Key Dates & Reminders
CALENDAR DATES
Below is a list of some of the upcoming dates on the school calendar for the Term:
June Dates
Wednesday 24th June - School Mass @ 9:30am
Wednesday 24th June - Grade 5 Visit Thomas Carr
Friday 26th June - End of Term (12:30pm Dismissal)
July Dates
Monday 13th July - Term 3 Commences
Tuesday 14th July - Next P&F meeting - all welcome
Tuesday 21st July - Sacrament of Confirmation Family Meeting @ 6:00pm School Hall
Wednesday 22nd July - School Mass @ 9:30am
Saturday 25th July - Community Mass
Saturday 25th July - Parish Dinner Dance
Friday 31st July - Cookbook submissions close
August Dates
Saturday 8th August - Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00pm @ MacKillop College
Friday 21st August - School Closure Day
Saturday 22nd August - Community Mass
Tuesday 25th August - Advisory Council @ 6:30pm
Wednesday 26th August - School Mass @ 9:30am
Friday 28th August - Book Week Parade
EARLY FINISH END OF TERM REMINDER
A reminder that Term 2 concludes this Friday 26th June, with an early dismissal time of 12:30 pm.
FEAST OF THE SACRED HEART MASS
Our final school Mass for the term will be celebrated tomorrow, Wednesday 24th June, and will be dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. During the offertory procession, some of the donated non-perishable grocery items will be presented as a symbol of our community's generosity and care for others.
We sincerely thank our families for their support of this important initiative. All donated goods, along with the funds raised, will be passed on to the St Vincent de Paul Society, which will distribute them to local families experiencing hardship.
STUDENT ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
Recently MACS introduced their Vision for Engagement, which describes how students learn, thrive and flourish. During Term 3 Arriving at School by the Bell will be a big focus for our students, as research indicates that this is a critical aspect of academic achievement and social connection. Coming to school on time five days a week, allows students to build on their skills, engage with learning and develop positive habits that extend beyond the classroom.
YEAR 5 ENROLMENT TIMELINE FOR YEAR 7
Families with a child in Year 5 this year are reminded that enrolments for Catholic secondary schools for Year 7 in 2028, close in August this year. If you are hoping to secure a place at Thomas Carr, MacKillop College or another Catholic Secondary school for your child for Year 7, we strongly recommend you ensure you have submitted your enrolment papers prior to closing in August.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
This year Bishop Martin has requested that schools within the Parish of St Andrew’s join together to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. Due to these larger group numbers, Confirmation will be celebrated at MacKillop College in Werribee. St John's students will be joining with students from two other Parish Primary Schools to receive the Sacrament at 1:00pm on Saturday August 8th at the Stadium at MacKillop College Werribee. Students are required to attend a Family Meeting prior to the Sacrament with one parent. This meeting will take place on Tuesday July 21st at 6:00pm in the St John’s School Hall. Please ensure the dates below have been recorded on your family’s calendar:
Tuesday July 21st Family Meeting 6:00pm @ St John’s School Hall
Saturday August 8th Sacrament of Confirmation 1:00pm @ MacKillop College Werribee
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL
The School Advisory Council provides a forum for discussion and discernment, where the parent/guardian voice and perspective are available to inform and support the decisions made by the principal and parish priest for the good of school and parish where the wellbeing and outcomes for students is paramount.
The council meets formally either in person or remotely six times over the school year. Meetings are held on a Tuesday evening between 6:30pm - 8:00pm. Below are the meeting dates for the remainder of the year:
Tuesday 25th August at 6:30pm
Tuesday 20th October at 6:30pm
ASSEMBLY LIVE STREAMS
Each Friday the students gather for a whole school assembly in the Hall. This event is usually streamed to our Vimeo channel. Families can view the assembly by clicking on the link which is sent through via our nForma Parent App.
LUNCH ORDERS
Our Parents and Friends have organised two lunch order options for students to access. Below are the details for which option is available on what day. Please note that each option requires a separate App:
Mondays: Students can order a Subway lunch order via the Canteen Hub App
Fridays: Students can order a lunch order from TK Tuckshop via the Spriggy School App
