Upcoming Events
ANZAC Day - April the 25th
April 25th marks the date on which a major military campaign took place in Gallipoli, Türkiye, during the First World War in 1915. It has become a day of national significance in both Australia and New Zealand. On this date, we take time to remember the many thousands of Australians and New Zealanders "who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" in the defence of their country.
The importance of this day will be discussed with students at an assembly that will be held on Friday 24th April starting at 2.50pm. This commemorative assembly will incorporate elements of a traditional ANZAC Day service including:
- a description of the significance of this date to all Australians
- lowering of our flag to half-mast on the flag-pole
- reading of ‘The Ode’
- playing of ‘The Last Post’
- laying a wreath on behalf of the school community
Please note: If any other students would like to bring along flowers to participate in this part of the Assembly, they are most welcome to do so.
A minute of silence will then be held by all staff, students & visitors - as a sign of respect.
Parents are very welcome to attend this commemorative assembly.
Please use the side gates to enter the school. Gates will be opened at 2.45pm.
We have a small amount of badges for sale at the office for a gold coin donation.
Mrs Sharon McLeod
Commemorative Events Coordinator
Mother’s Day Stall
Students will need to prepay a $7.00 gift. They can then select from the range available on Thursday the 7th of May. We will notify students if there are any additional gifts available for purchase on Friday the 8th of May.
Please complete the form which was sent home with students and return with the correct money by Friday the 1st of May.
Please note- only students who prepay will be able to choose a gift on the day.
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Volunteers @ DPW
The next Induction Session will be held on:
Friday the 8th of May, starting at 9:15pm
The induction program covers information around the Victorian Child Safe Standards, Occupational Health & Safety and a familiarization tour of the school.
The Victorian Department of Education states:
Volunteers should be inducted, trained and supervised according to the school’s procedures for staff or volunteer induction and management. This includes being familiar with school level procedures for identifying and reporting suspected child abuse.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions/incursion, assist in the library, attend onsite activities etc.):
- Contact the school office to add your details to the volunteer expression of interest form. The induction must be completed each year
- Supply the school office with your Working with Children Clearance (WWCC) (we will take a photocopy for our records)
- Complete a volunteer induction session facilitated by the school (offered at the beginning of each term and if there are sufficient numbers, to offer an additional session during the term)
- Complete the online section of the induction by scanning the QR code available at the school office.
If you have any further questions, please contact the school office.
Should you wish to volunteer at DPW (attend excursions/incursion, assist in the library, attend onsite activities etc.) you must complete the Induction Session each year.
Zooper Dooper Sales
JSC will be selling Zooper Doopers on Wednesdays (depending on the weather) for $1 each. Students will be notified the day before and a Compass message will be sent out to families.
Money raised by the sales go back into purchasing items for the students to use at school, like new board games, new soccer goals etc.
School Hats
Students are encouraged to wear a school hat while outdoors during recess, lunch and PE sessions. School hats are available from the uniform shop. Please ensure your child's name is clearly written on their.
Students must wear a school broadbrimmed or legionnaires hat.
Plain navy blue broadbrimmed or legionnaire hats are also allowed.
No other caps, visors, other hats will be allowed.
Book Club
Book Club comes out twice a term. Please remember to clearly write your child's name and grade on their order form, place the form and money into an envelope and return to school by the due date.
If you any questions, please see Ms Cathy in the Library.
