From the Principal. . .

Dear Families,

The Parish Carpark has been completed and I once again thank you all for your patience and care across this last week. Your support was truly appreciated!

Across this past weekend the Parking Bays have been re-painted. It looks so fresh and so well organised!

But best of all we now have a clearly designated walking path to Police Road. This is terrific and I ask pedestrian traffic to use this carefully. Cars be watchful at all times.

A reminder that all parents/ carers using the Parish carpark must get out of their car and take and pick their child/ren up from the school grounds. No child should be walking through the carpark with out careful adult supervision.

FOR EVERYONES SAFETY, PLEASE BE MINDFUL, ALERT AND CONSIDERATE AROUND ALL AREAS OF THE SCHOOL.

Staff Baby News!

Excitement abounds with the news Emma & Joe Sofra welcomed their beautiful daughter Patrizia into the world yesterday morning! Little sister to Liana! We congratulate them and wish them every blessing!

Ash Wednesday

To mark the beginning of the churches' Season of Lent, our school went to the 9am Parish Mass. The Season of Lent is a 40 day period that culminates at Easter, the celebration of the Risen Christ. Fr Joe reminded us this morning that these 40 days give us opportunity to reflect on our lives, and invites us to come closer to God, through prayer, fasting and good works. For each one of us deepening our relationship with God looks different, but we all have an opportunity this Lent to do so!

Swimming Year 3-6

Our Swimming Program began today and this week will continue on Friday! All students should have a swimming cap which is available for purchase at the school office for $2.

Today the students underwent assessment and grouping and this Friday will have their Water Safety session.

School Photos

The School Photos were taken yesterday and we will receive the photo packs for distribution before the end of this term!

Working Bee - this Friday is cancelled

The Working Bee this Friday is cancelled as we have not had any Parent RSVP to the event.

Maybe this is because parents would prefer a Saturday morning? We will let you know a new date.

The students will however participate in the Clean Up Schools Day , this Friday. Each class are in charge of an area around the school which they will keep clean. Well done to our Sustainability Captains for their enthusiasm around keeping our school looking beautiful!

Garden Club

Our Year 3/4 Garden Club which meets once a month, began last Monday. Supported well by some of our Parishioners and our Sustainability Captains, these students enjoyed their activities!

Parents..... Literacy Information session

2:40-3:15 pm Tuesday 3rd March in the staff room

Topic: Early Literacy Skills

This session will be led by our Speech Pathologist Violetta Bassovitch who will introduce Phonological Awareness and discuss these skills in our beginning readers. We will show parents some practical activities that they can do with their children at home, such as rhyming, counting syllables and talking about sounds in words. A note went home to our Prep families. Looking forward to seeing you. All Junior parents welcome!

Year 3 Fun Day activities

Our Year 3 Fun Day held last Friday afternoon was a terrific afternoon for our students! Staying back after school for various activities, liturgy and a special dinner was a great way to introduce our Year 3 students to our Outdoor Education Experience. In Year 4 and again in Year 6 our students participate in an offsite overnight camping experience.

My thanks to our dedicated staff who organised the event and to all our parents/ carers who came along for our Liturgy!

Parent Code of Conduct

As you would be aware St John Viannney's like many schools has a Parent Code of Conduct. This is available on our website. As we move into the heart of Term 1, we invite you again to revisit this document and ask that you follow protocols and practices in the best interests of our students and community members.

I attach the policy here. It is also available on our website. I will send a hard copy to all our new families.

Thank you again for your support in building a positive child centered community!

Click HERE to read the Parent Code of Conduct.

Open days - next Tuesday March 3rd! We need your help!!

As parents, you are the greatest advocate for our school. There will be a number of Open Days in terms 1 & 2. The next Open Day for this term will be on Tuesday March 3rd.

There is a flyer in the office with all the dates and times for Open Days.

You are able to assist by

promoting our school to your friends and neighbours
giving a flyer to a neighbour, or a friend from Kinder or Child Care
placing a flyer in your shop or business

If you can assist please come to the office and see Miss Leyla tomorrow.

Birthdays

We acknowledge the following birthdays from

Wednesday 26th February - Tuesday 3rd March