Welcome to Week 9 Term 2

When I look at the lives of the saints, I have sometimes asked myself what it means to be holy - For me the short prayer below is a great definition of what it can possibly mean in the modern world today.

Keep the joy of loving God in your heart and share God's joy with all you meet, especially your family.  Be holy.

Mother Theresa

Compass Parent Portal – Student Semester Report Access

You should already have access to our SJV Parent Portal in Compass.  This portal will allow parents to receive information about your child’s school and their progress. It will give you access to school reports, messages, classroom blogs and the ability to submit attendance notes. The portal is accessible via the web and the Compass School Manager App (via the App store on your device).

This Parent Portal will make engaging with your child’s school faster, easier and more secure. Instructions on how to register and Login Id's were sent to all parents last week via email.

An email will be sent out tomorrow advising you of when you can access your child’s reports.

School Swimming Wk 10 Term 4 - Parent Survey

There has been a very large response by our school families on the topic of school swimming and approximately eighty-seven percent of parents are in favour of the program, with thirteen against.  Even some of the people against saw merit in the program, it just was not for them due to specific reasons. 

Therefore, the school will move ahead with this initiative and will schedule one week of intensive swimming at the end of Term 4.  This will be an ongoing program and more details will follow in Terms 3 and 4.

Parent Semester 2 Calendar

It is the schools intention to issue a Semester 2 calendar which will go home next week.  Below I have placed some key dates that will be published in this document.

You will note that an Anniversary Ball is planned for next term and it would be wonderful if people start saving for this now, so we can maximise attendance and community spirit.

Major Events - Claim the Dates

Cyber Safety - Parent Presentation and SCC Open Meeting

Tuesday 20th July- Location: Library

50th Anniversary Ball - Celebration of St John Vianney's School and Community

Saturday September 4 - Location: Canberra Southern Cross Club Woden

Colour Run/Walkathon – Primary Readers

Weeks 1-4 of Term 3 - Location: Walking Tract Weston

School Fete – Term 4

Saturday 6th November - Location St John Vianney's School

Term 3 Pupil Free Day - 12th July
A reminder that the Catholic Education Office has also nominated that Monday 12 July (first day of Term Three)to be a Pupil Free day to allow the staff to continue their professional development surrounding the Catalyst Program.

Front Office Sign in

A reminder to parents/carers, if you are arriving late to sign your child in at the Front Office

Cyber Safety & SCC Open Meeting 20^th July – Child care offered  

Next term the ThinkUKnow team will present to Parents strategies and ideas on how to keep their children safe in an online world. 

This will occur on the 20^th July starting at 5:15pm for our Open Meeting.  The Agenda around this will be sent out to parents early next term.  Light refreshments will be served.

Following this 45min meeting will be the Think You Know Cyber Safety Presentation.

Semester Awards – Date Change Reminder – Monday 21st June 9:30am

Please note that our Semester Awards will be held on Monday of Week 10.  Your classroom teacher should have notified you by now if your child is receiving an award, however all families are invited to celebrate this occasion. 

Fete

Donations for the White Elephant stall and Books stalls are still needed.  Please give generously

God bless you and your family

Peter Rodda

Principal

RE News

Term 2 Week 9

Gospel Reflection - Mark 4:35-41

The Gospel this week tells the story of Jesus calming the storm. The following reflection is from Sunday Connection by Loyola Press:

“This Gospel is a metaphor for our lives. We are in the boat, the storms of life are raging around us, and like the disciples, we may believe that Jesus is unconcerned, or “sleeping.” We hope that we will be as familiar with Jesus as his disciples. If we feel that Jesus is sleeping, are we comfortable enough to wake Jesus and present him with our needs? Jesus does not chide his disciples for waking him. Instead he chides them for their lack of faith, for their lack of perspective. When we bring our worries to God in prayer, we might just begin to learn to see things from God's perspective.”

Dates for the following weeks

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.

Please remember to bring your WWVP card with you.

Tuckshop Volunteers Needed

Happy Birthday Lily D

The ELC will run a holiday care program for ELC children during the June/July school holidays.  If you would like your child to participate in any or all days of Holiday Care, please return the booking form as soon as possible.  A reminder that Holiday Care bookings cannot be confirmed if fees are in arrears. 

Monday 12 July – Holiday Care

A reminder that Stingrays and Turtles classes will resume on Tuesday 13 July.  In line with the pupil free days at the primary schools, the ELC will be offering a Holiday Program on Monday 12 July from 7:30am to 6pm at a cost of $85.  If you would like your child to attend the ELC on Monday 12 July, please complete the booking form which is available from the ELC.

Parent Sharing Meetings

ELC Parent teacher interviews are underway. If you have not yet booked an interview time, please see the booking sheets near the classroom doors.

ELC Fees

Final Term 2 fees are now due.  Please take a minute to check your ‘amount due’ to ensure your account is paid correctly. As it is the end of term, prompt payment of fees is appreciated.  The statement sent today includes Holiday Care fees.