Dear Families,

What a beautiful start to September!! Spring is in the air..... Enjoy the opportunity to get outside and refresh the mind and body!!

Throughout lockdown, I'm sure that on your walks or bike rides you may have come across lovely messages of hope or kindness similar to the one above. I hope that these messages bring a smile to you and help you recognise the care that people have for others! As families, I'm sure we are all trying to find ways of connecting outside of school and work tasks. It is so important! In challenging times, remember to get online to connect to extended family and to friends. Most of all take care of one another and reach out if you require help.

The Premier of Victoria announced today that the lockdown will continue and that there will be no return to onsite learning for Term 3 in Melbourne.

A plan for Term 4 will be announced by the Premier at a later date.

With our Lockdown extended for the remainder of the term, students will be required to work from home.

As has already been the case the school will remain open for students whose parents are authorised permitted workers and those students who are considered vulnerable. If you require your child to come to school please forward an email and your 'Permitted Workers Authorisation' to admin@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au

If your child is currently attending school and you have forwarded all the appropriate documentation, you do not need to re-send.

It is good to note that playgrounds will reopen from this Friday for children under 12 and that people may exercise for up to 3 hours per day!

Remote Learning Survey Results

Please read a summary of the survey results further in our newsletter. We have listened to your suggestions and acted upon them.

Thank you to everyone who has given feedback. We value your input.

Your encouraging words about how the school is operating in this challenging time and to staff and have truly been appreciated.

Solidarity & Prayers for the People of Afghanistan

Book Week

Since 1945 the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) has brought children and books together across Australia through Book Week! We hope that everyone enjoyed the range of activities for our Virtual Book Week Event held last week! The Parade was fantastic and I congratulate everyone for coming on board dressing up and celebrating in style!

Our sincere thanks to the brilliant Georgina Torrisi (Library Specialist) for her dedication, organisation and expertise!!!

2022 Prep Transition

A letter was emailed today to all 2022 Prep families with the dates of our Prep Information Evening and Transition Dates. We will have 3 classes of Prep for 2022!!

Fathers Day

Whilst we won't be able to have our stall this year, on behalf of the staff I wish all Dads Grandpas and Special Men a wonderful Father's Day this Sunday!!! I hope that you feel appreciated and loved!

Closure Days / Public Holidays for remainder of Year (Put these in your calendar)

Friday October 29th Staff Faith Formation
Monday November 1st (Cup Eve)
Tuesday November 2nd (Public Holiday)
Monday December 6th

Community News

School Holiday Programs

Gymnastics

School Holiday Timetable

Avila

Nazareth

Mazenod

Killester