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What an incredible day we had at the SJV Fete! Thank you to everyone for making it such a fun day for our community. As the school’s major fundraiser, all funds raised go back into the SJV family community and supporting our wonderful kids.

To all our volunteers, whether you helped before, during or after. Big or small. It could not have been possible without you and you are so appreciated. And if you’re thinking about helping out with the fete, there’s always next year!

Of course a very big thank you to all of the sponsors and local businesses that supported the event. It is their generous contributions that make it such a great day, many of which are SJV families.

And finally, huge thanks to the fete committee for their many hours of hard work! Janice Spackman, Tessa Goundar, Ash Donley, Sammy Russell, Matt Thorpe and Katrina Haydon. What a team!!

Mega cash raffle

Don’t forget the mega cash raffle goes on! Rally your friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues to get those books sold and returned to the front office by this Wednesday 13 November in time for the big draw on Friday 29 November.

Everyone wins!

• The family who returns the most sold tickets will receive a $50 My Sweet Lady gift voucher (kindly donated by Ash, one of the amazing parents at our school).
• Weekly draw to win 1 x canteen voucher for fully sold books returned in that week (from weeks 9/10 Term 3 and Weeks 1-5 Term 4).
• The family who sells each winning ticket will receive a $50 cash prize.

Fete Committee 

Fete

Whilst the final amount on the day is an important achievement, more important is the fact that we held a great family event for our families and local community. Thank you to the whole community for supporting the SJV Fete again!

Raffle Books

All books either sold or unsold should have been returned yesterday.  I ask all families, if you haven't already done so, make an effort to sell their book and return the book to the front office to ensure all tickets are accounted for before the draw on: 29th November.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the resolution (end) of the First World War (the Armistice) on 11 November, 1918.

The Armistice 

In 1918, after suffering a number of defeats and heavy losses, the German forces agreed to an armistice (a truce) with the Allied troops and this signalled the end of WWI. The treaty was signed at 5am on 11 November 1918, but did not officially come into effect until six hours later at 11am. The armistice was met by celebration around the world; people yelled, cheered and danced in the streets.

For this reason, Remembrance Day was originally called Armistice Day. In Australia, it was renamed in 1997. The name change broadened the meaning of the day, widening the focus from World War I, to a day which commemorates those who served in any war or conflict. 

Year 3 held a reverent prayer celebration on Monday.  Thank you to Mr Toth and Mrs Donaghue for the well rehearsed and beautiful service.

Swimming week 9

All children received notes outlining the swimming lessons to be held in week 9 at Stromlo Leisure Centre.  Please ensure swimming notes are returned by Monday 25th November and payment is made on Qkr! ASAP.  If you require a new note, this can be accessed from The Notes to Parents page of the newsletter.

Students not returning in 2025.

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 are in the process of organising staffing and class numbers for next year.  We also have some grades that are reaching capacity and have families on waiting lists. We ask for your help as accurate numbers will assist with this process.

Secondhand clothing

Mrs Spackman very efficiently sorted our overflowing collection of lost property.  Most items were labelled and have been returned to classes.  Located in the front office is a table of un-named clothing or they have a past students name on it.  If your family is still missing an item, please find time to have search through the pile.  Anything still remaining at the end of Week 6 will be given to clothing pool.

Postponed Opening of indigenous garden

The school has made the decision to postpone the official opening of our Community Indigenous Garden that was set for the 29^th November. 

The SCC received the community grant to create a project that will engage parents and community into the future. 

To fulfil this commitment, the school would like time to build ties in educational and cultural opportunities to liaise with students and indigenous elders to discuss the significance of the garden and what it can be used for moving forward.  This way when the official opening occurs, the students will feel far more connected to what is happening. The opening will also be connected to a family engagement event. 

A date in 2025 will be determined as advertised ASAP.

Last Day of Term Four / Staff Development Day

Please remember that Catholic Education is allocating one (1) staff development day for all ACT systemic Catholic schools on the last day of Term 4 being Tuesday 17th  December. Please note, therefore, that the last day of school for all SJV students this year is Monday 16th December.