Principal Post
Dear Families,
This week is Catholic Education Week. Our classes celebrate this through our theme 'Let's pray' by praying together. This year’s theme draws from the motto of the Holy Year, the Year of Jubilee, and the Australian Catholic Youth Festival’s theme – ‘Pilgrims of Hope’.
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you (Is 60: 1).
We congratulate the students from our school who will making the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this Saturday morning. We also hope that our Irish families celebrated St Patrick's day in style on Monday.
Harmony Day - Join us Friday!
This Friday the 21st March SJV is celebrating Harmony Day by empowering students to embrace diversity, build empathy and actively create a more inclusive and welcoming school environment, reinforcing the message that everyone belongs and each individual has the power to make a difference. On this occasion all our students dress up in a traditional cultural dress or wear orange. We are also inviting families to join us at 2.40pm for a parade and special dance.
John Hannah House Hostel Visit
On Tuesday 5/6N visited John Hannah House and learnt about st Patrick's day together and completed a Shamrock activity . The wrote down things they were grateful for and thing to look forward for.
Springvale Community Garden
Last year when in grade 4 our current year 5's helped to plant and create a micro forest next to the cemetery. Hayley and Nicholas were chosen to represent the school at the Grand Opening. They participated in a traditional' Smoking Ceremony' and listened to the garden's transformation from a forgotten strip of land to a beautiful biodiverse garden.
Homemaker Centre Competition
As of Monday the 24th March four giant bunnies coloured in by SJV students will be displayed at the Homemaker centre in Mulgrave. We hope everyone will call in to the centre to see them. Prizes will be given to the school for 'the best coloured in bunny'.
GEM Awards
This week we had two awards. Mikaela won an empathy award for being a kind and considerate friend who always includes others.
Miss May won a gratitude award because we are grateful for your patience and kindness.
SJV Community Carnival
The carnival is fast approaching. We thank you for all the chocolate egg donations.
28th March Cake Drop off to school (a plate will be sent home Tuesday 25th March)
Please return all Raffle Tickets to class as soon as possible.
Saturday 29th March 2025
If you think you can help in any way, please contact: jwillmott@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au
You will need a Working With Children Card if you are volunteering!
DON'T FORGET TO VOLUNTEER!!
Resilience Project online
Thank you to those families who attended the information. We hope you were able to take away a few strategies to practice at home. The statistics around mental health highlight the need to make gratitude , empathy and mindfulness a constant in our lives.
Contact
Please make sure if the school rings you that you answer your phone . This is vital should their be an emergency or injury. If we cannot reach you will contact your emergency contact who must be available to answer. Please update records if necessary.
Grade 1/2 First Aid Incursion
On Tuesday the grade 1/2 completed some First Aid education with St John Ambulance The students learnt about the importance of First Aid and what to do in an event of an emergency.
Extended Leave / Absence
Reminder to please fill in a form available at Reception if any students/s are away for 5 days or more. This can also be emailed or put into your child's satchel.