St Justin’s Primary School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First People and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our school stands.

We pay our respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present, and emerging as we continue to proudly live and learn on their land.

St Justin's Primary School - Celebrating 40 years of Catholic Education

Dear Families and Friends,

It's wonderful to hear that Mr. Torpey has returned safely and is eager to share his experiences from his Spanish adventure! His stories will likely inspire and engage the students, enriching their learning environment. It is an exciting time at St. Justin's as everyone settles back into the school routine.

It sounds like the Prep students had an engaging and educational experience with the Fire Brigade this morning! Interacting with the fire truck and learning about fire safety through hands-on demonstrations can significantly enhance their understanding of important safety practices. Such experiences not only provide valuable knowledge but also help to foster a sense of respect and appreciation for the work that firefighters do.

The excitement for the Annual Fair On The Hill is building with only three weeks remaining! It's great to see the community coming together for this event. Volunteers play a crucial role in making such gatherings successful, so reaching out for assistance is a wonderful initiative. I encourage anyone who can contribute their time to get involved, as it not only helps the event run smoothly but also fosters a sense of community spirit. Looking forward to a fantastic day filled with fun and connection among families!

Have a wonderful weekend spending time with family and friends.

Planning for 2025

Planning for 2025 is well underway. If you do not require a place for your child in 2025 (except Year 6), please email the office as soon as possible: office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au

Aerobics Competition

We are thrilled to announce that our St Justin's Aerobics Team will be competing this Saturday, 19th of October, at Doncaster Secondary College!

Our students have put in tremendous effort and dedication, and we couldn't be prouder of their achievements. Good luck to Alice H, Liana S, Sanaya G,

Arabella D, Jesse-Less D, Georgia R, Lux M, Alessia S and Carla D.

Thank to Heidi C for all her work with the team this year. Unfortunately Heidi is unable to compete next Saturday.

Let’s all wish them the best of luck as they represent our school. Go, team St Justin's!

Hooptime Basketball Tournament

Last Friday our year 6 students took part in the annual Hooptime Basketball competition which also teamed up with our SSV District competition.

We had 6 teams all together with a Boys and Girls All star team, 2 mixed Future Stars teams and 2 Rookie teams. This meant that each student was able to be a part of a team that was suitable to their experience and ability levels.

It was awesome to see the enjoyment on each of our year 6's faces throughout the day, with many playing basketball in a competitive environment for the very first time.

Throughout the day we had a lot of great results with teams enjoying wins and scoring baskets from all distances.

A big congratulations goes to our All Star Girls team who won the tournament going through undefeated and progressing to the Division competition.

Thank you to Mrs Lacey, Mrs Braybrook and Riley Snell for their fantastic coaching throughout the day.

The Year 6 students enjoyed this experience.

Mr J

Division Basketball 2024

On Wednesday the 16th our All Star Girls Basketball team took part in the Division Basketball competition at Nunawading Basketball Stadium. Our team of 8 girls who won through the District competition last week took on some tougher opponents from the Monash Waverley Division.

The girls had an amazing day, winning all of their pool matches convincingly before moving into the finals. In the semi finals the girls continued their strong form, dominating the opposition and booking their place in the grand final.

Unfortunately we met our match in the final, going down to Holy Saviour narrowly. In spite of this the girls understood how great they were for the day and finished the day disappointed but still with big smiles on their faces.

Congratulations for displaying such amazing teamwork Ava O, Ava B, Lilly G, Ivy C, Arnika G, Ophelia D, Selena D and Jesse-Lee D for your outstanding efforts.

Mr J

Grandparents Day

Time to get ‘Sun Smart’

A reminder that St Justin’s is a 'Sun Smart School' and as a result, throughout October to the end of April, students are required to wear a sun protective school hat that protects the face, neck and ears. Please make sure that your child’s hat is clean, in good condition and clearly labelled. New hats can be purchased from Academy Uniforms. Students will also be encouraged to wear broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and to be responsible for its reapplication throughout the day. Students are welcome to bring their own sunscreen (not to share) or apply in the mornings before coming to school. As always, students are also encouraged to have a drink bottle. Any student who forgets their hat will be asked to play in an under covered area.

Transition to Summer Uniform

In case you haven't noticed, the weather in Melbourne can change very quickly. As we have seen this week, we had beautiful weather on the weekend only to have cold, wet, windy weather during the week. During these extreme weather conditions, students may wear the uniform that suits the environment, but we do ask that it please be the school uniform and not a combination of casual clothes worn under summer uniform. The correct school uniform should always be worn to school, unless directed elsewise for special events.

Fair on the Hill

Our Annual St Justin's Fair on the Hill is fast approaching with an amazing amount of work already done. Remember it is being held on Saturday 9th November 2024 from 11:00am-4:00pm.

This is also a good time to check your Working with Children Checks - our data base indicates that some have already expired and others are close to expiring - we would hate you to be rushing to volunteer only to discover your WWCC in no longer valid. For more information, please visit WWCC. Please remember that all volunteers will require a WWCC.

Follow the link for more information.

https://signup.com/go/qgWZHsz

Fair on the Hill Bake Sale

Back by popular demand, our Cookies and Cupcakes are for sale!

PREORDER

To ensure you don’t miss out, place your pre-order online by:Monday 21st October 2024 by 6pm.

By purchasing these treats, you will be supporting our fundraising efforts for the Fair on the Hill, helping to keep wristband prices affordable for St. Justin’s families.

TRY BOOKING

https://www.trybooking.com/CVMZC

Follow the link for more information.

School Fees

A reminder that all School Fees are due to be finalised by Tuesday 31st October.

With families keeping up with payments or organising for assistance this allows us to maintain activities and programs we already have in place at St. Justin's. We would greatly appreciate your support in regard to this matter.

As is our ongoing practice, should any family’s financial situation have changed, please contact Patrick Torpey or office staff on 9561 7644 or email office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au

St Justin's 40th Anniversary Celebrations

This year we celebrate our 40th Anniversary. Celebrations are being planned for October 27th 2024, commencing with a Mass at 10:30am. If anybody has any memorabilia, photos or stories they would like to share with us. You can contact the office or email office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au.

We want to thank you for your support and look forward to celebrating such a significant milestone with our community.

Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you all next week.

All the best,

Leanne Snell

Mrs Leanne Snell

Deputy Principal

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