance we are always reviewing student attendance. This is a reminder to parents that students, by law, are required to attend school. ACARA recommends that the minimum amount of attendance is 90%. I will be reaching out to families where a pattern of absences are pointing toward significant loss of school attendance. These absences will ultimately affect academic progress and social interaction with peers. If your child is ill, then they should stay home, otherwise we need them in our classrooms.
SAVE THE DATE - Trivia Night Term 3 Friday 2nd August - SAVE THE DATE
The Yr 5/6 class contacts have reached out via Compass to be the contact points to help form a team for the running of this event.
There is a flyer attached to this newsletter which outlines how you can help. The Trivia night has support from past events and with a team behind it is always a great community night. If you have not put your hand up for an event in the last couple of years, this is one that you should nominate for.
Kinder Enrolment Interviews
By the end of this week I will have completed kinder interviews. It is shaping up to be a wonderful class with a good split of girls and boys for 2025. If you know of a family that is looking for an amazing school, don't forget to recommend SJV, as we still will have space in next year's class.
Long Service Leave
This year I have some planned and approved leave occurring each term, as such I will be taking LSL in Week 9 and 10. Fortunately, Nina De Rosa our Assistant Principal and Emma Donaghue our Religious Education Coordinator will be able to continue the smooth running of SJV in my absence.
School Photos - 19th June
Don't forget to have your child in full winter school uniform for our school photos. Please make sure that they have their maroon jumpers on.
Important Dates for Term 2
Sacrament - First Eucharist - 16 June
School Community Council Meeting - 17 June
School Photos - 19 June
Parent Night (- Trivia Night) - Friday 2nd August Year 5/6 Parents
Think U Know Sessions - 25 June RSVP via QKR
Parish Mass (led by Year 2) - 26 June
Semester One Awards Ceremony - 28 June
Reports Available for Parents - 28 June
Confirmation Reflection Evening (TBC) - 2 July
School Holidays Begin - 5 July
Term 3 Resumes - 23 July
Access to the School Calendar - How to navigate
Access the school website either through your computer or phone following this link https://www.sjv.act.edu.au/
Mobile Phone – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below. Follow this link to our school calendar.
Computer – Scroll down until you see the second last coloured tile which I have pasted below. Follow this link to our school calendar.
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
with Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
Child Safeguarding Commitment
The safeguarding of our students is a key priority of St John Vianney’s. Safeguarding is a term used to describe the protection of and human rights of vulnerable people. This may be due to their age, culture or trauma background, or they may be at risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. Anyone who comes into contact with children and their families has a role to play. Catholic Education Canberra and Goulburn is committed to keeping children safe in all schools.
Here is SJV's Child Safeguarding Commitment:
Listening to the voices of children 'Jesus said: "Let the little come to me, and do not stop them, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs” MT18
- St John Vianney’s Primary School is committed to child safety.
- We support and respect all children, as well as our staff and volunteers.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to our children being safe, happy and empowered participants of our community.
- We have zero tolerance of child abuse, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated very seriously and consistently in accordance with our robust policies and procedures.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to preventing child abuse and identifying risks early, and removing and reducing these risks.
- We have legal and moral obligations to contact authorities when we are worried about a child’s safety.
- St John Vianney’s has robust recruitment practices to reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing School Community Council members, school staff and volunteers.
- We are committed to regularly training and educating our School Community Council members, staff and volunteers on child abuse risks.
- St John Vianney’s is committed to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children, the cultural safety of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, and to providing a safe environment for children with a disability.
- We have specific policies and procedures in place that support our School Community Council members, staff and volunteers to achieve these commitments.
A Health-Conscious Community
As winter has begun, we are at that time of year when sickness is prevalent. Over the past few weeks, we have had several staff members away, and unfortunately, there are times when we cannot provide relief teachers due to high demand. During these instances, we do our best to cover classes with other staff members. However, there are occasions when children are placed in another class with 'A day away pack'.
Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability
Australian, state and territory governments have agreed on a new approach to collecting data on school students with disability. The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data on School Students with Disability NCCDSSD) provides Australian schools, parents, education authorities and the community with information about the number of students with disability in schools, where they are located and the adjustments they receive.
The national data collection on students with disability reinforces the existing obligations that schools have towards students under the Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and the Disability Standards for Education 2005. It counts the number of students who are supported under these obligations based on the professional judgement of teachers and their understanding and knowledge of their students.
At SJV adjustment data is collected through a child's Personal Plan. More information about the collection of data can be found: https://www.nccd.edu.au
"If we had no Winter, the Spring would not be so pleasant:
If we did not sometimes taste adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome."
- Anne Bradstreet
RE News - Emma Donaghue
Winter Woollies
The Vinnies School Engagement Team will be visiting our school in Week 8 to explore the intricate topic of homelessness. The team will lead engaging workshops that cover concepts within homelessness at an age appropriate level. They will also explain to students the work the volunteers do with those sleeping rough and the donations they need to help people who are most in need. We will be holding a Winter Woollies Day on Thursday 4th July (Week 10), where students can wear their favourite winter woollies (favourite jumper, hoodie, oodie) in exchange for a donation of much needed supplies for the Vinnies Night Patrol van. We welcome donations of:
- hygiene essentials
- blankets
- gloves
- scarves
- socks (new)
- jackets
- jumpers
- beanies
- sleeping bags
- sleeping mats
Donations may be brought in ahead of the day and given to your child’s classroom teacher or the front office. Your generous support of this worthy cause is very much appreciated.
Gospel Reflection: Mark 4:26-34
In today's Gospel from Mark, Jesus uses the Parable of The Mustard Seed to teach us about the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom grows mysteriously and steadily, often beyond our understanding or control, much like seeds growing into plants. Even the smallest acts of faith and kindness can have a profound impact, much like the tiny mustard seed growing into the largest of plants. In our school community, let us remember that our small acts of love and service contribute to a flourishing, supportive community, nurturing one another with faith and trust.
School Masses
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. Dates the school will be attending Mass term and next term are as follows:
Term 2 Week 9 - Wednesday 26th June: Parish Mass, 9:30am (led by Year 2)
Sacraments 2024
Registrations for Confirmation for 2024 are open and we encourage families who would like their child to receive this Sacrament this year to register as soon as possible via the Parish Qkr! account. All questions and other general enquiries about the Sacramental program are best directed to the Parish Office via email: SacramentalOLA@cgorg.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.
Key dates for each Sacrament are as follows:
First Eucharist
Saturday 15th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 5pm, St Jude’s Church
Sunday 16th June: Sacrament of First Eucharist, 9am, St John Vianney’s Church
Confirmation
Tuesday 2nd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Tuesday 23rd July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Wednesday 24th July: Confirmation registrations close
Tuesday 30th July: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Tuesday 6th August: Reflection Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Saturday 24th August/Sunday 25th August: Gathering Masses
Tuesday 27th August: Reflection Hour/Preparation Hour, 5:30pm, St John Vianney’s Church
Wednesday 28th August: Sacrament of Confirmation, 6pm, St John Vianney’s Church, (celebrated by Father Richard Thompson)
People are invited to apply for the position - Parish Secretary for Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish, Weston Creek/South Molonglo.
This is a part-time permanent position 22 hours per week, Tuesday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
Contact 6288 1979 for a copy of the duty statement.
Applications addressing the Selection Criteria with resume to the Parish Priest,
Fr Michael Lim (Michael.lim@cg.org.au) by Wednesday 19th June.
Thank you kindly and please do call me if you would like to discuss.
