Dear Families,

Happy Easter and welcome back to Term 2!! We hope that every family had the opportunity to be together and enjoy some valuable family time!

For Christian believers the amazing adventure of Easter invites us to a live with a renewed hope and a willingness to 'be there' for those who come into our lives whether they be family, friends or stranger! Given the uncertainty and the suffering many have experienced through COVID in this past fifteen months across our world, may we continue to be a 'hopeful and out reaching community!'

This Sunday many Australians will prepare to commemorate Anzac Day. Once again, we will remember all those who have taken up arms in defence of their country. We pray that we will be people of peace and reconciliation forgiveness, believing in the ultimate power of love.

The Social Justice captains are selling ANZAC Day badges and wristbands in support of the Legacy organisation this week. The cost of the badges/wristbands is $2.00 & $5.00

This Friday our students ant teachers will gather for two short Liturgies. The first we will celebrate that Jesus has Risen bringing Easter Hope and Joy and then later in the day, we will acknowledge the men and women who have fought in our wars to bring freedom to our country. We will pay for peace.

Staff News Term 2

This week we welcome Mal Smalec to our staff. Mal will work as a Learning Support Officer full time. Mal will work in various classes supporting the students and class teachers.

Mal has worked previously caring for adults requiring care. Mal is very passionate and says 'it is a dream come true' to be working with young children in a school environment. Mal loves Music and Singing! I am sure that you will join me in welcoming Mal to our school.

I informed you at the end of last term that Claire Russo will soon take up a teaching position at Mazenod. Claire will continue to work at St John Vianney's until we have found a suitable replacement teacher for 3/4RS. I am hopeful this will be finalized very soon and will keep you informed.

Welcome

We welcome Olivia and her family to our school community. Olivia began in Grade 1/2 yesterday. We hope that you have a long association with our school and feel very supported.

Parents and Friends

Some great news..... We will be re-launching our P&F again this term!!

We will start by having a gathering to talk about the role of a P&F and brainstorm ideas about what our P&F might be able to do. Of course, we will need to be aware of COVID restrictions

Date: Thursday 6th May

Time: 2.30pm

Venue: Staffroom (refreshments available)

All welcome including new parents

Please RSVP by completing this Google Form Link (With COVID restrictions it is important that we know numbers)

Mothers Day Stall

The students love our Mothers Day Stall. Last year COVID unfortunately did not allow the stall to go ahead but fear not it's back!!

Further information will be sent home to you!!

Mothers Day Morning Tea

2022 Prep Enrolment - siblings

Current families- If you have a child beginning school in Prep in 2022, we now assume that your enrolment application is lodged at the office. If this is not the case, please contact Leyla at the office so we can update our enrolment numbers.

Having your enrolment application for your child allows us to plan accurately for admissions of new families in 2022.

Open Days

Our next Open Days for prospective families are:

Monday, April 26th (9:15am & 10:15am)

Tuesday, May 4th (9:15am & 10:15am)

If any parent is able to display the Open Day Flyer in their shop window, please email the school or let us know as soon as possible and we will send one to you.

Research says parents play a pivotal role is marketing the school. Please talk to your friends and neighbours and tell prospective families to organize a tour.

If our Open Days dates do not suit a parent they are able to make a mutually convenient time.

2022 Prep Enrolment Interviews

These 20 minute Interviews (to understand how we can best support your child) will be held in May and all families that have made application will be sent information about times and dates.

Letters of offer for Prep 2022 will be sent at the end of May. Siblings will be offered a place.

5/6 Student Learning

Hands On Science Incursions

The students as part of their Inquiry Learning will be participating in a range of Science Incursions this Thursday and Friday.

Take the opportunity to talk with your child about their Learning.

Government Secondary School Enrolment Forms for Year 6 students starting Year 7 in 2022.

Enrolment forms for year 6 students who will be attending Government Secondary Schools in 2022 are now available. Please go to the website: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/going-to-school/Pages/year-6-to-7.aspx

or visit our school office for a hard copy of the enrolment form.

From the Parish

Garden Sale at SJV!

On Sunday 2nd May there will be a Garden Sale at 9pm.

Most plants are $5.00 :)

Good Luck!

Good luck to Cyrella, who will be competing at the State Swimming titles this coming Monday.

Good luck to Immanuel who will be representing SJV OHSC in The Camp Australia hand ball competition this Sunday.

Congratulations to both Cyrella and Immanuel on their achievements so far and we wish them every success at this next stage of competition.

Birthdays

We acknowledge the following birthdays from Thursday 22nd April - Wednesday 5th May

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy your special day!