Principal Post
Dear Families,
We hope that you all made the most of and enjoyed the long weekend with family and friends. Perhaps we will be coming back into more consistently wet and cold weather. It is the first time this year that we have had some sustained rain; certainly well needed across parts of Victoria.
SJV to be Featured in Catholic Education Video Project
We’re excited to share that SJV has been selected by the Melbourne Archdiocese of Catholic Schools to feature in a professional video highlighting exemplary teaching practices. A videographer will film a classroom lesson in Foundation L and 3/4W to showcase our innovative approaches and positive learning environment.
The video will appear on the Flourishing Learners YouTube channel and be used in professional learning for Catholic educators. While student names won’t be included, some faces may be visible. We’re proud to contribute to this initiative and celebrate the great work happening at our school. Filming will take place on Monday 16th June.
No Canteen this week or next
Students will need to bring their lunch from home for the next two weeks. No Canteen on: June 11th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th & 20th
Teresa our Canteen Manager is on LSL.
Year 5-6 Public Speaking Program - Debating
Yesterday 5-6 O and 5-6 N classes, celebrated their skills learnt across the Debating Program with their finale. Congratulations to all students all of whom have learnt new skills. We congratulate those who won trophies for their outstanding work and development across the past 7 weeks. The remainingthree 5-6 classes will demonstrate their skills on Thursday 19th June.
Winter Gala Day
Our 5/6 students will compete in the first of our District Sport Winter Gala days this Friday. Our students will play Softball at Gladeswood Reserve, AFL 9's at Mulgrave Reserve, Netball at Oakleigh Rec Centre and Soccer at Freeway Reserve. They will play matches against the 7 other schools in our District. We wish them good luck. We trust that they will do their best and have fun!
Buddy Bench
Look at our new Sticker for our Buddy Bench. Thanks to our dedicated SRC for organising this. It is a place to go when you can't locate someone to play with.
How good is Kindness
Please remind your child of the importance of being kind and empathic in word and action. Having regular conversations with your child helps educate him/her about this important character trait.
World Day Against Child Labour
Tomorrow around the world commemorates the World Day Against Child Labour.
Perhaps across the week, we pray for children everywhere, that through the work of governments, schools and agencies that children will be free from exploitation and kept safe.
Pentecost
Last Sunday in the Catholic tradition we celebrated the Feast of Pentecost. Last Friday in our whole school Mass, our 5-6 A class prompted us to be aware of and use our gifts.
Thank you to them for their beautiful Reflection. May we continue to pray for a deep encounter with the Holy Spirit, that the Holy Spirit will be poured into our hearts, bringing life, hope and peace such that we can use our gifts to transform the world.
We pray for the many peoples who dwell on our earth that through our rich diversity we will all speak the one divine language of love.
We are reminded of this Love on the Feast of the Holy Trinity which will celebrate this Sunday. This Friday 3-4B will host our whole school Mass with the theme of the Holy Trinity.
St Vincent Winter Appeal
Please bring non-perishable food items to school as part of the St Vincent Winter Appeal. Our Mini Vinnies will be hosting a Crazy Hair and Hat Day on Monday June 30th to thank students for supporting vulnerable members in the community who need our support over the winter.
Modelled Reading
The modelled reading program continues this week, and we had an excellent turnout. Thanks to parents who volunteered to help. If you wish to help with this program you do need a Working with Children. Please email: lwithers@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au
Parent Teacher Interviews
SAVE THE DATE
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st July and Wednesday 2nd July.
Booking information will be sent to families via email on Monday 16th June. Please note that bookings will open on Monday 16th June & close on Thursday 26th June.
SAC Meeting
The School Advisory Council will meet next Tuesday at 5:30pm in the boardroom
Our chair is Maria Smith