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 40 years of Catholic Education

Dear Families and Friends,

St Justin’s Day Celebrations

Last Friday we celebrated St Justin’s Feast Day. The day commenced with a whole school Mass followed by a donut for morning tea for all students. Thanks to all who helped make our feast day such a beautiful day, We should certainly be proud to be part of such a wonderful community.

Thanks to all involved in our Mass, especially Fr Andrew for celebrating our Mass and Mrs Snell for coordinating our beautiful Mass. Thanks also to all those who helped out, including our school choir, alter servers and readers.

The staff were also very happy that there were a few donuts leftover for the staff room.

First Eucharist

On Saturday and Sunday, students from Year 4 will celebrate their First Eucharist at one of our Parish Masses:

Saturday - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 10:30am Mass and 5:00pm Mass

Please keep these students in your prayers as they continue on their faith journey.

Chickens

Next week, we'll be calling for volunteers to help care for our chickens over the school holidays. If you think you can help, please let us know.

Sausage Sizzle

Thank you to Tony and his team of helpers for once again providing the students with a sausage sizzle lunch last Thursday. Without parent helpers, days like today could not happen. We appreciate all the parents who support our students and school.

Professional Learning Day

On Thursday 13th June, 2024 we have planned a Professional Learning Day, with a focus on our School Improvement Plan (SIP) and our Annual Action Plan (AAP). The SIP was developed last year as a result of our School Review and is implemented over the next 4 years. The AAP is based on the goals of the SIP and are reviewed yearly. The day will be supported by a team from the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) Eastern Region Office.

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

Working Bee

Thanks to those who were able to attend our Working Bee on Saturday. We had a small crew but, as a result of hard work, achieved some great things for our school community. I really appreciate the support from those who are able to attend our working bees - they make a big difference in not only making our school safer and remain well presented, but helps build community.

Year 6 Investigation

Year 6 students have been investigating how people in design and technology occupations create solutions for the future. They chose one example of renewable electricity (solar, hydro, wind, biomass) and answered various questions about their topic. They then used their creativity to make a model or diorama.

Music Soiree

The 2024 Music Soiree will be postponed until Term 3. This will give all ensembles and performers more time to rehearse and prepare for a spectacular performance.

More details to follow closer to the event.

Mrs Christy Riddiford

Performing Arts Teacher

St Justin's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

Thanks to everyone for your contributions to our 40th Anniversary Celebrations. Below are former students (Harry & Justin) standing next to the bricks used to build our church. The second photo was taken outside the Down Under Room (under the Parish House), which was used for baptism celebrations before the Church was built.

Celebrations of our 40th Anniversary are being planned for October. If you have any memorabilia, photos or stories they would like to share with us, please contact the office or email office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au.

Use of Photographs

Thanks to all the families who have completed the permission forms to use (or not to use) photos. As many of our families have requested that photos not be used, especially on Social Media (which includes our newsletter which is published online) it will be very challenging to use group photos in the future. Our newsletter may look a little different, but I'm sure it will still be a great read.

Please remember that if at any stage you take a group photo of students, it should not be published online unless permission has been granted.

Crossing not covered for next week

Due to an ongoing shortage of School Crossing Supervisors, there will be no supervisor available to cover the following dates & times:

10-06-2024 08:20-09:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

10-06-2024 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

11-06-2024 08:20-09:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

11-06-2024 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

12-06-2024 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

13-06-2024 08:20-09:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

13-06-2024 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

14-06-2024 08:20-09:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

14-06-2024 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill

King’s Birthday Public Holiday

A reminder that the school will be closed on Monday June 10th for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

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

All the best,

Pat

Mr Patrick Torpey

Principal

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