Dear Families,

This week our students meet there new teachers. This can be a time where some of students feel a little uncertain. It is important that parents listen to their concerns but also assure them that the school has gone to a lot of thought to ensure each of students are put in the right place in order for them to get the 'best growth' both academically and socially. Placing students is a very important and valued process.

One week to go so we look forward to an exciting week full of incursions, excursions, Graduation, liturgies and much more!

Parent 'Thankyou Morning Tea'

We invite any Parent Helpers, Parent and Friends and SAC members to join us for a morning tea on Friday morning from 9.00am.

We really appreciate all your help and want to say thank you!

Advent

We have now begun the season of Advent. We have been focusing on 'kindness throughout the school. Each day our SRC members are reading an 'Act of Kindness' for us to focus on.

Today we are focusing on 'being Respectful'.

Staff Leave

I will be on leave from from Wednesday 6th December returning Tuesday 12th December, to celebrate my eldest son's Wedding in Noosa!! Happy Days! I look forward to being back for another important celebration - the Grade 6 Graduation! 12th December.

Should you require, please reach out to Jenny in my absence. jwillmott@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

Foundation 2024

Our last Orientation session was held on Monday and it was great to see our students enjoying the various activities and mixing with peers and staff. The students met their teachers for 2024!

Commitment TO CHILD SAFETY

On December 11th we have invited the Proactive Policing Unit Youth Resource Officers to come and talk to our grade 1/2's about the importance of rules and how they keep us safe and to help them understand different forms of bullying and what to do. Early this term they spoke to our grade 5/6's around cyber safety.

Christmas is Coming!

At this time of year many students bring in cards for their friends. Please remember that we have a no food sharing policy so do not bring in candy canes or chocolates to share as some students may have allergies.

Last Day of school in 2023

Please note that the last day of school for 2023 will be FRIDAY 15th December. School will conclude at 2:30pm.

Canteen

Please note that the last day for Canteen in 2023 will be Friday 8th December.

In 2024 the Canteen will not reopen until Wednesday 7th February.

St Vincent de Paul

Please don't forget to bring donations. See Student Wellbeing Page for ideas!

Important Dates for 2024

Term 1:

Monday 29th January:

STAFF return (no students)

Tuesday 30th January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Wednesday 31st January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Thursday 1st February

All students 8:45 - 3:15pm

Beginning of Year Testing Times:

Students in Years 1-6 will be required to attend school on Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January at an allocated time to complete literacy & numeracy testing.

Year 1/2 Testing: Parents will be able to book an appointment for their child to complete testing on either Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January. Online bookings will open on the 8th December 2023.

Year 3 and 5: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Tuesday 30th January. All children will be required to be picked up. No child will be allowed to walk home.

Year 4 and 6: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Wednesday 31st January. All children will be required to be picked up. No child will be allowed to walk home.

2024 Term Dates

Term 1:

Tuesday January 30th

- Foundation 8:45am - 1pm

(See Testing Dates and times for other students above)

Thursday February 1st - Years F-6 full time

8:45am start

Term 1 Concludes on Thursday 28th March

Term 2: Begins Wednesday April 15th

Concludes - Thursday June 27th

Term 3: Begins Monday July 15th

Concludes Friday 20th September

Term 4: Begins Monday October 7th

Concludes for students Tuesday 17th December

2024 Camp Date

Year 5&6 Camp Phillip Island Adventure Camp

Monday May 20th - Wednesday 22nd May

2024 Pupil Free Days

Friday March 8th

Friday April 26th

Friday June 28th

Friday October 18th

Monday November 4th

Friday December 6th

These days have been ratified by the School Advisory Council. Most of these days fall before or after a Public Holiday or at the end of term to minimize impact on parents. Friday 18th is the day before the SJV Fete.

Secondary School Students helpers at SJV

It is great to have our SJV students return to assist us in the last few days of the term. Please email us if your child wishes to assist us in cleaning. Please indicate the day(s) and times that they can come.

jwillmott@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!