Principals Update

Key Events - Term 1

Term 2, Week 2

• Friday 1st May - Interschool Sport (A) v's Parktone 9am-11am

Term 2, Week 3

• Tuesday 5th May - Whole School Mass @ 9.15am. STOMP Program continues (All students in sports uniform). PFA Meeting @ 7pm in the staffroom
• Thursday 7th May -  SJV Japanese Dress up Day. Mother's Day stall. Junior Mayor Event (selected Year 6 students) & District Cross Country (Selected students) 
• Friday 8th May - Mother's Day breakfast - 7.30am - 8.45am. Interschool Sport (A) v's Mentone Park 9am-11am. Assembly at 3pm in the MPR

Term 2, Week 4

• Monday 11th May - Sacrament of Eucharist Family Evening @ 7pm
• Tuesday 12th May -  STOMP Program continues (All students in sports uniform). 
• Friday 13th May - Interschool Sport (A) v's St Brigid's 9am-11am. Prep - 6 Incursion (Literacy focus - Hatman)

Dear SJV Families,

I hope you all had a relaxing and joyful Easter break with your family and friends, and that you're feeling refreshed and ready for another exciting term ahead. This term is a long one—spanning 10 weeks—and it's packed with activities and opportunities for learning.

It was such a pleasure to see so many happy faces as students returned to school last Monday morning. The smiles weren’t just on the children’s faces—many parents looked just as cheerful!

As always, school life is full and vibrant. Earlier last week, you should have received your child’s Term Letter, outlining the key learning areas and activities planned for the classroom. Please take a moment to read through it. If you have any questions or would like further clarification, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher.

I’m really looking forward to all that this term holds—especially the wonderful learning that will happen both in classrooms and during specialist sessions. There’s so much to be excited about!

Mother's Day Stall / Breakfast

The Mother’s Day Breakfast will take place on Friday the 8th of May 7.30am -8.45am/9am. We will also have a Mother’s Day assembly which will begin at 3pm in the MPR. We would love to see as many mums there. 

If any dads are able to assist on the day, please let the office know or contact Matt Spencer from the PFA. 

The Mother’s day stall will take place on Thursday the 7th of May.

Dads make sure that you give your child $5 to buy a gift for mum at the Mother’s Day Stall!!

Wishing all the wonderful mothers, grandmothers, and mother figures in our St John Vianney’s community a joyful and love-filled Mother’s Day on Sunday the 10th of May.

Thank you for the care, strength, and endless support you give every day. May your day be filled with special moments, smiles, and the love you so richly deserve.

From all of us at SJV — Happy Mother’s Day!

AFL Program

Registrations are now open for the St John Vianney's Term 2 AFL Program!

Activities and groups catered to all ages (Prep – Grade 6)

Program will run on Tuesdays / 3:30pm - 4:30pm at St John Vianney PS

Season is 5/5 - 26/5 consisting of 4 sessions.

Register via the QR code on flyer or via below links:

Prep & Grade 1 - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/78f230

Grade 2 & Above - https://www.playhq.com/afl/register/f3e97c

School Winter Uniforms

 From next Monday the 4th May, ALL student must be in FULL WINTER UNIFORM.  

Anzac Service

The SJV community remember the fallen and the sacrifices made by those who served our country. Thank you to all of our students who represented SJV the other week at the Mentone RSL ANZAC Commemorative March and Service.

Anzac Day Service at SJV

Last Friday we came together to remember the bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve our nation. Thank you to our Year 6 Social Justice Leaders for leading this beautiful Service. Lest we forget.

Sacramental Program

Family Workshop - First Eucharist

Monday 11th May at St John Vianney’s School - MPR @ 7.00pm - 8.00pm

As a part of the process for the First Eucharist program, there will be a family workshop presented by Fr. Elio Capra on Monday, 11th May from 7pm-8pm. 

We are inviting Parents along with the First Eucharist candidates to attend this workshop which will be held in the MPR and the Year 3/4 classrooms. Parents will remain in the MPR where they will have a presentation by Fr Elio Capra. The candidates will be taken to the Year 3/4  classrooms by members of staff and will participate in activities based on the Sacrament of First Eucharist. The candidates will then be brought back to the hall at the conclusion of the evening (7.50pm).

This is an important step in the First Eucharist program so I encourage you to attend. Further details will be sent to you closer to the time.

Building Update

Construction on our new school building is progressing well, with several exciting milestones recently achieved. Window installation is now underway, bringing more natural light into the spaces and giving a clearer sense of how the finished building will look and feel.

Inside, internal walls are being constructed and plaster installation has begun, helping to define offices and shared areas. At the same time, roofing works are nearing completion with solar panels currently being installed, marking a significant step toward making the building weather-tight.

We look forward to sharing more updates as the project continues to take shape.

MACS Care

As mentioned in our previous newsletters, each month we will be placing information in about the Victorian Child Safe Standards, which are a set of 11 minimum requirements that all organisations working with children must meet.

For the month of April, our focus is Child Safe Standard 3: Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Author Visit by Adam Wallace

2027 Prep Enrolments 

Our Requests for School Tours continue. Enrolments for Prep 2027 are now open and we encourage all families to submit their applications as soon as possible. If you have a child or you know someone wanting to tour schools for their child, please encourage them to book a school tour by contacting Nicole in our front office.  If you are not able to make these tours please note that you are also welcome to call to make a time that does work for you. 

Uniform Shop

Our Uniform shop is open every Monday at 3.15pm for sales. If you cant make it at that time, pop into the office and fill in an order form.

Second Hand Uniforms are coordinated by one of our parents, Sahara. Please log on to Brisbane Terrace SJV Secondhand Uniform on Facebook. Sahara will approve you joining the group and you can access second hand sales through this group.

Instagram- We now have an SJV Instagram page on social media. So please make sure you follow and share: @sjv_parkdale

Reminders

• The next school assembly will be on Friday 8th of May @ 3pm in the MPR 

• Dogs - Please note that for the safety and wellbeing of all members of our community, no dogs are permitted inside the school grounds and they must not be left unattended tied up at the gates. Adult supervision and holding of the leash is so important around vulnerable places such as schools.  We love dogs but we do have to take care of all members of our community.

• Bikes and Scooters - Please walk bikes and scooters when moving through the school grounds.

• Punctuality - It is expected that all students are to be at school by no later than 8.45am and not any time up to 9am. From 8.45am to 9am is crucial for students to get themselves organised, start the day with Meditation, prayer, take the roll and ready to commence their day promptly. Formal lessons begin at 9am. Any child who arrives at or after 9am is to be signed in at the office by a parent/guardian. I ask all parents to make sure that you adhere to these times.

Regards

Mick Schinck

Principal