Dear Families,

As part of our Remembrance Day ceremony today we observed a minute of silence as a mark of respect for the men and women who have died, or served our country during times of war and conflict. We continue to pray for peace in our world.

Farewell to Fr Dominic and Welcome to Fr Eric

On November 19th Fr Eric Alleaume will arrive from QLD and take up his appointment as Parish Priest at St John Vianney's.

Fr Dominic will be returning to Bangladesh on November 21st where he will take up his appointment as formator in the Seminary and will also lecture in Philosophy.

We thank Fr Dominic for the wonderful support and care he has offered to us all!

We will miss his encouraging and gentle nature. I will write again in the newsletter closer to the the time of his departure.

I know we will all warmly welcome Fr Eric into the SJV community!!

2021 Class Placements

Thank you to the parents who have made requests for class placement. As you understand class placement is a very complex and time consuming task facilitated by class teachers and leadership. These requests will be considered but not necessarily guaranteed. Thank you for your support of our processes.

Prep 2021

Yesterday and today we had our first online information sessions for the 2021 Prep Parents.

These sessions were primarily to disseminate information regarding Uniform bookings with BuxWear.

With COVID protocols and based on advice from CECV, further information around possibilities of Orientation will be forwarded to you. Please open any emails that are sent to you.

Absences!

If your child is absent for any reason or arriving to school late it is imperative that you contact the office. You can also press 1 and leave a voice message.

Raffle Tickets are due Back This Friday (Sold or Unsold)

Thank you to those who have been able to purchase Raffle Tickets. All Raffle Tickets are to be returned BY THIS FRIDAY

Raffle drawn on November 22.

Education Board

The Education Board met last evening. We discussed the transition to Governance arrangements (2021).

In next weeks Newsletter I will provide a summary of our recent School Review. The Review process was most affirming.

Monitoring Student Online Social Media

I can not stress the importance of parents being aware of any Social Media platforms that students may be using out of school. Many of these platforms have an age restriction for use. We ask you to ensure that you have conversations with your children and ensure that they are always doing the right thing by each other and by the school. Of course being safe online is crucial.

The Online Safety information we include it in the newsletter again.

Traffic Safety

Parents/ Carers dropping off /picking up their child need to be considerate , patient and MINDFUL of everyone’s safety

COVID Symptoms - Get tested

If a student / family member is unwell please get tested and stay at home until the result is known.

Second Hand Uniform

If parents have any items of uniform that students have grown out of, feel free to donate them to the school. Please ensure that all items of uniform have been washed. We are particularly in need of school dresses(new style).

Closure Days:

Monday December 7th - 2021 Staff Preparation day

Word of the Week!

Warrior

Noun

A warrior is someone who is a fighter and is very brave.

Synonyms: fighter, soldier