Dear Families,

Night 1 of SJV a Night at the Museum began in spectacular fashion last evening! Congratulations to these students who celebrated the Performing Arts in such an amazing way! It was a most memorable night!

We look forward to Night 2 this evening at Crossways

6:30pm Arrival

7pm Show begins

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Father's Day Games Afternoon

What a sensational turn up we had last Friday afternoon as we celebrated our Dads, Granddads and significant men in our lives. It was a wonderfully engaging afternoon with Dads and grandads sharing in a BBQ and range of tabloid sports/ activities with their children. My thanks to the school staff who generously supported the event. How blessed were we with the weather!

Staffing

In a further update to our staffing Nick Hoare has decided that after his leave in Term 4, he will not return to SJV. Whilst he will pursue employment in or outside the education sector, his contribution to our school has been immense. Nick came to SJV in 2013 and has worked a classroom teacher and as a ICT / Digitech specialist and leader.

His encouraging, caring nature together with his brilliant expertise as an educator has endeared him to so many students/ families past and present. He has been a wonderful colleague and will be sorely missed. We hope to see Nick at the Graduation later this year.

We wish Nick every blessing.

Sarah Counihan who is an experienced and enthusiastic teacher will continue in 2026 taking Library lessons and Georgina Laming will take the role of Digi Tech Specialist and Leader. Georgina and Sarah will work very closely together in their planning.

Also please note that Carlie Dowley our wonderful Performing Arts Specialist will be on leave from next Tuesday 16th September and will return to school on Thursday 30th October. We are delighted that Beth Lacey will return to SJV take the majority of Carlie's leave.

Social Justice -'Fair for Fairness Day' -September 12th

This year's 'Fair for Fairness Day 'will be held this Friday'. We ask the students bring a Gold coin Donation to be donate to Bahay Tuluyan Philippines Australia to support children in need.

If you have any old clean socks or old t-shirts, string and plastic bags to donate the Mini Vinnies are going to make Sockoballs with the classes on September 12th.

Connors Run

This Sunday 14th September, is Connor's Run- an annual running / walking event to support paediatric brain cancer.

We have several families and some staff who are joining in the event.

You can donate: https://www.connorsrun.com/fundraisers/teamsjv

Bike Education

Bike Education will begin on Monday, October 6th (the first Monday of Term 4).The program will be run by class teachers and some of our LSO's. It will be held within school grounds.

The program will run for 6 weeks. Lessons will run on Mondays and Tuesday, with each class having a one-hour session. Class teachers will notify families via Seesaw of the exact day and time for their class lessons.

During the program, students will develop skills and knowledge in:

Bike Basics
Bike Safety
Bike Skills
Social Awareness

Bikes and Helmets

If students choose to bring their own bike or helmet, these must be in safe working order.
Helmets must be approved, well-fitted, and in good condition.
Students who bring their own bike and helmet will need to bring them to school every Monday or Tuesday for the duration of the program.
There are enough school bikes and helmets available for any student who does not have their own or prefers to borrow one.

MACS - Survey

Due to be completed by Friday 19 September, 2025.

In 2025, our school is participating in Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools – School Improvement Surveys (MACSSIS). MACSSIS is an annual process whereby schools listen to the thoughts and feelings that students, families and staff have about how their school can improve. These surveys help inform the ongoing improvement of schools across the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

One of the main goals of the family survey is to identify the strengths and areas for improvement in our school.

Grade 4 Avila Experience Day

Last Thursday all our Grade 4 girls went to Avila College to experience what High School is like.

'When we went to Avila college we decorated delicious looking cookies, did a cool experiment and looked through their art gallery. Avila was so fun I can’t wait a second longer to graduate from primary school!🎓'Georgia

Operoo Not in Use

As per previous communication, we remind all families that St John Vianney’s no longer uses Operoo for school communication or managing student information. Please disregard any emails or messages from Operoo, as they are no longer relevant to our processes. The school now uses nPortal for all updates, including changes to address, contact details, medical information, and emergency contacts. If you need to update any of these details, please email us at admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au. Thank you for your attention and continued support.

Gratitude and Empathy Awards

Our congratulations to the students that received Empathy Awards this week.

Zahra from 5-6 O won the award because she is always bringing joy to people and asking are you okay?

Krystal Ortillo from 3-4LK also won for because she is a kind girl who always offers to help others.

Footy Colours Day

On Friday 19th September, (last day of Term 3) students can come dressed in their favourite footy or sport team colours!

A special Footy Day Meal Deal wa available for order via CDF pay which closed Tuesday 9th September at 10:00am.

A parade will begin at 11.30am- families are welcome to join us.

Term 4 Begins...

We begin the last term for 2025 on Monday 6th October at 8:45am

Please note that Friday 17th October is a Closure Day to allow staff to attend a Faith Formation Professional Learning Day.

Foundation 2026