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A Message from the Principal

Welcome back to Term 4 and our final four weeks of Remote Learning before all students resume on site together on Friday 5 November, which is only a month away. I hope that you had a wondreful holiday and enjoyed many outdoor adventures. The Grand Final was certainly a great celebration for all Melbournians and especially for all the Demon's supporters. Jenny and Deirdre are very excited for their Premiership Team.

 

Congratulations to the Dinsdale family on the safe arrival of their baby girl, Emma Grace, a little sister to Daniel (1/2) and his brother Joshua. 

Before and After School Care

Before and After School Care will relocate this Term to the new STEM room, while the Hall renovations get underway. Parents will be able to access this room from the front of the school, via the door on the left of the main entrance.

St John's Chickens

The chickens were very pampered today and enjoyed the attention from students onsite. We would love to hear your suggestions for names so please send me an email with any ideas and we will put them to a vote with the Sustainability team. 

Return to Onsite Learning

The first 2 weeks of Term 4, from Monday 4 October - Fri 15 October, remote learning continues for all students.

 

From Monday 18 October (Week 3)

Prep - Monday to Wednesday

Years 1 and 2 - Thursday and Friday

 

From Tuesday 26 October (Week 4)

Prep Monday to Wednesday and Year 3 and 4 Tuesday and Wednesday

Years 1, 2, 5, 6 - Thursday and Friday

 

Monday 1 November - School Closure Day (Week 5)

Tuesday 2 November - Melbourne Cup Day Holiday

 

Wednesday 3 November - Prep, Year 3 and 4

Thursday 4 November - Year 1, 2, 5 and 6

 

Friday 5 November onwards

All students return to onsite learning until the end of the year 

Summer Uniform

In Term 4 students attending are required to wear their summer uniform. This includes wearing their hat outdoors, as part of our sunsmart policy - No Hat, No Play!

Fun Fridays

Fun Fridays will continue this term during remote learning. This week we will have a Circus Theme! Come dressed as your favourite circus character or entertainer.

Lego Club

I had fun running the Lego Club online today.

I gave the students a challenge to create some new equipment for our school playground. They were all very creative with their ideas. Don't forget to join in next Monday at 2pm.

Monday Lego Club Online - Creating new equipment for our playground!
Monday Lego Club Online - Creating new equipment for our playground!

 

Have a wonderful week!

 

Verona Gridley

Principal 

vgridley@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au