Principal Post

Dear Families,

Our congratulations to many of our Year 3 & 4 students (and others) who celebrated the their First Reconciliation across the past two evenings.

Our hope is that these children always know of God's unconditional love through our families, school experiences and through friendships. May we all know the importance and value of saying sorry and 'starting over.'

Forgiving and being forgiven is an important part of life and helping our children and students to recognise the value of right relationships is always crucial.

For more information please read RE news

Thank you to all families for availing yourselves for last week's 'Meet & Greet' Conversations.

From all accounts these went well and sets up the all important positive relationship between home and school.

Our Congratulations also to our SRC Representatives

Some very excited Year 1-6 students received their SRC badges at Assembly on Monday!! They will ensure student voice is involved in school events and decision making. Well done!! Read more on the following pages.

Parent helpers in classroom

Tomorrow morning we invite parents who want to hear more about being a Parent Helper in classrooms to come along to a General Information Session. This will be held in the Staffroom at 9am.

Outdoor Education Program

As part of our Outdoor Education Program our Year 3 students will participate in a range of fun day activities (including sharing a meal) as a precursor to their Year 4 Camp experience. This will take place this Friday after school until 7:15pm.

Education Board

The Education Board will meet next Tuesday 9th March at 5:15pm at school. We will be discussing the transition to the Governing Authority Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS). The school and parish will give respective operational reports.

COVID Update

Following the easing of restrictions by the Victorian Chief Health Officer, last Friday the Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools (MACS) has provided to schools the following update.

Face Masks are recommended, but not mandatory, for use by staff and visitors when physical distancing can not be maintained. Please ensure that you keep your child at home

if they are unwell and have them tested should they display any COVID / flu like symptoms.

Prep Night - Pizza with the Principal

Next Wednesday evening March 10th at 5:30pm, as a gesture of welcome and support to our Prep families, we are inviting our Preps together with one parent to Pizza with the Principal! (COVID Restrictions)

In fact all our Prep teachers and our leadership team will be on hand. After dinner the Preps will be supervised watching a movie and our Prep parents will gather in the Performing Arts area. Our Prep team and school Leaders will provide further information about around routines and expectations, provide some insights into Literacy and Numeracy and of course answer any of your questions. An invitation was sent home last week. We look forward to your RSVP and seeing you all

Parking and safety

As many of you will be aware, last week the Police and Council have been out monitoring the parking and traffic flow in St John's Way and surrounding streets.

Please note:

The parking in St Johns Way is currently 2 minutes between 8am - 9am and again 3pm and 4pm.

You are obligated to observe these and all parking signs despite what you may have done in the past.

It is important to keep the traffic flow moving and if that means you need to 'go around the block again' then do so.

Please do not get out of your car. If you need to do so, perhaps using the Parish Car park is a better option. Alternatively park in the surrounding Streets.

In Dunoon Court please allow those using the shops to enter & exit their car park. In other words be courteous and patient and do not block cars in.

DO NOT park on the corner of Bevis and Studley St in the no standing area it is dangerous.

Please be mindful of pedestrian traffic. For the safety of everyone, please be careful and follow the instructions of any school and street signage.

FAQ (asked by community members)

Q. Can the school place witches cones on the Corner of Bevis and Studley Street in the

'No Standing Area' ?

A. In speaking with the Police and Council this could be an unsafe practice.

Q. Can we get a Convex mirror in St Johns Way to alert drivers turning into Studley Street as to pedestrians crossing the road?

A. In speaking with the Council, that could be a distraction as the driver looks up to check and cause other issues. Please turn cautiously and stop if required.

Open Days - 2022 Prep Enrolment

Our Open Days began well today for prospective families. I was so proud of our Captains who assisted me. They spoke so proudly and confidently of our school!

Existing families with a sibling beginning in 2022 have been sent an enrolment form and I cask that they be completed and sent back to the office asap. This assists us in planning our Prep numbers for 2022.

Our next Open Day is next Thursday 11th March.

Year 3-6 Swimming

Please read important information about our upcoming program in this newsletter

Harmony Day & Anti Bullying Day

Harmony Day & Anti Bullying awareness Day is next Friday 12th March. Please read further in the newsletter.

Congratulations to Cyrella

Our congratulations to Cyrella on advancing to the Regional Swimming Finals next week. Super achievement!

Kelly Sports

Kelly Sports begins their Activity Program this afternoon at SJV!!! . Please note that Kelly Sports are totally in charge of this program for those enrolled. Refer all enquiries to Kelly Sports. Read more further in newsletter.