Principals Update

Key Events

Term 4, Week 7

Term 4, Week 8

Tuesday 21st November - PSG meetings

Wednesday 22nd November - PSG meetings

Friday 24th November -  Jordy Thomson Colour Run (2.30pm) & Picnic (12pm) @ School

Term 4, Week 9

Monday 27th November - PFA / Fete Meeting Dinner @ Dingley International, 6pm

Tuesday 28th November - PSG meetings

Wednesday 29th November - PSG meetings

Thursday 30th November - PSG meetings & Parent Information night - Their Care Before and After School care program 2024 @ 6.30pm in the MPR. All parents are welcomed.

Friday 1st December - SCHOOL CLOSURE DAY

Dear SJV Families,

With just one day remaining before the school Fete, the excitement is building. With much still to do, the Fete committee have been busy behind the scenes planning and preparing for this wonderful event.  

Now is the time that we, the custodians of the 2023 Fete all come together to work and support this great community we call SJV. We want to continue the growth of our Fete as a significant fundraising and social event for our school, our community and the broader community who support our efforts. This year the funds that we raise will go a long way to the development of our school resources and infrastructure. Let’s make this year’s Fete an effort to remember  and a time that the children will never forget. So jump on board and support this wonderful event! It would be great if  every family actively contributes to the success of this year’s event. 

Please make sure that you read the Fete News such as there is information regarding classroom hampers, food donations and the cake stall etc.

Important Reminders

• When students enter the gates from 8.30am, they will line up in their designated areas. At 8.45am the bell will sound indicating that the students can now enter their classrooms. The reflective music will be played at 8.50am signalling the beginning of prayer and meditation. Formal classes then begin at 9am.
• Punctuality - It is important that all students arrive at school at the correct time.
• The next newsletter will be sent to families Thursday 30th of November.

Year 3/4 Camp - Thank you 

Our Year 3/4 classes had a very enjoyable camp earlier this week. The weather behaved and the students were able to experience a number of outdoor activities and challenges. I would like to thank the Year 3/4 team for organising and leading the camp. I would also like to thank Luke Brownhill, Laura Heiberg, John James,  Mel Hanson and  Julia Mascali for taking time away from their own families to ensure that our students had this opportunity.

Prep 2024 Transition Sessions

Yesterday, we had our 2024 Preps attend their final transition session here at SJV. It was wonderful to see so many students wearing their SJV Super Preps T-shirt.  The 2024 Preps joined the current Prep cohort for morning Tea which was rather exciting. We look forward to them all joining us here next year at SJV.

Jordy Thomson Colour Run / Picnic

On Friday the 24th of November, the students will participate in the Jordy Thomson colour fun run here at SJV.  As Jordy was such a vibrant and active person we thought it would be a great tribute to her to name the colour run in her honour. There will be no cost involved to participate. Students will be able to wear a white T-shirt on the day and might like to bring in their own pair of sunglasses and wear sweatbands. 

On this Day, the students will come together to have a shared picnic lunch on the oval More information will follow next week.

Remembrance Day Service - Mentone RSL

Last Friday, some of our Year 5 leaders represented the SJV community at the Remembrance Day Service at the Mentone RSL. It was a beautiful service and our Year 5 leaders enjoyed the experience, especially the morning tea afterwards!

New Before / After school Care

New School Website

Please don't forget to check out, the new SJV website as it is now live for everyone to see. Please click on the link https://www.sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au/ to view. 

School Closure / End of School Year 

Please note that the next School Closure Day for Term 4 is:

• Friday 1st of  December (Planning and Preparation for 2024). 
• The end of the School year will finish for students at 12:00pm on Friday, 15th December.

Classes for 2024

As we begin the process of planning ahead for 2024 classes, I ask any families who know that they will not be returning to St. John Vianney's in 2024 please inform me as soon as possible. principal@sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au

See you all at the Fete!!!

Regards

Mick Schinck

Principal