Principals Update

Key Events

Term 4, Week 1

Friday 6th October - Division Athletics (selected students)

Term 4, Week 2

Tuesday 10th October - SEDA Footy Day (All students to wear sports uniform)

Thursday 12th October- SJV Art Show

Term 4, Week 3

Monday 16th October - Futsal & Reconciliation Evening for Parents

Tuesday 17th October- Swimming Program- Prep -Yr 4

Thursday 19th October- Swimming Program- Prep -Yr 4

Friday 20th October- Swimming Program- Prep -Yr 4

Dear SJV Families,

Welcome back to the final school term of the year. I hope you all had the chance to relax and enjoy some downtime during the holidays. The sunshine and warm weather certainly made for some beautiful days and I hope your children got outside and enjoyed the fresh air. Congratulations to all of the Pies supporters on their team winning the premiership and to the Brisbane Lions supporters on an amazing Grand Final. I am sure the Collingwood supporters are still celebrating and haven’t yet come down to earth. 

We have another busy term coming up with a variety of events such as  the Visual Arts show, Year 3/4 camp, graduation, Reconciliation, school reports, Prep orientation 2024, school fete and Christmas Carols evening, just to name a few. It promises to be another exciting term with many opportunities offered to all of our wonderful students.

This term we also welcome the Demaria family who have joined our SJV community. Hudson (Year 5) and Ivy (Year 3) have started the term extremely well and we hope that they enjoy the number of learning experiences that we offer here at SJV.  I am sure that you will all make them feel welcomed. 

Term Letters 

The term letter for your child’s year level was sent via email last Monday. It details plans for the term. Please make sure you take the time to read it so you are aware of what is happening in your child’s class.

Important Reminders

• When students enter the gates from 8.30am, they will line up in their designated areas. At 8.45am the bell will sound indicating that the students can now enter their classrooms. The reflective music will be played at 8.50am signalling the beginning of prayer and meditation. Formal classes then begin at 9am.
• Punctuality - It is important that all students arrive at school at the correct time.
• The next newsletter will be sent to families Thursday 19th of October.

New School Website

Please don't forget to check out, the new SJV website as it is now live for everyone to see. Please click on the link https://www.sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au/ to view. 

Pupil Free Day

There will be no school for students on Monday, 6th November, the day before the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. 

End of School Year 

School will finish for students at 12:00pm on Friday, 15th December.

Summer Uniform 

From the start of Term 4 all students can begin to wear their School Summer Uniform.  The full transition to Summer Uniform will be by Monday 16th October (Week 3, Term 4) .

Hats are to be worn during any outside activities such as a playtime. All students are to have their hats at school by the end of this week.

Classes for 2024

As we begin the process of planning ahead for 2024 classes, I ask any families who know that they will not be returning to St. John Vianney's in 2024 please inform me as soon as possible. principal@sjvparkdale.catholic.edu.au

Around the World Art Tour

Next Thursday 12th of October we are celebrating the SJV Around the World art Tour. The students along with Mrs Davoren and classroom teachers have been busily preparing some magnificent pieces of Art Work which will be displayed for all to see.  All families are invited to attend. The tour starts at 5pm and concludes at 8pm.  Food Trucks will be onsite for families to purchase food etc and there will be a live auction held during the evening.

We would like everyone to wear a touch of their favourite country. See the flyer below for details.