Principal's Report

Message from the Principal

The buzz through the school today is electric. The students are as excited as we are to be back together again. It was wonderful to welcome each student today with a Spring flower which they took to their class and added to a vase on the prayer table, symbolising coming together again as a class group.

It is amazing to see how much the students have grown and the joy on their faces, seeing their friends and teachers again. 

St John's Trivia Night

On Saturday 19 September at 7pm, we ran an online Trivia Night. It was a great night, with around 40 families participating. We are very grateful to Peter Hanson who was our Host for the evening, providing plenty of entertainment and keeping the night running smoothly. Congratulations to the Wallis family who were the winners for the evening, with a Lavazza coffee machine as their prize. Second place was the Elliot family, winning a Kenwood hand blender and Third place was Aile/Dang family, winning the Cadbury chocolate hamper.

Special mention to the Wallis and Hale families with a 7 in a row winning streak and to all the families who joined in the Dance Off. 

Summer School Uniform

The students all look very smart in their summer uniforms today.  Thank you!

Don't forget that students need to wear their hat everyday in line with our Sunsmart Policy. RHS is open for online orders and delivery if you need any new uniform  items.

Parent Engagement Webinar

This Thursday Evening St John's will be hosting a Parent Engagement Webinar. Please use this link to register before Thursday Evening. link: https://go.b2bdash.io/forms/PracticallyLearning/1a6e5cec892ae95ceef5951cfc415ebf188dc1ee

The webinar will be interactive and will provide expert guidance on supporting student learning in the future. 

Term 4 Calendar

We are hoping to hold different school events this term. Some will be onsite and just involve students, others may be virtual or outdoors, to include parents. Please check the Calendar page in the newsletter and add these dates to your personal calendar.

Jokes of the week

Q: Why did Adele cross the road?

A: To sing, "Hello from the other side!"

Q: Why did the chicken cross the playground? A: To get to the other slide!!

Baby Oscar

Mrs Ryan is enjoying motherhood and baby Oscar is behaving perfectly. 

We are hoping that mum and baby will be able to come in and visit us soon!

Mangoes

It's that time of the year again and fresh North Queensland Mangoes are ready to be ordered and delivered direct from the farm to you!

$25 per tray 

(12 - 20 mangoes per tray, depending on size)

NOTE: Online payment only, must be made when placing your order and the order form can be located on the St John's Community Association page of this newsletter.

Make sure you ask your friends and relatives if they would like to place an order too.

Mangoes make a beautiful healthy gift!

Have a great week!

Verona Gridley

Principal 

vgridley@sjmitcham.catholic.edu.au