General Information
Information which you need to be aware of
Inform and Empower - Online Safety
In follow up to our Raising Kids in a Digital World parent forum with Marty and Karly McGauran from Inform and Empower, we have some important resources to share below. We encourage parents to browse the resources related to the evening and to activate their Qustodio App and use this to monitor their child when on their persnal devices at home.
Raising Kids in a Digital World - Parent Resources
www.informandempower.com.au/schools-webinars/st-john-the-apostle
- Replay of the Raising Kids in a Digital World Forum - Available for 30 days
- Toolkit (slides, links & resources from the session)
- Blog posts
- Printable family poster
Parent tip sheets links below
Qustodio
As part of our school’s partnership with Linewize, we are able to provide our parents with parental controls via the Qustodio Parent App.
Qustodio offers a range of features to help you engage with and support your child in their digital journey. Our school's partnership allows you to protect your child’s personal device*, ensuring their protection extends beyond school-managed devices.
Installing Qustodio on your device
Scan this QR Code
- Enter the email address that your school has on record (this is usually the address that your invitation was sent to). This invitation email was sent to your main contact email address last week. Click Continue.
- Enter your name and create a password.
- A verification code will be sent to your email address. Enter the code on the verification screen and click Verify. If you don’t receive the code, check your spam folder.
- Ensure that the information of your child’s school account is correct and click Connect.
- Use the dropdown to select your child’s birth year and click Continue. This optional step will give you safety insights personalized to your child’s age.
Join Our Parents & Friends Facebook Page.
Want to stay up to date with school events, volunteer opportunities, and community news? Join our Parents and Friends Committee Facebook page – it’s the easiest way to stay informed and get involved!
The page is a great place to:
- Find out about upcoming meetings and events
- Share ideas and connect with other families
- Learn how you can support our school community
PREP MOTHER’S DAY PICNIC
It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces for our Mother’s Day Morning! The turnout was fantastic, and the atmosphere was filled with warmth, love, and appreciation. Thank you to all the mums and grandmothers who joined us - your presence made the morning truly special! Thank you to Mrs Anderson and the Prep teachers who coordinated the morning celebrations.
MOTHERS DAY STALL
Last week on Friday 9th May the students visited our Mother’s Day stall to make their purchases. Thank you to Paula and Michelle for sourcing and preparing all of this year’s gifts. Thank you also to our Year 6 Leaders who helped run the stall on the day.
DISTRICT CROSS COUNTRY
Congratulations to the 36 students from Year 3 - 6 who represented St John’s last Wednesday May 7th at the District Cross Country. Students travelled by bus to Werribee Racecourse to compete. The students are to be congratulated on the positive way they approached the day and all students should feel very proud of their efforts. A special congratulations goes to the 13 students who have qualified to compete at the upcoming divisional cross country. Below are some pictures from the day.
CHILD SAFETY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ROAD SAFETY
Road safety is crucial for everyone, especially children and young people. As students take on more independence and responsibility, it's vital to reinforce safe road practices. Remember to always be aware of your surroundings, obey traffic laws, and use designated crossing areas when crossing the road. A simple reminder about the importance of road safety can make a big difference in ensuring everyone gets home safely.
ASSEMBLY LIVE STREAM
Each Friday the students gather for a whole school assembly in the Hall. This event is usually streamed to our Vimeo channel. Families can view the assembly by clicking on the link which is emailed via email using your Operoo profile. The email only goes to those parents who have “receive correspondence” checked in their settings.
LUNCH ORDERS
Students are able to place lunch orders for Mondays and Fridays through TK Tuckshop, who have a range of over 40 options priced from just $5.50. All of their meals come in packs with a selection of one or more snacks and drinks. Download the app pictured above to view the full menu and place your order.
