St Justin’s Primary School Newsletter

From the Principal

St Justin’s Primary School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First People and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our school stands.

We pay our respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present, and emerging as we continue to proudly live and learn on their land.

 

St Justin's Primary School - Celebrating over 40 years of Catholic Education

 

Dear Families and Friends,

First Eucharist

This term our Year 4 students will receive their First Eucharist. First Eucharist will be celebrated on Saturday 14th June 6.30pm Mass, Sunday 15th June 10.00am Mass and Sunday 15th June 5.00pm Mass. 

 

Thanks to Mrs Snell for presenting a very personal First Eucharist Family Workshop last Tuesday - very much appreciated and to Ms Pitt for assiting on the night. Thank you also to the Year 4 students who particiated at the workshop with great enthusiasm and to their parents for their support. 

Please keep our Year 4 students in your prayers as they continue on their faith journey.

“The Justin Time Aerobic Squad” at State Finals!

A huge congratulations to all the students involved, you made our school community extremely proud with your effort, sportsmanship and performance. 

 

We’d also like to thank the coaches, family and staff who supported the team on their journey. Stay tuned to next weeks newsletter for further details. 

 

Important Dates 

Whilst we have most dates in the calendar, some dates include: 

  • Monday 9th June  - Kings Birthday - Public Holiday 
  • Tues 10th  - Weds 11th June - Year 5 Camp
  • Thursday 12th June  - Year 5 - No School
  • Saturday 14th  June - First Eucharist Mass - 6.30pm
  • Sunday 15th  June - First Eucharist Mass - 10.00am & 5:00pm
  • Wednesday 18th June - Music Soiree 7.00pm

Please refer to Dates Ahead for a full list of important dates in Term 2.

King’s Birthday Public Holiday

A reminder that the school will be closed on Monday June 9th for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

 

Have a great long weekend and we'll see you all on Tuesday.

Music Soiree

 

Professional Learning - School Closure Days

Ongoing professional learning is essential for St Justin's to keep abreast of the latest in education. Please note there will be no school for students on these days.

 

Term 3 Monday 11th August - School Closure Day - Staff Professional Learning Day Focus: UFLI  Phonics 

 

Please note that these days are not taken lightly - they are essential for us to continue supporting our students at St Justin's. 

Morning Arrival

Developing independence and responsibility in a child at a young age helps them develop lifelong problem solving strategies for the future. Being independent and responsible for their own things helps them approach challenging situations with greater confidence. Often as a parent, we want to do as much for our children as possible, because it’s too hard for them, we don’t have enough time, we are afraid of what others might think or we are afraid that they might get hurt. However, doing too much for our children can deny them the opportunity to learn valuable problem solving skills and resilience for the future.

 

Can we please ask that all students carry their own bag to and from school each day? This will assist our students in developing a greater sense of responsibility, ownership and confidence in tackling challenging situations, not only in the classroom, but on the playground as well. 

 

We also ask that students take full responsibility for their own things. In the morning we ask students to enter the classroom, greet their teacher and unpack their bag ready for the commencement of the school day. They are then free to make their way outside to play with their friends.   

 

 

As always, thank you for your ongoing support.

 

 

All the best,

 

Pat

 

Mr Patrick Torpey

Principal