Principal Post
Dear Families,
Happy Easter to all! I am sure some of us were able to spend the last couple of weeks enjoying valuable time with family and friends! To those who only had the Easter holiday break together, I hope it was a special and joyful time! We were so blessed to have such beautiful weather. I am sure you made the most of it.
We return with energy and with a sense of hope as we begin Term 2. We trust it will be a productive term full of learning and positive interactions. In speaking with our students across the last two days, it it so evident that they are happy to see their friends and teachers again and to progress their learnings and understandings!
For some students, returning to school can be an anxious time and we want to work closely with these students and parents to best support your children to settle back. Sing out if needed! Our staff are well trained to assist!
Lenny our therapy dog will also be back at SJV next week and will continue to be here 2-3 days each week until the end of term!
Easter & Pope Francis
For Catholics and Christians we come back to school having celebrated the Risen Lord and Easter Joy. This year it is also tinged with sadness as we come to terms with the death of Pope Francis.
As Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ writes:
"At these times we remember how much our friends have meant to us and all the ways in which we shall miss them. That is so with Pope Francis. In a world that sees refugees and immigrants as a threat, disregards the victims of war, trashes the environment, rewards self-interest and cheapens religious faith, he has wept with those mistreated, pleaded their cause and preached a Gospel of joy. He has faced all the things that make for gloom, done what he could to change them, and remained full of hope. For that we shall miss and grieve him".
May Pope Francis continue to be an inspiration to Catholic and non Catholic alike.
Our students gathered on Monday to pray and give thanks to Pope Francis and will continue to do across the coming days. I know that many of our students are interested in the 'process of the election of the new pope'. A great conversation and learning for the family across the next few weeks!
Easter Prayer
May the joy of the Risen Christ fill our hearts with peace, hope and love.
May his victory over death remind us that nothing is impossible with God. May we walk in His light, live in His grace and rejoice in His endless mercy. And may this Easter bring us and loved ones renewed faith, deep joy and everlasting peace.
Amen
(Good Sams Foundation)
Our Foundation Students will sing an 'Easter' song at next weeks assembly.
'Easter' will be the theme for our first Class Mass hosted by 3-4 L on May 4th at 9am. Everyone is welcome!
SJV Carnival Survey
ANZAC Day Ceremony
In preparation for ANZAC Day we will gather around the flagpole at 11:30am tomorrow for a Liturgy.
Students are encouraged to wear their ANZAC badges/ wristbands and to bring a flower(s) to place at the foot of the flagpole.
****ALL WELCOME****
This afternoon and tomorrow we will be selling ANZAC DAY badges, wrist bands & key rings at the front & back gates. They cost $2 to $10. Proceeds to Legacy.
Some of our Year 6 leaders will be selling them.
ANZAC DAY Prayer...
We pray for the people of Australia and New Zealand, that this Friday's Anzac Day observance will be a time of remembrance of the fallen and gratitude for all those who make sacrifices to protect our freedom. We pray for all those who are in war-torn countries.
Year 5-6 Camp Information session
The Year 5-6 Camp will take place from Wednesday May 21st - Friday May 23rd at ADANAC in Yarra Junction. This is an outdoor adventure camp. A parent information session will be held on Thursday week -1st May in the Performing Arts Area at 2:30pm.
Open Day Tours
We have 3 Open Days across the next couple of weeks.
Tours for prospective families at:
9:15 &10:15am
- Tomorrow Thursday 24th April
- Wednesday 30th April
- Monday 5th May
Enrolments close for 2026 on May 8th.
Enrolment Forms are available on the SJV website.
All current families please make sure you complete these forms ASAP if you have not already.