Dear Families,

What a great start to our school year! The students and staff have begun with energy and enthusiasm and I congratulate them for their positive attitudes. It is clear that the students were ready to return to the routines of school life. Without a doubt our wish is that each student will embrace their learning and friendships across the year. Together we work in partnership to bring out the best in each student. Our Foundation students have had one week of schooling and it is terrific to see them beginning to settle in. For some students transition can be tricky and take some time. For some it is not as easy to get used to the new environment, long days, routines and structures. If we can assist you at all please see your child's teacher or members of the leadership team. Our door is always open. We will also contact you should we wish to keep you informed or have a meeting about transition issues.

2023 Theme at SJV - Light The Way

Our theme for our school in 2023 is 'Light The Way.' This is particularly relevant given the challenges of the past few years. It calls upon us all to reflect and find ways across this year, in which we can be people of hope and light for others within our community. We have spoken about our theme at assemblies and within our classes and certainly the theme will feature as as we launch our year at our Opening School Mass. Our Art Specialist Paula Persons has made a special Banner which we will hang in the foyer of our school to remind us to Light the Way. We will come back to this theme at various times within our newsletter and communications.

Our thoughts are with you....

To our families who have been affected with the fire damage to their Buddhist Temple in Springvale; our prayers and hearts go out to you. We hope that the Temple can be rebuilt soon.

We also keep the people of Turkey and Syria in our prayers following the devastating Earthquakes. Various organisations are collecting donations. Keep an eye out.

Opening School Mass – Friday 10th February 9am

A reminder that you are all welcome to gather with us this Friday 10th February at 9am for our Opening School Mass. It is an important occasion as we gather as a Faith Community to ask continued blessings for our Parish School and for ourselves and others.

At this Mass we will welcome our Foundation Students, other students new to our community as well as new staff. We will also issue our Students Captains and Leaders their badges for 2023. The staff will also be 'commissioned' in our roles.

There will be a Morning Tea for the all Year 6 Leaders and their parents in the Performing Arts area straight after Mass.

School Photo Day

School Photos will be taken next MONDAY 13th February. Your child will need to wear full school uniform including black school shoes.

A 'Captains Photo' will be taken at 8:45AM on Monday morning. All orders are to be completed online and information has been sent to you.

Please note the Year 6 Graduation Photo will be taken in 4th term.

Uniform Supply Updates inc Year 6 Ruby Tops

The year 6 Rugby Polo's are due to arrive on 14.02.2023 (approx)

Gold Sports Polo's stock arrives - 10.02.2023

White Polo's stock arrives -10.02.2023.

Sports Jacket stock arrives - 20.03.2023

We apologise for the delay in the stock.

Please do not hesitate to contact the office for any queries relating to Belgravia Apparel.

Foundation Students Testing - thank you!

Today many of our Foundation students underwent some Literacy and Numeracy testing. We thank you for bringing your child in on their rest day.

Specialist Classes begin this week

Our Specialist Classes began this week. Specialist classes are

Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Physical Education, Indonesian, Library and Digi Tech.

Students are to wear Sports Uniform for Physical Education. If you have any questions about specialist days / program please contact your child's teacher.

Foundation Parent Information Evening

On Tuesday the 14th of February at 6pm, we will be hosting a Foundation Parent information night in the Performing Arts area. Students do not need to attend. This meeting will go for about 1 hr. We will discuss important information regarding school routines, curriculum and general information. This will be led by the SJV leadership team, along with the Foundation teachers. We encourage all parents to attend this session in order to gain information and a greater insight into our daily routines and learning at school. We will have some question time at the end of the session for any queries that might arise.

We please ask that you send your child's classroom teacher a seesaw message to indicate if you (and or your partner will be attending) . RSVP is very important.

Level Information Newsletters

Each Level (F, 1/2. 3/4 and 5/6) will be sending home electronically a Level Newsletter this Friday. It contains important information for the term. Please take the time to read and note.

Anaphylaxis

A reminder that as we have students who have anaphylaxis, please do not send any nut products with your child.

Birthday treats - Sometimes parents/ carers like to share a special treat for their child's birthday with the class. Students can only be given non food related items - eg pencil, eraser.

Please remind your child that they can not share food and drink with others.

Parking

Please DO NOT PARK IN the Presbytery Carpark near our entry/Parish House. In the past, Fr David and Deslene have been blocked in or have returned and can not park.
Do not park in or over neighbours' driveways in any surrounding street at the back of the school.
The parking in St Johns Way is 'Kiss & Drop' - do not get out of your car.
Council inspectors patrolled today and will return and issue fines to anyone who is infringing any rule.

Meet & Greet Interviews

The Meet & Greet Conversations are an opportunity for you to assist teachers with getting to know your child. These important conversations will occur on Tuesday 21st February (3:30pm - 6pm) and Wednesday 22nd February (1:45pm - 7:30pm).

All families are expected to book an appointment time (10 minutes). The online booking process will be sent out to you next week

PLEASE NOTE THAT ON WEDNESDAY 22nd FEBRUARY SCHOOL FINISHES AT 1:10pm. All students need to be picked up at that time, unless booked into Camp Australia.

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!