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| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Monday 26th August |
Book Week: Author visit Nicole Godwin
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| Wednesday 28th August |
Sacrament of Confirmation with Father Richard Thompason 6:00pm St John Vianneys Catholic Church.
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| Thursday 29th August |
. Celebrating Book Week
Monday 26th - Friday 30th August . Book Week Parade Thursday 29th August |
| Friday 30th August |
. Father's Day Celebrations and Learning Journeys - Led by Year 3 Fathers_Day_Flyer.pdf
. Whole school Science Incursion
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| Sunday 1st September |
Happy Father's Day
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| Monday 2nd September |
Yr 1 & Yr 2 Excursion to Hall School Muesum & Historical Centre
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| Tuesday 3rd September |
National Child Protection Week: Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson Live Stream
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| Wednesday 11th September |
Community Indigenous Garden Blessing 2:00pm
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| Wednesday 18th September |
Parish Mass - 9:30am Families welcome
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Term 2 Week 10 Notes
5_6_Concert_costumes_2024_002_.pdf
Wizard_of_Oz_costume_note_56_2024.pdf
Wizard_of_Oz_costume_note_K_4_2024.pdf
Term 3 Week 1 Notes
Term 3 Week 2 Notes
Term 3 Week 3 Notes
Graduation_Bear & Soccer Ball_order_form.pdf
Term 3 Week 4 Notes
****** Concert_Week_note_to_parents.pdf
Term 3 Week 5 Notes
AusKick.pdf
Author_Visit_Nicole_Godwin.pdf
Dear SJV Families
Welcome to the end of Wk 5.
Q.What is the definition of the show must go on? A. A cohort of teachers and students who are unwell, but hard working together to create a superb musical for our school community!
Dear God, thank you for giving me life and my artistic and athletic abilities. Help me to perform and play well, to use my talents to the fullest. Help me to use them as gifts from you. Xavier University
TTFM Survey - URGENT
If you have not already done, so can I ask that you jump on the TTFM Survey that was sent to you last Friday via Compass. It would be great to have some more feedback to help shape our school. Thanks for your help with this.
Concert
Wow, wow, wow! What an amazing performance the children gave us yesterday morning and last night. Performing with colds and illness, fast changes and last minute stand-ins, they covered it all.
I would like to thank our parents, grandparents and friends who turned up to support our students, I know that this meant a lot to them, as it does to all the teachers as well.
The feedback I received was nothing but positive and you could see by the beaming faces of the children, that they had a blast.
I would like to thank my whole staff, whether it was making trees or gift baskets, organising ticketing and lighting, sorting sound to seats, or early mornings to late nights, they really put in a huge effort to make this special for your children.
Special thanks goes to Mrs Mullamphy as Director, Producer and Writer extraordinare and Mrs Mitchell, piano genius, as without them, no-one would have followed the yellow brick road!
Book Week
Next Thursday we will be holding our fabulous Book Parade at 9am and all are invited. This is a chance to emphasize and celebrate the joy of reading.
As part of our celebrations we will have a visiting author come to the school on Monday, and tying in with the non-fiction section, we are holding a science incursion on Friday.
There will also be fun games and prizes emanating out of the library throughout the week, I can't wait!
SRC (Student Representative Council) Semester Two
Congratulations to our new SRC members,
Hanston and Jassnoor (Year 5/6P),
Hayden and Kate (Year 5/6J),
Nate and Nadia (Year 4) and
Sebastian and Lily (Year 3).
I am sure that these students will come up with some great ideas on how we can improve our school.
Athletics Carnival
I have just spoken to Mrs Spackman who reported that the children were absolutely beautiful at the carnival today. On top of that, they ran and jumped well too! It is wonderful to see the values of our school being lived out in the wider community. Watching our children greet other participants and display a high level of sportsmanship is always a beautiful sight. A big thank you to all the parents who came, cheered and helped the children on the day.
Absence Notification
Our new system has begun without too many issues. Can I ask that if you get an absence notification because you child is sick and away from school, that you click on the link provided, which will direct your explanation to the school. This will save Jet in the Front Office a lot of time fielding phone calls/emails and it will be faster for parents too. This will be the preferred method of absence notification moving forward, not Schoolzine.
Father's Day - 30th August
Next Friday we will be celebrating all things DAD! Pastries and tea and Coffee will be served in the hall from 8am in the morning. As a fun activity, dads and children can make paper planes and test them in the adjacent courtyard. By 8:45am a final model with dad's name on it must be chosen and then dads will fly them off the stage (if you can't stay your child can fly it for you), to see who our budding aeronautical engineers are.
If dads have the time we are also inviting them into open classrooms from 9:00am to 9:30am to see the type of work their children are completing.
Don't forget to grab what you want to eat on Qkr!
Peter Rodda
Principal
Shining Stars at Our School Concert: "The Wizard of Oz"
What a magical day and night it was! Our school concert, featuring the enchanting tale of The Wizard of Oz, was a fantastic success and a true celebration of our talented students.
The spotlight was on our Year 5 and 6 students, who took on the main characters of this beloved story. From Dorothy’s courageous heart to the Tin Man’s quest for a heart, each performance was bursting with energy and imagination. It was clear that a lot of hard work went into each role, and our students shone brightly on stage.
Each class added their unique touch to the concert. From dazzling dance numbers to heartfelt musical pieces, the variety of performances kept the audience captivated from start to finish. Every student showed great enthusiasm and dedication, making their performances truly memorable.
