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| Every Monday | Sports Day |
| Every Friday | Sports Day |
| Friday 28th February | Sacrament of Reconciliaiton Enrolment closes. Contact the parish for more information. |
| Saturday 1st March |
5:00-6:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass - St Judes Church |
| Tuesday 4th March |
My Body My Life - Years 4,5 and 6 |
| Wednesday 5th March |
9:30am Ash Wednesday Mass - everyone welcome |
| Thursday 6th March |
Journeying with Jesus Retreat Year 5 & 6 |
| Saturday 8th March |
5:00-6:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass St Jude's Church |
| Monday 10th March |
Canberra Day Public Holiday |
| Tuesday 11th March |
Healthy Harold K-Year 6 |
| Wednesday 12th - Frid 21st March |
Naplan Assessment Window |
| Wednesday 12th - Friday 14th March |
Year 5 and 6 Leadership Camp |
| Saturday 15th March |
5:00-6:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass - St Judes Church |
| Tuesday 18th March |
5:30-6:30pm Reconciliation Reflection Hour - SJV Church |
| Thursday 20th March |
Opening of Community Garden - Harmony Day Celebration more details to follow |
| Friday 21st March |
9:00am - 2:30pm SJV Swimming Carnival - Mt Stromlo Leisure Centre. Please complete consent form via Compass Events |
| Saturday 22nd March |
5:00-6:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass St Jude's Church |
| Friday 28th March |
School Disco TBC |
| Saturday 29th March |
5:00-6:00pm Sacramental Gathering Mass - St Judes Church |
At the end of each term, the notes will be archived and only the last week of the previous term will be visible in the new term. If you are searching for a note, please go back to the archived newsletters and the term that it was sent home in to find the note you are looking for.
Term 1 Week 1 Notes
Term 1 Week 2 Notes
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Term 1 Week 3 Notes
Class_Contacts_Parent_Letter_2025.pdf
Parent_introduction_foundation_TRPHUB.pdf
2025_Address_collection_notice_for_parents.pdf
Term 1 Week 4 Notes
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Dear SJV Community
We kindly ask you to complete the swimming program survey, as it plays a key role in our evaluation and planning process. The survey will be open for two weeks, and your feedback is required to inform our decision whether to offer the program again in Term 4 this year.
Swimming Program Term 4 2025
https://sjvpswaramanga.schoolzineplus.com/survey/38
God Bless
Peter Rodda
Principal
Please note - Merit Awards will be handed out at NEXT Friday's morning assembly.
|
KA |
Louie Rebbechi |
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1 B |
Eva Smith |
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2 J |
Nivaan Shine Kumar |
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3 P |
Patrick Seivers |
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4 CA |
Sebastian Collins |
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5/6 J |
Anna Malpas |
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5/6 P |
Bella Campbell |
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ICT |
Olivia Haydon Marlowe Donley |
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Spelling Mastery |
Bella Campbell |
Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge
This year's theme is 'Spaces and Places Where We Read'
This year SJV students will participate in the 2025 Chief Minister’s Reading Challenge. At school, and at home, students are encouraged to read 30 books by the end of June (this includes books that are read to them/ shared).
Each student from Year 2 to Year 6 has a recording sheet in the library that they are encouraged to fill in to show the 30 books they have read.
Encouraging your children to read is one of the best things you can do for them, and even more importantly, reading with them is such a powerful experience. When you sit down with a book together, you’re not just helping them
build skills – you're also creating lasting memories and bonding in a meaningful way.
Reading alongside your children shows them how exciting and enjoyable books can be. It’s a shared adventure where you can explore new stories, laugh at silly characters, and talk about what happens in the book. It strengthens their love for reading and encourages them to continue exploring new worlds on their own as they grow. Plus, it gives you a chance to be a role model, showing them that reading is not just something for school – it’s fun, engaging, and a lifelong joy.
When you read with your children, you’re also fostering a love of learning, helping them develop language skills, and even strengthening their ability to focus and think critically. But most of all, it’s about showing them that reading isn’t just a task – it’s an adventure that’s best enjoyed together. So grab a book and dive into that wonderful world of stories with your child. It’s an experience they’ll treasure forever!
Encouraging your children to read is one of the best things you can do for them, and even more importantly, reading with them is such a powerful experience. When you sit down with a book together, you’re not just helping them build skills – you're also creating lasting memories and bonding in a meaningful way.
