Principal Post

Dear Families,

The Sacrament of Eucharist was held last evening within the Parish for several  our present Year 4 and Year 5 students. We congratulate these students and pray that they will continue to be nourished in their faith through the Eucharist.  May  these children always know the support of their family, friends and Parish community. 

Our End of Year Liturgy

Yesterday we celebrated the end of our  school year with a beautiful Liturgy thanking God and asking for continued blessings. It was a fitting way to finish our School Year. This was led by our Year 6 students  and streamed into all classes.  I thank everyone for their participation.  

Farewell

To all  our Year 6 students & families who are leaving our school, we once again say thank you for your wonderful contributions. You are always welcome at SJV.  To other students who are moving to a new area thank you for all you have given to SJV! We wish you well at your new schools.

And finally,  to our staff who are retiring or moving to new adventures, our blessings. Whilst I have written about each person in previous newsletters, I once again reiterate that your contributions, care expertise and professionalism have been second to none! On behalf of the SJV community we thank you!!  You have  been amazing! 

John R Hannah Hostel Christmas Gift

Jessica and Cyrella (SJV Social Justice Captains) presented a student-created stand and a plant to the hostel last week. This was a Christmas present from all the students and staff of St John Vianney's. It was very well received and we hope to see it in a nice spot at the hostel when the students and staff can finally return for our visits. 

Staffing 

Attached is a Staffing List for 2022. Please print and keep for  your reference. I will update you should there be any further staff changes. 

2022 Student Captains 

All year 6 students are considered our student leaders. Last week we announced the Year six  Captain's roles.  This is the culmination of a thorough process which began last month with a student leadership workshop day facilitated by an external group who work in this area. Students  wishing to nominate for a Captaincy Role were then invited to prepare and deliver a speech outlining why they would be a good candidate.  Students from year 4 and year 5 listened to these speeches and voted for their peers. This process ensures that it is not a popularity competition.  Captains are validated by the school staff. We congratulate all students and the Captains who have been elected for 2022.  

School Captains: Liam and Ileesha

Public Relations Captains: Michal and Tenuli

Social Justice Captains:Marcus and Hazel

Digital Technologies Captains:Hy and Alicia B

Sport Captains:Ted and Paris

Sport House Captains: Ben (blue), Andy (gold), Tyler (green) and Jasmine (red)

Art Captains: Jason and Naomi

Sustainability Captains:Damanpreet and Anastasia

2022  School Starting Dates 

Please note:

School will begin for 2022 PREP students on Monday 31st January at 8:45am 

School will begin for 2022 Year 1-6 students on Wednesday 2nd February at 8:45am

On Monday 31st January or  Tuesday 1st February the students from Year 1-6 will be given a time to come to school to complete Literacy and Numeracy Testing. Hard copies of information were sent out today and an email will be sent out to all families tomorrow.

2022 Opening School Mass and Commissioning of Staff 

The Opening of the School Year Mass will take place on Friday 4th February at 9am in the Church. Parents are invited to join us for this important occasion.  

2022 Year 6 Badge Ceremony and Clapping in of Preps

On the 7th February at 10am we invite the Year Prep parents and Year 6 parents to a ceremony in the church. The occasion is to present  the Year 6 Capatins and Leaders with their badges. We will also take this opportunity to clap in our Preps  and welcome them into the school community. A Morning Tea will follow.  

 2022 School Photos

Monday 14th February. Students are to wear Summer Uniform 

2022 Term Dates 

Term 1: 

Monday January 31st - Preps 

Wednesday February 2nd - Years 1-6 

Term 1 Concludes on Friday 8th April 

Term 2: April 26th - June 24th

Term 3: July 11th - September 16th

 Term 4: October 3rd - December 16th 

2022 Sacramental Dates - Parish run 

Sacarament of Reconciliation: 

Tuesday March 29 - Year 3

Sacrament of Eucharist:   

 August  6 - 6pm   August 7 - 10am 

August 13 -6pm    August 14 - 10am  

Sacrament of Confirmation:   

Tuesday 11th October (TBC  by the Bishop) 

2022 Camp Dates 

Year 6  Camp Phillip Island Adventure Camp 

Tuesday July 12th - Friday July 17th 

Year 4 Camp Sovereign Hill - Ballarat

Wednesday September 1 - Friday September 3 

2022 Swimming Program

Year 1 - 6:   Term 1  Dates to be confirmed 

Year  Prep - Term 4 Dates to be confirmed  

School Fees 

Information about School Fees / policy for 2022 was sent to you via email. Please read carefully. 

COVID  - PLEASE NOTE 

 Even though the students finished school today, if  your child becomes COVID Positive over the next few days it is still very important to contact the school. Should there be a positive case within our community we will take advice from the Department of Health via MACS.  

amullaly@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 

Once again thank you all for your ongoing support. Wishing everyone a happy, holy Christmas. Keep safe and well in the holidays. See you all in 2022! 

Every blessing

Andrew