Principal's Report

Dear St John's Community,

A whole week of sunshine and wasn't it wonderful! Thanks to Mr O and everyone else who pitched in to make Tuesday's Sports day such a success. Congratulations to Walsh (Blue) team who won the day and it was a big tick for the first big gig for our school leaders as well.

Check out these pics!

Thanks again to our Leaders for ensuring everyone had a fun day!

School Captains: Denzel & Georgia

Stewardship Leaders: 

Parker, Sophie and Chloe

Wilson House: Olivia & Brodie

Nunan House: Connor & Meia

MacLellan House: Jonathon & Tia

Walsh House: Shaheem & Georgia

Family Film Night - 25th March

Trybooking is open until 7.30pm! Movie starts at 7.40pm! 

St Patrick's Day Mass

Some of our School Leaders represented our school today at the St Patrick's Day Mass at the Cathedral for Catholic Education Week in the city. Looks like they found some interesting characters too!

Holy Thursday

To celebrate the last day of term, students can wear something Easterish on Holy Thursday. There might even be a treat at morning tea for them if we can convince the Easter Bunny to sneak out a bit early!

NAPLAN

Please note that Year 3 and 5 NAPLAN tests have started and will be continuing next week. 

Parents are able to visit the NAPLAN Online Public Demonstration Site  to see the types of questions and related functionalities in the NAPLAN Online assessment.

New School website

It's finally up and running! While we still have a few things to tweak, it looks great! 

Easter Liturgy

Grade 5/6s will be creating and leading an Easter Liturgy on Wednesday 5th April. More details will come out on Operoo closer to the date.

Lent and Reconciliation

As Reconciliation fast approaches the following is a nice reminder to us what it is all about.

'It was on Easter Sunday evening that Jesus appeared to his Apostles, gathered together in the Upper Room, where they had eaten the Last Supper. As they gaped and shrank back in a mixture of fear and dawning hope, Jesus spoke to them reassuringly.'

John (20:19-23):

Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, 'Peace be with you!' And when he said this he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced at the sight of the Lord. He said to them again, 'Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.' When he had said this, he breathed upon them, and said to them, 'Receive the Holy Spirit; whose sins you shall forgive, they are forgiven them; and whose sins you shall retain, they are retained.'

For our children, we should consider what this means for them in our modern times. What Jesus was trying to tell us was this:

As God, Jesus had the power to forgive sin. Jesus now trusts us to use that power. We are his representatives. Whatever sins we forgive, Jesus shall forgive. Whatever sins we do not forgive, Jesus shall not forgive.

Therefore, there is a big responsibility on us to be forgiving so that we can bring others into communion with god and his love. Forgiveness is a spiritual medicine that strengthens as well as heals. 

Loving Jesus,

through the power of your love, you have given us the courage, wisdom and strength to share our gifts and talents in humility. In peace and understanding, we reconcile with each other. Creator Spirit, we come together in prayer and thanksgiving for the many blessings we have received.

Amen

Jokes for the weekend!

Q: What do you get when you cross a four-leaf clover with poison ivy?

A:  A rash of good luck on St Patrick’s Day!

Q. What do you call leprechauns who collect aluminium cans, used newspapers and plastic bottles?

A. Wee-cyclers!

Q. Why do people wear shamrocks on St Patrick’s Day?

A. Because real rocks are too heavy!

Have a great weekend,

Derek Bruitzman

Principal