School photos - change of date - now Nov 26th

Our school photo date has changed from Nov 12th to Nov 26th as this will allow for group photography to take place. Your current order number can still be used to order your photo pack online.

A reminder to wear full summer uniform with black school shoes on the day. Put runners in a bag for those who have sport on this day.

Thank you

Farm Reminder

St John's farm is a beautiful space created by and for our students who put a lot of time and effort into maintaining it.

We request that if you visit the farm out of school hours that you please treat our beautiful learning space with respect and we ask that you leave it as you found it.

For their safety and well being, please do not let the chickens into the garden as they love to dig up the seedlings planted by our students and impact on the produce grown.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our farm and garden.

How does Our Garden Grow

An insight of what we’ve been doing at the farm.

Over the last 2 weeks the Grade 3-6s have planted new fruit, vegetables and flowers. They are watermelon, potato, carrots, sunflowers, eggplant, tomatoes, sweetcorn and both lebonese cucumbers and ‘no burping’ cucumbers. We chose the fruits and vegetables using our spring/summer plant guide. Some of our new veggies are climbers so we repurposed some mesh to create a frame for them to climb.

We’re planning to add a new system where we add QR codes around the farm that tell us what we’ve planted and some information about each plant. The Grade 5’s are creating infographics for these on Canva.

We have continued to weed, water and compost. Last week the Grade 6’s harvested some leeks and this week the Grade 3-4’s harvested potatoes.

The 3-4’s are currently researching chicken breeds to look at what might be some suitable replacements for our rehomed ones. We have lifted out the Jerusalem artichokes mound and have moved the oval garden bed to make it more accessible.

We also continue to hope that some local frogs will be attracted to the frog bog!

The 3-6s have been having a very fun and productive time at the farm. We hope you come by to visit.

Joke of the Week

Q: Why shouldn’t you tell a secret on a farm?

A: Because the potatoes have eyes, the corn has ears and the beans stalk.

Written by,

Anh Van, Leni and Kelly

Drop off and Pick up Routines

Please note that the Back Yard is designated to families with surnames I-S. If you are dropping off/picking up from the Back Yard please make a left turn when exiting the driveway. We are striving to keep traffic flowing as smoothly as possible, if you need to wait to enter the driveway please pull your car in close to the side of the road so that other cars can pass by. Thank you for your support.

If your family was regularly walking or riding to school each day and you were usually dropping off and picking up at the office then we are still expecting you to do so. In the event that you have now decided to drive, please advise the office so that your child is at the correct pick up point.

Please note that if you usually drive but decide "on the day" to walk or ride at pick up time you will need to call the office and let us know so that we can ensure your child is at the correct pick up point.

Please see below for our drop off and pick up times for our families:-

2020 Secondary Education Guide for Parents

To assist your decision making in relation to your child's education for 2021 and beyond, please find below a link to the November 2020 edition of the Secondary Education Guide.

CLICK HERE: https://victoriaschoolguides.starcommunity.com.au/...

Australian Girls Choir Open Day

Look no further than the Australian Girls Choir (AGC) because we encourage, challenge and inspire girls as they learn to sing, dance and perform. School aged girls are invited to come along to our Virtual Open Day on Sunday November 22 to try our fun and inclusive classes and learn more about being part of the AGC! Please visit our website to register to attend our free Open Day: https://ausgirlschoir.com.au/openday2020/

Cultivating Strength, Hope and Resilience for Ourselves and our Families

Date and Time: Tuesday 10 November 7.30-8.30pm

A free online seminar for parents and carers of 0-8 year old.

In an engaging session, Associate Professor Peggy Kern from the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education will help us consider how we build strength and resilience for ourselves, and our families as we continue to navigate the ups and downs of life, both now and into the future. The session will include insights and strategies, along with an opportunity for questions.

The link below is a short video by Peggy Kern about this session.

https://maribyrnong.sharefile.com/d-s48bc9c415cc443a8

Bookings: CultivatingStrengthHopeandResilienceEventbrite.com.au

Helping Kids Thrive Online

Tuesday 17 November 7.30-8.15pm

A free online webinar for parents and carers of children 5 - 12 years.

This session will explore strategies for addressing common digital parenting challenges, Ideas to start the conversation about harmful content, contact with strangers and online bullying, and share skills that young people need to protect themselves online and how to get help if things go wrong.

Bookings: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2273651916525583632

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