Dear Families,

Weren't we blessed with perfect weather for our Year 3-6 House Cross Country event last Friday! What a great success it was! Our students tried so hard and we certainly have some talented runners! The students who have qualified to represent our school at the the District Cross Country event on Friday 8th May have been notified by Mrs Sullivan.

Congratulations to GREEN team (XAVIER HOUSE) who took home the School House Cross Country Trophy this year! How exciting and well done to all teams led so well by their Captains! Our thanks to the many parents who assisted our staff on the day and also to those who came to offer encouragement.Lastly a huge thank you to Mrs Sullivan for her organisation of a well planned school event!

Team Teach Professional Development Day

This week, our staff participated in Team Teach professional learning, focused on supporting all students to feel safe, included, and successful at school. Team Teach provides practical strategies to help staff build positive relationships, respond calmly to challenging situations, and support students in managing their emotions and behaviours.

Teachers explored approaches centred on de-escalation, understanding behaviour as communication, and creating supportive environments where every child can thrive. The training reinforced the importance of dignity, respect, and consistency when working with students, ensuring that all children feel valued and understood.

This learning strengthens our commitment to student wellbeing and helps us continue to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment for every student at St John Vianney.

Staffing

Maria Porto, one of our valued LSOs at St John Vianney, will be leaving us on May 8th to take up a similar position closer to home. During her time at our school, Maria has worked with many of our students, always showing patience, kindness, and dedication. She has been a wonderful asset to our school community and will be greatly missed by both staff and students.

We thank Maria for all she has contributed to St John Vianney and wish her every success and happiness in her new role.

We are also pleased to welcome Bridget Hindle, who will be joining us as Maria’s replacement and will begin on May 11th.

NPortal and Seesaw

As you are aware, all permission forms and important school communications are shared through these two apps. It is imperative that you check them regularly and set up alerts or notifications to ensure you respond promptly to important school events, notices, and deadlines.

Emergency Contact Reminder!

Please ensure your child’s emergency contact details are up to date. If any information needs updating, email admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au with the correct details.

Mother’s Day Celebrations at St John Vianney

We are excited to celebrate Mother’s Day with our school community and have several special events planned for our mums and families.

Wednesday 6th May – Mother’s Day Stall

Time: 9:00am – 11:00am Students will have the opportunity to purchase a special Mother’s Day gift from our Mother’s Day Stall.

Payment is via CDFpay
Cost is $10 per gift
One gift only per child

Thursday7th May – Mother’s Day Celebration Afternoon

Please join us for a special afternoon to celebrate Mother’s Day.

2:00pm – Afternoon tea with a special choir performance in the Performing Arts Area

2:30pm – 3:15pm – Classroom visits to participate in an activity with your child

Siblings will be placed in the same classroom so they can be with their mum.

Friday 8th May – 5/6MR Class Mass- Celebrating Mothers

Time: 9:00am -Our 5/6MR students will lead the Mother’s Day Class Mass, and families are warmly invited to attend.

To help us plan, an NPortal form will be sent to parents to confirm attendance.

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with all our mums and special people in our students’ lives.

ANZAC DAY

Our Anzac Day Liturgy held at the flagpole also last Friday afternoon was a wonderful commemorative event. The students and community members were very prayerful and respectful as we honoured all those that had gone to war and who have fought hard for our freedoms that we enjoy today.

Thank you to everyone for generousity in purchasing badges and wrist bands and in bringing flowers from home/ florist. May we continue to pray for peace across our world.

Nazareth Taster Day

The Grade 5 students at St John Vianney r enjoyed a wonderful 'Nazareth Taster Day', giving them a chance to experience a taste of high school life. Students travelled by bus provided by Nazareth College and participated in a range of exciting interactive activities, including Science, PE, and Art. It was a fantastic opportunity for students to explore new learning areas, meet new teachers, and begin building confidence about their future transition to secondary school.

John Hannah House Visit

This week, Grade 5/6G visited John Hannah House. The students interviewed the residents and learned all about their interesting lives and experiences. They enjoyed meaningful conversations, listening to stories from the past and making wonderful connections with the residents. Everyone was so engaged in the chatting that they nearly forgot the school day was coming to an end!

Class Masses! We begin this Friday

This Friday we begin our Class Masses for 2026! It is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to gather in faith to give thanks and ask for continued grace and blessing.

This week 5-6 M will host the Mass. All students will attend and all families are invited. The Mass begins at 9am in the Church. After Mass, 5-6 M will gather in the staffroom for a morning tea with family members (if they are able to attend) If attending the Morning Tea, please bring a plate and include ingredients (no nuts or food cooked in nut oil.)

Bunnings BBQ Volunteers

On Saturday May 2nd SJV will be hosting the Bunnings BBQ 8am - 4pm.

Please come down and buy a sausage in bread or a drink.

SJV Community Carnival 2027

If you wish to be part of the committee or run a stall or activity please contact: jwillmott@sjvmulgrave.com.au

Sibling Interviews for 2027

Sibling interviews for 2027 Foundation have begun. If you have not yet enrolled your child, please visit the school website and complete the enrolment form as soon as possible.

Parking

Please remember if you are dropping off or picking up your child in the 'Kiss and Drop' in St Johns Way you can not park your car and come into the school. Please be considerate of all community members and use the area for its purpose!

Supervision and Late Arrival

A reminder that staff supervision begins at school at 8:30am. There is no supervison before this time. OHSC operates from 6:30am

Students are to gather on the Assembly area playground before school.

Staff supervise on the Assembly area and on the back / front gate gate until 8:45am.

Students are deemed late if they are not in their classroom at 8:45 when the attendance roll is taken. Late passes are issued at the front office. Please be punctual - starting the day well is important!

Enroling in a Victorian Government school for 2027

The packs for parents and carers are available on the Department’s public information pages at: 

Moving from primary to secondary school for Year 6 parent/carers.
This page includes guidance for families moving from a non-government primary school to a government secondary school.

Child Safety Standard 4