From the Principal

St Justin’s Primary School acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as Australia's First People and Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways on which our school stands.

We pay our respects to the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation, and their elders past and present, as we continue to proudly live and learn on their land.

Dear Families and Friends,  

Our amazing Fair on the Hill is only one month away, and there's no doubt, it's looking like another great day. Thanks to everyone for your support with our donations today - much appreciated.

Whilst we have planned many wonderful activities, we are recruiting volunteers to help on a wide variety of stalls on the day. From making milkshakes or snow cones to selling Fruit and Veg - there will be a stall for everyone. Talk to your friends and see if you can all volunteer on the same stall at a similar time or think of it as an opportunity to meet more of our School and Parish community. We are asking each family to volunteer for only 1 hour each - although more time is always appreciated.

For more information on our Fair on the Hill, please visit the Fair on the Hill page in this newsletter. Thanks

Volunteering at St Justin’s

If you wish to volunteer your services at St Justin’s (we would love to have you), please complete the forms which are available on our website, under the Child Safety tab or collect from the school office. Please phone the school office to make an appointment time. Thank you.

Walk for Tiwi

Thanks again to everyone for their support with our Walk for Tiwi fundraiser held last Friday. As announced, our proceeds will be combined from the other Catholic schools in the East Central Zone and donated to help support the restoration of the St Therese’s Church on Bathurst Island. The church was constructed and painted by locals and is very special to the Tiwi people. As a community, we raised over $500. 

Thanks to Tony D for mowing a track into the grass behind our back oval.

Positive Parenting

Thanks to those who were able to attend our Positive Parenting Seminar, presented by Patrice Wiseman, on Tuesday. We had great feedback from those who attended - it's great to have someone present with such knowledge and experience. For more information on our Positive Exectations, refer to the St Justin's Positve Expectations page in this newsletter.

Baby Lambs

We have two new baby lambs - Shaun and Timmy. They have arrived from the Mallee and we hope to keep them until they get big enough to return to the farm. Whilst they are little, they travel with Mr T or Mrs Stewart every day, are fed throughout the day and then return home.  I'm sure they will enjoy their piece of paradise here and not miss their 600 acre paddock too much.

Mrs Phillips - Baby News!!  

Congratulations to Lisa, James and Isla on the birth of their beautiful baby boy.

Cristian Ray Athanasiadis 

Weighing- 3.36kg and 48cm long

Isla is smitten with her baby brother and they are all very much in love with him already! 

Planning for 2024

Planning for 2024 is well underway. If you do not require a place for your child in 2024 (except Year 6), please email the office as soon as possible: office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au

Drop off and pick up

In the morning, there are two teachers on yard duty in the school grounds from 8:40am. If you wish to drop your child off before 8:40am, please use the Before School Care service provided by Camp Australia - we would hate for your child to arrive at school and no-one be here to care for them. Whilst there is usually someone here around 8:00am, it’s important to remember that staff are busy preparing for the day ahead or involved in meetings. 

After school, a teacher is on playground duty until 3:30pm on Mondays and all other days 3:45pm. After this time students who are yet to be picked up will be taken to the office.  We will attempt to ring their parents to make sure everything is ok. If, for any reason, you are running late, just give the office a ring and let us know. 

Please note that students should not be dropped off or picked up in the staff car park. In the morning and at the end of the day, the car park becomes a busy place with people walking in all directions. For more information reagrding attendance, please  refer to our Attendance Policy on our website

Fair on the Hill

A great deal of work has already gone into our Fair on the Hill and for a small working party, a great deal has been achieved. As always, we continue to look for more support as this will help create a special event. Follow the link for more information. 

Time to get ‘Sun Smart’

A reminder that St Justin’s is a 'Sun Smart School' and as a result, throughout October to the end of April, students are required to wear a sun protective school hat that protects the face, neck and ears. Please make sure that your child’s hat is clean, in good condition and clearly labelled. New hats can be purchased from Academy Uniforms. Students will also be encouraged to wear broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) and to be responsible for its reapplication throughout the day. Students are welcome to bring their own sunscreen (not to share) or apply in the mornings before coming to school. As always, students are also encouraged to have a drink bottle. Any student who forgets their hat will be asked to play in an undercovered area. 

Please click on the link below to order via Academy Uniforms.

https://academyuniforms.com.au/schools/st-justin-s-ps.html

Transition to Summer Uniform

In case you haven't noticed, the weather in Melbourne can change very quickly. As we have seen this week, we had beautiful weather on the weekend only to have cold, wet, windy weather during the week. During these extreme weather conditions, students may wear the uniform that suits the environment, but we do ask that it please be the school uniform and not a combination of casual clothes worn under summer uniform. The correct school uniform should alway be worn to school, unless directed elsewise for special events.

Please click on the link below to order via Academy Uniforms.

https://academyuniforms.com.au/schools/st-justin-s-ps.html

School Fees

A reminder that all School Fees are due to be finalised by Tuesday 31st October. 

With families keeping up with payments or organising for assistance this allows us to maintain activities and programs we already have in place at St. Justin's. We would greatly appreciate your support in regard to this matter.

As is our ongoing practice, should any family’s financial situation have changed, please contact Patrick Torpey or office staff on 9561 7644 or email office@sjwheelershill.catholic.edu.au

Crossing not covered for next week

Due to an ongoing shortage of School Crossing Supervisors, there will be no supervisor available to cover the following dates & times:

16-10-2023 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

17-10-2023 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

18-10-2023 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

19-10-2023 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

20-10-2023 08:20-09:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

20-10-2023 15:20-16:00 - Corner Jells Road & Grandview Road Wheelers Hill 

Where's  Mr T

Can you find Mr T? He's hiding somewhere in the newsletter.

Take care,

Mr Patrick Torpey

Principal