Dear Families,

Excitement is in the air as we come closer to our Performing Arts Concert to be held next week!! Rehearsals continue throughout the week and at the venue next week.

Concert Night 1: Tuesday 9th September

Concert Night 2: Wednesday 10th September

Crossways - 2 Vision Drive Burwood East.

Students must arrive at Crossways at 6:30pm on their performance night to ensure we are ready for a 7:00pm start.

NO child is to attend without a parent/ carer.

Do NOT drop your child and leave the venue.

See Concert Page for important Information.

Staffing

An update to our staffing. With Nick Hoare on Leave in 4th Term, awaiting the birth of his second child, I have appointed Sarah Counihan an experienced and passionate teacher to the school. In 4th Term, Sarah will take Library lessons and Georgina Laming will take the role of Digi Tech Specialist. Georgina and Sarah will work very closely together in their planning. I know you will warmly welcome Sarah into the SJV community!!

Thank you to all our Learning Support Officers!! This week is National LSO/ Teacher Aide Appreciation Week. We are blessed to have so many caring LSO's making a difference to students and families!

Book Fair

Thank you once again for your fabulous support of our Book Fair held last week!

The school receives commission on the sales, which are used to purchase further Library books for our students!

Book Week and Book Fair is always an exciting event on the calendar, celebrated so well by our students and supported so well by our families. Thank you again to Georgina Laming, all staff and students for their organisation, to ensure another brilliant success!

Father's Stall and Games Afternoon

Today our students visited the Fathers Day Stall to purchase their gift to be given next Sunday!! (Thanks to our generous P&F helpers who ran the stall)

On Friday after school we invite all Dads to come to the oval with their children to join in some fun activities. Please sign in!! Sausage sizzle and drinks available!

Friday 5th September 2025

3:30 - 4:30pm

To all Dads, Grandads and other men that nurture and support - we wish you a wonderful day on Sunday!!

Congratulations to the District Aths Team

Last Thursday our Year 3-6 Athletics team competed at the District Carnival. Congratulations to all students who competed.

Many of our students have won their way into the Division Level.

Please read a full report on The District Athletics Page.

MACS - Survey

In 2025, our school is participating in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS). MACSSIS is an annual process whereby schools listen to the thoughts and feelings that students, families and staff have about how their school can improve. These surveys help inform the ongoing improvement of schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

One of the main goals of the family survey is to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in our school.

The Survey will be sent home to each family tomorrow / THURSDAY.

Gratitude and Empathy Awards

Leo from 3/4MK won an Empathy award for the considerate and patient way you treat people.

Lisa from 3/4LK won a Gratitude Award or making others smile with your joyful heart.

Operoo No Longer in Use

As previously communicated, St John Vianney's no longer uses Operoo. All school communications and updates are now managed through nPortal only.

Please disregard any emails from Operoo.

If there are any changes to your address or your child’s profile, email the updates to admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

Thank you for your attention.

Connors Run

Make a difference...?

Connor's Run is an annual running / walking event held on SUNDAY 14th September in memory of Robert Connor Dawes, a Melbourne teenager who died from brain cancer. The event is focused on raising funds and awareness for paediatric brain cancer. The run or walk is known for its supportive community atmosphere and offers various distances, including an 18.8km, 9.6km, and 3km route. For the past few years we entered a St John Vianney's team with staff and families joining in the fun!

Please register here:

https://www.connorsrun.com/fundraisers/teamsjv

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

Footy Colours Day

On Thursday 19th September, (last day of Term 3) students can come dressed in their favourite footy or sport team colours! A special Footy Day Meal Deal is available for order via CDFpay which will close Tuesday 9th September at 10:00am.

Last Day of Term - Finishing time...

Term 3 will conclude at 2:30pm on September 19th.

Term 4 Begins...

We begin the last term for 2025 on Monday 6th October at 8:45am

Please note that Friday 17th October is a Closure Day to allow staff to attend a Faith Formation Professional Learning Day.

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.

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.

Social Justice -Fair for Fairness Day

If you have any old clean socks or old t-shirts, string and plastic bags to donate the Mini Vinnies are going to make Sockoballs with the classes on September 12th.

Foundation 2026