A huge thank you goes out to our amazing staff, especially Mrs Mullamphy, who not only wrote and directed the play but also guided our students through every step of their performances. Her creativity and dedication were evident in every scene, and we are incredibly grateful for her hard work. Thank you Jo for her time and effort to ensure we had live piano music for the performance.
We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the families who helped with organizing costumes and supporting their children. Your involvement made a significant difference and helped bring the Magic of Oz to life.
Lastly, a big thank you to our wonderful audience. Your engagement and cheers were the perfect encouragement for our students, and your support made the event even more special.
Congratulations to all our young performers and a big thank you to everyone who made this event possible.
Mrs D’s ‘Thought of the Week….’
"I've always taken 'The Wizard of Oz' very seriously, you know. I believe in the idea of the rainbow. And I've spent my entire life trying to get over it.".
-Judy Garland
Nina De Rosa
Assistant Principal
RE News with Emma Donaghue
Confirmation 2024
In Week 6, six of our students will receive the Holy Spirit through the sacrament of Confirmation. This sacred rite marks an important milestone in their faith journey, deepening their connection with God and affirming their commitment to the Catholic Church. Confirmation represents the strengthening of the gifts of the Holy Spirit received at Baptism, empowering individuals to live out their faith with courage and conviction. We are proud of our students as they take this significant step, and we ask our school community to join us in praying for them as they embrace this special moment in their spiritual lives.
Key Dates:
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)
Gospel Reflection: John 6:60-69
In this Gospel, Jesus speaks words that some found difficult to accept, leading many to walk away. Yet, Peter, speaking for the Twelve, declares their faith, saying, "Lord, who shall we go to? You have the message of eternal life." This passage reminds us that, even when we face challenges in understanding or living out our faith, Jesus offers us the path to eternal life. As a community, we should remember to stay close to Jesus, trusting in His love and guidance, especially when things seem difficult or confusing.
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. The dates the school will be attending Mass this term and next term are as follows:
Term 3 Week 9 - Wednesday 18th September: Parish Mass, 9:30am (Led by Year 3)
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
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KA |
Logan Cairns |
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1 B |
Sullivan Donley |
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2 J |
Alice Malpas |
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3 P |
Sanuthi Karunathne |
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4 CA |
Samuel Ford |
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5/6 J |
Archer Lucas |
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5/6 P |
Andrew Doszpot |
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The Arts |
Kate Battaglini |
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Library |
Harper Topp |
Term 3 Week 3 Merit Awards
Geordie Halverson, Maxwell Cameron, Emma Ayling, Sebastian Collins, Matt Hering, Kate Battaglini, Diana Habash and Ben Johnson
Book Club Issue 6 2024 orders are now open. To order the books and find out more about Scholastic, please follow the link below.
Book Week 2024
Author Visit
As part of book week celebrations, Author, Nicole Godwin will be visiting our school on Monday 26th August. Nicole will read to our children her award winning books. She is an award winning author who has a passion for the environment, animals and social justice.
Book Week Parade
Our annual Book Week Parade is next Thursday 29th August beginning at 9am.
The children are encouraged to come to school dress in a costume of their favourite book that they like to read.
Book Week Costume ideas to make
Happy reading!
We had another fabulous book week. The children looked great and had a lot of fun focussing on their favourite book characters. Can you guess which books inspired our ELC teachers?
Father’s Day Breakfast and Classroom Visits – Friday 30 August
We invite all Fathers, Step-Fathers, Grandfathers, Uncles and special friends to attend our Fathers Day Celebration on Friday 30 August beginning with breakfast at 8.15am. Guests are then welcome to visit your children’s classroom/s from 9:00am – 10:00am. We have allocated an hour for classroom visits to allow guests to split their time across several classrooms if need be. There is no requirement to stay for the whole time. For catering purposes RSVP is required by COB Monday 26 August. Click the link to RSVP for the breakfast.
It’s Hat Time of Year Again
Please check that your child has a labelled hat in their bag ready for the warmer weather. The UV is now creeping up above 3 so we need to have hats ready to go.
Father’s Day Liturgy – Monday 2 September
The Stingray and Turtle classes will be hosting this year’s Father’s Day Liturgy. This will be held at 9:15am on Monday 2 September in the St Jude‘s church. Families are welcome to attend.
Invitation to 'A Bluey Perspective' – 11 September
A free family event with ‘Bluey’ creator Joe Brumm will be held at Merici College on Wednesday 11 September. Presented by Catholic School Parents Canberra and Goulburn with the support of Catholic Education, the event aims to bring families from across the Archdiocese together, to listen to Joe talk about why he thinks Bluey has been such a success and the important role parents play in their child’s learning and development. Numbers are limited so please register via the link below.
https://events.humanitix.com/a-bluey-perspective
Parenting Workshops with Lael Stone – 21/22 September
Transform Parenting is an organisation that supports parents to grow and learn with their children from pregnancy to the first 7 years of parenting, through workshops, events and memberships, both in person and online. They are holding a Saturday event about managing the big feelings and behaviour of young children, and a full day Sunday couples workshop about helping parents to get on the same page with their parenting.
Click Here To Learn More About The Workshops.
Bunnings – Tuggeranong
Bunnings Tuggeranong are holding a free Father’s Day family event Thursday 29th August, from 6pm-8pm. There will be D.I.Y’s, games and activities, give aways, gift workshop and more.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's Early Learning Centre
Phone: 0262875520
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 23rd August
Penny
Wednesday 28th August
Help Needed
Friday 30th August
Karen
Term_3_2024_Canteen_Roster_.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
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
