Dear Families,

Our school year finishes this Friday 15th December for students at 2:30pm! What a wonderful year we have had. We could not achieve all we have without strong positive partnerships. Thank you to all our Staff, Students and Families for your ongoing support throughout 2023.

We hope you all have a safe, holy and happy Christmas with your families.

Last School Mass

On Friday at 9am, we will gather in our church, to thank God for our 2023 school year and to ask continue blessings on us all. All parents & families welcome!

School Captains 2023

Thank you to all our School Captains for 2023. You have done us proud!

School- Zahra and Mason

Public Relations- Angus and Jadah

Social Justice- Keziah and Sienna

Sustainability- Andyle and Elina

Digtech-Aaron and Matthew

Arts-Claire, Eva and Ethan

Sport-Angela and Chloe

House- Emily, Nevthin, Sophia and Lula

Congratulations

Congratulations to Zahra who was awarded with the SJV Spirit Community & Leadership award this evening. The award was presented by Hon. Clare O'Neil MP Federal member for Hotham

SRC Captains and Mini Vinnies

We also thank all those students who represented our student community as a SRC or Mini Vinnies. They were very proactive and did make a huge difference to the culture in our school. Good Job!

School Captains for 2024

We congratulate the School Captains for 2024. These students were voted by their peers. We have confidence that they will do an amazing job. (See more on the School Captains page)

Parent Helper's Morning Tea

On Monday we had a morning Tea to thank Parent's for helping out over the year. We really appreciate all your help and support.

This year our parents and friends helped to raise:

Income: $19,343.20

Expenses: $ 8,674.01

Profit: $10,669.19

We thank you so much for all our families who generously supported all the events throughout 2023. The money has been used to purchase new furniture around the school.

Changes to the 2024 School Timetable

We wish to advise our school community that there will be some changes to the structure of the school day in 2024. These changes are to ensure that our school is aligned with the recent Catholic Education Multi-Enterprise Agreement. There will be no changes to the start and finish time of the school day. However there will be a change to the time of lunch and recess breaks. The students will have their lunch break earlier from 11am-12pm each day and their recess break from 2pm - 2:30pm. These changes will ensure that our school is able to continue to prioritise learning and teaching time, support our specialist program and allow for teachers to collaboratively plan and implement teaching and learning programs.

Commitment TO CHILD SAFETY

On December 11th our 1/2's listened to the Proactive Policing Unit Youth Resource Officers about the importance of rules and how they keep us safe and to help them understand different forms of bullying and what to do.

Christmas is Coming!

At this time of year many students bring in cards for their friends. Please remember that we have a no food sharing policy so do not bring in candy canes or chocolates to share as some students may have allergies.

Last Day of school in 2023

Please note that the last day of school for 2023 will be FRIDAY 15th December. School will conclude at 2:30pm. The 'Year 6 Guard Of Honour' will take place from 2pm onwards.

Please note that the parish carpark will be busy as Bingo finishes at 2pm.

Staff for 2024

Please see the Staff List for 2024, further in the newsletter.

Canteen

In 2024 the Canteen will not reopen until Wednesday 7th February.

Important Dates for 2024

Term 1:

Monday 29th January:

STAFF return (no students)

Tuesday 30th January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Wednesday 31st January

Foundation Students 8:45am - 1pm

Thursday 1st February

All students 8:45 - 3:15pm

Beginning of Year Testing Times:

Students in Years 1-6 will be required to attend school on Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January at an allocated time to complete literacy & numeracy testing.

Year 1/2 Testing: Parents will be able to book an appointment for their child to complete testing on either Tuesday 30th January or Wednesday 31st January.

Online bookings opened on the 8th December 2023.

Year 3 and 5: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Tuesday 30th January. All children will be required to be picked up. No child will be allowed to walk home.

Year 4 and 6: All students are required to attend school from 8:45 - 11:00 on Wednesday 31st January. All children will be required to be picked up. No child will be allowed to walk home.

2024 Term Dates

Term 1:

Tuesday January 30th

- Foundation 8:45am - 1pm

(See Testing Dates and times for other students above)

Thursday February 1st - Years F-6 full time

8:45am start

Term 1 Concludes on Thursday 28th March

Term 2: Begins Wednesday April 15th

Concludes - Thursday June 27th

Term 3: Begins Monday July 15th

Concludes Friday 20th September

Term 4: Begins Monday October 7th

Concludes for students Tuesday 17th December

2024 Camp Date

Year 5&6 Camp Phillip Island Adventure Camp

Monday May 20th - Wednesday 22nd May

2024 Pupil Free Days

Friday March 8th

Friday April 26th

Friday June 28th

Friday October 18th

Monday November 4th

Friday December 6th

These days have been ratified by the School Advisory Council. Most of these days fall before or after a Public Holiday or at the end of term to minimize impact on parents. Friday 18th is the day before the SJV Fete.

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!