Principal Post

Dear Families, 

We come to the end of a busy but truly productive Term 1. Hasn't it been fantastic  that we have had a full term back at school!!  It has been wonderful to have our students finally back into the school classrooms and  playgrounds, learning and socialising with  friends and teachers. We continue to follow the COVID safe protocols very carefully and as a result, some students and staff have been absent due to being COVID positive or having been identified as close contacts. 

I congratulate all our students on their efforts across this first term. They have approached their learning so positively, have re-learnt routines and have mixed very well with their peers.

I am sure that as we approach the end of term, the students are becoming a little more tired. The Swimming program  whilst overwhelmingly positive,  has certainly added a level of tiredness.  I am sure that we are all looking forward to having a restful and enjoyable Easter break.  

I particularly congratulate our Prep students as they complete their first term of school life. What a great start to their formal schooling!! Well done also to those students in Years 1-6 who began at SJV at the start of the year.  We hope that you have found some good friends and are enjoying your learning activities. 

I also say a big thank you to our staff. They love working at SJV and have done a brilliant job across a busy term.  As well as being great teachers and staff members , they connect and care incredibly for your children. 

Finally can I thank all parents and carers for the ongoing support of your children, staff and school.  Despite COVID restrictions being eased, there continues to be a number of challenges. Your willingness to trust, to get on board , to go with the flow and work in the interests of all, truly shows what a wonderful community we have here at SJV. I feel very privileged and honoured to be the Principal of our great school. 

End Of Term 1 Finishing Time 

Please note that students will finish for the term this  Friday 8th April at 2:30pm 

Term 2 will begin on Tuesday April 26th at 8:45am 

Holy Week Liturgy 

Yesterday the students and staff gathered in the Church to remember and reflect upon  the Holy Week story.  It was beautifully done and I thank our seniors for leading the way. This was the first time the whole school had gathered in the church since 2020! You can read more in the RE News.

Next term we hope to be able to return to Friday morning Masses hosted by a particular class.  

Swimming  Lost Property

There are many items  - towels, bathers, goggles, underwear that are still to be claimed from the Swimming Program. Students and parents  are asked  to check if have missing  items. The lost property from swimming can be found in the Performing Arts area near the Grade 3/4 classrooms.   

Prep 2023 -Open days

Our final Open Day  for the term was this morning.  

NEXT TERM we have OPEN DAYS   on 

Wednesday 27th April and 

Wednesday 4th May. If these times do not suit please tell your friends to contact the school  to make another suitable time.   

Prep 2023 Enrolment

Current families  who have a Prep child should now have completed their enrolment forms and have these returned to the office. 

In Term 2 we will be in contact to arrange an enrolment meeting for you and your Prep child.

COVID -  Term  2 RAT's 

Extension of the rapid antigen testing program for schools

The Victorian Government has announced that it is extending the rapid antigen test (RAT) screening program for the first four weeks of Term 2.

Schools will receive their RAT allocation for the first two weeks of Term 2 by Friday 8 April 2022. 

The screening recommendations will remain the same next term for students and staff:

• primary and secondary schools – recommended to test at home twice a week

Garden Club High Tea

When: Sunday 1st May 2022 

Time:1.30pm - 4.30pm

Cost: $20.00

All welcome to an afternoon of fun & entertainment.

• Plants & crafts for sale
• Hat competition
• RSVP Sue 9546 0327 or Alice 9561 2269

Save the Date - 9th May Mother's Day Event 

Please save the date for our annual mother's day event on Monday the 9th of May from 9 am to 10 am.

RSVP will be in the first newsletter of Term 2. We hope to see you there.