Dear Families,

Today, we farewelled Liz at her funeral and celebrated a life so well lived. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for their kind words, prayers, and support for our school community and for Liz’s family during this time.

Liz was a much-loved staff member at SJV for 35 years so as you can imagine has been a difficult time for many of our staff and families.

Her love for every member of our community was unmatched. Those who knew her will remember her infectious sense of humour, her gift for storytelling, and the joy and laughter she brought to students and staff alike.

It was truly heartwarming to see so many former staff, students, and parents at the funeral—a powerful testament to how deeply loved and respected she was within the our SJV community.

May Miss J rest in peace.

Confirmation

On Sunday 17th of August at 1pm many of grade 6's will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation at a Parish Mass Confirmation. This sacred sacrament in the Catholic Church that marks a deepening of a person’s faith and commitment to Christian life. They will be invited to recognise the gift of the Holy Spirit first given to them in the waters of Baptism and confirm their commitment to be living witnesses of Jesus Christ. We congratulate on this important day.

Feast of the Assumption

The Feast of the Assumption, on August 15th will be celebrated at 9.00am as a whole school in the church. Please feel free to join us.

It's a major feast day in the Catholic Church

Swimming

Next week Year 3-6 our Swimming Program will continue .

The swimming session originally scheduled for Wednesday, 13th August will now be held on Friday, 29th August.

About Real Life Sexuality Education: Classroom Sessions

Please see the schedule below for the remaining Term 3 classroom sessions with Sue Pain:

Monday, 18 August: Foundation L, Foundation CP, Foundation W

Empathy Award

This week Ajooni Bhangu won and Empathy award for the gentle way she listens and treat people-your kindness does not go unnoticed!

Concert Attendance Notice

Our school concert is a special event that celebrates the hard work and talents of all our students. It is an expectation that every child participates as part of their class performance.

If your child is unable to attend because your family is away on vacation, please notify the Office or your Teacher as soon as possible and provide the reason for their absence.

TICKETS: On sale in Term 3 (date TBC) – Tickets are $25 each.

Performing students do not require a ticket.

Ticket prices have increased slightly this year due to SJV engaging the Kinect 2 Dance group, who are supporting us in our concert preparation.

The concert will be professionally recorded by a new company, StageFright. A high-quality video will be available for families to purchase, further details will be provided in the newsletter later in the term.

Connors Run

Do you want to make a difference...

Please see below for a discount code for our SJV community that are interested in participating in Connor’s Run. This is a 10% discount off the registration which they can enter in at the checkout.

SJV10

It's time to come and join up as part of the SJV team to Support Connors Run on Sunday September 14th. Many of our community members will walk, run and enjoy a fun morning to support and raise awareness of paediatric brain cancer.

Go to the Connors Run page in this newsletter!!

Father's Day Games Afternoon

Keep the date free Dad's - more information to come soon!

Friday 5th September 2025

Book Week

This year’s theme is 'Book an Adventure’.

At SJV, we will be celebrating Book Week in Week 6 (Monday 25th of August - Friday 29th of August). (see Book Week page)

CyberSafety

Don't forget to join one of the eSafety Parent and Carer's Webinars.

Equip yourselves and your kids- know how to handle challenges!

Fair for Fairness Day

If you have any old clean socks or old t-shirts to donate the Mini Vinnies are going to make Sockoballs with the classes on Septemebr 12th.

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday!

We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!