Principal Post

Dear Families, 

What a great start to our school year here at SJV! The students and staff have begun with energy and enthusiasm and I congratulate everyone for their positive attitudes. 

The students are ready to return to the routines of school life and looking forward to embracing their learning and friendships across the year.  Our Foundation students have had one week of schooling and it is terrific to see them beginning to settle in. They are so proud to be at school!  

Naturally for some students right across the school,  the beginning of the year can be tricky as they navigate  returning to school. If your child is experiencing some anxiety, continue to foster positive encouragement  and  'you can do it attitude'.  Ensure your child is getting plenty of sleep and good nutrition. Ensure that your child is at school before the bell. 

 If  we can assist you at all please see your child's teacher or members of the leadership team. Our door is always open. We will also contact you should we wish to keep you informed . 

Foundation Rest Day/ Testing 

Today the Foundation Students have a 'rest day'. Some students are scheduled for testing. The  Foundation students will have two further rest days  on Wednesday 11th and 18th February.   

Carpark- Before and After School

As we welcome our new families this term, the front carpark has become exceptionally busy, so we kindly ask for your continued patience and cooperation to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please ensure that you do not block the road or the entry and exit points, as keeping these areas clear is vital for the safety of our students. For a faster and more efficient experience, we highly recommend utilizing the Kiss and Drop zone at the back gate. This is a safe and easy option where teachers are always on duty to assist, allowing you to bypass the front congestion while ensuring your children transition into school safely.

Year 6 Captains/Leaders Badge Ceremony and Clapping in of Foundation and New Students - Thursday 5th February

Please note that this event will be held in the Performing Arts Area beginning at 9:15am. 

There will be a Morning Tea in the staffroom following the event.  The school will provide the food. Foundation parents, Grade 6 students and parents are warmly a  invited to the Morning Tea in honour of the occasion.

Opening School Mass

This will be held this Friday 6th February at 9am in the church. It is apt that we begin our Year grateful for what we have and to ask blessings on our school

and parish community. I hope you can join us. 

School Photos

School Photo Day is Monday 9th February. Students are to wear Summer Uniform and Black school shoes (No Sport's Uniform).  Every child should have received a photo ordering  instructions. Please email admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au if you have not received an order form 

Pizza with The Principal

Our Foundation students and their families are warmly invited to a Pizza Night on  Tuesday 10th February.  This will begin at 5:30pm and will conclude at about 7pm

The format of the evening is  Pizza / mingling, some games and some parent information. An order form will be handed out tomorrow, please return to your class teacher

Lunar New Year Mass and School SAC and Leadership Commissioning Mass

On Sunday 22nd February at 10am we invite all families to a special Mass to celebrate the  Lunar New Year.  After Mass there will be a refreshments and  cultural celebrations in the Parish Hall.  SAVE THE DATE.

During the mass the School Leadership team and the School Advisory Council will be commissioned.

Lunchbox Week

National Lunchbox Week is an initiative of Nutrition Australia that aims to inspire Australian families to create enjoyable and nourishing lunchboxes.

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Throughout the campaign we're celebrating the lunchbox and how it reflects diversity, enjoyment and nourishment.​

Encouraging enjoyable and pressure free lunchbox experiences supports children’s wellbeing and helps build a positive relationship with food.  All children's feeding journeys are unique, which means their lunchboxes will often look different. Lunchbox inspiration for parents, carers and schools.

https://www.lunchboxweek.org/videos

Staffing

Please read the introductions from our new staff  on the following page. I know you will warmly welcome them into our community.

Acceptable Use of ICT Agreements

Just a reminder that all Acceptable Use of ICT Agreements must be signed and returned to class teachers by Friday the 6th of February.  Please find more information about the agreement further on in the newsletter.

Termly Level Newsletters

This Friday a ' Term Level Newsletter' will be forwarded to you via  Nportal. This provides further information or reiterates what is expected as we establish our routines at the beginning of the year.