Dear Families,

Excitement abounds as we move closer to our Concert Performances ' SJV Speaks for the Trees' at Crossways on the 5th and 6th September. Tomorrow we have a dress rehearsal at school. Students are to wear their costumes to school. A letter has gone home explaining this.

SRC Representatives

Congratulations to our SRC who received their badges at Monday's assembly. These children will represent their peers as we promote Student Voice within the school.

Class Mass -this Friday 1-2LK

Our Mass this Friday is hosted by the 1-2K class. It begins at 9am and all families are welcome. Morning Tea to follow. Please list all ingredients in cooked foods.

MS Readathon

What a brilliant effort and testament to our community's generosity to make a difference for others in raising over $3000 to assist research into Multiple Sclerosis! Please read the MS Readathon update page in this edition.

Book Week

Our thanks to our Librarian Georgina Laming for her brilliant organisation of our Book Week activities. The Library is such a valuable place of learning. It is so important to immerse ourselves in and enjoy books. Literature brings us insights and understandings and helps us develop our critical thinking skills.

Please take a look at our BOOK WEEK page in this newsletter. This week we have more photos of our students enjoying and learning from various activities. It also detail our competition winners.

P&F Fathers Day Stall - Friday

Thank you to our very generous parents who will conduct our P&F Fathers Day Stall on Friday beginning after Mass until all our students have purchased a gift. You can purchase a gift through CDF but closing date is tomorrow Thursday at 9am.

Fathers Day Breakfast

Our Breakfast and fun activities for our kids and their Dads will be held on Monday in the Parish Hall - 7:30 - 8:30am

Great Sports Great athletes!! District Athletics

Our congratulations to our Year 4-6 representative team who competed so well in our District Athletics Inter School Competition last week. 14 of our students advanced through to the Division stage of the Competition, which will be held early next term 5th October.

What a spectacular performance!!! Thanks to Sophie Sullivan for her brilliant organisation.

Please read our Sports Captains report in this edition.

School House Athletics Carnival - Friday OCTOBER 13

Advanced Notice: 13th October

Have you put this date into your diary/ phones?

Our House Sports event will take place on Friday October 13th. (Weather dependent) It will be held at Waverley Central Reserve Grass track (Cnr Springvale and Waverley Roads)

Students will be required to have their parents bring them to the oval in the morning (9:15am TBC) and to pick them up at the conclusion of the event. 3pm (TBC)

Parents are encouraged to come and watch the days activity. Parents will also be required to assist.

More details to follow.

Staff News

We warmly welcome Holly Pirotta to our school as a Learning Support Officer. Holly will work three days per week.

Hi I’m Holly Pirotta, the students call me Miss Holly! I have been doing my placement at St John Vianneys since April 23 and I’m so excited to be joining the SJV team as an LSO until the end of the year! I’m a big fan of Pokémon and the Richmond football club, and I can solve a Rubik’s in under two minutes!

Today we welcome back Mrs Leyla to SJV after her extended break!! Our thanks to Sam Pirotta and Rachael Gregory for their work in reception. It is vitally important that we provide a welcoming helpful presence to all parents, students and visitors at reception.

Returning / Not Returning to St John Vianney's in 2024

Thank you to the parents who have completed the Operoo Form asking you to confirm whether your child will be returning to SJV in 2024. Your assistance in completing the form promptly is vital in assisting us in our 2024 planning process.

MACSSIS Survey

The annual MACSIS survey has been sent out to families yesterday. Each family should have received an email with a link and individual PIN. Please take the time to complete the survey as we value your feedback and are then able to make informed decisions for the future.

The completion of the survey is even more important given the school will undertake an independent review in 2024. The letter below gives more detailed information about the surveys.

Classroom Helpers: Thank you

A big thank-you to all of our parent and grandparents that have volunteered their time to be a classroom helper. Last week we had 15 classroom helpers assisting students with reading in various classes across the week. If you are interested in becoming a classroom helper please contact our Learning & Teaching Leader, Rebecca Chan, via email: rchan@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

SJV Speaks for the Trees'- CONCERT 2023- One week to go!

The last tickets are still on sale for our wonderful school concert: 'SJV Speaks for the Trees', an adaptation of The Lorax, by Dr Seuss. You will have received an Operoo message with all details, including a QR code from Try Booking for the night your child/ren is performing. Direct links are also available on the Concert Tickets page or at the school office if you require assistance. Dress rehearsal on Thursday 31st August at schoo

Night 1 Tuesday 5th September -

students with surnames beginning A-L.

Night 2 Wednesday 6th September -

Students with surnames beginning M-Z.

The concert starts at 7:00pm with students arriving at 6:30pm.

Concert Dress rehearsal

There is a full dress rehearsal this Thursday, August 31st. Students need to wear their base costume to & from school. For more details please see the CONCERT INFORMATION page.

Traffic Management

I ask again that you do not park on the corner of Bevis and Studley St, nor over or in neighbours drive ways. Please be patient and remember safety is our number one priority!

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!