Dear Families,

From a beautiful weekend weather wise to a showery week! Its clear we are in the Month of May, in Melbourne!!

To all our families who celebrated Orthodox Easter, we hope that the occasion with family and friends was both very holy and festive.

Whilst the COVID restrictions have eased somewhat here in Melbourne, we particularly remember in our prayers and thoughts all those in India and other parts of the world who are suffering immeasurably as the COVID Pandemic continues to grow. To those within our community who have relative and friends in these places, you are very much in our hearts.

Student Attendance / Holidays

A reminder that it is important that students are at school on time unless unwell.

Parents are reminded to let the office know of absences by 9:30. Please follow the phone prompts.

Holidays:

Students should be at school every day to best support their learning.

If a parent chooses to take their child out of the school for a holiday, a form is required to be completed and signed by the class teacher and principal. If a child is away, they will miss learning concepts. The form is available at the office and from the website.

Staff News Term 2

We farewelled Claire Russo last week as she takes up her Religious Education teaching post at Mazenod. Claire has been at SJV for the past eleven years as a classroom teacher. In the past two years at SJV, Claire has also taken the role of Religious Education Leader. We thank Claire for her contributions to our school and wish her well as she takes new challenges!

With the departure of Claire Russo we welcome Beth O'Gorman to our school!

We are delighted to have Beth join our team for the remainder of the 2021 school year! Beth officially began with us on Monday and her enthusiastic and positive manner has been well received by students and staff alike. She has met with the parents of her students. Beth will teach the 3/4 OS class, Monday - Thursday with Emma Sofra continuing her teaching role in the class on Friday. On Friday Beth will work within other classes and assist in the supervision of school sport.

I am sure you join with me in welcoming Beth to our school community. If you see Beth make sure you say hello.

From Beth....

Hello! Firstly thank you everyone for the warm welcome I have received. The staff, students and parents of SJV have all been so welcoming and I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting each of you. I little about myself: I love reading, baking and gardening. I hope to share these hobbies with my class this year. I am looking forward to the year ahead and progressing your child's learning journey! I cannot wait to share more moments with our community. Don't be shy, come and introduce yourself! You'll find me in 3/4 OS!

Congratulations Cyrella!!

If you have been following the achievements of Cyrella, you will be aware that she represented herself and our school at the State Swimming Titles last week. Cyrella placed 3rd for the 50m backstroke and 4th for the 50m Freestyle.

Well done Cyrella - an awesome achievement!

Congratulations Immanuel

Our Congratulations to Immanuel who won the Camp Australia South East Regional Handball title last weekend. Immanuel had to win his way through the various levels before taking out this highly sought competition. A brilliant achievement. Please read more information in Camp Australia News.

Welcome

We welcome Hannah and Mark and their family to our school community. Hannah and Mark began on Monday in Grade 5/6!

We hope that you feel very supported at our school.

NAPLAN

The Year 3 and Year 5 students will be participating in NAPLAN. The assessments will take place online except for Year 3 writing.

The NAPLAN schedule is as follows:

Tuesday 11th May: Year 3 & 5 Writing

Wednesday 12th May: Year 3 & 5 Reading

Thursday 13th May: Year 3 Language Conventions. Year 5: Language Conventions & Numeracy

Friday 14th May: Year 3: Numeracy

Monday 17th May: Catch up day

Parents and Friends - relaunch

A final reminder that tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) at 2:30pm we will be relaunching our P&F. This will take place in the staff room

We will start by having a gathering to talk about the role of a P&F and brainstorm ideas about what our P&F might be able to do.

See you for a cuppa!!

Mothers Day Stall

Our children of course love to be able to give a special gift to their mum or special woman in their lives. A very BIG thank you to our Mums and Dads who so generously wrapped gifts for our Mothers Day Stall last week and organised sales on Monday.

Mothers Day Morning Tea

All our Mum's and Special Women are warmly invited to come along to a Mothers Day Morning Tea this Friday at 9am in the staffroom.

2022 Prep Enrolment Interviews

Next Monday May 10th and Tuesday May 11th we will be conducting Prep enrolment Interviews (to understand how we can best support your child). If you have completed an enrolment form you have been sent an email outlining the process. These interviews will take place with a member of the Leadership Team and will go for about 20 minutes. Please bring your child to the interview. Letters of offer for 2022 will be sent next week.

3/4 Student Learning

Hands On Science Incursions

Our 1/2 & 5/6 students have, as part of their Inquiry Learning participated in a range of Science experiments. The students in 3/4 will be participating in a range of Science Incursions this Friday.

Take the opportunity to talk with your child about their Learning.

Government Secondary School Enrolment Forms for Year 6 students starting Year 7 in 2022.

Enrolment forms for year 6 students who will be attending Government Secondary Schools in 2022 are now available. Please go to the website: https://www.education.vic.gov.au/parents/going-to-school/Pages/year-6-to-7.aspx

or visit our school office for a hard copy of the enrolment form.

From the Parish

Bingo is returning

Bingo is returning beginning on Thursday 13th May from 7:30pm. It will also take place each Friday beginning 12:45pm. Bingo is held in the Parish Hall. Please spread the word!

Birthdays

We acknowledge the following birthdays from Thursday 6th May - Wednesday 19th May

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy your special day!