Principal Post
Dear Families,
Book Week! What a highlight! Thank you so much for supporting your child in celebrating with such brilliant book week costumes!
Our parade held on Monday afternoon was so full of energy and will no doubt be one of the highlights and great memories for 2025!
It was truly wonderful to see so many parents and grandparents join us for the festivities.
The Book Fair which is opened each day this week before and after school in the Library, is a great opportunity for students and parent to visit and purchase something special. So many good books and items available.
Thank you to Ava 1-2 SM and her family who once again have made some beautiful bookmarks!
Thank you to Georgina Laming, staff and our senior students whose brilliant organisation have ensured another successful Book Week celebration!
Staffing
We congratulate Nick Hoare who awaits the birth of his second child in November! Nick will be taking leave for Term 4.
Georgina Laming will be taking Digi Tech lessons and I will update you regarding additional staffing for Library.
Swimming
Our Year 3-6 Swimming Program last day of swimming is this Friday 29th August. Thank you to everyone for their support of the program.
F-2 Swimming will begin on November 17th and conclude on November 28th (8 day program at Haileybury Keysborough).
Car Safety
Just a reminder to be careful and to drive safely around our drop off and pick up areas before and after school. Sometimes we might be in a hurry but it is better for everyone to arrive safely.
Concert Attendance Notice
TICKETS: Tickets are $25 each.
Performing students do not require a ticket.
Ticket prices have increased slightly this year due to SJV engaging the Kinect 2 Dance group, who are supporting us in our concert preparation.
The concert will be professionally recorded by a new company, StageFright. A high-quality video will be available for families to purchase, further details will be provided in the newsletter later in the term.
Connors Run
Do you want to make a difference...?
Please see below for a discount code for our SJV community that are interested in participating in Connor’s Run. This is a 10% discount off the registration which they can enter in at the checkout. SJV10
It's time to come and join up as part of the SJV team to Support Connors Run on Sunday September 14th. Many of our community members will walk, run and enjoy a fun morning to support and raise awareness of paediatric brain cancer.
Go to the Connors Run page in this newsletter!!
THE 2025 PRIME MINISTER’S SPELLING BEE
Hugo from 5/6 L has made the final of the the Spelling Bee School Round and is advancing to the State/Territory Finals. GO Hugo!!
Sharing Food Reminder
We kindly remind families that students are not to share food at school. While we understand that sharing can be a generous and friendly gesture, it can also pose serious risks to children with food allergies, intolerances, or specific dietary restrictions.
Birthday treats for other members of the class cannot be food related.
Father's Day Games Afternoon
Keep the date free Dad's
Friday 5th September 2025
3:30 - 4:30pm
Please see the Father's Day page!!
Social Media
We encourage all parents to take a moment to read the 'Social Media Age Restrictions' page in this newsletter, which includes vital information about the upcoming changes to the law. This is a significant step aimed at protecting young people from online harms. By staying informed, we can work together to support our children's safety and wellbeing online. Please continue to monitor your child's online use.
Fair for Fairness Day
If you have any old clean socks or old t-shirts to donate the Mini Vinnies are going to make Sockoballs with the classes on September 12th.
