Principal Post

Dear Families,

It's hard to believe that we are at the end of another term! It certainly been a interesting term in many ways! We have negotiated the challenges of COVID-19, flu viruses and other bugs! However, I congratulate all the students, staff and families for their resilience. I hope that as we look back across these last nine weeks, we can say that the term has been positive both socially and academically for all students.

As we come to the last couple of days of Term 2, its a good conversation to ask your children to list the various achievements and enjoyable activities across the term.

The PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES that began yesterday and continue today provide a great opportunity to enter into conversation with your child and teacher(s) about their learning experiences at school. Of course students learn and progress at different rates but hopefully we can all see clear areas of development and improvement.

I recognise that some families are away or could not make an interview this week, but in valuing the home /school partnership, we have the expectation that every family will see their child's teacher for a Parent Teacher INTERVIEW. It is imperative that you do so by early Term 3.

As we come to the end of the term, I reiterate that 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 school life and life in general! When our children are met with a difficult situation or challenge it is important to support them to persevere and and have another try.

I wish every one a very safe and relaxing break from the routines of school life! We look forward to welcoming everyone back at the beginning of Term 3.

Term 2 concludes at 2:30 pm on Friday 24th June

Term 3 begins at 8:50 am on Monday, July 12th

Condolences

Our prayers and thoughts are with Ms Denise Dix Draper (LSO) and her extended family on the passing of her dear dad Oscar on Monday evening. May he rest in peace.

Celebration Of Learning

You are all invited to come to the classrooms tomorrow to see and hear the sharing of the class learning. There are two sessions

8:30 - 8:50am and 3pm - 3:30pm. If parents are not in at 3pm students will be dismissed at 3:15pm and you are able to return to the classroom. Come and see your kids great work!

Fundraiser - St Josephs Sth Murwillumbah

Our final Fundraising Tally to support the families of St Joseph Sth Murwillumbah is

$ 3175

This is an amazing achievement and demonstrates so clearly the huge heart and generosity of our School Community.

Year 6 Camp Dates

The Year 6 Camp to Phillip Island Adventure Resort will take place from Tuesday, July 12th - Friday, July 15th. This is the first week of Term 3. If your child is unwell in the holidays please email Tony Nguyen. Please look out for any emails sent by the Senior Team.

Year 5/6 T- Ball Team make it to Division!

Congratulations to our T-ball team who have won their way into the Division stage of the Competition. They will play on July 29th at Waverley Softball Centre. Go team!

Prep 2023 Sibling Interviews

Thank you to our families who came to our Enrolment meetings for their 2023 Prep child.

In 4th term there will be a Prep

Information Evening and a series of Orientation sessions for your child.

Dates and reminders will be sent to you at a later date.

Community - School Parish Event

We will have a Community Event on Saturday, October 22nd!! But we STILL NEED a committee with school representation. If not, this event won't go ahead!

Please email me an expression of Interest READ THE PAGE

'COMMUNITY EVENT SCHOOL & PARISH'

Class Mass - this week 5/6J

All students are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the giving Mass. This Friday we have 5/6J class who will lead us in our whole school Mass celebration. Parents and grandparents are welcome to join our students, staff and parishioners. We invite parents to join us for a morning tea in the staff room after Mass. If cooking food, please list all ingredients. NO NUTS FRESH CREAM etc

IF YOUR CHILD IS RUNNING LATE PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE OFFICE TO SIGN IN BEFORE TAKING THEM TO THE CHURCH

100 Days of Prep Celebrations

Can you believe that the preps have been at school for 100 days. Wednesday 27th July (Week 3, Term 3) will be our special celebration day. The day will be filled with exciting rotations and activities.

Parents and grandparents are invited to the staff room at 2:15pm for a prayer service and afternoon tea. For more information see the invitation sent home in your child's satchel and Seesaw.

Term 3 Closure Day

A reminder the School will be closed to all students on Friday 22nd July