Children’s Book Week

This week we celebrated Book Week, the theme of which was ‘New Worlds, Old Worlds, Other Worlds’. It was fabulous to see so many boys dressed as their favourite book character for the Book Week parade. We also welcomed our Kindergarten students to our parade, which made the morning extra special. The staff also joined in with the fun, dressing up in a Harry Potter theme.

Japanese Assembly

Last Friday we held a special assembly to award those students who competed in

the Olympic Activity for Years 3 and 4. Our students presented their self-introduction speeches and Caroline from the Hobart City Council was there in person to present and award prizes and hand out participation certificates. The awards were for the students who came first, second or third in the kendama or thong throwing events. These boys were excited to receive either a thong key ring or an actual kendama.

Grade 6 Excursion: Festival of Bright Ideas

Amelia Daun

Recently our Grade 6 students attended the Festival of Bright Ideas. This is a very popular exhibition where students get to learn through hands-on experiences about a wide range of STEM areas. Our boys enjoyed a wide range of activities including playing with robots, looking through microscopes, touching sea creatures, observing the density of liquids, and witnessing an exciting science show involving fire, rockets and salt & vinegar chips!

We thank Miss Mikayla Lack for organising the excursion and Mrs Julie Stokes, Mrs Julene Bednell, Mrs Katrina Berry and Mrs Jocelyn Huigsloot for coming with us.

Mass with Fr Jesse

6L celebrated a class Mass with Father Jesse and Sr Monica on Tuesday. This was an opportune time to pause and pray and for the boys to participate in a small liturgical setting to learn more about the Mass. Miss Lack said the boys were very respectful during the Mass and shared some heartfelt prayers of petition for others in our community, embracing thoughts around racism, COVID, family, and those who are struggling with illness.

Saturday Sport

Soccer

Grade 3&4

SVC Blue v SVC Gold

SVC Blue

Back on their home court this week saw SVC Blue play another great game. The boys worked together passing the ball around and working together defending hard. They also shot some great goals during the game.

Player of the Week: Micah Couacaud for defending well all game.

SVC Gold

A very close competition against the other SVC team. Both teams working hard to score lots of goals!

Player of the Week: Angus Newsham-West for awesome defence and attack.

Upcoming Calendar Events

Friday August 27 4W Woodwork

Monday August 30 8.45am Assembly hosted by 3R

Tuesday August 31 Miss Daun's English Class ‘on country’ excursion to Austins Ferry

Wednesday September 1 Kindergarten Father’s Day Breakfast

Friday September 3 Junior School Father’s Day Breakfast

P&F Gala Auction Cocktail Party

PREPARATION – FIRST RECONCILIATION

Parents/carers of children of St John’s Parish, Glenorchy, who wish to prepare for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation, are invited to attend an information meeting on Wednesday, 8 September at 7pm in the parish meeting room. The Church requires that children have made their First Reconciliation before celebrating the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion.

If you think your child is ready to take this step in their faith journey, please contact Marie Aitken (0472 545 919) or the Parish Office (6272 6363) to register your interest or for further information.

The Star

A Connected, Engaged and Caring Community

Term 2 2021 Ed.23 · 26 Aug 2021

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