Dear Families,

Final Pupil Free Day

Monday 8th December

Please note that next Monday the school is closed to students. Staff will be using this day for further planning/ handover.

Swimming Program

Our F-2 Swimming Program concluded last Friday. My thanks to the parents for their support and to Mrs Sullivan and all staff for the organisation.

Foundation Transition

The last Transition for our 2026 Foundation students took place yesterday. We look forward to welcoming our 60+ Foundation students to the SJV school community next year. To all our Foundation parents, we hope that the information in these transition sessions has been most helpful and will assist you as we begin our 2026 school year.

Graduation

Our Year 6 Graduation will take place next Tuesday evening 9th December.

Our Liturgy will begin at 6pm followed by refreshments and presentations. This will take place in the Performing Arts and Parish Hall.

New Students to SJV in 2026- Year 1-6

Our New students to our school Yr 1-6 will meet their peers at an induction/ transition morning this Friday. They will also join their peers on Step Up Morning.

Step Up Day - classes for 2026

Students from Year 1-5 will spend an 1hr with next years teacher(s) next Wednesday 10th December.

This is generally an exciting time for our students. All students will have at least one friend in the 2026 class. If a child is feeling a little anxious about their placement in 2026, it is important that you support them and know that they will be able to do well. Being Resilient is an important value and with parents and staff positive support and encouragement we anticipate that all students will continue to flourish.

Please note that there is no change to class lists. As you are aware the formulation of Class Lists is a complex undertaking.

Grade 5 Leadership / Captains

Our Year 5's presented their Leadership speeches for Captain positions for 2026. They all did a wonderful job. and our congratulations to all students for putting themselves forward for these positions

Year 4 and 5 students vote for the Captains and staff also have input.

All 60 Year six students are seen as School Leaders (all will wear a Leaders badge) with 20 Student Captains Roles.

The Captains will be announced to the students at the end of next week.

In February next year there will be a badge ceremony for the Captains and Year 6's. We will keep you informed.

GEM Awards....

Zach in 1/2 won an Empathy award For being caring and helpful and always looking out for others.

Leticia also won an Empathy Award for always willing to include others.

Let the Carols Continue...

The Parish is celebrating Christmas Carols on 14th December after the 10.00am mass in the church. All families are warmly invited by the Parish to join in this special event. We invite all students who would like to dress up in Christmas attire and sing as part of a student choir to come with their parents and meet Alice Peters in the church after the 10am Mass. Please let her know beforehand if you are attending 0413999898. A BBQ follows the event! Parents are in charge of their child if at the Carols. Please read the Parish News for the details.

M City Christmas Tree Competition

SJV students created a beautiful Christmas Tree please vote so we have the opportunity to win $500

Voting: will go live on Monday after 12:00 PM. Please share the link below with your school community and encourage them to vote (after 12pm on Monday)

https://m-city.com.au/school-community-art-program

Christmas Fundraiser – Tarts for a Great Cause!

Get into the festive spirit and support our school! We’re selling delicious Lemon Tarts and Mince Tarts – perfect for Christmas entertaining or gifting.

Lemon Tarts – $12 per pack

Mince Tarts – $12 per pack

A big thank you to Bakers Delight, a wonderful supporter of our school over the year. Orders are open on CDFpay and close 9th December. All tarts will be delivered to school ready to pick up from Thursday 11th December.

All profits go directly back to our school programs – thank you for your support!

End of Year 2025

Please note the last day for the School Year for students is - Tuesday 16th December -

Finish at 1.00pm

No Lunch is required on this day unless attending OSHC.

Camp Australia will operate from 1pm, but you must be booked in.

Literacy assessments, January 2026

Please see the 'Literacy news' page for details of assessment requirements for the beginning of 2026.

OHSC