Reading alongside your children shows them how exciting and enjoyable books can be. It’s a shared adventure where you can explore new stories, laugh at silly characters, and talk about what happens in the book. It strengthens their love for reading and encourages them to continue exploring new worlds on their own as they grow. Plus, it gives you a chance to be a role model, showing them that reading is not just something for school – it’s fun, engaging, and a lifelong joy.
When you read with your children, you’re also fostering a love of learning, helping them develop language skills, and even strengthening their ability to focus and think critically. But most of all, it’s about showing them that reading isn’t just a task – it’s an adventure that’s best enjoyed together. So grab a book and dive into that wonderful world of stories with your child. It’s an experience they’ll treasure forever!
Happy Birthday to Darcy G
This week the ELC children met their St Jude’s year five buddies. The buddy program is a favourite for the preschoolers and big kids alike. Over the year we aim to meet up once a fortnight to learn and play together. The year fives also play a role in our transition to primary school. We will meet our St John Vianney’s buddies later this term.
Stingray Educators
This week we farewelled Mr R and next week we will welcome back Mrs Kajsa Aquilina who is returning to the ELC after maternity leave.
Project Compassion Donations
During Lent, we learn about the importance of doing kind things for others. We will participate in Project Compassion, which raises funds to help people living in poverty across the world. ELC families are invited to donate. Project Compassion boxes are located on the prayer table in each classroom, children will be able to contribute during morning class prayer.
Healthy Harold Excursion – Tuesday 11 March
The Stingrays and Turtles will catch the bus to St John Vianney’s on 11 March to meet their SJV buddies and participate in the Healthy Harold program. Please return your permission notes as soon as possible. The cost is $21.50 which has been added to your fee statement.
ELC Parent Representative
Turtle class – Emily Nussio (Jude’s mum)
Stingray class – Jessica Knight (Isla’s mum)
Lobster class – Lynda Carmody (Archer’s mum)
You will receive an email from them shortly introducing themselves.
St Jude’s Fete – Saturday 15 March - Calling Volunteers!
Many hands make light work and a great community. To volunteer an hour or so of your time, please go to https://volunteersignup.org/FLHJM and go to the ELC Hairspray stall (or any other stall you would like to volunteer for).
Mufti Day – This Friday 28 February
Mufti Day (non-uniform day) is this Friday 28February for the Turtles and Lobsters. The aim is to collect supplies and donations for our fete stall. Children are invited to wear plain clothes and we ask that you donate a can of coloured hairspray and a gold coin.
Karen Leighton - St Jude's Early Learning Centre
Phone: 0262875520
Email: karen.leighton@cg.catholic.edu.au
50th Reunion - Class of 1975. A reunion will be held on the weekend of 18 October 2025 for students from Catholic Girls High School Braddon and Daramalan College, who finished Year 12 in 1975 (including those from that group who finished before Year 12).
Several activities are planned over the weekend, with the main event on Saturday evening 18th. To RSVP, please use one of the event channels:
Email: CGHS.Dara1975@gmail.com or
Facebook: Daramalan College Alumni group; Merici College Alumni group; or Dara - Braddon 1975 group
Spread the word to your classmates!
SJV Winter Netball Teams
Come and Play Netball for SJV
In 2025, we are looking to register three netball teams for SJV.
We still have some vacancies.
Year 2 team - now also open to Year 1 players
Year 3/4 (in the Year 4 comp)
Year 5
Year 1/2 will also need a coach and manager to get the team up and running.
If you would like to know more, please flag your interest with Bec Battaglini (parent volunteer) becbat@iinet.net.au
Bec Battaglini
Netball Coordinator
WESTON MOLONGLO FOOTBALL CLUB
In previous years, parents have organised MiniRoos and Junior Football teams to play in the Weston Molonglo Football Club. It could be worth talking to other parents to see if there's interest in forming a team. Registrations are now open for MiniRoos (U6-U11) and Junior (U12 and up).
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 28th February
Karen, Karlie and Laura
Wednesday 5th March
Ash Wednesday Lunch
Karen and Help Needed
Friday 7th March
Karen and Ellen
Tuckshop Roster Term_1_2025_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
Term 1 & 4 The Summer Tuckshop Menu kicks in.
Please contact the Front Office or Mel or simply fill in the 2025_Canteen_Volunteer_Note.pdf to let us know you are able to help and when.
Mel Harding
Canteen Manager
melanie.harding@cg.catholic.edu.au