Key Events

Term 4, Week 11

Friday 15th December - Whole school Advent Liturgy / Final Assembly in the MPR, 11.15am. Students Conclude at 12pm

2024 Term Dates

Term 1, Week 1

29th January 2024 - Staff PD - No students attend

30th January 2024 - Prep - 6 Students commence

Dear SJV Families,

This is our final newsletter for the year and what a year it has been.

As the conclusion of the school year approaches it is a time to stop, reflect on the year and give thanks for what we have.

This year we have shared some sad times and celebrated some amazing successes. It is not always easy and there have been a number of challenges throughout the year for some of our families, staff and students. Through it all, there remains an overwhelming gratitude that we are a part of this incredible SJV community. Our community is full of families who are incredibly giving, supportive and caring. It is a community that is blessed with school staff who will always go the extra distance for our children. The SJV community is also blessed with a wonderful group of students who try hard to look after each other and are willing to work to make themselves and our school better.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank and acknowledge the wonderful staff we have here at SJV. I am extremely proud of all the staff and their commitment to each and every student in the school, whether they work directly with them or not. The staff here always ensure that our students continue to have the best opportunities possible. I am grateful for their generosity and positive mindset. As Principal and a colleague, I consider myself extremely fortunate to be a part of such a wonderful community.

To the members of the School Advisory Council, the PFA and the Fete committee, class reps and uniform shop members I would like to thank you for all your time and energy to help make our community the best it can be. It is through your tireless work that we are able to support each other, socialise and provide fun and worthwhile endeavours that enrich our daily lives at SJV.

We farewell the Year 6 students of 2023 who have displayed such great leadership and resilience. We wish them well on the next phase of their learning journey as they move onto various Secondary colleges.

We also farewell staff members Hannah Harvison (LSO) & Naomi Nolan (LSO) who are moving on to new endeavours. We thank them for their contributions to the SJV community and we wish them well for the next phase of their journey.

On behalf of the staff, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the school community for their continued assistance and support throughout the year. I hope all families have a very happy, safe and holy Christmas and we look forward to working in partnership with you next year.

Important Reminders

Staff resume on Monday 29th of January, 2024
Students will begin on Tuesday 30th of January 2024
School Uniform - Please remember that the correct full school uniform is to be worn on the first day back next year. The school hats are also to be worn outdoors from the first day back in 2024.

School / End of Term Assembly

Students will conclude the school Year on tomorrow at 12pm.
There will be an assembly at 11.15am in the MPR tomorrow morning. The Preps, Years 1 & 2 will be presenting the Nativity play starting at 11.20am. We will then have final messages for the year and farewell our Year 6 students with a guard of honour. All parents are invited to attend.

Year 6 Graduation

Last Thursday, our Year 6 students and their parents had the opportunity to celebrate their Graduation. It was a beautiful evening for all involved. A special thanks to the Year 5 parents who coordinated the catering and setting up for the evening. The room looked spectacular. Also a special thank you to the Year 6 team who organised and ran this special occasion and to the staff that attended.

School Carols Night

What a fabulous event our Carols night was on Tuesday. A special thanks to Drew Lane for leading our carols evening so brilliantly along with all of our amazing, talented students (staff were not bad either!!). It was also great to have a special visit from Santa on the back of a Fire Truck!!

Reports

All school reports were sent home via the parent portal yesterday. I hope you have had time to read over and reflect on the successes and challenges of your child’s learning.

Staffing 2024

I am very pleased to advise the class teachers and staffing for 2024.

PREP (FOUNDATION)

Deb O’Shannessy (3 days) & Jill Hannan (2 days)

Catherine Osadnik

YEAR 1/2

Fleur Peppard

Kylie Kostense

YEAR 3/4

Luke Brownhill

Taigan Evans (3 days) & Chloe Lawlor (2 days)

YEAR 5/6

Kerry Slater (2 days) & Laura Heiberg (3 days)

Daniella Cortese

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - Rachel McAllister

VISUAL ARTS / STEM - Gabbi Davoren

PERFORMING ARTS - Catherine Weekes

LIBRARY & LITERACY - Vicki Dagher

JAPANESE - Rachel McAllister

NUMERACY & LITERACY SUPPORT & EXTENSION (DATA ANALYSIS) - John James

LEARNING DIVERSITY - Mary Moor

LEARNING SUPPORT

Julia Mascali

Melissa Hanson

Beth Wallace

Lyn Saunders

Kath Murley

Naomi Nolan

Susan Birell

Lina Greco

Phil Daidone

Gary Kruger (new)

Sophie Mackey (new)

OFFICE MANAGER

Nicole Davies

LEADERSHIP TEAM 2024

TEACHING & LEARNING / ICT LEADER - Laura Heiberg

NUMERACY LEADER - John James

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER - Kerry Slater

LEARNING DIVERSITY LEADER - Mary Moor

WELLBEING LEADER - Chloe Lawlor

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL / LITERACY LEADER - Jill Hannan

PRINCIPAL - Mick Schinck

Moving Up Session / Transition 2024

Last Monday, we had our Transition to 2024 classes where children were able to meet their 2024 teacher and classmates. This was a great success with all of the students walking into their new classroom with big smiles on their faces that they will be in next year.

School Fees 2024

The School Fee Structure for 2024 has been emailed to all families. If you have not received the email please check your spam or call Nicole on 9580 5812 for any queries.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE NEW YEAR!

Regards

Mick Schinck

Principal

Orange Tree Music