Dear Families,

Our Year 4 Camp at Sovereign Hill last week was a most memorable and enjoyable few days for our students and staff. Blessed with such good weather for the three days the students immersed themselves in a range of learning activities from the Gold Rush period. It was so pleasing to note the way they mixed and looked after one another. Our sincere thanks to our awesome staff who gave so generously of their time and talent to care and supervise the students. Thank you to Caitlin Cellini, Nicole O'Halloran, Leah Whiting, Rebecca Neofit, Rachael Gregory, Nicholas Hoare, Jonathan Rooney and Jenny Willmott. I hope you all captured the fun through our school Instagram page! Instagram page- Username: sjvmulgrave

Swimming Program Years 1-6

The Swimming Program for years 1-6 began on Monday and will continue this week and next. NO SWIMMING on a Tuesday.

Please note the venue this year is Haileybury College Springvale Road Keysborough.

Our Foundation students will participate in the Swimming Program in November!

Class Mass

With the Swimming Program in place there will be no 'Class Mass' this Friday or the next.

See Education in Faith page for class Mass schedule.

SACRAMENT OF

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

Enrolments closed on Friday 4 August.

Contact Desline de Niese

95463831

st.john.vianney.mulgrave@gmail.com

if you have any further queries.

Social Justice

On Monday, our Social Justice Captains together with Mini Vinnie representatives from the senior school participated in the Kids View Conference.

Several schools were involved in this initiative and we are able to bring back some new ideas and insights to help grow our awareness around putting our faith into action.

Read further info in this edition.

MS Readathon

As you would have read last week, our school is encouraging our students to participate in the MS Readathon. The Readathon takes place in August, with all money raised to go toward research into MS. If you wish to take part, you will receive log-in details from your child's class teacher.

Please support your child in this important endeavor. This is another example of our commitment to social justice issues the Mini Vinnies will be promoting the MS Readathon across this month.

'SJV Speaks for the Trees'- CONCERT 2023

TODAY Wednesday 9th August, tickets go on sale for our wonderful school concert: 'SJV Speaks for the Trees' , an adaptation of The Lorax, by Dr Seuss. You will receive an Operoo message with all details, including a BAR CODE from Try Booking for the night your child/ren is performing. Bar Codes are also available at the school office if you require assistance.

Night 1 Tuesday 5th September -

students with surnames beginning A-L.

Night 2 Wednesday 6th September -

Students with surnames beginning M-Z.

The concert starts at 7:00pm with students arriving at 6:30pm.

Real Life. Sexuality Education Program

On August 16th and 23rd the school will be hosting two sexuality education evening sessions for families (adult & child) facilitated by Sue Pain. These sessions will include facilitated discussions between parents/carers and their children about life, bodies, safety & relationships. The sessions run for about 60 minutes. The sessions cost $19.80 per family (even if you come to both sessions). The sessions days and times will be as follows:

Wednesday16th August:

Year 5/6 at 7 - 8pm

Wednesday 23rd August:

Foundation & Year 1/2 at 6 - 7pm.

Year 3/4 at 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Further information is included on the 'About Real Life' page in this newsletter. Parents can book via Try Booking links are on the Real Life Page and being sent home by email.

Staff News

I will be participating in the Principal Network Conference Tuesday evening - Friday for the remainder of the week. The focus is upon building a culture to support Wellbeing within Education.

Canteen

On Wednesday the16th August the Canteen will be closed. Teresa Pascuzzi has a family funeral to attend.

Birthdays

We wish the following students a fantastic day on their birthday!!! May you feel very special...

Happy Birthday! We hope that you enjoy(ed) your special day!