Dear Families,

Today we gathered at the 9am Ash Wednesday Parish Mass to signify the beginning of Lent. We are reminded of the importance of spending some time in reflection in preparation for Easter. What can we do to be more faithful to our God, to be there for and serve others; our family, friends and those particularly in need.

Lunar New Year - Parish Mass next Sunday 10am

To all our families who will be ushering in the Year of the Horse this year, we wish you every blessing as you gather and unite with family and friends! May the year ahead be full of perseverance, strength and resilience.

We invite all families to the 10am Parish Mass NEXT Sunday 22nd February to celebrate the Lunar New Year. After Mass there will be a refreshments and cultural celebrations in the Parish Hall. Bring a plate to share - drop it off in the Parish Hall before Mass begins.

During the Mass the School Leadership team and the School Advisory Council will also be commissioned.

To our families observing Ramadan we wish you every blessing!

Meet and Greet Interviews

The Meet & Greet Interviews will be held next Tuesday (24th Feb from 3:30 - 7:30pm) and Wednesday afternoon (3:30pm - 5:30pm). They will be in your child's classroom. These 10 minute interviews are an opportunity to discuss how your child has settled into the new school year.

Please book in your time via the steps below

1. Visit School Interviews HERE

2. Enter the code fbd3z

3. Enter your details

4. Select your child’s current class teacher

5. Choose a suitable time

Please note that the booking link will close and be locked on Monday at 3.30pm

If you still wish to order photos, please call School Pix to do so. School photos can usually take up to 3 weeks to receive. Parents wishing to book Captains photos please read the following link

PH: 1300 766 055

Out of School Care Provider Term 2

Beginning Term 2, Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) have determined that MACSEYE will be taking over the provision of Before School and After School Care at St John Vianneys. They will be taking over from Camp Australia. It is the MACS vison that MACSEYE will eventually be service provider of OHSC in all Catholic Schools. Our school will start with MACSEYE in Term 2. Attached there is a Flyer and a letter of introduction.

The Service hours will remain the same and the service will continue to operate in the same location.

Further information will be provided from MACSEYE and once we have this, I will pass this on. Please note that there is a MACSEYE contact number on both the bottom of the flyer and letter should you wish to have specific questions answered.

John Hannah House Visits

This week we started our community visits to John Hannah House. Grade 5/6MR went over and learned more about the Lunar New Year together. It was wonderful to see these joyful interactions between the students and the residents.

Responsible Pet Ownership Program

Last week, our Foundation students participated in the Responsible Pet Ownership (RPO) program. During the session, they learned about living safely with dogs and what it means to be a responsible pet owner. The students particularly enjoyed discovering how to safely approach 'Cooper' the dog and how to properly care for pets at home. It was a fun and engaging experience for everyone -we just hope Lenny the dog wasn’t feeling too jealous!

Student Awards

Nina won an Empathy Award for the kind way she includes and think of others.

Foundation Students Full time

Today is the last rest day/ testing schedule. From tomorrow our Foundation Students begin fulltime at SJV! 2600 school days until they graduate from Year 12!!

Open Days at SJV

Next Monday 23rd February we begin our Open Day Tours for new families. Tours begin at 9:15am and 10:15am. If you have friends with a child starting school in 2027, please tell them the 'Good News" about our school and remind them to see us in action. Our School and Publicity Captains will join both Jenny Willmott and myself in touring prospective families.

For all our Open Days dates please open the attached flyer

Siblings starting next year

If you have a child starting school in 2027, please complete an enrolment from available on the Website. Your child will have an enolment place at SJV in 2027, if they have brother or sister already attending the school. We want all completed enrolment forms by the end of Term 1 2026, to assist us in our planning processes.

Click HERE to submit an enrolment form

Siblings staring in future years

So we have up to date 'enrolment database' we ask all families to complete the following form which gives us the year you believe your young child will begin at SJV. Current MACS directives require a child to have turned 5 by April 30 in the year of enrolment.

If you have a child who may be starting school in 2027 or 2028, please click HERE to complete the form.

Carpark - Before and After School

Please be watchful, patient and extra careful in our carparks. PLEASE OBEY parking signs in and around the school As we welcome our new families this term, the front carpark has become exceptionally busy, so we kindly ask for your continued patience and cooperation to keep traffic flowing smoothly. Please ensure that you do not block the road or the entry and exit points, as keeping these areas clear is vital for the safety of our students. For a faster and more efficient experience, we highly recommend utilizing the Kiss and Drop zone at the back gate. This is a safe and easy option where teachers are always on duty to assist, allowing you to bypass the front congestion while ensuring your children transition into school safely.

Child Safety Standard 2