Principal Post
From the Principal. . .
Dear Families,
It's hard to believe that we are at the end of another term! I hope that as we look back across these last ten weeks, we can say that the term has been positive both socially and academically for each of our students. I encourage you to ask your children about the many highlights that they may have experienced during the term. Of course students learn and progress at different rates but hopefully we can all see clear areas of development and improvement.
The FAMILY CONFERENCES that are happening this week provide a great opportunity to enter into conversation with your child and teacher(s) about their learning experiences at school.
It is important that every child is happy coming to school and that they feel a a sense of belonging and connection to St John Vianney's. My observation is that generally our students are very happy and do enjoy their learning and friendships. Naturally there will always be ups and downs and that is part of growing up and indeed life! When our children are met with a difficult situation or challenge it is important to support them to persevere and and have another try.
In valuing the home /school partnership, we have the expectation that every family will see their child's teacher for a FAMILY INTERVIEW. We realise that some families are away currently or could not make an interview this week but it is imperative that you do so in early Term 3. For parents of 5/6 R students, the interviews will take place next term as you have be advised and we will be in touch.
I wish every one a very safe and relaxing break from the routines of school life!
Staffing News
We thank Mrs Linda Tracey who finishes her teaching time in 1/2GT this week and awaits the birth of her second child. On behalf of the community, we thank Linda for the care and expertise she has given to our students! We wish Linda every blessing.
I have appointed Mrs Natalie Papaioannou to the 1/2 GT class. Natalie is an experienced teacher and will teach the class on Monday and Tuesday until the end of the school year.
Kristina Khoo will take Maternity Leave from the end of Week 2 of Term 3. She will however finish her role as PE teacher this week.
I have appointed Mrs Sophie Sullivan to the role of PE teacher beginning Term 3. Sophie is an experienced teacher and will also work in 5/6LK on a Friday releasing Mr Ru for his role as Student Wellbeing/ Family Engagement Leader.
Mrs Gabi Carter who is well known at our school will work in 5/6HK class each Monday when Kristina leaves.
I know you will welcome our new staff to our vibrant community.
Silver Coin Donation Fundraiser- What a great success (SEE P&F NEWS!!!)
Thank you so much to all our community members for their generosity in donating the 'silver coins'. You raised for our school $2304.90 and this is truly an outstanding result.
The class that raised the most money was 3/4RM! This class will have Pizza and free dress tomorrow.
Our thanks again to Alisha LeHuray and the P&F for organising this fundraising.
Year 6 Camp
Our Year 6 students will be heading to camp in the first week of term 3. The group will stay at the Phillip Island Adventure Camp from Tuesday 16th July until Friday 19th July.
Staff attending will be Ru Lameijn, Sarah Rak, Nick Hoare, Dawn Heldt, Jane Lancaster, and Nick Hoare. Marg Klupacs and I will visit the campers across the four days.
Liz Jackson and Kristina Khoo will take the grade 5 students.
Our Term 3 Working Bee
The date for the Term 3 Working Bee is below. Please put the date in your diary!! We need 10 parents for it to go ahead.
Date: Saturday August 3rd
Time: 9am -10:30 inc Morning Tea.
More news next term.
Preps 2020
We have sent out our Letters of Offer for Prep enrolments for 2020. We will once again have 3 Prep classes.
We have met with all new families and are currently meeting with existing families who have a new Prep beginning in 2020.
Child Safe
Continuing our work in this field, I attach the St John Vianney's Child Safe Commitment Statement for your information.
School Closure Day
The staff will undertake a professional learning day on Monday 26th August and as such it will be a student free day. Please make appropriate arrangements. More information later.
End of Term
Term 2 will conclude at 2:30pm this FRIDAY 28th JUNE.
Term 3 will begin at 8:45am on MONDAY 15th JULY.