Principal Post
Dear Families,
Congratulations to our Year 5-6 students who completed their Debating Program last week. This seven week course has assisted students with their public speaking skills. It is very challenging for many people, child and adult to speak publicly, or to formally argue a point. The Debating course has been both supportive and challenging. Well done to all our students. For further detail please read our Report.
End of Term 2
As per our Calendar Dates put out at the start of the year and advertised each week in the newsletter.
Please note that the end of Term 2 for our students is: THURSDAY - 3rd July at 3:15pm
THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED ON FRIDAY 4TH JULY...
TERM 3 STARTS -
TERM 3 Begins on - TUESDAY 22 JULY
MONDAY 21st JULY - MATHS CLOSURE DAY
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held next week Tuesday 1st July 3:30pm - 7:30pm and Wednesday 2nd July 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
Bookings close tomorrow Thursday 26th June!
Please ensure that you have read your child's report prior to attending the interviews. Students are welcome to attend the interviews.
About Real Life Sexuality Education: Parent Information Session
Thank you to the many parents who came online on Monday evening to find out more about the About Real Life Sexuality Education that will begin next term. As part of our Health Curriculum, students will participate in About Real Life sexuality Education sessions beginning Week 1 - 3 of the term. These lessons support body safety, human development and respectful relationships. The lessons will be conducted by Sue Pain. The teacher will be in the classroom. More information can be found on the About Real Life page.
SJV Enrolment 2026
If you have not completed the 2026 Re -enrolment form on N portal. please do so as a matter of priority.
We have interest from students outside our school to join the community so having accurate information assists us greatly. This is due on Wednesday 25th June.
Staffing
As mentioned last week, we congratulate and wish Bec Chan every blessing as she takes up her appointment at MACS as Literacy Learning Partner beginning Term 3.
Bec has been at our school for 16 years, working in various roles as a classroom teacher, Student Wellbeing Leader and most recently our Learning and Teaching Leader. We thank Bec for her outstanding contribution to our school over considerable time.
I will let you know when we have a replacement teacher or alternative arrangements.
GEM Awards
Congratulations to Stella 5-6 O and Mrs Lesur who were nominated by others and have won empathy awards for always thinking of others and demonstrating kindness . As we often say 'Choose Kindness'! Well done!
St Vincent Winter Appeal
With the Feast of the Sacred Heart on Friday we thank you all for your continued generosity with non perishable food items.
Our Mini Vinnies met with the President and Vice President of our SJV Parish Conference group.
Modelled Reading
The modelled reading program continues next week, and will commence for term 3 on Tuesday 22nd July. Many thanks to parents who volunteered to help this term.
Grandparents Day
We will be celebrating Grandparents Day on Friday 25th July. 5/6N will be hosting their class Mass on this day and we invite the grandparents of 5/6N students to attend the Mass. Due to limited seating in the church, we are unable to seat all grandparents. However, we welcome all grandparents to join us for a celebratory morning tea in the Performing Arts Area at 10am and classroom activity to follow. More information will be shared with families next week. Please save the date.
Extended Leave / Holidays
Just a reminder, if you are planning for your child to be away for 5 or more days in Term time you must complete the following Extended Period of Absence Form and hand in to the office. This form is also available on our website and in hard copy from the office.
Please note that your child will miss out on learning of concepts taught in school whilst away. As parents you are encouraged to find Literacy & Numeracy activities to keep your child learning particularly if you are away for an extended period of time. Whilst teachers can assist you with ideas it is not the teacher's role to source worksheets etc.
Updating your Details
If your details have recently changed.
For example - Home address, email address or Phone number.
Please contact the office via email, phone or in person ASAP to update.
V PASS UPDATE
Late arrival / Early Departure signing in & out process
You can now sign your child in as a Late Arrival or an Early Departure Via the Ipad at the front office.
This can be done by tapping the “Graduation Hat” icon on the kiosk home page… or using the Select Visitor Type > Student Attendance Option.
Next, the parent does a search for their child’s name and completes the steps on screen.
PLEASE NOTE...
For anyone who put their name down to volunteer, just confirming that there is no Bunnings BBQ fundraiser on this Saturday. The SJV Community Carnival was our major fundraiser for this year.