Dear Families,

On the 8th of August, we celebrated the Feast Day of St Mary MacKillop. Her famous words, "Never see a need without doing something about it," continue to inspire us to show compassion, love others through our actions, be courageous in difficult times, and place our trust in God.

At St John Vianney's, we strive to instil these values in our students through our everyday practices and routines. By encouraging kindness, empathy, service to others, and a willingness to make a positive difference, we hope our students will continue to live out St Mary MacKillop's legacy each day.

We congratulate those students who made their confirmation on Saturday the 8th. What a special day to make it!

St John Vianney's Feast Day Celebrations...

What a wonderful day we shared celebrating St John Vianney's Feast Day! The school was filled with joy, energy, and community spirit as students participated in a range of special activities throughout the day. A highlight was the Dance Curriculum performance, where every class proudly showcased their skills. Students also enjoyed engaging classroom activities that celebrated our school patron and reflected on the values he inspires us to live each day. It was a fantastic celebration of faith, learning, and the wonderful community that makes St John Vianney's such a special place.

The Click Moment

Look who is famous!

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Supervision

A reminder that staff supervision begins at school at 8:30am. There is no supervision before this time. OHSC operates from 6:30am. Students are to gather on the Assembly area playground before school.

Staff supervise on the Assembly area and on the back / front gate gate until 8:45am.

First Communion

Any Grade 4 Catholic students who wish to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this year must have attended an information session yesterday at either 10:00 AM or 7:00 PM; if you missed these sessions, please contact the Parish Office as soon as possible on 9546 3831.

Lunch with the Principal

This week, many students cashed in their PBL tokens to have lunch with the principal. These students have displayed responsibility, resilience, and respect consistently across the term.

John Hannah House

Grade 1/2's visited John Hannah House yesterday and tested the residents' maths skills with some fun games.

Assembly Awards

Xavier was given an award for being kind to everyone and

looking out for his friends. Congratulations!!

Betsy received an award for being a quiet achiever, and an empathetic and compassionate friend. Well done Betsy.

Swimming Program

Our Years 3–6 Swimming Program began this week on 10 August.

To ensure student safety, only school staff and official designated parent helpers are permitted on-site during School Swimming Programs. All official helpers must possess a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC). We thank you for your support in maintaining a secure environment.

Canteen

There will be NO Canteen next week. We apologise for the inconvenience. To those who have already put in a lunch order for next week, it will be honoured on the same day the following week.

Second Hand Uniforms

Families who have uniform items that are too small or no longer needed are invited to donate them to the school. Donations can be brought to the office at any time.

These contributions support our new students and Foundation 2027 families, who appreciate being able to purchase good‑quality uniform items at a lower cost.

Online Safety Hub

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner has lots of useful information and advice for parents in the Parent Hub section of its website. Issues covered include…

Online gaming
Privacy
Sexual abuse
Screen time
Family conversations

… and more!

It’s a ‘one-stop shop’ for parent information about online safety.

Visit the Parent Hub

SJV Primary School Community Carnival Meeting- 17th April 2027

During Book Week, we invite families to donate good‑quality books for use at our School Carnival stall next year.

Next meeting on Tuesday 8th September @7pm

SEEKING LOCAL BUSINESS / PRODUCT STALL HOLDERS FOR THE 2027

SJV PRIMARY SCHOOL CARNIVAL

$55.00 FOR TRESTLE TABLE, SPACE AND A CHAIR.

Email for more details: pandf@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

Connor's Run

Let's get behind this charity fundraiser as we have in past years. Connor's Run will be held

Sunday 13th September to raise funds for paediatric brain cancer.

Here’s the link to Team SJV 2026 - https://www.connorsrun.com/fundraisers/teamsjv2026

Fathers Day at SJV