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The Church celebrates the Feast of St Peter and St Paul on Friday 29 June.
St Peter and St Paul were extraordinary men and role models in the early Christian Church. As leaders in the early
Christian community, they were instrumental in shaping the identity of the Christian Church so it was firmly founded on Jesus’ teachings and his ways of doing things. They represent two great traditions within the Church. St Paul's strength of tradition and prayer and St Paul's valuing of new ideas and outreach to others.
The question Jesus puts to his disciples is the very same question that he puts to us every day of our lives, ‘Who do you say I am?’ How we choose to answer this question will be reflected by whether we hold the teaching and example of Jesus as being important to us. This commitment to being in a relationship with Jesus is then displayed by our attitude towards self, others and to life itself. Throughout our lives, our understanding and spiritual journey will change and develop, leading us to answer this question differently and constantly asking questions and challenging ourselves to strive towards being His hands and heart to others.
End of Term Awards
Tomorrow, Friday (28th June at 2.15pm) we will hold our Awards Ceremony at which we recognise the efforts of students during this semester. These awards recognise achievement, school spirit, commitment to improvement and consistency of effort. Within each class there are four distinct awards that can be received by students –
« St John Vianney Award
This award is presented to children who follow the example of our patron saint, St John Vianney, and continually strive to do their best by putting in a concerted effort. Children who work at ‘doing ordinary things extraordinarily well’ receive this award.
« Personal Best Award
This award is presented to children who have achieved a ‘personal best’ in a particular area, whether in an area of school work, work behaviours or in sporting endeavours. This is for children who work their hardest to improve and achieve the best they can.
« Christian Leadership Award
This award is presented to children who show leadership like Jesus, leading others by good example. Children who give others a fair go, who play gently, fairly and inclusively, are peaceful to be around and who give up their time in the service of others earn this award.
« Academic Excellence Award
This award is presented to children who have achieved to an outstanding level either overall or within a particular field of study within the curriculum.
A special award associated with our School Vision is awarded to one child from each grade. It may be awarded for any one of the four categories: Build, Belong, Become or Believe.
Semester Reports
Individual reports will be available on COMPASS on Friday 28th June.
When reviewing the report with your child, I encourage you to celebrate their success as well as set goals for next term. I thank all staff for their care and dedication in making, interpreting assessments, and entering grades in preparation for reporting session.
Extra Curricular Activities
NETBALL GALA DAY - Children from Years 5 and 6 participated in a Netball Gala Day on Tuesday at the ARAWANG netball courts. The team were undefeated most of the day and displayed wonderful sportsmanship. Mr Young who supervised the team, commented on the way the team worked together to support each other, but impressively allowed a poorly performing team, enjoy their game by 'stepping aside' and allowing the team to flourish by not being competitive.
Well done SJV!
ASC Sports Launch @ Canberra Centre
Yr 6 students were fortunate to be a the Canberra Centre yesterday for the Australian Sports Commission and QIC partnership launch. They were able to meet Kieran Perkins and a number of current and Paralympic athletes. Here is the link if you missed the feature on Win News last night.
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Save the Dates
Trivia Night - Olympic Sized Event - 2nd August @7pm. Details following in the newsletter. I encourage families to gather friends and family to support an adult only night of fun and games, where funds go to directly supporting SJV families.
Payment is officially "live" on Qkr ready for you to organise your table.
Concert - 21st August - More details to follow. Mark the date in your calendars. This year for the first time since COVID, we are able to put on a live performance. The concert will be a ticketed event of 2 Shows only. All children are involved in the performance.
Leaving SJV?
Don’t forget to let us know if you are planning to leave St John Vianney's at the end of the year. (Year 6 exempt of course!) We will soon commence the process of organising staffing and class numbers for next year. Please let us know by completing the form:
NOTIFICATION OF STUDENTS LEAVING SJV (excluding the present Year 6)
Upgraded Netball hoop on play ground - Thank you Matt Thorpe for installing new netball hoops on the playground. They are able to be spun around to meet the 2 different levels of Netball - Junior and Senior
Safety! We all need to do our part.
Staff have noticed families beginning to park and stop outside the parking bays during school arrival and pickup. I spent a few afternoons reminding families that there is no Parking on red curb as you enter the school grounds (under/near basketball post).
In the interest of student and community safety, please only park in the designated parking bays. If you need to 'drop' or 'collect' and run - This option is available, if you stop in the drop off zone near the Hall entrance. Alternatively you are able to wait/gathering on the footpath near the garden(that's being renovated) and once the children have advised the duty teacher they can walk along the crossing to you.
Please help us enforce these rules with your children by parking correctly.
