Principal Post....

From the Principal. . . 

Dear Families, 

Our students and staff appear to be settling in well to their class grades as we begin our work about improving student outcomes.  As teachers  and support staff our aim is to bring about growth for students. We want and expect all students to make progression in all areas of the curriculum.  Student  progress or development in their academic studies  often appears over time. It takes a positive mindset and  perseverance to progress forward. 

As parents it is vital that you encourage your children in their efforts.  Reserach would say that high but realistic expectations together with encouraging support leads to better results. 

Academic achievement is only one part of Catholic Education. We strive also to provide an environment at SJV through our programs and our relationships, where students  do feel a sense of belonging, purpose and connectedness in their lives in order to flourish in complex ever changing world!  Again encouragement from both school and home is vital.   

Meet & Greet Interviews

The Meet & Greet Interviews  have begun well. We hope that you providing us with further information and insights about your child  helps us  in our tasks to best support your child. 

Open Days at SJV for 2021 Prospective Families

It's that time already when we will be hosting Open days for 2021.

Our first Open Day is next Monday  17th February with tours at 9:15am & 10:15am. 

We know that parents are the best advocates or marketers for our school. Please spread the word in the street and and kinders.  Please reassure prospective families  that we do  take non Catholic students into our school, given support of our Catholic ethos.

Our Open Day Flyer is  on a page later in the Newsletter. 

If you have a shop business  where you are able to display in a window  an OPEN DAY FLYER please come to the Office to pick one up. We would be most appreciative. Another good way of building our partnership! 

Opening School Mass & Captains Badge Presentation

Our Opening School Mass held last Friday was a  most important occasion as we all gathered to ask God blessings upon our Year . It was most fitting  to see our Preps and new students and staff process into our Church to the Hymn  All Are Welcome. 

Congratulations to our Student Captains who were presented their badges by the Premier Mr Daniel Andrews at the Mass.  We are confident that the 2020 Captains will carry out their role very successfully. All Year 6's as  Leaders of our school were acknowledged and later received their Leaders Badge at the Morning Tea. 

Working Bee

Our first Working Bee is on Friday 28th February at 2:30 - 4pm. Mark it in your diary.

We are trialing a different time! It is 'Clean Up Schools Day' across Australia so we invite parents to come  along to give a hand. Toddlers will need to be well supervised. 

More information next week.  Afternoon Tea provided at 3:30ish! 

Action Plans

Please ensure ALL ASTHMA, ANAPHYLAXIS & ALLERGY plans are sent to the office as soon as possible. It is vital that the school has this information. 

Child Safety

Gates & car park - As you are all aware child & community safety is our priority. We remind you of the following:

- The back gate is opened at 8.15am 

- ALL gates are locked around 9.00am

- The gate near the basketball court/reception is locked at recess AND lunch.

- When attending the school parents must report to the office  for any matters (including prep testing times)

We thank you for your understanding and support!