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Narain Shine Kumar |
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1 B |
Ahsoka Walker |
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2 J |
Christopher Kwong |
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3 P |
Rohan Firat |
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4 CA |
Hugo Lucas |
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5/6 J |
Charlie Jongsma |
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5/6 P |
Pierre Agostino |
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The Arts |
Tilly Henderson |
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Italian |
Diana Habash |
What's coming up and when:
| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Sunday 16th June |
9am Sacrament - First Eucharist - St John Vianney Parish
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| Monday 17th June |
ShoeLace Tying session by The Athlete's Foot for Kinder - Year 2
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| Wednesday 19th June |
School Photos - please dress your children in their full school winter uniform. Photos will be taken with children having their maroon jumpers on.
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| Tuesday 25th June |
Think U Know Sessions for Years 3 - 6
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| Wednesday 26th June |
Parish Mass led by Year 2. Parents and families welcome to attend.
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| Friday 28th June |
2:15pm Semester One Awards Ceremony.
Reports available on Compass from 4pm
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| Tuesday 2nd July |
Confirmation Reflection Evening from 5:30pm
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| Thursday 4th July |
Winter Woollies Day
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| Friday 5th July |
End of Term 2
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| Monday 8th - 21st July |
Winter break school holidays
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| Monday 22nd July |
PUPIL FREE DAY.
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| Tuesday 23rd July |
1st day of Term 3.
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Book club Issue 4-
Book Club Issue 4 2024 went home today and orders are now open. To order the books and find out more about Scholastic, please follow the link below.
EVERYONE WHO ORDERS FROM BOOK CLUB WILL GET A $5 PROMOTIONAL CODE TO SPEND ON THE NEXT ISSUE!!
Happy Birthday Flynn D, Charlie S, Grace C, Elijah M, Arlowe G and
Antoni K
Illness
There are lots of illnesses in the community at the moment including Covid, RSV and influenza. As always, it is important to keep children at home if they are unwell and advise the ELC.
Reports
ELC reports will go home next week along with the children’s portfolios and parent teacher interviews will be held over weeks 9 and 10. Booking sheets will be on the classroom doors. Please return your child’s portfolio at the interview so that we can continue to build on their ELC learning journey.
Walkathon – Friday 28 June
Our annual Walkathon will be held on Friday 28 June starting from St Jude’s school oval. ELC, Kinder and Year 1 students will walk 2km. Parents are very welcome to walk with their children or help at checkpoints along the way. Please let us know if you can help. Check your notes pockets for sponsorship forms. The Turtles class theme is community helpers and the children will be making headpieces to wear on the day. The Lobsters are invited to dress up as superheroes. The Stingrays will have their Walkathon on Monday 1 July.
Walkathon – Meal Deal
A meal deal is available for the Walkathon on 28 June. Sausage, Juice and Quelch Stick for $6.50. A vegetarian option and additional sausages are available. This is now available to order on Qkr! Orders close Monday 24 June at 12noon. No late orders can be accepted.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's Early Learning Centre
Phone: 0262875520
Email: karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au
Term 1
Week 1 Notes
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Week 2 Notes
Week 4 Notes
Naplan_2024_Advice_to_Parents.pdf
Privacy_Collection_Notice_for_Parents_Address_Collection_2024.pdf
Week 6 Notes
Week 7 Notes
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Week 8 Notes
Information about Secret Boys Business Secret_Boys_Business.pdf
Week 9 Notes
Italian_Special_Lunch_2024.pdf
Week 10 Notes
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Week 11 Notes
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Term 2 Week 1 Notes
Term 2 Week 2 Notes
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Term 2 Week 3 Notes
Term 2 Week 4 Notes
2024_AEDC_School_newsletter_article.pdf
Term 2 Week 5 Notes
Term_2_winter_special_lunch_sausage_sizzle_2024.pdf
Term 2 Week 6 Notes
No notes went home this week.
Term 2 Week 7 Notes
ThinkUKnow.pdf see QKR to RSVP
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 14th May
Shine and Andrea
Wednesday 19th June
Emily and Luke
Friday 21st June
Tessa/Alex
Jen
Roster - Term_2_2024_Canteen_Roster_003_.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 2 & 3 The Winter 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