Term Three Starting Date – Tuesday 23rd July
Monday 22nd July is a pupil free day in all Catholic Primary Schools in Canberra. Teachers will be working together to enhance our planning and teaching strategies. All students will commence Term Three on Tuesday 23rd July.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
'True peace comes from knowing that GOD is in control".
Nina De Rosa
Acting Principal
RE News - Emma Donaghue
Winter Woollies
We will be holding a Winter Woollies Day on Thursday 4th July (Week 10), where students can wear their favourite winter woollies (favourite jumper, hoodiee) 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. Please ensure your child knows which donation/s are theirs, so they are able to collect these on the day to place in the Night Patrol Van. Your generous support of this worthy cause is very much appreciated.
Congratulations
A warm congratulations to those students who received the sacrament of Eucharist on 15th and 16th of July. This is a very special milestone in your faith journey, as you have chosen to receive Jesus into your hearts and lives. May this sacred celebration fill you with joy, peace, and the love of Christ. Well done on making this important choice.
Gospel Reflection: Mark 5:21-24
In today's Gospel from Mark, we are reminded that Jesus has the power to bring life and hope, even in the darkest times. It encourages us to trust in Jesus, believe in His love and power, and have faith that He is always with us, bringing comfort and healing.
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@cg.org.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.
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)
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
KA |
Grayson Bozsoky |
1 B |
Mele Lapota |
2 J |
Shaun Shih |
3 P |
Evelyn Dixon |
4 CA |
Elsie Spackman |
5/6 J |
Farrah Van Duren |
5/6 P |
Elio Buenventura |
The Arts |
Mercy Isisheri |
Library |
Class of Year 6 Students - 2024 |
Italian |
Harper Topp |
School Wide Positive Behaviours
TRIVIA NIGHT IS BACK
FRIDAY 2 AUGUST - 7PM
Enjoy a fun night out at the SJV Trivia Night.
. It's live on QKR for you to purchase your tickets from today -
. Dress up like an Olympian, the Eifel Tower, a balance beam or a croissant, let your imagination go wild. There will be prizes for best dressed individual and the best dressed group.
ELC NEWS
As we approach the end of semester 1, we have observed that many children are experiencing what we call ‘winter fatigue’, making it challenging for them to regulate their emotions. Our goal has been to support children through this period by providing tools and activities from the Resilience Project to better understand and manage their feelings. We encourage you to look at the parent hub which you can access at 2023 Early Years Parent & Carer Hub (Engage) - The Resilience Project. The first principle of the Resilience Project is gratitude. Please take a moment to think about what you are grateful for and add to the ‘Gratitude Tree’ in the ELC foyer.
Reports and Parent Teacher Interviews
ELC Parent Teacher Interviews are underway and are an opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and set a new goal for semester. Booking sheets are on the classroom doors. Please return your child’s portfolio and feedback form at the interview so that we can continue to build on their ELC learning journey.
Canberra Theatre Excursion – Grug
On Friday 26 July (Term 3, Week 1) the Lobsters and Turtles will enjoy a fun bus trip to the Canberra Theatre to see Grug. More information and permission notes will be in your notes pockets next week.
Uniform Free Day and St John Vianney Fete
We will hold a uniform free day to support the SJV fete next Wednesday, July 3 for the Stingrays and Turtles, and Friday 5 July for the Lobsters. Children are invited to wear plain clothes that day and to bring in a chocolate bar to help support the chocolate wheel stall at the fete.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's ELC
Phone: 6287 5520
Email: elc.stjudes@cg.catholic.edu.au
What's coming up and when:
Every Monday | Sports Day |
Every Friday | Sports Day |
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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Wednesday 3rd July |
Kinder Health Check
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Thursday 4th July |
Winter Woollies Uniform free Day. Wear your favourite winter woollies in exchange for a donation Winter_Woollies_Poster.pdf
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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.
Confirmation Reflection Evening from 5:30pm |
Wednesday 24th July |
Confirmation 2024 Registration Closes
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Friday 26th July |
CE NAIDOC Mass
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Tuesday 30th July |
Confirmation Reflection Evening TBC -
5:30pm - 6:30pm |
Thursday 1st August |
SAVE THE DATE -
FETE UNIFORM FREE DAY |
Friday 2nd August |
Leadership and Graduation Photo
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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
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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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Term 2 Week 1 Notes
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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
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Term 2 Week 7 Notes
ThinkUKnow.pdf see QKR to RSVP
Term 2 Week 8 Notes
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.
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Friday 28th June
Jen and Karen
Wednesday 3rd July
Karli and Luke
Friday 5th July
Annette and Andrea
Roster for the end of term -
Week | WEDNESDAY | FRIDAY |
9 | June 26th Karen |
June28th Jen and Karen |
10 | July 3rd Karli and Luke |
July 5th Andrea |
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